THE HISTORY
McLaren Vale is situated 40 kms south of Adelaide. The rolling vine-covered hills feed over 50 small, very individual wineries. The Region’s wines are described as the "middle palate of Australia" because they produce soft full flavoured wines.Each October the Bushing Festival takes place, during which colourful winemaking characters introduce the new vintages. The area enjoys a Mediterranean climate influenced by the St Vincent’s Gulf only six kms away.
THE TOUR
At 9:00am we travel through the scenic Hills via the picturesque town of Clarendon to Coriole winery. Coriole‘s cellar door is a beautiful little ironstone cellar surrounded by magnificent views and gardens. They produce an outstanding range of wines, olives, olive oils and cheeses with some exceptional wines styles unique to their winery. We visit d’Arenberg winery, which feature a range of outstanding and innovative wines, made by Chester Osbourne from this 4th generation family run winery.
Lunch will be at the charming Salopian Inn restaurant( or tapas style at Penny Hill winery). After lunch we visit the rustic Wirra Wirra winery, one of the premium wine producers in the area. Here we will taste their fine wines and also tour though this state of the art winery.
In the afternoon if time permits, we will visit more boutique wineries such as Fox Creek winery who produces exceptional wines. To make the tour more gourmet food tour, we may visit Brian’s Olives for a full introduction to Olives Oils and then focused and taste of the fine Tatachilla wines across the road. We may taste the locally produced Almonds at the Almond train and finish with a visit to Medlow Fine Gels and Chocolates.
Other interesting new wineries include Cascabel winery, with Spanish winemakers, and Hamiltons winery with wonderful views and great wines.
The area also abounds with almonds, flower farms, herbs, venison, yabbies and cheese producers or we may take a leisurely journey back to Adelaide via the Hills, visiting charming historic Willunga, an old slate mining town. We may also choose to return via the magnificent south coast. (Half day tours available).
This is an exclusive opportunity to visit such special places - to see the wonderful scenery, taste the wines, tempt your palate with some of the State's finest gourmet restaurants and simply indulge in all the things which make South Australia great.
Includes: Experienced wine tour guide/driver*, wine & tourism information kit, pre & post-tour assistance, wine tastings, refreshments en-route & gourmet lunch
Important: Please note that this tour needs a minimum of 2 passengers to guarantee departure.
*Our guides are trained in wine and tourism with background training at Roseworthy Agricultural College and from within the Wine Industry.
Tour Info
Times: Daily @ 9:00am
Running Time: 8 Hrs
A Taste of Australia representative will call you the night prior to your tour to find out your interest in wines.
From the beautiful and spectacular coastline to the majestic peaks and simmering deserts of the Flinders Ranges and the Outback, South Australia is full of wonder. But beyond the hospitality of its friendly people, there is another special ingredient, which makes up the essence of South Australia. It's wines.
South Australia is the Wine State and for generations its people have been bottling the gift of the world famous Barossa Valley, fertile Clare Valley, the lush cool Adelaide Hills, the picturesque McLaren Vale and the rich recesses of the Coonawarra in the South East.
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