The Barossa Valley, only an hour north of Adelaide, is world-renowned for its Shiraz-style of wine, a heavy, juicy red grape that has made brands like Penfolds, Jacobs Creek and Wolf Blass famous. With dozens of major and boutique wineries in the region, the sweeping green vines of the Valley are an iconic image of the area. The Barossa Valley is a wine lover’s heaven and probably the biggest tourist draw in South Australia. An hour south of Adelaide McLaren Vale, a smaller but more boutique wine region, offers visitors a chance to try many different wine styles in a compact and accessible area of scenic wineries. Tours are plentiful running from Adelaide, but hiring a car and staying in the region is definitely recommended. By Ben Cluse.
