McLaren Vale wine tour from Adelaide: Four wineries and lunch

Four wineries in one afternoon, without driving yourself

A small-group wine tour from Adelaide to McLaren Vale covers four cellar doors in seven hours, with tastings and a regional platter lunch included. You're picked up from your accommodation, driven through the region's Shiraz and Grenache vineyards, and returned to Adelaide by evening. The tour suits wine enthusiasts and newcomers alike, with a live guide and all bookings handled in advance.

Step-by-step itinerary

McLaren Vale wine tour and tastings

• Pick up from accommodation
• Drive past modern architecture for photos
• Taste wines at Oliver's Taranga cellar door
• Enjoy regional platter and tasting at Mollydooker
• Visit Chalk Hill and explore heritage site
• Conclude with tasting at Lino Ramble

The experience

McLaren Vale sits 45 minutes south of Adelaide and has built its name on Shiraz and Grenache, though the Mediterranean climate also grows Fiano, Vermentino and Tempranillo. This small-group tour strings together four stops that each offer something different: Oliver's Taranga opens the day with artisan bread and local almonds alongside the tasting; Mollydooker spreads out across panoramic views of the Willunga Hills with the regional platter lunch; Chalk Hill anchors the afternoon on a 185-year-old family vineyard and shares its grounds with a gin distillery and Italian kitchen; Lino Ramble finishes in the front room of a historic home, where the winemaker Andy holds court with stories and wines poured on the veranda or lawn depending on the weather.

The tour handles all the logistics: pickup from your accommodation, transport between wineries, standard tastings at each stop, and the return to Adelaide. Complimentary water travels with you on board. A live guide in English or Italian leads the group, which stays small enough that you're not herded through. Seven hours covers the full day from pickup to drop-off, so the afternoon doesn't stretch into evening.

What’s included

• Pickup from your accommodation in Adelaide.
• transport to and from McLaren Vale.
• standard wine tastings at four wineries.
• a regional platter lunch.
• complimentary bottled water throughout the day.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 45 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by AMQ Tours

Is this one for you?The tour runs seven hours with tastings and lunch built in, so you're tasting and eating rather than walking or standing for long stretches. Book this if you want to taste across four different cellar doors without arranging your own transport or managing the timing between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What's the difference between the four wineries on this tour?

Oliver's Taranga opens with artisan bread and local almonds; Mollydooker serves the regional platter lunch with views across the Willunga Hills; Chalk Hill sits on a 185-year-old family vineyard and shares its grounds with a gin distillery and Italian restaurant; Lino Ramble is a small, character-filled cellar door where the winemaker pours and tells stories on the veranda or lawn.

Do I need to know about wine to join this tour?

The tour is designed for wine enthusiasts and newcomers alike. A knowledgeable guide leads the group through each tasting, so there's no expectation of prior knowledge.

What's included in the regional platter lunch?

The platter features locally sourced products and is served at Mollydooker during the tour. Specific items aren't detailed, but it's described as generous.

Is there a photo stop on the way?

If time allows, the tour passes an iconic piece of modern architecture for a photo opportunity on the drive from Adelaide.