Review of Private Adelaide Hills Wine Region Tour Pending review We booked this tour about two days prior to arriving in Adelaide for our 5th Wedding Anniversary. I found Best Wine Tours just on a google search at the last minute, after a few weeks of research into the wine regions surrounding Adelaide and the companies that provide tours. Initially, we were looking at the hop-on hop-off tours, but in the end they just didn't feel like the right option for celebrating the occasion. John was quick to respond to my query and we had an itinerary and bookings set by the time we arrived. He was very clear in communications about what to expect and how the tours should run on the day for the best experience. We chose an itinerary that was a combination of John's suggestions and our selections based on research of vineyards/cellar doors that suited our particular tastes in wines. John was amenable to our input, but I think you couldn't go wrong with a fully planned tour either. He took care of all the included bookings as promised and on the day made sure we we stayed on time as best as possible. Usually, wine tasting for us is done while on family road trips with kids in tow and at places that often don't require bookings ahead of time. In the end, we only missed one of our tastings, but that's more because we got lost in the moment of being able to enjoy the wines without one of us having to be the designated driver!! We WERE a tincy bit tanked by lunch time... We chose to start out tour a bit earlier than the usual at 9AM to get up to the hills as close to opening time for our first tasting as possible. We stopped at the Beerenberg Factory as a bit of a filler...but I must confess I am a bit of a "Beerenberger" at heart. Didn't have time for a factory tour though. A quick run down of our wine tastings/recommends; 1. The Lane Vineyard - Estate Sparkling Blanc De Blanc, Rose, & Gamay Worth the wine club membership just for regular deliveries of these 2. Artwine - All good wines, we had our favorites but can't go wrong if purchasing any of them. Joined the wine club here too...well worth it!! Nibbles platter with tasting was a nice touch and our server was knowledgeable and engaging. 3. Mt Lofty Ranges for Tasting/Lunch Combo - Same as Artwine for quality of the wines. Garry looked after us for the tasting...it was sublime experience and he went above and beyond to make sure we understood the depth of work that goes into the wines, both from the viticulture perspective and the wine making process. The set menu lunch was tasty too. We purchased a selection of our favorites but unfortunately didn't join the wine club here. 4. Ten Miles East - A little out of the way and hard to find, we discovered. We almost didn't get there due to my failure as a navigator...but I think John discovered a place he hadn't been before. A boutique winery, small selection of wines produced from alternative grape varieties. Red varieties were a little too heavy for us, but the whites were exceptional. The Arneis was the stand out for us. There was also a few locals hanging out in the sunshine enjoying a drop or two. Overall, it was a great tour and well worth the price we paid. John was friendly and displayed excellent knowledge on the local wine industry and it's history, as well as on the areas we visited. I would definitely book another tour of any of the SA wine regions with him in the future and would also recommend friends and family to do the same if they were planning a trip down that way. Thank You for a wonderful experience John!! Michael & Zara

We would highly recommend Best wine tours, we visited Barossa Valley and McLaren vale wineries and had the best time wine tour experience. John expertise about the area and wine knowledge surpassed our expectations. He was very professional and conscious about our requirements.

Thanks John for your services. Great information during the time with you and a wonderfully comfortable ride. Your winery choices, especially our first, was a true highlight. Thanks again for your hospitality and we’ll surely be back when we’re in SA next.

Spent a fantastic day touring McLaren Vale with John last week. No better man to describe the wineries in the region and bring them to life. His knowledge on the local region is second to none and will tailor the trip that bet suits you. Also the car was a perfect way to get around the area for a small group. Thanks again, see you next time

John was a wonderful host, gave us a background on everything from Adelaide itself to wines to his experiences in the industry. BWT took care of everything….lunch, wine tasting, flexibility plus, all we had to do was sit back and enjoy. Pick up and drop off from our City hotel, in a BMW no less. Had a top day, highly recommended.

We had an amazing day. John was a terrific host, very organised and knew his wine, area history and had all the right connections to ensure we had an amazing experience. A great day, a fabulous experience.

My husband and I had never been to McClaren Vale and we had a wonderful time touring and tasting. John curated an excellent itinerary and took us to some beautiful wineries. His knowledge and passion for the wine region was impressive. We actually only booked for 1 day, however had such a lovely time we booked another visit for the very next day! Overall, the process and communication was clear and smooth. The ride was extremely comfortable and it truly felt customised to our preferences. We will absolutely book again on our next visit to Adelaide. I HIGHLY recommend Best Wine Tours - you may get lucky and get to meet Gus, the cutest mascot and travel companion.

Had the extreme pleasure of two day trips with John & Mary around both Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale wineries. From the outset organizing the itinerary was easy with the aide of John's expertise and suggestions. As two couples we found the personalized service excellent. The vehicles used ( RAV4 on Friday and BMW on Monday) were spotless, roomy and very comfortable for 4 . On pickup in Adelaide we were greeted with a smiling friendly face. On the way to winery area given history of area and spots of interest pointed out on way The wineries chosen and the lunch stops were great with both beautiful wines and food. After long day dropped back to Adelaide. All in all found Best Wine Tours to be great value for money, friendly and knowledgeable. Would not hesitate to recommend. Congratulations John & Mary on a fantastic service. Cheryl & Brian

john knows his wine and is obliging and courteous. took us to the right places ad made suggestions for another day. Great company.

We had a lovely day out with John who shared his knowledge of the region, taking us to come excellent wineries and a delicious lunch at Salopian Inn. John arrived on time and was a pleasure to spend the day with.

John's expert facilitation of this private winery tour of McLaren Vale exceeded all expectations of our small group. I'd definitely look to utilise Best Wine Tours on our next trip to Adelaide.

We visited Adelaide at the weekend and were looking to do the wineries down at Barossa Valley. We did not want to drive, and so we searched for a private tour to take us around. I came across 'Best Wine Tours' on a Google search and what a great choice I made. We wanted to visit particular wineries that my friends had chosen and BWT take away the hassle and book them all in for you and plan out the times for the day which was great. We spoke to John, and he planned the day out for us, so we were not rushing around. John was pleasant and great to deal with. He just made the trip so easy. We were picked up in the CBD in a comfortable BMW which added to the smooth service and journey. John was a gentleman during the day and even provided us with some information about Adelaide as we had not visited before. I would certainly recommend 'Best Wine Tours' to any small group of 4 or less. One of the best tours that I have booked in Australia. Thank you, Best Wine Tour, for making our weekend memorable.

John was the prefect host and his BMW was immaculate. We toured Barossa and visited Kellermeister, Turkey Flat and Rockford Winery. Bought a case of wine at each all with free Sydney shipping! Would definitely return with John to do another region. Adam & Scott

John is a delight to work with from start to finish. Once I let John know that I wanted to book 2 days of tours he picked up the phone to call me and find out about our preferences. What I appreciated was the ability to select some of the locations for lunch and tasting and have John select others based on the type of wine we enjoy. Both John and his wife have extensive experience in the wine and beer industry in Australia. John was on time (actually a few minutes early) both days in his spotless, late model BMW M class. On the way to our first stop he told us about the history of the area and wine making origins. He is a very friendly guy and fun to hang out with during the day. I enjoyed the flexibility John offered as well as the wineries he chose. John goes above and beyond to be an ambassador for his city. When I found out we would have an extra day in Adelaide prior to our wine tours I reached out to John for suggestions. He quickly texted me several ideas which we really enjoyed. If you are looking for a tailor-made tour in the Adelaide, Best Wine Tours is the way to go! You get a day customized to your preference at about the same price as package tours with pre-planned itineraries. Thanks for making our trip to Adelaide so much fun!

John is a delight to work with from the beginning to the end. Once I let John know I wanted to book with him, he called me to find out my preferences and what we'd like to do for our two days together. I was able to specify specific wineries and lunches I wanted and left it up to John to pick some of his favorites for our second day. I felt like I had a local friend on the ground in Adelaide after speaking with him. I reached out to him when I found we'd have an extra day before our wine tours and he was gracious to give me several ideas about how to spend our extra day in town. He also gave us great restaurant recommendations. Now for the important part, the wine tours. Both days John showed up on time (actually a few minutes early!) in his spotless late model BMW M class which was very roomy in back and comfortable. One the way to our first stop, John gave us an excellent history of the area. Both he and his wife have long careers in the Wine and Beer industry in Australia. He shared a lot about the climate and wine making processes particular to this area. He knew most of the wine makers in the area and introduced us to many of them. I would say that we really enjoyed his selections for lunch and wine tastings in Barossa. I had selected most of the tastings in McLaren Vale. John was flexible with our end time if we wanted to add more tastings which I appreciated. I would recommend John and his company for anyone who wants a personal wine tour tailored to their particular tastes. Cost wise it was about the same price as many of the group tours where it was a one size fits all itinerary. If you want a wine tour in Adelaide Best Wine Tours is the way to go!