Drink

Where are South Australia's best wine, beer & gin tasting experiences?

In McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast of course!

Just a short drive south of Adelaide, McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast is one of Australia’s favourite wine and food destinations.

And with over 80 cellar doors, deciding where to go for the best wine tasting experience is part of the fun!

Explore boutique wineries offering intimate tastings under leafy verandas, or enjoy immersive wine-and-food experiences with stunning views of vineyards stretching towards the picturesque Fleurieu coastline.

Although known for producing some of the best wine McLaren Vale has to offer - particularly its renowned Shiraz and Grenache - the region also proudly crafts some of the best craft beer in South Australia.

Breweries like Goodiesons, Shifty Lizard, Swell and South Coast Brewing have become local favourites (you may have picked it - there are a few surfers among this lot!), serving refreshing beers in relaxed taprooms perfect for a casual afternoon break between wineries.

And if gin is more your style, McLaren Vale doesn’t disappoint.

Home to some of the best gin the region produces, it boasts celebrated distilleries like Settlers Spirits at the iconic d'Arenberg Cube, known for their popular Sloe and Pink Gin, and The Salopian Inn, serving their signature ‘Up the Garden Path’ gin made with freshly picked botanicals from their own kitchen garden.

When building your ideal list of wineries, breweries and distilleries in McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast, you’ll quickly realise there’s something special around every corner - from family-run vineyards creating interesting small-batch wines, to award-winning distilleries offering behind-the-scenes tours and delicious dining.

Whatever your taste, McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast offers a laid-back, welcoming experience where exceptional wine, craft beer and gin come together in one stunning location.