National Wine Centre
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- A tasting room pouring around 120 Australian wines from more than 55 of the country's 65 wine regions
- Guided tours of the Australian wine story exhibitions that wrap up with a glass in the Wined Bar
- Sommelier-led cellar masterclasses with chef's canapés, plus private four-course dining among the cellar racks
About National Wine Centre
The National Wine Centre sits on the corner of Hackney Road and Botanic Road at the East End of the Adelaide CBD, right beside the Botanic Gardens. It is a public centre devoted to Australian wine, with exhibitions, a tasting room and a large walk-in cellar that groups can book their way into. The guided tour walks visitors through the history of Australian winemaking and the character of the country's 65 wine regions. It ends in the Wined Bar with a tasting of three wines, and an upgrade adds a behind-the-scenes look at the cellar with three reserve wines. Groups who want to go further can book a sommelier masterclass focused on a chosen grape or region, served with canapés from the centre's kitchen. For a sit-down occasion, the private cellar dining experience puts a group at a table among the racks for a four-course lunch or dinner. The sommelier team matches a wine to each course around a theme the group chooses, which suits a milestone birthday, a client lunch or an anniversary. The tasting room holds around 120 wines on self-pour machines, so a group can also explore at its own pace. Larger events can move into the centre's function rooms and terrace overlooking the gardens. Group tours are arranged directly with the centre's team, who tailor the format to the group.
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Can our group book a private wine tour?
Yes. The centre runs group tours of its Australian wine exhibitions and arranges them directly with its team, who can shape the visit around the group and add tastings or a masterclass.
How many wines can we taste?
The tasting room holds around 120 wines from more than 55 of Australia's 65 wine regions, poured from self-serve machines that keep each bottle fresh. The standard tour finishes with a tasting of three wines.
What happens in a sommelier masterclass?
Every masterclass starts with the guided tour, then a sommelier leads the group through a flight focused on one grape variety or one region. Canapés made by the centre's executive chef are matched to the wines.
Can we have a private dinner for a celebration?
The private cellar dining experience seats a group in the cellar for a four-course lunch or dinner, with the sommelier team matching a wine to each course around a theme you choose.
When is the centre open for visits?
It opens from 8.30am on weekdays and 9am on weekends, staying open until 8pm on Fridays and 6pm on Saturdays. Public holidays run 11am to 5pm with a 15% surcharge on food and drink, and the centre is shut over Easter Friday and the Christmas and New Year public holidays.
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Shriyam Verma
a month ago
Had a really good time at the National Wine Centre! Tried a few different wines and really enjoyed the experience. The location is super convenient too, right next to the Botanic Garden, so it’s easy to visit both place…
Vanessa Wall
a month ago
What an exceptional experience. Roy our guide was amazingly thorough and his passion for wine and the industry really enhanced the whole experience. The wine was delicious the paired food was divine! Was lovely to meet o…
Fia HW
4 months ago
I had an amazing experience at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide. The wine tasting was one of the highlights of my visit and a fantastic way to explore wines from across South Australia in one place. The staff were f…
Mery
6 months ago
A must place to visit for food & wine lovers. Our visit was made wonderful by Roy, whose service was exemplary and wine knowledge & advice most helpful. Originally just popping in for a look, so glad to stay for a tastin…
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