McLaren Vale Summervines 16-26 January 2026

The SummerVines Festival from 16-26 January 2026 in the McLaren Vale wine region, offers a diverse lineup of events celebrating the area's wine, food, and coastal lifestyle. Here’s some events you can look forward to:

Cin Cin Italia at Haselgrove
Sip your way Italian style, trying in turn, Prosecco, Fiano, Sangiovese and Montepulciano, then enjoy a glass of it with a hand-stretched pizza with your friend or partner. Pricing is for two people.
Friday 16 & 23, Saturday 17 and 24 January, and Sunday 18 & 25 January, 11.30am, 12pm or 12.30pm, $45.

Taranga Terroir Tour at Oliver's Taranga
Explore the vineyards on a personalised tour with 'Ollie' the Golf Buggy, learning about the terroir of Oliver’s Taranga plus enjoy a complimentary premium tasting of Oliver's Taranga's best wines alongside some canapes. 
Friday 16-Monday 26 January, 2-4pm, $110

Bob Marley & Friends Reggaefest at Paxton Wines
Chill out to the sounds of Bob Marley, The Wailers, and UB40 as played by Joe Amputch & Friends, with biodynamic Paxton Wines, local beers, cocktails, and 23rd Street Distillery spirits. Choose wood-fired pizzas, grazing boards or gelato. 
Friday 16 January 5-10pm, $30

Ox Hardy Vineyard Sunset Tour & Tasting
Take a walk through history with fifth-generation winemaker Andrew (Ox) Hardy through his family's historic vineyard and winery ruins, followed by a sunset tasting of their 2024 Fiano, Chardonnay, Grenache, 2023 Shiraz, 2021 Ancestor Vines Shiraz and its 2015 Museum Release vintage. 
Friday 16 January, 6.30-8.30pm, $50

Sunset At Gemtree
Certified organic and sustainable winery, Gemtree Winery is extending its wine tasting times in its cellar door, pairing wines with live music, creamy burrata cheese, freshly grown tomatoes and crusty bread. Free but bookings required.
Friday 16 and 23 January, 4-9pm, Free.

Tasting Italy
Join Primo Estate Wines for a matched Italian wine tasting experience, sipping a flight of Italian varieties matched with savoury treats of cheese, artisanal salami and olives.
Friday 16- Monday 26 January, 11am-2pm, extending to 3pm on Sunday 18 & 25 January, Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 January, and until 2.15pm Friday 23 January,  $45.

The Artisan Collective
Experience the taste of boutique McLaren Vale wines made from three small vineyards, Juxtaposed Wines, By Fabiano and L'Anima. Free but bookings required.
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January, 11am-4pm, Free.

Banh Mi & Beats with Gin Long Canteen & Ting Ting
Soak up the sunshine at Woodstock Wine with a special collaboration with North Adelaide foodie favourites, Gin Long Canteen and Ting Ting, serving up delicious Banh Mi buns  to pair with Woodstock wines. Free but bookings required.
Saturday 17 & 24 January, 11.30am-4pm, Free.

Serafino Deck Days
Enjoy a laidback afternoon on Serafino Wines deck overlooking the lake with live music and DIY seasonal platters to go with your wine. Free but bookings required.
Saturday 17 & 24 January, 12-4pm, Free.

A Very Chalk Hill Cheese-Off Featuring Lenswood Cider Co
What do you think? Does wine or cider match better with cheese? Join Chalk Hill Wines and Lenswood Cider Co in a five-cheese showdown between five wines and five ciders. Taste and vote for your favourite!
Sunday 18 January, 11.30am-2pm, $45 (members), $60 (non-members)

Varney & Friends Tasting With Coriole and Oliver's Taranga
Visit Varney Wines and meet and greet them and the teams behind their fellow winery friends Coriole and Oliver's Taranga, enjoying street food available to purchase from Gather & Dine.
Sunday 18 January, 12-4pm, $25

Perfect Picnic At Chapel Hill
Pack your own picnic hamper and/or enjoy freshly oysters, chilling out on the lawn at Chapel Hill Winery. There's lawn games and live music by Oh Me My.
Sunday 18 January, 12-5pm, Free

Lobster & Wines
A sell-out success last year, don't miss the popular taste sensation by the Angove Vineyard Kitchen chefs of South Australian lobster and prawn brioche bun with truffle chips to be served with Lost Farm NV and 2017 Vintage Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay.
Sunday 25 January, 11am-5pm, $45

Vibe & Vines
Join Grounded Cru for great vibes, live music and a glass of wine at this family-friendly event. Free but bookings required.
Sunday 25 January, 11am-5pm, Free

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