How to Discover South Australia's Best Wine Regions – Go on a wine tasting journey

South Australia is popular for so many different things such as the stunning landscapes, the Kangaroo Islands, the Eyre Peninsula, Adelaide and so many other things. If you are travelling to South Australia and you like wine, Adelaide should definitely be added to your itinerary of places to visit as there are so many vineyards in Adelaide making it a great place to go wine tasting.

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Adelaide

If you have made plans to go to South Australia there is no doubt you have a visit to Adelaide on your itinerary. There are so many things to do in the capital city of South Australia where you can spend days on end. There are so many restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars for you to indulge in some delicious food and so many hotels, Airbnbs and resorts where you can find accommodation. Adelaide CBD is always full of life with festivals, events open-air markets and fairs which are great occasions for family outings. Even if you are travelling with children there are so many different attractions such as the Botanic Gardens, the Street Art Walking Exhibition, the Adelaide Zoo and the Heritage Walk. Apart from all of the above attractions, there is one main attraction, which is the wine country that makes Adelaide very popular internationally. Adelaide is on the list of the ten best great wine capitals in the world so if you have always dreamt of being able to sit in a beautiful surrounding in the midst of nature, with air blowing in your face while sipping on some great wine, you are able to make this dream a reality when you head to Adelaide.

How to make a pick

Making a pick as to which vineyard to visit will depend on so many different factors. For example, if you have several days to spare for this exploration then you can easily visit two or three different locations to go and enjoy your time. However, if you have to make a pick from all the different valleys in Adelaide you can do this depending on the type of wine that you prefer the most. Some of the different types of wines you can find in Adelaide are Rieslings, Shiraz, Bordeaux style wine, dessert wine, Semillon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc or red wines. Keep in mind that the month in which you are travelling to Adelaide will have an effect on the crowds that come to the locations and different attractions. The season is from December to April when the sun is nice and bright and there is less rainfall but this is also the season when the schools are on vacation which means Australians and tourists are on the move. If you travel between Mid February to end of March you will be able to avoid some crowds because the schools will be reopened and the locals will be getting about their everyday routines.

Other activities

Even if you are staying at a hotel such as Oaks Adelaide Horizons Suites, a friend’s home or a friendly Airbnb one thing you will absolutely enjoy about Adelaide is the food scene. Head towards McLaren Vale for a day trip where you will be able to enjoy the warm sun on your skin and the breeze in your hair as you lay down and enjoy the mesmerising view of the ocean that runs to the horizon. There are so many restaurants lines along the coast making this the perfect location to have a funfilled family lunch or a romantic dinner by the ocean. If you like to explore nature and spend time walking in fields and mountains while living a quiet life like the locals some of the other attractions you will enjoy are a trip to Langhorne Creek and the Adelaide Hills. The stunning mountains and the pristine lands are a treat for your eyes which have to deal with the concrete structures of the city life.