Tasting Australia
Tasting Australia is a celebration of how food and drink shape the way we live and connect here in South Australia — an ethos that goes hand in hand with our coastal lifestyle in the McLaren Vale wine region.
Across the region, that spirit finds expression among the vines, at the table, and across a calendar of immersive regional events.
Just 40 minutes from Adelaide CBD, the McLaren Vale wine region invites you to experience Tasting Australia through vineyard lunches, cellar door tastings, and winemaker-led events that celebrate seasonal Fleurieu Peninsula produce, world-class wines, and the relaxed rhythm of our coastal wine region.
Tasting Australia Regional Events
8–17 May 2026, McLaren Vale wine region
Cellar doors, wineries and restaurants of the McLaren Vale wine region invite you to explore the region through exceptional food and wine experiences as part of South Australia's Tasting Australia festival:
Stay & Explore
Make the most of Tasting Australia by basing yourself in the McLaren Vale wine region.
Just a 40-minute drive from Adelaide CBD, and perfectly positioned between Adelaide and Kangaroo Island, it’s an ideal location to explore the best of South Australia and the Fleurieu Peninsula. Stay among the vines and enjoy easy access to world-class wineries, regional events, coastal experiences and day trips to Adelaide — all from one beautifully connected destination.
Explore the full program at:
Frequently Asked Questions
The McLaren Vale wine region hosts a range of Tasting Australia events including vineyard lunches, cellar door tastings, winemaker-led experiences and regional food events celebrating local produce and wine.
The McLaren Vale wine region is just a 40-minute drive south of Adelaide, making it an easy day trip or ideal base for exploring Tasting Australia events across South Australia.
Yes, there are a variety of accommodation options including vineyard stays, boutique retreats and coastal cottages, making it easy to stay and fully experience Tasting Australia events in the region. View: McLaren Vale Accommodation
Absolutely. Events across the McLaren Vale wine region cater to couples, groups and food and wine lovers, with shared dining experiences, tastings and relaxed outdoor events.
Alongside Tasting Australia events, visitors can explore wineries, dine at local restaurants, visit nearby beaches, cycle the Shiraz Trail and enjoy the region’s relaxed coastal lifestyle.
You can reach the McLaren Vale wine region without driving by joining a guided tour, hiring a private driver or by local tour operators departing from Adelaide. A combination of public transport can also be used; take the train to Seaford then bus to any of the main townships within the McLaren Vale wine region, eBikes or local transport and tour operators are recommended for transport between wineries if you do not have your own car.