Ultimate Winery Experiences
McLaren Vale Tour
As an associate member of Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia, Small Batch Wine Tours is proud to present the Ultimate Wineries McLaren Vale Tour. This private wine tour combines experiences from two of McLaren Vale’s first and most well-known wineries – Hardy’s Wines and d’Arenberg – to give you the ultimate day out.
Discover the rich history created by Thomas Hardy and his wine empire, during an intimate behind-the-scenes tour through the historic Hardys Tintara winery. Take a guided journey through time, retracing the brand’s history before enjoying a tasting of their most rare and iconic wines.
At d’Arenberg you’ll admire their awe-inspiring tasting-room “The Cube” while enjoying a vertical journey of The Dead Arm Shiraz. Including a taste of the current release vintage and three aged treasures from the cellars, you’ll find out why The Dead Arm Shiraz is among Australia’s most collected and cellared wines.
Your ultimate day would not be complete without a relaxing lunch at d’Arry’s Verandah. d’Arry’s menus are guided by the seasons, showcasing the finest produce from the Fleurieu Peninsula at its mouth-watering best, paired with d’Arenberg wines.
With your professional wine guide by your side, this is the ultimate way to experience some of McLaren Vale’s most treasured wineries!
YOUR ultimate mclaren vale WINE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
> Hardy’s Hidden Secrets Tour
> Dead Arm Distinction tasting at d’Arenberg
> Two-course lunch with matched wines at the iconic d’Arry’s Verandah
> Pick up from your Adelaide or McLaren Vale accommodation
> Fully private door-to-door luxury transport
Ultimate Wineries Experiences
McLaren Vale ITINERARY
1 off to McLaren Vale
Your host will meet you at your Adelaide City or Glenelg accommodation where your journey will begin. All of our local guides are trained wine experts who will help you unlock the secrets of the McLaren Vale and better understand all things wine.
2 Hardy’s Hidden Secrets – If These Walls Could Talk
Located in the centre of McLaren Vale township you’ll find Hardy’s Wines. Here you’ll take a VIP behind the scenes tour of one of the region’s oldest working wineries. Tour the hidden cellars, the working winery, and distillation room, venturing into exclusive areas as you unlock the history of this iconic brand.
3 Wine tasting at Hardy’s Wines
Following your tour you’ll end up back in the tasting room with your host. You’ll then be guided through a tasting of four iconic Hardy’s Wines, along with a Rare Fortified. As part of this private McLaren Vale Wine Tour you’ll enjoy these rare and prestigious wines along with some locally sourced specialty nibbles.
4 Seasonal Lunch at d’Arry’s Verandah
Understated and never over-hyped, d’Arry’s Verandah restaurant is a long-standing South Australian Institution. Sit back and soak in the stunning scenery as the kitchen spoils you with a seasonally inspired two-course menu and matched drinks. All dietaries can be catered for.
5 the d’arenberg cube
An icon for the region and a drawcard for people from across the globe, the d’Arenberg Cube is a sight to behold. It’s a modern tasting room incorporating three levels of wine-meets-art to explore, with sweeping views across the region. Admire this modern-day wonder as you meander your way to the top floor tasting room.
5 the Dead Arm Distinction
Settle in to enjoy a self-guided vertical journey of the Dead Arm Shiraz. This offering gives you the opportunity to taste the history of this outstanding wine. Consistently one of Australia’s most collected wines, you’ll enjoy a taste of the current release alongside three aged treasures from the d’Arenberg cellars.
After your ultimate day of McLaren Vale wine and food, we’ll have you safely back in Adelaide for around 5:00pm.
