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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs approximately 45 minutes.
Meet at 56 Warenda Rd, Clare South Australia 5453.
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.
Guests must be 18 years or older to participate in the tasting.
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.