Top 10 Things to do in McLaren Vale, Australia

Discover McLaren Vale's most stylish cellar door. At Primo Estate we celebrate our Italian heritage, living La Dolce Vita Australian-style. For groups of 7 or more, please book in advance for our JOSEPH Experience tasting, a seated flight of premium wines with a tasting platter of local bread, Italian cheese and delicious JOSEPH Extra Virgin Olive Oil for just $25 per head, refunded upon purchase from the JOSEPH range. Our family looks forward to welcoming you to our award winning winery.

Fox Creek Wines began when a group of medicos decided to realise a lifelong passion - creating wine from bare earth and Sunshine. The earth was found at McLaren Vale, one of South Australia's premier wine regions on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The Sunshine was free.Jim and Helen Watts purchased the 32 hectare Vineyard property in 1984 and were advised against planting vines in the heavy clay soil. Undeterred by the sceptics they planted and nurtured fine quality cuttings. Their labours bore quality fruit which they lovingly converted into supreme quality wines. Success followed and blends and single varietal wines are produced from Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourverdre, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdelho vines. Their Reserve Shiraz received an Excellent Classification in Langton’s 5th Classification of Australian Wine.The nineteenth century stone Cellar Door Cottage is surrounded by beautiful tranquil grounds where visitors often picnic. The Cellar Door is open for tastings daily, 10am and 5pm. Winery tours are available at 10:20am on Mondays and Fridays; bookings essential.

Old Oval Estate is a picturesque Cellar Door, Wedding Venue and vineyard with a magnificent garden and breathtaking views. Home to ‘Fork in the Road’ Wines; featuring award winning wines. Come and relax in the garden or under the pavilion and enjoy a platter, wine tasting and that view!

The Oliver's Taranga McLaren Vale winery is home to the ultra-premium HJ Reserve Shiraz and has supplied grapes for the illustrious Penfolds Grange, arguably the pinnacle of achievement for Shiraz growers in Australia. Pop in and say hi! We would love to meet you!

Wirra Wirra is a James Halliday 5 Star Winery and its hero wine, Church Block, is the largest selling red blend in its category in Australia. The ironstone buildings that have been at the heart of Wirra Wirra have recently been refurbished to create a world class facility that includes the main cellar door with a range of exclusive wines, Harry's Deli, a relaxed provedore style cafe, a range of behind the scenes tours of the winery and historic ironstone cellars, plus spacious Gardens that are the perfect location to enjoy a regional platter or family BBQ. All only 40 minutes from the city of Adelaide.

Angove Family Winemakers is one of the oldest family owned wineries and Distilleries in Australia, with a history dating back to 1886. Our McLaren Vale Vineyards and Cellar Door is a state-of-the-art facility located within our almost 100 year old, trophy-winning organic & biodynamic Warboys Vineyard, right in the heart of McLaren Vale. Iconic, rare, single vineyard, organic and alternative variety wines are served from world's best Enomatic wine serving cabinets; each wine in perfect condition and at perfect temperature. Open daily for tastings 11am - 5pm, with regional platters, cheese plates and espresso coffee available 12-3pm.

Samuel's Gorge is a boutique winery specialising in small batch red wines including Shiraz, Grenache, Tempranillo, Mourvedre and Graciano. Housed in a mid 1850's built farm shed, our award winning cellar door offers sweeping views of the Onkaparinga River National Park.

The idea to build the d'Arenberg Cube came to Chief Winemaker Chester Osborn in 2003. Inspired by the complexities and puzzles of winemaking, Chester created the idea of a cube-shaped building. Each of the five levels have been carefully designed to entice and excite the senses, including features such as a wine inhalation room, a virtual fermenter, a 360degree video room, and many other tactile experiences. Visitors are encouraged to explore the Alternate Realities Museum, located on the ground floor, and view the many art installations on display. The Cellar Door is located on the top floor, and is open for tastings 7 days a week 10am - 5pm