As a destination often celebrated for its wine and fine dining, Adelaide has been courting oenophiles for decades. Surrounding the South Australian capital there are several famous wine regions that are easy to travel to, most notably the Adelaide Hills (known for its sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir), McLaren Vale (renowned particularly for its shiraz but also its grenache and cabernet sauvignon) and the Barossa Valley (loved for its shiraz, grenache, mataro, cabernet sauvignon and semillon). We’ve rounded up some of the must-visit wineries and cellar doors near Adelaide, South Australia.

Best for: The stunning views and five-star food to accompany the wine Location: 166 Harris Rd Lenswood SA 5240 Cellar door times: 11am-4pm, 7 days a week

This family-owned, five-star boutique winery boasts picturesque views of the Adelaide Hills. Here, you’ll find cool-climate wines, with Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard particularly famous for its chardonnay which is made from grapes grown in Adelaide’s Lenswood region. For the ultimate experience, dine at its on-site two-hat restaurant or splash out and stay in a suite at the ultra-luxurious Sequoia Lodge that is also on site.

Best for: Austrian-varietal wines and cool-climate classics Location: 38 Pain Rd, Hahndorf SA 5245 Cellar door times: 10.30am-4pm, Monday to Saturday

For something that has a European twist, check out Hahndorf Hill Winery, a boutique vineyard that’s located on the outskirts of German-heritage village, Hahndorf. The winery specialises in Austrian grape varieties of Gruner Veltliner, Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt and St Laurent. Try their 2023 Reserve Grüner Veltliner, which was awarded Best Wine from Australia at the Frankfurt International Wine Trophy 2025.

Best for: Shiraz, particularly the famous Grange

Location: 78 Penfold Road, Magill, South Australia, 5072

Cellar door times: 10am-5pm, 7 days

Penfolds has become something of a pilgrimage for wine lovers with a penchant for shiraz, who consider it a must-see when visiting South Australian wineries. The prestigious winery is the mastermind behind the Grange, arguably Australia’s most famous wine. As well as wine tastings, tours and other experiences on offer, there is also a fine dining restaurant on site – Magill Estate Restaurant – where you can pair the wine with a meal to remember.

Best for: Its signature blend of cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, and merlot, called the Church Block Location: 255 Strout Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171

Cellar door times:: 10am-5pm (Monday to Saturday), 11am-5pm (Sundays and public holidays)

Wirra Wirra Wines is steeped in character with its ironstone cellars and fascinating history that includes being built in 1894 by an “eccentric former state cricketer, who absconded to McLaren Vale after embarrassing his family one too many times” according to its website. Impressively, the winery was named Global Winner of the 2021 Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards. It’s an accolade that you’ll learn is clearly well deserved once you experience the place for yourself and taste its famous blend, the “Church Block”.

Best for: A unique, immersive experience  and its flagship Dead Arm Shiraz

Location: 58 Osborn Road, McLaren Vale, SA, 5171

Cellar door times: 10:30am-4:30pm, 7 days 

It’s almost impossible to visit McLaren Vale without making a stop at the famous d’Arenberg Cube – or at least, we don’t recommend skipping it. The unique cube architecture is so visually recognisable that it’s often used in tourism imagery to promote the wine region. It’s not just a winery (though the range of reds and white, especially the popular Dead Arm shiraz and Broken Fishplate sauvignon blanc are definitely worth trying.) As well as the expected tasting room, d’Arenberg also offers some amazing activities, including a Salvador Dali art exhibition and tactile experiences such as a wine sensory room and the Alternate Realities Museum.

Best for: Cabernet and Shiraz blends

Location: 40 Eden Valley Rd, Angaston SA 5353 Cellar door times: 10am-5pm, 7 days 

As Australia’s oldest family-owned winery (its first vines were planted in 1849!), it’s no surprise that Yalumba is rich in history. Go for its Cabernet and Shiraz blends if you’re opting in on a tasting. Better yet, to fully appreciate the winery’s history, check out the Family Museum to see the rare, vintage wines The Signature, The Menzies, The Octavius and The Caley, which have been set aside over the many decades the winery has been around.

Best for: Tasting the oldest grenache and sémillon vines Location: 17 Nuraip Rd, Nuriootpa SA 5355 Cellar door times: Tastings by appointment

For fans of grenache and sémillon variants of wine, Cirillo Estate Wines should be high on your radar. This winery is home to what is believed to be the oldest still-producing grenache and sémillon vines in the world, which were planted way back in 1948. Book an appointment for a tasting.

There are a few wine regions in and surrounding Adelaide, each with their own signature wine variety. The Adelaide Hills is renowned for its sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir while McLaren Vale is best known for its shiraz. Despite McLaren Vale’s skill in impressing with shiraz, the area is also known to produce high-quality grenache and cabernet sauvignon. In the Barossa Valley, its top drops are its fine wines including shiraz, grenache, mataro, cabernet sauvignon and semillon.

What’s the best way to get to wineries in Adelaide?

Typically, the most convenient way to get to and around the wineries and vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley is by car. There are also Hop-On, Hop Off buses available in some South Australian wine regions, including the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. Some tour operators have shuttle buses taking tourists to various wineries available to book.

Heading to Adelaide and surrounds to check out the wine regions? There are a number of day tours and experiences visitors can book to enhance your stay. We’ve rounded up some of the best below.