CLARE WINERY FIELD GUIDE
Eight Hours Through Clare: A Day Among Riesling Hills and Boutique Wineries
An eight-hour guided full-day tour that visits four boutique Clare Valley wineries for tastings, includes a winery lunch and guided local history—this guide explains what to expect.
Eight Hours Through Clare: A Day Among Riesling Hills and Boutique Wineries.
Clare Valley, one of Australia’s oldest wine regions, unfolds as a mosaic of vineyards, hills and valley views on this shared full-day winery tour. Over roughly eight hours you visit four boutique producers—Shut The Gate, Pikes, Rilly’s and Mitchell’s—sample award-winning wines from Riesling to Shiraz, enjoy a lunch at a winery restaurant and hear the region’s history from knowledgeable guides.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Four boutique wineries and award‑winning bottles
The itinerary visits four boutique Clare Valley wineries, where tastings cover a range of styles—Riesling through Shiraz—and spotlight award-winning local wines.
Lunch at a winery restaurant
Midday the tour stops for a delicious lunch at one of the winery restaurants, giving time to pair food with the region’s wines.
Hills, valleys and local stories
Along the route the valley opens into vineyard-strewn hills and sweeping valley views while guides share the Clare region’s history and heritage.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day moves at a deliberate, social pace: morning pickup from your hotel or a nearby collection point, a sequence of winery visits with guided tastings at each stop, a relaxed lunch in winery grounds, and time to take in hillside views and local history before a late‑afternoon return. The shared format keeps the focus on tasting, scenery and conversation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and what the source material states about participant limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an eight-hour full-day tour.
Pickup is from your hotel or an agreed pick-up location; pickup times are between 8:45am and 9:45am depending on location and you will be advised of the exact time before the tour.
No specific gear or clothing requirements are listed in the source material.
The tour includes a delicious lunch at one of the winery restaurants.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Clare Valley Shared Full Day Winery Tour?
The tour runs for approximately eight hours.
Where will I be picked up and what time does pickup occur?
Pickup is from your hotel or an agreed pick-up location; pickup times will be between 8:45am and 9:45am depending on your location and you will be informed of the exact time prior to booking.
How many wineries are visited and which ones?
The itinerary visits four boutique wineries, including Shut the Gate, Pikes, Rilly’s and Mitchell’s.
Is lunch included on the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a delicious lunch at one of the winery restaurants.
What kinds of wines will we taste?
Tastings cover a range of styles produced in the Clare Valley, from Riesling to Shiraz, including award-winning wines.
Who operates the tour?
The operator listed for this experience is Experience SA Wine Tours.