Beside the Riesling Trail: Five Single‑Vineyard Wines, Five Artisan Cheeses

CLARE WINE FIELD GUIDE

Beside the Riesling Trail: Five Single‑Vineyard Wines, Five Artisan Cheeses

A focused, 45‑minute seated tasting in Clare Valley pairing five single‑vineyard wines with five Smelly Cheese Co. cheeses—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan your visit.

Beside the Riesling Trail: Five Single‑Vineyard Wines, Five Artisan Cheeses.

Duration
45 Minutes
Location
Clare
Operator
Mr. Mick Cellar Door & Kitchen
Category
Wine
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Nestled among gum trees beside the Riesling Trail in the Clare Valley, the Single Vineyard Wine & Cheese Pairing is a relaxed, seated tasting that reveals the individuality of five single‑vineyard wines through thoughtful matches with artisan cheeses.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PAIRINGS

Five Single‑Vineyard Wines Matched to Artisan Cheeses

The tasting pairs five distinct single‑vineyard wines with five cheeses from the Smelly Cheese Co., each match designed to reveal new layers in both the wine and the cheese.

THE SETTING

Seated Tasting Beside the Riesling Trail

Conducted in a relaxed, seated setting beside the scenic Riesling Trail, the experience emphasizes slow tasting and focused comparison rather than a rapid flight of samples.

THE SCALE

A Short, Focused Experience

At roughly 45 minutes, the pairing is compact and intentionally curated—large enough to explore vineyard individuality, brief enough to fit into a day on the trail.

What the day feels like

What the Tasting Feels Like

You arrive to a seated tasting beside gum trees and the Riesling Trail, then settle into a guided sequence of five single‑vineyard pours. Each wine is served with a corresponding artisan cheese so you can compare textures, acidity and flavor interplay—an intimate, sensory-focused way to read the Clare Valley at vineyard scale.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this tasting suits—and who should plan differently.

1
CouplesIdeal for two people to share a relaxed, seated tasting and compare notes together; the experience is curated for paired sampling.
2
Solo TravelersSolo visitors are welcome—each guest may book their own ticket if they prefer an individual tasting rather than sharing a single ticket.
3
Wine EnthusiastsA concise, vineyard‑focused tasting that highlights single‑site expression and how cheese interplays with varietal character.
4
Families with ChildrenNot suitable for children—participants must be 18 years or older to join the wine tasting.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The experience runs approximately 45 minutes.

Meeting Point

Meet at 56 Warenda Rd, Clare South Australia 5453.

Cost & What’s Included

One $35 ticket includes a tasting of five single‑vineyard wines paired with five cheeses; the experience is ideal for two but individuals may book their own ticket.

Age Requirement

Guests must be 18 years or older to participate in the tasting.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the tasting last?

The tasting is approximately 45 minutes long.

What is included in the ticket?

One $35 ticket includes a tasting of five single‑vineyard wines paired with five artisan cheeses.

Where do I meet for the tasting?

The meeting address is 56 Warenda Rd, Clare South Australia 5453; the itinerary notes arrival at Tim Adams Wines Cellar Door.

Can I book a tasting if I’m traveling solo?

Yes—while the experience is ideal for two people to share, each guest may book their own ticket for an individual tasting.

Are children allowed to participate?

No—guests must be 18 years or older to participate in the wine tastings.

Are the cheeses locally sourced?

Each wine in the tasting is paired with a cheese from the Smelly Cheese Co.