Should wine lovers sleep in the Barossa or make day trips from Adelaide?

Check restaurant opening days in the region before committing every night there.

Arrange a driver or tour for tasting days rather than relying on a self-driving itinerary.

Stay in the Barossa if wine and regional dining are the main reason for the visit; it gives you unhurried evenings and shorter cellar-door days. Use Adelaide as the base if you want more city variety and only one wine outing.