Small Batch Wine Tours

Headed by local Sommelier Matthew Kurko, Small Batch Wine Tours are the wine specialists providing intimate and unique tours to the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Adelaide Hills wine regions. Matthew has created a range of premium tours for any level of expertise - from the beginner to the wine collector and connoisseur. Small Batch guides are truly passionate about providing guests with a unique and authentic experience, tailored to the individuals onboard. Specialising in premium off-the-beaten-track wineries, often available only via special Small Batch arrangement, guests are able to better connect with the region, furthering their understanding and appreciation of fine wine. With private tours and small-group sizes no larger than six, guests avoid the crowds and experience a world of authenticity and connection. No cutting corners on experience, each tour includes a fabulous tasting-menu lunch at one of the State's best restaurants - a highlight of any tour. Small Batch Wine Tours are South Australia's wine tour operator without equal - experience the difference with Small Batch....

Product Types

• Food and Wine Tours
• Full Day

Accreditation

• ATEC COVID Ready/ WTTC Safe Travels Stamp
• COVID Clean Practicing Business
• COVID Safe
• EcoStar Accreditation
• Quality Tourism Accreditation
• Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Tours

• A Truly Barossan Wine Experience - Private

  

  With three show-stopping winery visits and a gourmet lunch included, this tour is perfect for visitors wanting a wholesome introduction to the Barossa on their own private wine experience. Start the day somewhere historic and traditional, for a baseline introduction to the region. Somewhere like Yalumba, Henschke, or Langmeil that is steeped in tradition. Next it's somewhere modern and progressive, to see where the Barossa could be headed to in years to come. Wineries such as Artisans of Barossa and David Franz showcase alternative varietals and winemaking techniques that stray from the norm. A sumptuous lunch in historic Seppeltsfield is next, where guests enjoy a multi-course lunch with wines at restaurant FINO. One of Australia's most loved restaurants, guests enjoy a selection of dishes from the seasonally inspired menu. Lastly, a visit to a premium producer to taste some of the Barossa's most highly revered wines. Boutique producers like Two Hands and Torbreck have some of the most highly sought after wines in the region. Winery visits are chosen to suit the weather and the preferences or interests of our guests. We can even take special requests and tailor the itinerary to suit.

• Adelaide Hill's Food & Wine Tour - Private

  

  Journey through scenic Adelaide Hills countryside enjoying local cheeses, artisan chocolates, fabulous wine, and chef-hatted food on this specially designed private wine tour for foodies! Start off at boutique Adelaide Hills winery Deviation Rd to awaken your palate with a flight of hand-crafted wines. Choose from a few different types of Sparkling wines, whites like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, or reds including Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Next, you’ll duck into Grunthal, the home of Udder Delights fromager, to enjoy a selection of their delicious award-winning cheeses like Triple Cream Brie, Chevre, Heysen Blue, and Mature Cheddar. While you’re in the mood for indulging, try ducking in & out of the shops lining the colourful streets of Hahndorf. You’ll discover the artists, craftsmen, candlemakers, bakers, and local characters that make this colourful township Adelaide’s best day trip destination. With three-course lunch at one of the Hills most highly awarded restaurants, Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard, and a chocolate wind-down at artisan chocolatier Red Cacao, you definitely will not be going home hungry. Indulgence never tasted so good, on your own fully private Adelaide Hills food & wine extravaganza!

• Uncork McLaren Vale - Shared

  

  Uncork McLaren Vale is a premium small-group tour aimed at the well-traveled guest who generally travels private or "does not usually enjoy tours". Our guides are all trained wine professionals who help guests understand more about wine over the day no matter their level of expertise, all while exploring the boutique side of McLaren Vale. Our guides get to know their guests and will create a tour itinerary especially suited to the range of interests onboard. This may include working with guest requests, visits to local tourist attractions, big-name wineries, hidden gem wineries, visits to working wineries when available, wineries not open to the general public, vineyard tours, and meet the maker experiences. It all depends on the group and the day. With fun, knowledgeable, and passionate wine-guides the tour includes wine tastings at up to 4 premium boutique wineries and a great lunch at one of our restaurant partners. Our tours visit winery destinations not often visited by other tour operators due to the premium cost associated or because they are available exclusively through Small Batch. Uncork the lesser-seen McLaren Vale with Small Batch!

• Uncork the Barossa - Shared

  

  Uncork the Barossa is a premium small-group tour aimed at the well-travelled guest who generally travels private or "does not usually enjoy tours". Our guides are all trained wine professionals who help guests understand more about wine over the day no matter their level of expertise, all while exploring the boutique side of the Barossa Valley. Our guides get to know their guests and will create a tour itinerary especially suited to the range of interests onboard. This may include working with guest requests, visits to local tourist attractions, big-name wineries, hidden gem wineries, visits to working wineries when available, wineries not open to the general public, vineyard tours, and meet the maker experiences. It all depends on the group and the day. With fun, knowledgeable, and passionate wine-guides the tour includes wine tastings at up to 4 premium boutique wineries and a seasonal tasting-menu lunch at one of our popular restaurant partners. Our tours visit winery destinations not often visited by other tour operators due to the premium cost associated or because they are available exclusively through Small Batch. Uncork the lesser-seen Barossa with Small Batch!

• Organics, Sustainability, and McLaren Vale Wine - Private

  

  McLaren Vale is leading the way when it comes to sustainability in wine, and this experience aims to help you discover it all. You'll visit small family-run wineries taking the lead on sustainable wine practices, and learn how sustainable wines are not only better for the planet but also better for your health. You'll discover how biodynamic farming helps create a more sustainable wine region and taste biodynamically certified estate-grown wines. At South Australia's first Carbon Neutral winery you'll learn how small changes to packaging, farming, and logistics can add up to make a huge impact. Lunch at The Salopian features seasonal and local produce, much of which is sourced from their own organic kitchen garden. With a big focus on sustainable produce and ecologically friendly business practices, there's definitely no loss here at one of Australia's most highly regarded restaurants. Throughout the day, you'll taste a wide variety of wines from smaller producers in idyllic settings. The aim is to help you understand the jargon on the back of the wine label, so you can make more informed decisions about your wine purchases. A tour like no other, this truly is a unique wine tour experience with a difference.

• The Essential McLaren Vale Wine Experience - Private

  

  With three show-stopping winery visits and a gourmet lunch included, this tour is perfect for visitors wanting a wholesome introduction to McLaren Vale on their own private wine experience. Start the day at a winery that grows organically and sustainably, a theme with a strong presence in the region. Somewhere like estate-grown Gemtree or Yangarra for an introduction to biodynamic wines. Next it's somewhere fun and easy-going, to get a real feel for how the McLaren Vale locals enjoy a glass of wine or two. Wineries such as Samuel's Gorge or Lino Ramble showcase alternative varietals and want you to enjoy their wine without all the snobbery. A sumptuous lunch at The Salopian is up next. One of Australia's most loved restaurants, guests enjoy a selection of dishes from the seasonally inspired menu. Lastly, a visit to the iconic d'Arenberg Cube - where art and wine collide. Marvel at this four-storey high glass-walled Rubik's Cube inspired wine-tasting room and alternative realities museum. Always a flexible itinerary, winery visits are chosen to suit the weather and the preferences or interests of our guests. We can even take special requests and tailor the itinerary to suit.

• Barossa Shiraz Enthusiast - Private

  

  A day of ultimate exclusivity, drinking collectible Shiraz wines in unique and absolutely breathtaking locations. 4WD through rugged outback scenery to three of Two Hands’ exclusive Shiraz vineyards, tasting rare Shiraz wines from within the vineyards they were grown. Kick the soil, feel the breeze, and truly understand what makes each site and resultant wine unique. Back at HQ, enjoy a Shiraz masterclass by tasting single site Shiraz wines from four corners of the Barossa. Only by tasting these wines side-by-side will you better understand how and from where Barossa Shiraz finds its’ unique characteristics. Lunch will be at restaurant FINO, one of Australia's most awarded regional restaurants. Relax over a multi-course seasonally inspired lunch with local wines. Finally at Elderton wines you’ll witness the award-winning Command vineyard aged at over 120 years old. Witness these age old vines in the heart of the Barossa, surrounding the original Ashmead family homestead, where you'll enjoy a privately hosted tasting including the highly sought-after Command Shiraz and Ashmead Cabernet. Focussing solely on rare single-vineyard Shiraz wines of provenance, there really is no other wine tour experience like this in Australia!

• The Pinnacle: Barossa - Private

  

  Pinnacle: the highest or culminating point, as of success, power, fame, etc. Explicitly curated for collectors and connoisseurs who want to experience only the very best, you’ll witness the truly iconic heavyweights that put the Barossa wine on the world map. Experience the origin of where it all began with exclusive access to Australia’s most hallowed wine turf Henschke’s Hill of Grace vineyard. At over 150 years old, this is one of the most iconic vineyards in the world. Following your vineyard and winery experience, you'll enjoy a privately hosted tasting of their flagship range, including the current release of Hill of Grace. After a truly Barossan lunch at FINO Seppeltsfield, you’ll take the short drive to Penfold’s. Here you'll enjoy a privately hosted tasting of their flagship range including the current release of Penfold’s Grange - valued at $1000 retail per bottle. This is the only tour available anywhere that allows you access to taste both Penfold’s Grange and Henschke's Hill of Grace in the same day. The pinnacle can only be earned by climbing your way to the top. Savour the Pinnacle.