SummerVines

17–27 January 2025

A festival to celebrate the very best of Summer in the Vale!

Enjoy a glass in the sun and experience how our gorgeous natural landscape influences everything - from the bright contemporary wines we craft and our vibrant foodie culture, to our creative artisans and our laid-back coastal lifestyle.

Events

17–27 January 2025

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SummerVines Tasting
Patritti Wines
Nestled between the vats in the cozy Cellar II tasting room, immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind wine tasting experience. ...

17 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sips & Snacks
Varney Wines
Sit back, relax, and take in stunning views of the Onkaparinga Gorge while being guided through a structured tasting of the Varney Wines portfolio of ...

17 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

McLaren Vale's Mediterranean Maestros
McLaren Vale Hotel
McLaren Vale has long been lauded for it’s alternate varieties, and now McLaren Vale Hotel as part of Summervines, will celebrate the best of the ...

17 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2025
5:32 PM - 5:32 PM

Ultimate Winemaker for a Minute Experience
Haselgrove Wines

COST: All tickets $110

Discover the art of winemaking at Haselgrove Wines from vineyard to glass. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Ambassador Shiraz Vineyard in McLaren Vale ...

17 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Yangarra x Hickinbotham Tasting Experience
Yangarra Estate Vineyard

COST: Adult $40

This SummerVines, visit the immersive Yangarra Cellar Door for a journey through McLaren Vale’s contrasting expressions of terroir and winemaking.  Discover the vibrant and rare ...

17 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2025
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

eTukTuk Wine Tour - Shirvington Wines
SA eBikes
All aboard the eTukTuk Tour for Two... or more, complete with a wine tasting, a delicious grazing platter, and the laid-back vibes of our eTukTuks. ...

17 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2025
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Taranga Terroir Tour
Oliver's Taranga

COST: Adult $99

‘Ollie’ the Golf Buggy awaits for a personalised SummerVines edition of the Oliver’s Taranga Terroir Tour… If you have ever dreamt of exploring the endless ...

17 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2025
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Olé! Croquet, Wine Tasting and Sangria on the Lawn
Battle of Bosworth

COST: Adult $30.00

COST: Child $20.00

Celebrate SummerVines at Battle of Bosworth! Enjoy a refreshing Sangria made with their very first vintage Grenache as you relax in the garden. ...

18 Jan 2025
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Lavish Lawn
Beresford Estate
Kick-off your summer at Beresford Estate’s Lavish Lawns! With the perfect blend of sun, sips, and soulful tunes, sink into relaxation on their lawns. ...

18 Jan 2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Dumpling Days with Woodstock Wine & Lucky Dumpling & Noodle - Sat 25 Available. Sat 18 sold out!
Woodstock
The team from LUCKY - Dumpling & Noodle are coming to The Lawns at Woodstock as part of the McLaren Vale SummerVines! ...

18 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Hiddenfire Wines Winery Experience
Hiddenfire Wines

COST: All tickets $75

Experience the heart and soul of Hiddenfire Wines at the tasting table with winemaker Charles Whish. ...

18 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Guided Tour and Summer wines
Kay Brothers

COST: All tickets $90

Join former winemaker, Colin Kay, and his daughter Elspeth for a behind-the-scenes tour of their heritage-listed winery. ...

18 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hiddenfire Wines Vineyard Experience
Hiddenfire Wines

COST: All tickets $75

Join Hiddenfire Wines for a Vineyard experience with the Hiddenfire family! ...

18 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Sunday Session at Merrill's
Geoff Merrill
SummerVines Sunday Session at Merrill's! Come unwind for a delightful day filled with live music, delicious Indonesian street food, cheese platters and lawn games. ...

19 Jan 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A Donkey-Led Wine Adventure - Tickets Selling Fast!!
Journey Home Wines

COST: All tickets $110.00

Embark on a delightful Walking Donkey Wine Tour in the heart of McLaren Vale, where charm meets adventure! ...

19 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Vibe & Vines - SOLD OUT!!
Grounded Cru

COST: All tickets $30

Join Grounded Cru for a day of food (Fleurieu Pizza), live acoustic (Ben Kilsby) and wine (Grounded Cru, of course) at Grounded Cru HQ ...

19 Jan 2025
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sunday Picnic at the Chapel
Chapel Hill
Join them for a relaxing day on the lawns of Chapel Hill, where you can unwind with family and friends. ...

19 Jan 2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Italian Wine Masterclass - Tickets selling fast!!
Serafino Wines

COST: All tickets $50

Join an unforgettable event at the Serafino Italian Wine Masterclass led by our expert Cellar Door Manager, Steph Imer (DipWSET)! ...

19 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sunday Sounds with Garry Stillwell
Hastwell & Lightfoot
Enjoy the live sounds of Garry Stillwell in the Oak Room and surrounding lawns at Hastwell & Lightfoot from 12 to 4 pm. ...

19 Jan 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

SummerVines: Chalk Hill Sensory Odyssey

COST: All tickets $75

Join a McLaren Vale first — an immersive wine tasting experience that pairs your favourite wines with the perfect soundtrack. ...

22 Jan 2025
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday Night Pizza Party!
Geoff Merril

COST: Adult $10.00

COST: Child $5.00

SummerVines Friday Night Pizza Party! Kickstart your long weekend right with a Pizza Party at Merrill's! ...

24 Jan 2025
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sunset Dinner - Tickets Selling Fast!!
The d'Arenberg Cube

COST: All tickets $110

Magical sunset views over McLaren Vale, a vibrant banquet dinner, and a front row seat at the Singapore Circus table. ...

25 Jan 2025
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tour Down Under Party
CLINK
The Santos Tour Down Under comes to CLINK. As part of the annual Summer Vines Festival, they're bringing the party to McLaren Vale. ...

25 Jan 2025
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Lobster & Wines - SOLD OUT!!
Angove Wines

COST: All tickets $35

South Australian lobster rolls and a side-by-side tasting of the Angove Family's award-winning Lost Farm Sparking Pinot Noir Chardonnay. ...

26 Jan 2025
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wonder Lawn Party
Dandelion Vineyards X a La Minute

COST: All tickets $60

Make the most of your Monday Public Holiday at the Wonder Lawn Party, hosted by Dandelion Vineyards and a La Minute, on 27 January 2025 ...

27 Jan 2025
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM