McLaren Vale Wine & Food Tours

Why McLaren Vale Is One of Australia's Most Underrated Wine Regions

South of Adelaide, McLaren Vale is one of the country's most diverse wine regions — and one of its most enjoyable to visit. The region stretches from the Mount Lofty Ranges to the Gulf St Vincent, with a geography that creates multiple distinct microclimates within a relatively small area.

The region's signature is shiraz — McLaren Vale shiraz is characteristically rich, full-bodied, and distinctive from the Barossa style. d'Arenberg is the region's most recognised icon, known for both its extraordinary wines and the extraordinary d'Arenberg Cube — a building that has become a destination in itself. But beyond d'Arenberg, the region has excellent small-batch producers across shiraz, cabernet, grenache, and Tempranillo.

The food culture is shaped by the region's Mediterranean heritage — Greek and Italian settlers shaped both the agriculture and the food identity. Coromandel Outstanding produce-focused restaurant, the Verdict on d'Arenberg's tasting experience, and the smallgoods and produce of the region make McLaren Vale a complete food and wine destination.