McLaren Vale Small Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
Description
Join fellow wine adventurers on a tour of the stunning McLaren Vale wine region, an easy 45-minute trip from Adelaide. Renowned for Shiraz and Grenache, the region's Mediterranean climate also cultivates alternative varieties like Fiano, Vermentino, and Tempranillo. McLaren Vale is a popular destination celebrated for its stunning scenery, coastal lifestyle, and commitment to sustainability. Our small-group tour is perfect for wine enthusiasts and novices alike, offering roomy, executive-styled, and comfortable transportation with a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide. The small group tour is fully inclusive of standard tastings at four wineries and also includes a generous regional platter lunch. The package features a 7-hour tour (return travel time from Adelaide included), complimentary water on board for all guests, & personalised service from carefully curated cellar doors. We handle all the bookings & planning for you, allowing you to relax and enjoy the day.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We pick you up from your accommodation or private residence - please provide your pick up address at time of booking.
If time allows we drive past for a photo opportunity at this iconic piece of modern architecture.
Oliver's Taranga offers a fantastic view from their cellar door, complete with knowledgeable and hospitable hosts. Their tasting includes artisan bread, Oliver’s olive oil, and local almonds. The perfect start to your day in McLaren Vale
Mollydooker is slang for left handed! Offering a range of award winning wines, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy a generous regional platter and tasting while taking in the panoramic views of the surrounding Willunga Hills.
The Chalk Hill heritage started with the arrival of John Harvey to Adelaide in 1839 when there were around 6,000 people living in Adelaide. John was the second person to plant grapevines north of Adelaide, preceding the birth of the Barossa and Clare wine growing regions. Six generations and 185 years later, the Harvey family continue their grape growing and winemaking heritage in McLaren Vale with Chalk Hill. The site is also shared with Never Never Gin distillery and Cucina de Strada offering an array of classic Italian dishes such as arancini, and have a vast selection of paninis and sweet Italian treats, and coffee. It's truly a wonderful way to conclude a day in McLaren Vale!
Set in the front bedroom of an old historic home Lino Ramble may be small on space but big on incredible wines and stories with lots of character from their fantastic wine maker Andy, it's a unique experience not to be missed. Outside tastings under the veranda and lawned area are also available weather permitting.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note: for pick up in the Glenelg and Port Adelaide Passenger terminals our departure time is 08:45 am. This is to allow for the additional travel time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Andrew provided a bespoke, informative yet relaxed tour of McClaren Vale. The vehicle was comfortable and commentary tailored to meet our interests. Very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. Will definitely use his services on our next visit to SA. Value for money. Love your work Andrew.
We recently did a tour of the McLaren Vale with Andrew. We found Andrew to be friendly and very knowledgeable and the area and chose great wineries for us to visit. The van was clean and super comfortable. Everyone at each of the wineries knew what they were talking about made it easy for us to purchase wines and ship them back to Melbourne. I would definitely recommend doing a tour with AMQ Tours
Hi TrevorC798, Thank you for review and recommendation of your recent McLaren Vale tour. Guest comfort, vehicle presentation, tour pace and size are all factors we consider to be elements that make a wine tour with AMQ feel relaxed and elevated. There's nothing quite like revisiting those favourite wines when they arrive home! We look forward to seeing you again for another adventure with us and wish you safe travels until then. Warm regards, Andrew & Nic
AMQ Tours was recommended to us for our first time doing a wine tour of the McLaren Vale region. Booking it was easy. The day tour was great. Andrew was lovely and very knowledgeable. The wineries he handpicked for us were all amazing with generous tastings and a lunch platter all included. Pick up and drop off from our city hotel in a super comfortable Mercedes was the icing on the cake
Hi Butterflyr2024, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of our McLaren Vale tour. With an emphasis on quality experiences, looking after our guests is at the core of our business. Reviews such as yours not only allow others to get a feel for what we do but also motivate us to keep going! Safe travels until next time we see you in South Australia. Warm regards, Andrew & Nic
We could not fault AMQ Tours. Nick was our tour guide, and he arrived on time, was very personable and knowledgeable. We felt very special being chauffeured around McLaren Vale in the very luxurious people mover. The wineries they chose were just divine and perfect for us. The wine and food were great too, so we feel the choice of wineries was spot on. Definitely worth the money! We highly recommend AMQ Tours for your winery.
Hello Nomad, Thankyou for your review of our McLaren Vale Tour. We are delighted to hear you had a lovely day and enjoyed your experience. We strive to ensure our guests are treated as VIP's. Nic and I look forward to seeing you on another occasion should you be back in South Australia! Warm wishes and best regards, Andrew & Nic
We spent the day with Andrew visiting four different cellar doors in the McLaren Vale and it was a delight. Andrew has years of experience in all facets of South Australian wine making. That background and being from Adelaide makes him the consummate guide - and it shows at every turn. Each cellar door we stopped at was unique and distinct from each other - all with excellent wines and personable staff. A tasting with fresh bread, olive oil and almonds at Oliver's Taranga, a tasty lunch at Molly Dooker, an educational and laugh filled tasting at Lino Rambles and finally a tasting with an expansive view at Chalk Hill. Andrew showed us a range of wineries that really showed off what the region has to offer - locations we would certainly have never landed at by chance, driving around on our own. He's clearly well connected to the wineries he introduced us to and that made for a unique day of exploring. You'd be foolish to go with anyone else.
Hello and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of our McLaren Vale tour. At AMQ Tours we are proud to showcase experiences that allow our valued guests a diversity of wine to taste along with stunning vistas. Its so heart warming to know you felt the love we put into our tours - thank you! With a direct route from San Francisco to Adelaide we'd love to see you, family and friends in South Australia to explore more of our incredible back yard! Safe travels until next time. Warm regards, Andrew
