A excellent tour just four of us with driver and guide Paul. Lots of history of Adelaide and the Barossa on the way up. We were completely unaware of the German History beforehand. Visited four Wineries including Yalumba (our favourite Viognier) and three smaller ones. Great range of wines to try with some surprises including a sparking Shiraz.

If you are going to visit wineries in the Adelaide area, then Small Batch Wine Tours is the only way to go. My wife and I signed up for two tours with Matthew and his team, both in the Barossa Valley. The first tour was run by Matthew, the head of Small Batch Tours and the second was run by Chris. Both gentlemen knew everything they needed to know about the Barossa and its wines. Moreover, they were focused on understanding what we wanted from the tour. When we signed up for the tours, we were asked about our preferences in wines and the experience we were looking for. Matthew then made sure we visited wineries that matched our taste. We were provided with the list of wineries matching those perferences that we would visit well ahead of time. And he continually discussed our expriences with us during the first tour, so that when it came time for the second tour, the list of wineries to be visited had been revised to more closely match the wines we most enjoyed. Moreover, Matthew was constantly providing us with information which would help us enjoy our vacation in Adelaide, whether it was places to dine in the Adelaide area or Barossa Valley or wineries that he thought we would enjoy visiting on the days we were not taking a tour with Small Batch WIne Tours. Finally, we ordered wine from various wineries to be shipped overseas to our home. Without any request from us, Matthew coordinated with the shipping company to ensure that they understood that all of our various orders were part of the same shipment. We cannot have asked for any better service or a better experience in the Barossa Valley. Within 24 hours of our first tour with Small Batch Wine Tours my wife and I knew we would be coming back. And next time, before we make plans we are going to talk to Matthew first about what to do. It is not what you know, it is who you know. And if you are wine tasting in the Adelaide region, you need to know Matthew and his team.

Whenever my wife and I visit wine growing areas we can’t help but take a wine tour and our trip to Adelaide was no different. Over the years we have learnt that the smaller tours with lunch offer a better experience as the organisers tend to select the smaller boutique wineries . This tour being no different. We were joined by another couple from Switzerland so we were a linguistically mixed group. Our driver, of a very comfortable vehicle , kept us all entertained and informed throughout the day long tour The 4 wineries we visited were small batch and all bar one have agents in the UK and Switzerland which we intend the contact upon our return home. 2 tastings in the morning followed by 2 in the afternoon demand lunch. The chosen venue was excellent and we all enjoyed the ‘ chef’s selection’ together with the obligatory glass of wine. We were surprised at the range of wines produced in Barossa , not just Shiraz , so had an enjoyable and informative day and would recommend this tour

We booked a micro-group tour expecting personalized service tailored to the group, but unfortunately, the experience fell short. The driver was pushy, talked excessively, and seemed unable to read the group’s dynamic. Instead of a unique and memorable experience, we were taken to four wineries that felt obscure and underwhelming. At $350 per head, we expected so much more—especially a thoughtful itinerary and a more refined approach. In hindsight, we would have achieved much more with a self-drive experience.

Big thanks to Matt who took good care of us during our day trip to Barossa. The micro group tour turned out to be a private tour of my family— just us four travelling. The choice of wineries (and Matt entertained my request!) and the restaurant for lunch was excellent. Besides, the histories and stories we shared were so enjoyable. And yeah, what a fun and memorable trip.

A great very personal tour guided / driven very competently by an expert in the field of wines in all their diversity and complexity. A very enjoyable day out.

Being interested in enotourism and having visited many wineries in various countries, I select wine tasting tours very carefully. Moreover, I wanted to make sure that the tour will be running as we were limited on time (the tour runs with minimum 2 people). Small Batch Wine Tours was the BEST choice I could have made. Due to low season, there were only two of us (my dad and myself) but we had an amazing day. Tom picked up us promptly and we drove to Barossa. We visited 2 wineries in the morning (Langmeil and David Franz Cellardoor) and 2 in the afternoon (Rockford Wines and Turkey Flat). The quality of wine was superb and we were happy to taste sparkling shiraz for the first time in life. Lunch was delicious with 3 course meal - very tasty and filling. What made this tour special was our guide and companion for the day - TOM. Tom was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to - we had plenty of questions (not only about wine but Australia in general) and Tom was patient in answering. After a couple of hours spent with Tom we felt as if we met an old friend. We fully recommend this tour to all who love wine of good quality, who wish to discover more and have a conversation with friendly passionate Aussie guide and who want to enjoy the moment without being rushed. Thank you Tom, thank you Batch Wine Tours :-)

From the moment Tom picked us up in Adelaide we knew we would have an amazing day. Tom's extremely knowledgeable but isn't a nonstop talker. He quickly discovered what interested us most and provided great information. We toured 4 wineries and were treated to a fabulous lunch. We've done multiple wine tours in NZ and Australia on our trip and this was by far our favorite!

We were out with Small Batch in January 2024. We visited 4 wineries and Salopian for lunch (which was so good). We also stopped to see the D'arenberg Cube, however, we chose not to go in as it was busy. We chose to go to smaller wineries, the first one, we were like the only people there. And then at the last stop, we were on a buggy in the vines, tasting wine and seeing the landscapes. It was so fun and a different way to taste wine.

I’ve done a few wine tours over the years, and this was one of the best. Our driver/guide Tom, did a terrific job of explaining the day’s itinerary, and provided commentary and answered our questions during the drive. My tour included stops at four wineries: Yangarra, Wirra Wirra, D’Arenberg (along with a visit to the cube and exceptional Salvadore Dali Exhibit) and Samuel’s Gorge. All of the hosts were excellent and explained their process and the nuances of each of their wines. A fantastic day! Thank you! Lorraine G

Had a fabulous day with Tom as our guide. We visited 4 high quality wineries and a lovely lunch was included. Tom was a gentleman and very knowledgeable about the wines and the area. Would highly recommend.

We had an excellent day in the Barossa Valley with Tom as our guide, who was very informative about the local area as well as the wine producers. All four of the cellar doors tasting sessions we had were excellent, showcasing a great selection of wines and giving very good information about each wine. Lunch was also excellent at Jacobs Creek winery! Thoroughly recommend this trip as being a small group you get a very personal touch and our fellow travellers were great fun too!

An excellent day in McLaren Vale at Yangarra Estate, Lino Ramble, Gemtree Wines and Samuel’s Gorge. All the wines were delicious and our guide, Chris, was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful! Lunch at the McLaren Vale hotel was very enjoyable too. We were glad we didn’t have to drive! Thanks to everyone!

This was an exceptional day. Matthew was easy to work with, spent time understanding what we were interested in and organised a great day out. New wineries we hadn't tried before and a couple of old favourites. A great lunch. He is both knowledgeable and good company. It really was a superb way to see the area.

We had an awesome time on this tour with our guide Paul. He is an absolute expert on the region, so knowledgeable and delivered it in an interesting way. Great vehicle too, very comfortable. Altogether a great day!