Barrel to Glass - Grenache Tasting Experience

Taste McLaren Vale Grenache at its source

Step inside the working winery with winemaker Alan Varney and discover the journey behind his highly acclaimed Grenache. This is a hands-on, small-group experience for anyone who wants to understand the wine in their glass, not just taste it.

Your experience

Sample wines direct from the barrel as Alan guides you through McLaren Vale’s unique story of soil, season, and craft. Taste your way through the region’s different districts and subregions, and discover how the same variety can express itself so differently depending on where it grows. Experience the inner workings of the winery and see first-hand where the magic happens.

The experience concludes with a structured tasting of the Varney Wines range, enjoyed with local snacks.

Varney Wines was named Best New Winery of the Year in the Halliday Wine Companion 2021, and this is a chance to meet the winemaker behind it.

What’s included:

• A guided barrel tasting with winemaker Alan Varney
• A journey through McLaren Vale’s districts and subregions
• A structured tasting of the Varney Wines range
• Local snacks

Things to know:

• Price: $120 per person
• Group size: maximum 6 guests per session
• Availability: Friday to Sunday
• Session times: 10am and 2pm
• Location: Varney Wines, 62 Victor Harbor Rd, Old Noarlunga, at the Gateway to McLaren Vale, around 30 minutes from Adelaide
• This is an 18+ experience
• Further enquiries: [email protected]

Perfect for Grenache lovers, curious wine drinkers, and anyone looking for a memorable McLaren Vale experience beyond the cellar door.

Book Barrel to Glass and taste Grenache the way the winemaker does.