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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.