The Best Wineries In South Australia In 2025
When it comes to South Australian wineries, your first thought is probably—where to start? If you’re planning a trip to wine country, you'd better be well prepared. All 18 of SA’s regions are swirling with local wine producers—many known nationwide and around the world—earning the state the enviable title of Australia’s “Great Wine Capital”.
Whether you’re roadtripping through Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley or Adelaide Hills (or all of the above), we’ve scouted out our favourite spots to taste some local drops.
These are Urban List's picks for the best wineries in South Australia.
The Best South Australian Wineries At A Glance
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Barossa Valley
Château Tanunda
9 Basedow Road, Tanunda
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Château Tanunda is one of Australia’s most historically significant wineries. Established in 1890, the Château is a cornerstone of the Barossa wine industry and is the site of the Valley’s first winery, as well as its first vineyards planted back in 1843.
Surrounded by vineyards and landscaped gardens, the majestic bluestone winery houses one of the most beautiful cellar doors in the country. Sip and purchase from the famous Château Tanunda wine range while surrounded by hundreds of oak barrels of maturing wine, or simply stroll around the gardens.
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- You can even challenge your mates to a game on the croquet lawn.
Seppeltsfield Vineyard
730 Seppeltsfield Road, Seppeltsfield
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Established in 1851, Seppeltsfield Estate has been hailed by some as the most historic winery and greatest showpiece in the Barossa—big call we know but it lives up to the hype. The Estate has evolved into a tourism village slinging wine, food, craft, design, art and retail experiences, with the winery and cellar door at its heart.
Seppeltsfield is most famous for the Centennial Cellar, which houses the longest unbroken line of Single Vintage Tawnys in the world, dating back to 1878.
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- Each year, the winery releases a 100 Year Old Tawny from the collection, and you can taste this wine directly from the barrel on a tour.
Jacob’s Creek
2129 Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat
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World-famous Jacobs Creek is based at the centre of the Barossa, with a wine estate that boasts a range of sophisticated food and vino experiences.
Take a cooking class, match wine with food, learn about the fermenting process, explore the vineyards and discover the history of the Barossa’s first commercial vineyard.
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- Or explore on two wheels—hire a bike and cycle down the Jack Bobridge Bike Trail with a picnic and a bottle of wine. Bliss.
Kies Wines
1303 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch
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Recognisable by its 1800’s ironstone cottage cellar door, step back in time at Kies Wines and its raw rustic charm, where you can taste its extensive range of wines, all sourced from the surrounding vineyards.
Carve out some time to tour the state-of-the-art winemaking facility with winemaker Bronson Kies, or indulge in a feast at the Monkey Nut Cafe.
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- Not a big drinker? You can also relax with a tea from Kies Teas—book a high tea in the gardens of the estate.
Yalumba
40 Eden Valley Road, Angaston
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Fun fact: Yalumba is the only winery in Australia—and one of only a few worldwide—to craft its own oak barrels onsite. During the week, you can explore the cooperage on a self-guided tour, smell the woody scent, and see the coopers at work in a workshop dating back to the late 1800s.
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- Afterwards, stroll round the landscaped grounds overlooked by the estate’s historic clock tower.
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Adelaide Hills
Bird In Hand
Bird In Hand Road & 150 Pfeiffer Road, Woodside
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Established in 1997, Bird in Hand is a family-owned winery in the Adelaide Hills known for its sustainable, cool-climate winemaking and strong ties to contemporary art and community projects.
Today, the label spans multiple cool-climate regions, including Tasmania, producing globally recognised wines across four distinct series.
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- A visit to the Woodside Estate brings it all together: the cellar door, LVN Restaurant, luxury ‘O’ Quarters accommodation and award-winning gardens (named South Australia’s Garden of the Year in 2024). It’s a polished yet welcoming spot to explore the breadth of Bird in Hand’s craft.
Shaw + Smith
136 Jones Road, Balhannah
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Shaw + Smith owns two vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, at Balhannah and Lenswood, totalling 55 hectares—that's a lot of wine.
The vineyards are planted to varieties that perform particularly well in the region, namely sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir and shiraz, so be sure to stock up on a few bottles.
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- Join a tour of the winery and vineyard at Balhannah and sip some vino at one of the estate’s tasting rooms, while tucking into seasonal plates from its cold larger menu.
Mount Lofty Ranges Vineyard
166 Harris Road, Lenswood
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This family-owned boutique winery opened one of Adelaide Hills’ first cellar doors back in the ‘90’s, and has since added a hatted restaurant based on local and regional SA-sourced produce.
Once an apple orchard, Mount Lofty Ranges is all about cool climate premium wines, with minimal intervention to enable its fruity flavours to shine through—read: extra delish.
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- The owners have also maintained half of the property as natural bushland, home to a bunch of koalas, kangaroos and echidnas, so you can wildlife watch while you sip.
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Sidewood Estate
6 River Road, Hahndorf
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Set on a gently sloping corner of the Adelaide Hills, Sidewood Estate prides itself on being the largest certified sustainable winery in the region.
Its 120-hectare Mappinga estate near Oakbank grows premium sauvignon and chardonnay vines.
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- Sidewood also owns a specialist shiraz site at Echunga, with winery and bottling facilities at Nairne.
Golding Wines
52 Western Branch Road, Lobethal
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Situated high in the Adelaide Hills on the outskirts of Lobethal, Golding Wines’ Western Branch Vineyard is home to a tasting room, a restaurant and a lush garden with landscaped terraces.
Snag a table at the winery's restaurant (named for the beautiful Ginkgo Biloba trees that grow at the winery) and feast on local, seasonal produce.
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- You'll also want to pop into a wine tasting at its stone barn—which includes vintages exclusive only to cellar door patrons.
CRFT Wines
45 Rangeview Drive, Carey Gully
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CRFT Wines’ winery and tasting rooms are based within its stunning organic Arranmore property in Piccadilly Valley.
You’ll find the tasting room inside a converted 1900’s shearing shed and stables, where you can make your way through five CRFT small-batch wines while nibbling at a grazing plate stacked with local produce.
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- There’s a roaring fireplace to snuggled beside on cold days, and a terrace bar for when the sun’s shining, and you can also grab wines by the glass and takeaway bottles too.
The Lane Vineyard
5 Ravenswood Lane, Hahndorf
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This is the kind of winery you’ll want to carve out a whole day to explore—any maybe then some! Set high in the Adelaide Hills, The Lane Vineyard is famed for its cool-climate drops and commitment to sustainability.
Want to understand your sips better? Book in for a ‘blend your own wine’ experience and curate your perfect sip. Hungry? Go on a culinary adventure at the Chef’s Table, an immersive sensory journey from estate to plate.
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- If you like a side of adrenaline with your vino, check out their ATV rides, where you’ll go from the tasting room to the heart of the vineyards—exploring the sprawling 40 hectare estate on a set of four wheels. You’ll also score sips and snacks along the way.
McLaren Vale
Down The Rabbit Hole
233 Binney Road, McLaren Vale
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As you can tell from the name—and the fantastical pale-blue double-decker bus out front—Down The Rabbit Hole isn’t your standard winery. This Insta-famous venue, featuring a creek-side cellar door and eatery, is well worth a visit.
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- Go on a guided wine tasting aboard the bus, join a picnic of cheeseboards and pizzas, and shop at the on-site Source of Love store, which supports those in need in the local community.
Hither & Yon
17 High Street, Willunga
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What started out as a “bottle project” in 2011, Hither & Yon has quickly become one of Mclaren Vale’s most-loved wine brands.
Its cellar door lives within the walls of a 1860’s butcher’s shop, sharing the space with a café and providore next door, de Rose Kitchen.
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- Only 14 people can enter at one time, with a sumptuous tasting list of five wines that changes seasonally.
d’Arenberg Cube
58 Osborn Road, McLaren Vale
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Now for something completely different… The d’Arenberg winery is a family-owned estate, best known for the d’Arenberg Cube—a five-story building noted for its distinctive geometric design that resembles a glass Rubik’s Cube.
There's lots to tick off when visiting—an incredible restaurant, a wine tasting room, a virtual fermenter, and a 360-degree video room.
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- Don't miss the Alternate Realities Museum, housing several art installations.
Wirra Wirra Vineyards
255 Strout Road, McLaren Vale
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The ironstone cellars of Wirra Wirra were built in 1894 by an eccentric former state cricketer, who absconded to McLaren Vale after embarrassing his family too many times (or so the story goes).
In keeping with his reputation for shenanigans, visitors to the winery may hear a ¾ tonne bell ringing at random, or watermelons being thrown off a giant mediaeval siege machine (don’t ask).
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- As its Indigenous name suggests, Wirra Wirra is “amongst the gums”, and is best known for its famous red “Church Block” blend.
Coriole Vineyards
Chaffeys Road, McLaren Vale
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The cellar door, winery and restaurant at Coriole Vineyards sits on the Seaview ridge of the picturesque McLaren Vale region.
Steeped in the region's wine-making history, Coriole has been known for producing estate-grown shiraz and cabernet.
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- Since the 1980s, this spot has pioneered a range of Mediterranean varieties including sangiovese, fiano and piquepoul.
Gemtree Wines
167 Elliot Road, McLaren Flat
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If you like your vino as kind to the planet as it is to your palate, pop Gemtree Wines into your GPS and prepare to sip your way through a lineup of award-winning biodynamic beauties.
Tucked between rolling green hills and the sparkling coastline, this wine-lover’s haven is serious about their commitment to sustainability. Think sheep instead of pesticides and solar power running the show.
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- No wonder they were crowned the world’s best winery for Sustainable Wine Tourism in Bordeaux. Grab a glass—or better yet, a bottle—and soak up the vineyard views from the deck.
Clare Valley
Jim Barry
33 Craig Hill Road, Clare Valley
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Jim of Jim Barry Wines was—or so we’re told—the first qualified winemaker in the Clare Valley, and went on to become a pioneer of Australian table wine.
Over the last 60 years, his family has established as many as 17 vineyards covering 320 hectares in the Clare Valley, as well as two vineyards covering 35 hectares in the Coonawarra.
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- His eponymous winery, which doubles as boutique accommodation, features a cellar door with immersive tastings and the chance to try premium wines no longer available to the public.
Skillogalee Wines
170 Hughes Park Road, Sevenhill
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Since 1970, Skillogalee—or Skilly, as it’s known to locals—has been committed to the art of authentic, hand-crafted winemaking, producing acclaimed drops that embody the unique terroir of Clare Valley’s high-elevation, hillside vineyards.
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- Skilly Valley is a unique single estate property that embraces the pristine natural beauty and rich biodiversity of the Spring Gully Conservation Park.
Clos Clare
45 Old Road, Watervale
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Majoring in Clare Valley riesling, grenache and shiraz, Clos Clare is a boutique winery located in a private corner of the famous Florita vineyard in Watervale.
Run by brothers Tom and Sam Barry—of Jim Barry descent—the cellar door is located within the iconic Warilto Homestead, originally built in 1892.
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- The fruit here comes from the historic Florita vineyard, once used for Australia’s most celebrated Rieslings. If you see a bottle, grab it: production is small, quality is consistently top-tier, and the label’s future is in the hands of the next generation of Barrys.
O’Leary Walker Wines
7093 Horrocks Highway, Leasingham
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O’Leary Walker Wines was established in 2000 by winemakers (and best buds) David O’Leary and Nick Walker. The pair are known for making a diverse range of varietals, including Riesling, Shiraz, Chardonnay and the lesser-known Nero d’Avola.
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- Visitors to O’Leary Walker can sip everything from single-vineyard chardonnay to shiraz grown from century-old vines, with the choice of a house-made grazing table, an intimate dinner, or a picture-perfect picnic experience.
Kilikanoon Wines
30 Penna Lane, Penwortham
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Named Australia’s best producer eight times by the Mundus Vini Grand International Wine Awards, Kilikanoon is a bit of a big name in Clare Valley.
Set in an original 1860s farmhouse in Penwortham, its cellar door offers cosy indoor tastings, where you can huddle up by the wood fire or gaze upon panoramic views of Skilly Valley and Tregea vineyard from its terrace.
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- They also offer something called the “Diversity of Clare” tasting, a selection from over 20 wines that showcase the variety and quality of Clare Valley vintages.
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Home Of Plenty
261 Myrtlegrove Road, Currency Creek
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Home of Plenty is a 60-acre vineyard estate in Currency Creek, wrapped in old gums, cottage gardens and rows of Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot vines—yet the Cellar Door is more reminiscent of a sun-soaked, Palm Springs hideaway than rural SA, complete with cacti and lime-washed walls.
Once a private family property, this venue now hosts weddings and events across its historic homestead lawns, rustic stone Barn and modern cellar door space.
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- The Barn is the hero setting—stone-walled, high-ceilinged and opening to a large lawn beside the vines—while the original Villa Homestead and converted barn studios provide on-site accommodation for up to 14 guests.
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