What to do and see in McLaren Vale, South Australia: The Best Things to do

April 27, 2022 Emerita Lamoureux

Discover the best top things to do in McLaren Vale, Australia including Fox Creek Wines, Primo Estate, d'Arenberg, Hugh Hamilton Wines, Chapel Hill Winery, Wirra Wirra Vineyards, Samuel's Gorge, Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards Cellar Door and Winery, Mollydooker Wines, Maxwell Wines.
Restaurants in McLaren Vale

1. Fox Creek Wines

90 Malpas Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8557 0000 [email protected] http://www.foxcreekwines.com
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 325 reviews

Fox Creek Wines

Fox Creek Wines is an iconic, award winning winery located in McLaren Vale, South Australia. With a rich heritage in crafting fine regional wines since 1994, Fox Creek Wines portfolio ranges from Sparkling white through to Shiraz and includes exciting Italian varietals. Our commitment is to cultivate a unique wine brand that embodies the qualities of craftsmanship, innovation, consistency and authenticity. We invite you to visit our historic 19th century stone Cellar Door cottage, conveniently located 45 kilometres south of Adelaide, between the villages of McLaren Vale and Willunga on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The expansive grassed areas surrounded by flower beds, gum trees and of course vineyards, allow visitors to find their own tranquil spot from which to enjoy a view of the cottage, the Fox Creek winery and our iconic wine region, McLaren Vale.

Reviewed By ctwatson

Fox Creek Winery is my favorite winery in McLaren Vale. Their Vixen Sparkling Shiraz and other wines are excellent and I always use them for functions and entertaining.

2. Primo Estate

50 McMurtrie Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8323 6800 [email protected] http://www.primoestate.com.au
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 178 reviews

Primo Estate

Taste our handcrafted wines in the beautiful setting of our piazzetta-style cellar door and tasting room. 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 $20 per head, refunded upon purchase from the JOSEPH range. Our family looks forward to welcoming you to our award winning winery.

Reviewed By FBW2019 - Sydney, Australia

Hone of some of McLaren Vale's finest wines ????10/10 Highly Recommended!! Friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff who make one feel at home and part of the great wine family that Primo Estate cater for.

3. d'Arenberg

Osborn Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8329 4888 [email protected] http://www.darenberg.com.au/
Excellent
60%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 765 reviews

d'Arenberg

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 tasting room is located on the top floor, and is open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm.

Reviewed By kylez_182 - Bentleigh, Australia

We were a little concerned that this place had been too hyped up and overrated but it was actually an amazing experience even for me who doesn't actually enjoy wine all that much. The cube is impressive and it's worth just going to get a photo. But I can also highly recommend the tastings on the top floor. Our wine guy James was super friendly, really attentive and engaging, and made it feel like quiet a personal experience even when there were so many people around in the tasting room. I recommend getting there first thing in the morning otherwise it gets super busy. When we left there were people having to line up to get in. And I wouldn't bother with the gallery. Just pay the $15 for the rest of the experience and it should be a pretty enjoyable time!

4. Hugh Hamilton Wines

94 McMurtrie Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8323 8689 [email protected] http://www.hughhamiltonwines.com.au/
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 232 reviews

Hugh Hamilton Wines

Hugh Hamilton Wines is a 'must see' winery in McLaren Vale. Set on a ridge line it provides nearly 360 degree 'stunning' views of the McLaren Vale wine region. The wines are all estate grown and include the main stream varietals such as Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot including some of the more rare and unusual varieties including Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Saperavi. All wines have fun names and include The Trickster, The Scallywag, The Rascal, The Villain, The Ratbag, The Mongrel, The Scoundrel, The Floozie, The Oddball, and The Drama Queen. Visitors from overseas are all welcome.

Reviewed By JimM466 - Brisbane, Australia

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Hugh Hamilton Wines today. Had an informative and enjoyable tasting session. This place obviously enjoys making wine and it’s such a great outlook over the vineyard.

5. Chapel Hill Winery

Corner Chapel Hill and Chaffey's Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia Australia +61 8 8323 8429 http://www.chapelhillwine.com.au
Excellent
68%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 168 reviews

Chapel Hill Winery

Reviewed By bronwynd312 - Victoria, Australia

Gorgeous surround, stunning old church, fabulous wines and even better sitting down with tasty nibbles and the BEST tawny port, worth a visit ❤

6. Wirra Wirra Vineyards

Strout Rd & McMurtrie Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8323 8414 [email protected] http://www.wirrawirra.com
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 300 reviews

Wirra Wirra Vineyards

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.

Reviewed By RebeccaRoseHart - Adelaide, Australia

Wirra Wirra was particularly a must see for us as Churchblock is one of our household favourites so we were keen and eager to try the other wines on offer. The grounds are beautiful, and the wines exceeding already high expectations, we love red so these full bodies, full flavour reds made a lasting impression on us. It was also great to try a few of the cellar door exclusive reds and we picked our self up a nice bottle to store away for a later date. Wirra Wirra provides such a relaxing environment in a picturesque setting to enjoy a light meal and a few glasses of wine. The outside area overlooking the vineyards i find particularly relaxing and enjoyable. You can also get a private tour of the vineyards and wine making though i haven’t yet done this yet myself, i have heard its an amazing experience from friends. There is also a shiraz master class with chocolate that you can do and I’m sure some other little experiences so check this place out not just for wine tasting, but for some more intimate couple experiences that would be sure to be a great day out. At the tasting area, staff are very informative and will provide you with lots of information about Wirra Wirra wines and their history. It truly is a fantastic way to spend the day or the weekend, at the least, a couple of hours here goes so quickly. They serve good quality local assorted meats, cheeses and breads so I recommended taking the time to soak it all in and pair some good quality wine with some local produce. Look forward to returning again.

7. Samuel's Gorge

193 Chaffeys Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8323 8651 [email protected] http://www.gorge.com.au
Excellent
76%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 198 reviews

Samuel's Gorge

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

Reviewed By stevieftravels - Brisbane, Australia

I'd have to say that this winery provided one of the top experiences we had while touring all the wine regions around Adelaide (McClaren, Clare, Barossa, Hills). The long driveway on arrival with Kangaroos bounding beside you was a perfect start. The cellar door is a cute rustic building with a tonne of charm. Seated outside undercover on a beautiful day with views across the mountain and gorge set the perfect scene for a personal tasting. The wines were unexpectedly top quality and the knowledge and genuine demeanour of the guy serving us (sorry forgot your name even though you told 7s twice!) made for a top experience. Relaxed but quality conversation and wines. We will be recommending Samuels Gorge to friends and family. A boutique winery without pretention and with personal service. Thanks for the experience !

8. Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards Cellar Door and Winery

246 Seaview Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8323 8498 [email protected] http://www.oliverstaranga.com
Excellent
78%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 221 reviews

Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards Cellar Door and Winery

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!

Reviewed By Josie_Liam - Melbourne, Australia

Don’t miss out on visiting this gem of a winery when visiting the McLaren Vale wine region. The team at Oliver’s Taranga are super passionate and knowledgeable about the varietals, family history and winemaking. Declan made our visit very memorable with his friendly, affable and educational approach throughout our wonderful tasting experience. Every wine tasted was delightful to the senses. You could feel the love, passion and dedication that has gone into making every single bottle. Thank you for such an amazing experience! We can’t wait to come back and visit again next vintage and share your offerings with our nearest and dearest back in Melbourne. Cheers, Josie and Guillaume

9. Mollydooker Wines

23 Coppermine Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8323 6500 [email protected] http://www.mollydookerwines.com.au
Excellent
81%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 244 reviews

Mollydooker Wines

Reviewed By 757ChrisW - Budapest, Hungary

Came here due to it's top rating and it did not disappoint. Excellent view from the cellar door tasting room. Really nice staff and you get the keep the inscribed wine glass after the $10 tasting!

10. Maxwell Wines

19 Olivers Rd, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171 Australia +61 8 8323 8200 [email protected] http://www.maxwellwines.com.au
Excellent
69%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 96 reviews

Maxwell Wines

Since 1979, family owned Maxwell Wines has built a reputation for producing hand made, rich and robust reds that combine exquisite fruit quality with structure and finesse. The family is also famous for its range of Maxwell Meads, being the most significant producer in the southern hemisphere of this time-honoured, delicious honey wine. with its eighty acre estate vineyard, cellar door and on of the regions leading restaurants; Ellen Street Restaurant, Maxwell Wines is an idyllic place for an unforgettable food and wine experience with breathtaking views overlooking the rolling hills of McLaren Vale.

Reviewed By Janetyrerwellington - Wellington, New Zealand

The food was fabulous, best we had on our trip to SA. My partner said he loved his dessert more than me!!????. Excellent service as well.

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