About Wine Tours Adelaide

15 years. Three regions. One local who knows every door worth opening.

Wine Tours Adelaide was built on one principle — access. Not the kind you find on a booking platform, but the kind that takes 15 years of living, working and drinking alongside the Barossa’s greatest winemakers to earn.

Wes Wallace is that access. A true local who knows every back road, every barrel room and every winemaker worth knowing across the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills. His guests don’t just visit wineries — they’re welcomed into them.

Behind every tour is an obsessively curated itinerary, built to make sure every hour of your day is exactly where it should be — at the finest cellar doors, with the best food, in the most beautiful corners of South Australia’s wine country.

This is not a bus tour. This is not a checklist. This is an invitation to experience South Australia’s wine country the way it was meant to be seen.`

Our Story

Wine Tours Adelaide didn’t start as a business plan. It started as a conviction — that the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills were being shown to the world all wrong.

Wes Wallace had spent years inside these regions. Not as a tourist, but as a local — building friendships with the winemakers, learning the stories behind the labels, earning the kind of trust that doesn’t come from a booking form.

So he built a tour company around that access. Not around buses, not around commissions, not around whoever would take a large group on a Tuesday. Around the belief that if you’re going to show someone South Australia’s wine country, you show them all of it — the working sheds, the barrel rooms, the winemakers who’d rather talk about their craft than sell you a case.

Fifteen years later, nothing has changed. The regions have grown. The reputation has grown. The access hasn’t gone anywhere.`

 

What We Specialise In

From intimate tastings to grand celebrations, we create wine experiences that suit every occasion.

Private Wine Tours

Intimate, customized experiences tailored to your preferences and pace, with exclusive cellar door access.

Group Experiences

Perfect for celebrations, reunions, or corporate team building with groups of 4–12 guests.

Corporate & Event Tours

Professional, well-coordinated wine experiences for larger groups and special occasions.

Why Guests Choose Us

We’ve built our reputation on delivering exceptional wine touring experiences that guests remember for years.

The Only Key

Access to working sheds and barrel rooms no other tour operator can open.

500+ Five-Star Reviews

Adelaide’s most reviewed boutique wine tour. Consistently.

15 Years of Relationships

Built over decades, not a booking platform.

Three Regions, One Expert

Barossa, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills with a local who knows all three intimately.

Your Day, Your Way

Every itinerary is built around you, not a timetable.

 

Barossa shared group Tour

The only public tour of its kind. Not a compromise. A deliberate choice to protect the experience.

The Regions We Tour

Each region offers its own distinct character, wine styles, and landscape. We know them all intimately.

Barossa Valley

Home to some of Australia’s oldest vines and most iconic wineries. Famous for bold Shiraz and rich, full-bodied reds. Rolling hills, historic estates, and world-class cellar doors.

McLaren Vale

A coastal wine region known for its Mediterranean climate and boutique wineries. Exceptional Grenache, Shiraz, and innovative blends. Artisan producers and stunning vineyard views just 35 minutes from Adelaide.

Adelaide Hills

Cool-climate elegance with pristine Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Picturesque hilltop vineyards, charming villages, and contemporary wine styles. Perfect for those seeking fresh, refined wines.

Ready to Explore South Australia’s Wine Country?

Join us for an unforgettable journey through world-class vineyards, meet passionate winemakers, and discover why our guests call this the highlight of their visit to Adelaide.