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Name: McLaren Vale Winery Small Group Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
Brand: Adelaide's Top Food & Wine Tours
Price: 200 AUD
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Rating: 5.0 (167 reviews)

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Wine tastings at local wineries included to learn about terroir

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Taking Covid-19 safety measures

Hotel pickup offered

Group size:

Service animals allowed

Ticket type:

Mobile

Duration:
8h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Hotel pickup offered
Group size:
8
Service animals allowed
Ticket type:
Mobile

About

Taste local wine at top wineries in McLaren Vale on this small-group tour from Adelaide with all transportation provided. Sip plenty of samples without worrying about having to drive and enjoy the scenery on a drive through Fleurieu Peninsula. Groups are limited to 10, making your sit-down lunch at a winery restaurant an intimate end to your wine country experience.

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Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Available languages

English

Highlights

Lunch at a local winery restaurant with a group of 10 people or fewer
Round-trip transportation means no worrying about a sober driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off at select Adelaide and Glenelg properties

What to expect

Your tour starts with pickup from selected Adelaide or Glenelg hotels. Your comfortable tour vehicle, which accommodates 10 total tour members, takes you on scenic route toward the Fleurieu Peninsula. Visit several wineries with your guide. At each, tour the vineyards and get tastings of the region's best wines, both white and red. Learn about the winemaking process and what makes wines from this region desirable. Wineries you may visit include d’Arenberg, Serafino of McLaren Vale, Leconfield McLaren Vale Cellar Door, Wirra Wirra, Kay Brothers, Penny's Hill, and Fox Creek Wines. Midday, stop for a lunch at a winery restaurant, an intimate experience with your group of just 10 guests. Take the opportunity to ask questions of your wine expert guide. End your tour with convenient drop-off back in Adelaide or Glenelg.

Know before you go

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Available languages

English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Highlights

Lunch at a local winery restaurant with a group of 10 people or fewer
Round-trip transportation means no worrying about a sober driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off at select Adelaide and Glenelg properties

What to expect

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Call the number below and use the product code: 12470P3

Important information

Inclusions

McLaren Vale Winery Guided Daytrip
Small-Group for a more personalized experience
Lunch included - Reginal Platter
Hotel pick-up & drop-off from select Adelaide or Glenelg hotels
Standard Wine tasting fees at four cellar doors
Visit four popular local wineries
Complimentary Bottled Water
Entry/Admission - Shingleback Wine
Entry/Admission - Hugh Hamilton Wines
Entry/Admission - Leconfield & Richard Hamilton Wines
Entry/Admission - Dog Ridge Winery

Exclusions

Gratuities

Duration

Departure details

Traveller pickup is offered.
Adelaide city pick-ups are between 8.50am - 9.10am. Glenelg pick-ups between 9.20am-9.30am Please wait outside your Hotel prior to pick-up time.
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.

Additional information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please note: Sample itinerary - subject to change without notice
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Must be 18+ years to taste wine.
Tour not suitable for children
Most travellers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

Inclusions

McLaren Vale Winery Guided Daytrip
Small-Group for a more personalized experience
Lunch included - Reginal Platter
Hotel pick-up & drop-off from select Adelaide or Glenelg hotels
Standard Wine tasting fees at four cellar doors
Visit four popular local wineries
Complimentary Bottled Water
Entry/Admission - Shingleback Wine
Entry/Admission - Hugh Hamilton Wines
Entry/Admission - Leconfield & Richard Hamilton Wines
Entry/Admission - Dog Ridge Winery

Exclusions

Gratuities

Departure details

Traveller pickup is offered.
Adelaide city pick-ups are between 8.50am - 9.10am. Glenelg pick-ups between 9.20am-9.30am Please wait outside your Hotel prior to pick-up time.
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.

Duration

Return details

Returns to original departure point

Additional information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please note: Sample itinerary - subject to change without notice
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Must be 18+ years to taste wine.
Tour not suitable for children
Most travellers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

Travel safe during COVID-19

What you can expect during your visit

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

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What you can expect during your visit

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Itinerary

You'll get picked up
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Pass by
Glenelg Beach
McLaren Vale Wine and Food District
1
Shingleback Wine
Stop: 45 minutes - Admission included
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2
Hugh Hamilton Wines
Stop: 45 minutes - Admission included
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3
Leconfield & Richard Hamilton Wines
Stop: 45 minutes - Admission included
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Pass by
d'Arenberg
4
Dog Ridge Winery
Stop: 45 minutes - Admission included
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You'll return to the starting point

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Simon W

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A Great Day in Mclaren Vale

Apr. 2021

Great tour, amazing location, nice lunch and great wine.

My Wife and I booked the tour from interstate with little knowledge of Adelaide and the surrounding regions. Turns out our pick was all that we could have asked for and more. Great little family tour company that was easy to book and contact (we were staying in a brand new hotel which wasn't on their list of pick up locations, but no hassle in arranging pick up at the new location). Also we booked as a couple on a "small group" tour however we were the only two so it turned into a very personalized and private tour with no pressure implied being only the two of us.

Danny was our tour guide and was happy to share any and all his knowledge about Adelaide & and the coastal towns on the scenic drive to McLaren Vale, including dinner recommendations.

Within McLaren Vale we tasted at 4 wineries (Shingleback, Hugh Hamilton, Leconfield/Richard Hamilton & Penny's Hill) and a HUGE!! grazing plater lunch at Leconfield with many featured local produces. During the driving we also drove past the d'Arenberg Cube which Danny was able to provide history and many personal stories of the company and family. This was matched with knowledge and commentary throughout the rest of the tour which was light and unobtrusive. It was also very easy to see that he is well liked and has a great relationship with all the wineries that we visited. During the day we were not pressured and Danny was open to changes in itinerary if there was something that took us by fancy.

Overall McLaren Vale is a great area close to the city with great wine and a day with Danny and his company has been a great experience that we will never forget.

Written 5 May 2021

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

danno948

Hi simonwB1942TN, Wow! Thank you so much for that wonderful review. I'm always delighted to showcase our amazing Food and Wine regions. McLaren Vale is a beautiful part of South Australia and some times overlooked. I'm very happy that you enjoyed your day with me. And I would love to show you both our other Food and Wine regions when next you visit our fair shores. Cheers Danny

Written 6 January 2022

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Chris H

6 contributions

Wonderful Winery Tour in Mclaren Vale

Jan. 2022 • Couples

My partner and I had an absolutely wonderful day out in Mclaren Vale with Danny and the small group that we were a part of. We visited four stunning wineries and had a lovely charcuterie board comprised of delicious local produce for lunch. Danny made sure to cater for my partner who is celiac which was very much appreciated. Danny is an absolute character and we had many laughs throughout the day in addition to being taught many interesting facts about the Vale which was testamemt to Danny's involvement within the local community. It was trully a great day and would recommend you book a tour with Danny and his team if you are looking for an awesome experience in Adelaide and surrounds. Thanks again and we can't wait to explore the rest of SA with your team in the future.

Written 7 January 2022

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Brandon F

Brisbane, Australia3 contributions

Great day with Danny

Feb. 2022 • Couples

Danny was personable, accommodating and extremely knowledgeable. His hand picked selection of wineries for the day in the McLaren Vale was spectacular, and his further recommendations for wineries in other regions were top notch. Wouldn’t hesitate in booking another tour with this company.

Written 13 February 2022

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danno948

Brandon F, Thank you so much for your review. I'm happy you both had a great time. Always happy to recommend our amazing state of South Australia and small businesses. We would love to take you both on another food and wine tour when next you frequent our fair shores. Cheers Danny.

Written 13 February 2022

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Joshua R

1 contribution

Bruce!

Jan. 2022

I really should have submitted this review early Jan but forgot about it until now. Sorry Bruce! He was amazing though, knowledge and passion outweighed any wine we sipped on during the day (and the wine was great). He made exceptions where he could and catered to us. Thanks a lot!

Written 5 February 2022

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danno948

Hi Junior845230, Thank you for your time to review your day with Bruce - who is an excellent tour guide. I shall pass this on to him although 'me thinks' he has already read it. Once again thank you. Cheers Danny

Written 13 February 2022

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sgrimes46430

Sterling, VA11 contributions

Fantastic day in McLaren Vale

My original McLaren Vale wine tour was cancelled the day before, Top Food & Wine tours was able to accommodate my last minute reservation. Danny C., our guide was knowledgeable, professional, fun and flexible. He took us to 4 boutique wineries, focusing on high-quality wines, all charming and very generous with their tastings.

The day started at the wonderful Fox Creek and their divine Short Row Shiraz. Followed by Wirra Wirra and the sparkling Mrs. Wigley moscato, amazing! Lunch was at Serafino, where we did tastings while our gourmet lunch was being prepared and you choose a glass to go with lunch. Our group of 7 was fun, friendly and as someone who was going by herself, was so inclusive and made this one of the best days ever. I can’t recommend Adelaide’s Top Wine and Food tours and Danny C. enough !

Written 7 February 2020

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danno948

Hi sgrimes46430, Thanks for your time to review your day with Danny C. I'm very happy we could take you to McLaren Vale. Thanks once again for you high recommendation. Cheers Danny

Written 20 April 2020

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Angus S

Port Macquarie, Australia12 contributions

First Time Winery Experience

This was my first wine tasting experience in Adelaide, and it certainly didn't disappoint. Our tour guide was amazingly friendly, knowledgable and we had plenty of time at each winery without being too rushed. There are plenty of photo opportunities along the way, with each winery having it's own beautiful aspect of scenery.

I highly recommend Top Food and Wine Tours in the McLaren Valley, you will most certainly have a wonderful time.

Written 7 November 2020

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danno948

Hi anguss319, Thank you for you lovely review. Much appreciated. After all it's your day and all of us want you to walk away feeling like the day was not rushed, had plenty of time for photographs and enjoying SA fabulous food and wine. Thank you very much. Cheers Danny

Written 18 November 2020

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Emily H

Melbourne, Australia1 contribution

Great day

Danny made the trip very memorable and interesting. I particularly enjoyed all of the interesting tid bits of information throughout the drive.
All the winery’s were lovely and professional, but personally I enjoyed Shingleback and Dog Ridge the most. They were very warm and friendly - provided great conversation about each of their wines we tried.
Enjoy a fantastic day out.

Written 10 April 2021

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danno948

Hi nermal77, Thanks for sharing your time with me. Love the "tidbits" myself. We are so blessed in South Australia to have some of the best wineries in the world, serving some of the best wines ever. Thanks again Cheers Danny B

Written 19 April 2021

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dmsadler

Sydney, Australia22 contributions

Gorgeous wines and great guide!

Oct. 2020 • Couples

We had a fantastic day out, looked after by our driver and guide Danny C, who was extremely knowledgeable about the local area and helped us get the most out of the day.

My partner and I were the only ones in our bus as other Danny was taking around another group and they wanted us to have the best experience. We were picked up at 9am prompt and after a 45 minute drive were in the McLaren vale, initially stopping at the D'arenburg cube to admire its... Uniqueness. Our first wine stop was at the Shingleback winery, actually our favourite of the day. We took the black bubbles and local heroes home!

The next stop was Hugh Hamilton wines, a beautiful cellar door with a 360 degree view of the surrounding vineyard. Once again, the wines here were delicious, and the Saperavi/Shiraz blend was something new. Then followed our lunch stop just around the corner, with more wine accompaniment! Following lunch we visited Samson Toll winery (with their gorgeous black lab, Miller) and as a bonus stop we went to Kay Brothers, where we were lucky enough to try one of their nicest Shiraz's, whilst admiring the view of the rolling hills in the background.

We did pick up some wine along the way and with Danny C's help were able to pop back into Shingleback to get this sent back to NSW (it arrived 8 days later!)

All in all we couldn't have asked for a better day out, Danny's guidance and friendly demeanor made it special and the wines were right up our street. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to see what Mclaren Vale has to offer!

Written 15 October 2020

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danno948

Hi there dmsadler, Wow ! thanks for your time in reviewing Danny C's tour to McLaren Vale. Very happy you enjoyed your day with us. I know Danny works very hard to give you the best of all our regions, and i sure will let him know your reaction to his tour. Mind you he may have already read this. Once again thank you very much. Cheers Danny B

Written 18 November 2020

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yaxue w

Budapest, Hungary5 contributions

First time to McLaren Vale

Bruce was a fantastic and knowledgeable
guide. We went to 5 wineries in total and had a great experience.
Our favourite was Hugh Hamilton with the 360 degree cellar door. The view was amazing and the wines were delicious.
Highly recommend the pate we had for lunch, it was from a local producer called Little Acres.
Overall a great experience and highly recommended!

Written 23 January 2021

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danno948

Hi yaxuew, Thank you for your review of your day with Bruce. Yes, he is very knowledgeable tour guide. I shall pass on your review to him. ( He may have already seen though.) Once again thanks for your time to review us. Cheers Danny

Written 27 January 2021

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Mat M

3 contributions

We had an amazing time! Highly recommend!

Mar. 2021 • Couples

The tour was fantastic through McLaren Vale wineries, Danny the driver was lovely, very funny and made us feel welcome. All the wineries we visited were very enjoyable and we had a great time. It was quite a warm day and the bus was air conditioned which was fantastic. I would highly recommend anyone coming to McLaren Vale and looking to do a tour; Do it with these guys. It was a very educational and entertaining Day.

And wine was Amazing!

Written 21 March 2021

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danno948

Hi MatMcNeil, Thanks for your review. It's really wonderful to hear that your day with me was so interesting. Thanks again Cheers DannyB

Written 19 April 2021

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McLaren Vale Wine and Food District

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