Private Wine Tour McLaren Vale
Private Wine Tour McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale combines the best experiences Adelaide has to offer, with rolling vineyards and beautiful coastal landscapes. The unique Mediterranean climate sets it apart from the northern Barossa region, making for richer, fuller flavoured reds which can be sampled at over 80 Cellar Doors, any of which we would be happy to experience with you.
Little Ing Wine Tours offer a private, personalized and intimate way to enjoy a Wine Tour in McLaren Vale with a tailored itinerary to you to make the most of your visit, crafted by experienced locals. The perfect choice for wine enthusiasts, wine-curious and tourists alike.
Our Private Tour Experience
Tour McLaren Vale with your own private, fun, and knowledgeable guide. We love to craft a tour based on your particular tastes and interests and we can curate an entire day for you, take you to places you have been recommended, or a combination of the two.
We like to mix in small family-owned wineries, and some of the larger, more well-known locations to add variety and ensure you see all of the best the region has to offer. If you like gin, beer breweries, or even chocolate tastings, we have plenty of scope to mix in whatever you love most!
Inclusions:
Private pick up from your location,
Curated and relaxed Tour of McLaren Vale (approx. 7 – 8 hours)
Cellar door and lunch bookings
Note: Due to the bespoke nature of our tours and in order to provide our service at the best rate possible, there will be some small wine tasting fees at certain venues. Lunch is extra, though we can provide many options, from pies to pizzas to pubs to fine dining.
McLaren Vale at a Glance
- Located 40Kms (approx. 45 minutes) from the city centre
- Recommended Tour length: 7-8 hours
- Famous Wineries: Mollydooker, d’Arenberg Cube, Alpha Box & Dice, Coriole, Dandelion, Hugh Hamilton and 80 more!
Sample McLaren Vale Wine Tour Itinerary
This is an example of a day out with Little Ing Wine Tours in McLaren Vale. Note that we will curate this to accommodate you and whatever you might like to see and taste. No two tours are ever the same.
McLaren Vale Wine Tour Pricing
Our private, personalised Wine Tours in McLaren Vale start at just $250 per person (minimum tour size of 2). Get a fourth person free with larger bookings.
We’ll pick you up at your location, be that an AirBNB or a city hotel, and drive you South to McLaren Vale. Let us know if you’d like to take the scenic route!
MollyDooker Wines Cellar Door
Our first stop as we wind through the valley, just 40 minutes outside Adelaide and five minutes from the sea, is MollyDooker Wines. Winning multiple Winery of the year awards, Molly Dooker offers a huge range of premium quality Shiraz, GSM, Verdelho (and even an increasing rare locally grown merlot).
Try their flagship Velvet Glove and finish off with The Miss Molly Sparkling Shiraz. Find out what happens when you combine science, innovation and dedication to create wines with a difference.
The d’Arenberg Cube
Next up, a visit to the iconic d’Arenberg Cube. This striking five-storey architectural masterpiece offers panoramic vineyard views, immersive art installations, and the famous d’Arenberg cellar door offering tastings of over 20 iconic wines that show-case the McLaren Vale wine-making style. Perfect for photos.
Woodfired Pizzas at Pizzateca
Enjoy a stop at Pizzateca, a beloved family-run Italian eatery known for the best wood-fired pizzas (in South Australia!) and vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Set among the vines, it’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy fresh local produce, and soak up the laid-back charm of McLaren Vale.
Wirra Wirra Cellar Door
Nestled among gum trees and vineyard in the middle of the McLaren Vale region, Wirra Wirra boasts world class tasting facilities, intimate experiences and stunning grounds. Choose from multiple tastings, covering red, whites and premium wines. You’ll feel like you’ve left civilization entirely.
And its time for the return trip. We’ll have you safely back at your home location by approximately 5pm, with a dinner booking if you request one.
Why Choose McLaren Vale for a Wine Tour?
McLaren Vale’s winemaking history dates back to the 1830s, making it one of South Australia’s oldest and most celebrated wine regions, shaped by generations of passionate growers. Today, it’s known for its exceptional red varieties, especially Shiraz, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and its standout whites including Chardonnay, Fiano, and Vermentino.
There is a reason to visit in every season. Spring brings the lush green vines, which sit in contrast to the brown Australian hills underneath as the climate grows warmer. Summer gives us almost exclusively blue skies, with amazing views and plenty of perfect photo opportunities (we’ll take all the photos you need!). Autumn is harvest time, and also brings the changing colours. Personally, our favourite season is Winter, which provides for quieter, cosier cellar doors and a chance to watch the wind and rain across the hills and vines.
The McLaren Vale main street is where we find a strong sense of community and place. Less tourist orientated than the Barossa, the town exists primarily to service the local population that escaped the city to live in the country, and as such, has a very down-to-earth feeling.