CLARE WINERY FIELD GUIDE
Riding the Riesling: E‑bike Through Clare Valley’s Cellar Doors, Tapas and Gin
A roughly five‑hour e‑bike loop from Clare Valley Cycle Hire that links Mr. Mick Cellar Door, Tim Adams Wines and an optional gin flight at Clare Valley Distillery — this guide lays out the route, tastings and logistics.
Riding the Riesling: E‑bike Through Clare Valley’s Cellar Doors, Tapas and Gin.
A leisurely day on the Riesling Trail: collect an e‑bike at Clare Valley Cycle Hire and ride between cellar doors, savoring tapas and premium Clare Valley wines before an optional gin tasting — a balanced blend of slow cycling, culinary discovery and tasting experiences in one memorable half‑day.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Riesling Trail by e‑bike
Cover short, scenic stretches of the Riesling Trail on an e‑bike that lets you set a relaxed pace between cellar doors and distillery stops.
Back‑vintages, premium Clare wines and gins
Visit multiple local cellar doors in one outing, including a back‑vintage tasting at Tim Adams Wines and an optional gin flight at Clare Valley Distillery.
Tapas at Mr. Mick Cellar Door
Pause for a tapas‑style lunch at Mr. Mick Cellar Door & Kitchen — a leisurely food stop that anchors the tasting circuit.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The flow is straightforward: start at Clare Valley Cycle Hire to collect your e‑bike, pedal short, scenic distances along the Riesling Trail to Mr. Mick for wine tasting and tapas, continue to Tim Adams for a back‑vintage tasting, add an optional gin flight at Clare Valley Distillery, then return the bike — a relaxed rhythm of short rides and tasting stops across roughly five hours.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who it does not.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing runs for approximately 5 hours.
Meet at Clare Valley Cycle Hire — 56 Warenda Rd, Clare, South Australia — to collect your e‑bike and begin the route.
E‑bikes are collected from Clare Valley Cycle Hire at the start and returned there at the end of the day.
A gin tasting at Clare Valley Distillery is offered as an optional stop on the itinerary.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the experience?
The experience lasts approximately 5 hours.
Where do I meet and collect the e‑bike?
You meet at Clare Valley Cycle Hire, 56 Warenda Rd, Clare, South Australia, to collect your e‑bike before departing.
Which cellar doors and stops are included?
The route includes Mr. Mick Cellar Door & Kitchen for wine tasting and tapas, Tim Adams Wines for a back‑vintage tasting, and an optional gin tasting at Clare Valley Distillery, with short rides between each stop along the Riesling Trail.
Is the gin tasting included?
The gin tasting at Clare Valley Distillery is listed as an optional add‑on on the itinerary.
Are there age restrictions?
This experience is for adults aged 18 and over.
Will I need to return the e‑bike at the end of the day?
Yes — e‑bikes are returned to Clare Valley Cycle Hire at the end of the outing as detailed in the itinerary.