Discover some of the best food and wine McLaren Vale has to offer, including a visit to the spectacular d’Arenberg Cube. From wine tastings to gin or beer tastings, and a delicious Italian style shared lunch, you are sure to find something that tempts the tastebuds on this full day tour. Sit back and relax whilst enjoying some of the spectacular scenery of this well-known wine region, only a 45-minute drive from Adelaide.
Leaving Adelaide, head out through the southern suburbs and along the metropolitan coastline. Enjoy coastal views as you head to McLaren Vale Information Centre for morning tea and coffee. Then it’s onto one of the highlights of your day, the d’Arenberg Cube. Nestled amongst the vineyards, this 5 level “rubiks cube” has been carefully designed to entice and excite the senses. From the Alternate Realities Museum to the many art installations on display there is so much to see and experience whilst you are there. Enjoy a formal wine tasting on Level 4, where you can take in all of the panoramic views of the vineyards.
Next head to Chalk Hill Wines, a family-owned winery, dedicated to making small batch, hand crafted wines of distinction. The Harvey family has been growing grapes for six generations and has six vineyards spread across the McLaren Vale region. Indulge in a traditional Italian style shared lunch prepared by Cucina Di Strada, paired with four of Chalk Hill’s most popular wines.
Next visit Beresford Wines, where you can choose from one of three tastings in their brand new Tasting Pavilion. The Premium Wine Tasting introduces you to a selection of their wines from the Estate and Limited Release range. The Vale Brewing Tasting offers up to five craft beers from the sessionable Vale range. And the third option is the 23rd Street Distillery tastings, where you can choose from five craft spirits or three craft gins.
The final cellar door is Wirra Wirra Vineyards, located amongst the gum trees in the historic ironstone cellars. Enjoy a short tour of the cellars and a structured tasting of their range of quality wines. Look out for the ‘catapult’ and the ¾ tonne Angelus Bell in the picturesque grounds surrounding the cellar door.
After your visit to Wirra Wirra Vineyards, settle back on the coach for your return trip to Adelaide.
Inclusions
- Morning pick-up and evening set-down at selected Adelaide CBD hotels
- Expert commentary by local Driver/Guide
- Full day guided small group tour including:
- Morning tea
- d’Arenberg Cube tour and wine tasting
- Two-course lunch
- Beresford Wine Tasting Pavilion for Beer, Wine or Gin tasting
- Wirra Wirra Vineyards^ for wine tasting
Time
- This tour operates Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (excluding Christmas Day & Boxing Day) at 9:15am and returns at 5:15pm
Departure Location
- Tour departs from Adelaide Central Bus Station
- Transfers are available from selected Adelaide CBD hotels
Additional Information
- A child is between 3 and 14 years of age, however this tour is not recommended for children
- Itinerary subject to change and some of the inclusions may be replaced temporarily without notice
- Wirra Wirra Vineyards is unavailable during selected peak periods and selected public holidays. Woodstock Wine Estate will be the replacement winery for wine tasting on:
- 30 & 31 December 2024,
- 27 January 2025, and
- 10 March 2025.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations between 24hours and 3 days of your booking will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of your total booking cost
- Cancellations within 24hrs will incur a cancellation fee of 100% of your total booking cost
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice