Meet the Winemaker: Wineries in South Australia
Updated September 6, 2026
South Australia has 46 wineries where the winemaker or owner often pours, out of the 501 you can visit. The biggest clusters are McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley. A typical tasting on this list is AU$20.
McLaren Vale
16 wineries
Barossa Valley
14 wineries
Adelaide Hills
3 wineries
The rest of South Australia
13 wineries
Also in South Australia
- Wineries with food 236
- Wineries with outdoor seating 160
- Dog-friendly wineries 148
- Wineries with scenic views 148
- Sparkling wine producers 127
- Wineries with tours 98
- Wineries with tastings under $50 85
- Wineries with picnic areas 78
- Kid-friendly wineries 77
- Walk-in-friendly wineries 23
- Natural wine producers 16
- Wineries with caves 11
Good to know
Which wineries in South Australia let you meet the winemaker?
Spill tags 46 wineries in South Australia for tastings hosted by the winemaker or owner. Walk-ins are welcome at 5 of them, and 29 ask for a reservation. A typical tasting is AU$20.
How do I make sure the winemaker is there?
Small producers pour themselves most days, but harvest and travel change that. Book ahead and ask when you reserve.