Image: Coriole Vineyards
When the weekend rolls around in Adelaide, there’s nothing quite like a scenic drive to McLaren Vale to sample some of South Australia’s finest wines. Post-COVID, our state’s wineries have done a heap to create an experience like no other for locals and visitors to South Australia who are keen to sample some of our finest vino.
From revamping cellar doors and hosting interactive events to investing in their teams and overall offerings, there’s a reason why our local wineries are known to be some of the best in the country—and we should all be heading down there to enjoy and stock up our home wine stash to support these small businesses as often as we can!
With many excellent choices to hit up on your journey down South, it can be daunting to know where to begin on your adventure, so we’ve put together a list of must-visit spots to help you get started, offering free and low-cost tasting experiences. Spend an hour or an afternoon at some of these on our list, and learn the back story of the winery and the exquisite drops you’re tasting.
Whether you kick back with a glass or two and a cheese platter or take home a few bottles to add to your own collection, it’s all about celebrating and experiencing the beauty of the region and supporting our state’s wineries post-pandemic.
NO TASTING FEE
Battle of Bosworth & Spring Seed
92 Gaffney Road, Willunga
Graham Stevens
72 Ingoldby Rd, McLaren Flat
Hither & Yon
17 High St, Willunga
Sew & Sew Wines
97 Pennys Hill Rd, The Range
Nick Hasselgrove Wines (Saturday)
13 Blewitt Springs Rd, McLaren Flat
Penny Red Beer Co
97 Pennys Hill Rd, The Range
Samuels Gorge
193, Lot 10 Chaffeys Rd, McLaren Vale
TASTING FEES $10 & UNDER
J&J
Redeemable
45 Rivers Lane, McLaren Vale
Scarpantoni
Redeemable
21 Scarpantoni Dr, McLaren Flat
Shingleback
Can try wines individually at a cost per taste
3 Stump Hill Rd, McLaren Vale
Zerella Wines
Redeemable
182 Olivers Rd, McLaren Vale
White Feather Red
Redeemable
253 Binney Rd, McLaren Vale
Berg Herring
Redeemable
Lot 21 Sellicks Beach Rd, Sellicks Beach
Shottesbrooke
Redeemable
101 Bagshaws Rd, McLaren Flat
Paxton Wines
$10 tasting flight
68 Wheaton Rd, McLaren Vale
Bec Hardy Wines
$10 tasting
327 Hunt Rd, Mclaren Vale
Serafino Wines
Tastings from $10
39 Kangarilla Rd, McLaren Vale.
TASTING FEES OVER $10
Coriole
$15 tastings, redeemable
79 Chaffeys Road, McLaren Vale
Mitolo Wines
6 wine tastings starting at $25pp
141 McMurtrie Rd, McLaren Vale
Chalk Hill
$20 tastings
56 Field St, McLaren Vale
Mollydooker Wines
Tastings from $20pp
23 Coppermine Rd, McLaren Vale
Varney Wines
Tastings from $15pp
62 Victor Harbor Rd, Old Noarlunga
Golding Wine
Tastings from $15pp
52 Western Branch Rd, Lobethal
Hugh Hamilton Wines
Tastings from $20pp
94 McMurtie Rd, McLaren Vale
d’Arenberg
$20 entry with $5 redeemable on two bottles or more
Osborn Rd, McLaren Vale
Beresford Estate
Tastings from $20 with $10 redeemable
252 Blewitt Springs Road, McLaren Flat
Angove Family Winemakers
Tastings from $25pp
117 Chalk Hill Road, McLaren Vale
Have a tasting to add to the guide? Send us an email via [email protected]
For further info, check out the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre.
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