Uncorking Adelaide: 6 great Adelaide wine tours

South Australia is home to approximately 680 wineries. With many of these located in proximity to Adelaide, the South Australian capital places visitors up close to a great deal of world-class wine. The Barossa Valley wine region is one of the most iconic regions for wine production in the world, with other regions near Adelaide including The Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, and Langhorne Creek. Ready to explore Adelaide’s wine regions? In this article, we provide ideas for six great Adelaide wine tours.

Wine of South Australia

Lover of wine? Adelaide is your dream come true. South Australia’s capital city is decorated with wineries on its fringes, as well beyond, stretching into its rural landscapes. Home to the likes of the Barossa Valley – a world-class region that grows some of the country’s best wines – South Australia is a playground for wine connoisseurs.

Unfamiliar with just how dominant the state’s wine really is? Well, it creates 50% of the country’s annual wine production. The state grows a variety of popular grape varieties such as Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.

From the Clare Valley, to the Barossa Valley, The Adelaide Hills and beyond, there are enough varietals and wineries in South Australia to last you a lifetime. In this article we help you explore the state’s best wine by outlining some of the best available Adelaide wine tours.

6 Adelaide wine tours

Raise your glass and get ready to embark on a journey of delicious discovery! Here’s a list of fabulous Adelaide wine tours that will have you sipping and swirling through some of Australia’s best wine regions.

1. McLaren Vale Cheese and Wine

Adelaide’s Top Food and Wine Tours are personalised small group tours that offer you a very special wine experience in South Australia. And there’s something here for everyone. Spice up your visit to Adelaide with a McLaren Vale Cheese and Wine Tour.

This wine tour starts in Adelaide and travels via the coastal route to the Fleurieu Peninsula to explore the McLaren Vale Cheese and Wine Trail.  Locally crafted wines paired with gourmet cheeses fill your day with delight, whilst a visit to Hugh Hamilton Winery offers a unique sensory experience. During the afternoon, options are provided, including a visit to d’Arenberg Cube or an afternoon tea/coffee break at a local chocolate shop.

Ready to explore McLaren Vale? Book your tour here. 

2. Penfolds Magill Estate Wine Tour

Penfolds is a South Australian name, and an important one at that. Founded in Adelaide in 1844 by Christopher Rawson Penfold, it’s one of Adelaide’s oldest wineries. With Wine Valley Tours, you can explore the rich history of Penfolds in the most enjoyable (and delicious) way.

As a full day wine tour experience, Wine Valley Tours’s Penfolds tour typically runs from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Starting from Penfold Magill Estate itself, the tour dives into the latest vintage wines at 4 to 5 wineries. A private driver and transport, water bottles, WiFi, music, and great pictures are also included. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn about winemaking while having fun, giving them foundational knowledge about Penfolds itself.

Book your Penfolds experience with Wine Valley Tours here. 

3. Barossa Valley Wine Tour

Cellar Door Wine Tours are for those who seek to see South Australia differently. Offering visitors a deep understanding of the state, the company works to immerse its guests in the landscapes, tastes and culture of South Australia. Dreaming of a glass of crisp white under the golden sun? Or a shiraz beside a roaring fireplace? This is a tour that can give you all of the above (weather permitting!).