Ultimate South Australian Winery Tours & Experiences
South Australia is Australia's leading wine-producing state and accounts for 50% of the wine production. As you can imagine, there are plenty of fantastic winery experiences to be had. VinTrail has them covered and helps you search, plan, and book the perfect wine holiday with the assistance of your Digital Wine Assistant and geo-referenced real-time itinerary planner.
South Australia offers a wealth of winery experiences and private wine tours. Discover some of Australia's most iconic wine regions such as Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and Coonawarra, where plenty of well-known winery names are making world-class wines.
Go behind the scenes and get an in-depth look at how internationally recognised wineries such as Penfolds, Wirra Wirra, d'Arendberg, Elderton, Seppeltsfield, Jacob's Creek, St Hugo, Torbreck, Yalumba, Shaw & Smith work. Each offering a unique range of unmissable winery experiences that'll leave a lasting impression.
Use our itinerary planner to help plan, create, and book the ultimate wine tourism experience itineraries. You can self-drive or choose a guided boutique wine tour with a local insider who's knowledge will enhance your regional experience. If you want to turn up the extreme, why not take a helicopter to a cellar door tasting.
South Australia has more to offer than just wine, so why not book a gastronomic dinner, float in a balloon over the valley floor or ride a bike through the vineyards.
While you're in South Australia, don't miss the unique adventures on offer in a multi-day expedition through the breathtaking landscape before taking the plunge with a Great White or a seal, and eat the freshest seafood.
Adelaide’s cool climate provides for outstanding wine varieties. Spend a relaxed day soaking up the incredible landscapes, sampling top quality local cuisine and some of the infamous wine born from the resident hills.
Spend a little time in Hahndorf, a fun, popular little town of beauty, architecture and steeped in rich history. With its Fachwerk buildings and elm-lined streets, combined with a contemporary dining scene and quality stores, it’s a little gem tucked into the Adelaide Hills.
Your day of sophisticated wine, lovingly crafted food and non-stop views awaits.
TOUR ITINERARY:
Pick up from Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, Hahndorf, McLaren Vale & Victor Harbor
Mount Lofty Summit
Stirling
Coffee at Red Cacao Chocolatier
Historic Bridgewater Mill
Beerenberg Farm Shop
Cheese, Winery and Brewery options available
Historic German Village Hahndorf - 2 hours at your leisure
Sidewood Estate Winery
Hahndorf Hill Winery
Return to pick up location
PLEASE NOTE:
Lunch Not included
Lunch Option Available
Tour can customised to your needs
Small Group Exclusive Touring (Max 10)
Red Cacao Chocolatier option not available on Tuesday
Tour the McLaren Vale, home of breath taking scenery and abundance of premium, locally crafted food and wine.
If it’s the calm mixture of vineyards and beach you’re seeking, look no further than the dynamic region of McLaren Vale. Only a 40 km trip south of Adelaide’s CBD, this area marks the origin of South Australia’s rich winemaking history, and is a hotspot for luxury Bed and Breakfasts, art, and world class restaurants. The region’s Mediterranean climate lends itself to production of exquisite red and whites, though it’s Shiraz that is the pick of the bunch here.
With over 30 kms of coastline to marvel at, fresh and vibrant local produce, and the feeling that you’re a million miles away from Adelaide, McLaren Vale is a region with many faces, each one of them captivating.
Grenache, Cabernet, and emerging Italian and Spanish varieties such as Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo and Sangiovese give a Mediterranean twist to this surprising region, with warm summers and low rainfall.
With over 80 boutique cellar doors in McLaren Vale, sit back and relax as we select wineries according to your palate tastes, and introduce you to the sea and vines region of South Australia.
Tour Itinerary
Pick up from Hotel in Adelaide CBD, Glenelg or Hahndorf - 8:30 am
d'Arenberg Cube - Wine Tasting and experience (includes entry into The Cube)
Salvador Dali Exhibition
Woodstock Estate - Wine Tasting
Kangaroo Sanctuary Feeding available at 11:30 am
Leconfield Winery - Wine Tasting
Goodieson Brewery - Beer Tasting
Silver Sands Beach Walk
Return to your Hotel
Please Note:
Lunch NOT included in tour cost
Lunch Option Available
Tour customised to your needs
EX Adelaide CBD, Glenelg & Hahndorf
Barossa Food & Wine experience at its best including the famous Maggie Beer’s!
Travel in a private vehicle and enjoy a food & wine journey to South Australia’s premium wine region, the Barossa. Take time to sample some of the Barossa’s finest wines and gourmet food that makes this wine region so special.
Travel through the city of Adelaide northwards to the world renowned Barossa wine region. Enjoy the change of scenery as you make your way into the vineyards of South Australia’s premium wine region.
We will visit to Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop*, an absolute must whilst visiting the Barossa. Maggie Beer – cook, writer and founder of ‘Maggie Beer Products’, offers tastings and sales of her full product range including limited edition seasonal produce. Here you can browse amongst her personally selected regional specialty goods, purchase one of her signed books or simply sit back and take in the view.
During the day we will travel to Menglers Hill Lookout for sweeping views over the valley. Off course we will visit the regions established wineries for tastings, these can be tailored to your tastes along the way.
Your day of sophisticated wine, lovingly crafted food and non-stop views awaits.
Tour Itinerary
Pickup at accommodation in Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, Hahndorf
Coffee Stop
Grant Burge Winery
Mengler Hills Lookout
Barossa Cheese Co
The Provenance featuring - Stien's Taphouse, Penfolds, Barossa Gin Distillery, Bean Addiction & Stieny's Metwurst
Maggie Beer Farm Shop
Photo in Maggie Beer's Kitchen as featured in The Cook & The Chef
The Farm Eatery for Lunch option at Maggie Beer
Maggie Beer Farm Shop Cooking Demo
Langmeil Estate Winery
Seppeltsfield Estate Winery
Whispering Wall
Return to accommodation
Please Note:
Lunch not included in Tour Cost
Lunch Options Available
Penfolds Winery Cellar Door ($10 tasting fee applies)
Tour customised to your needs
Small Group Exclusive Touring (Max 10)
Please include any children in your booking numbers, you can leave a note on the next booking page confirming number of children vs adults
Tastings are 45 minutes long
Maximum of 6 people per group booking
Enjoy entry to the d'Arenberg Cube, a privately tour hosted tour of the Alternate Realities Museum, and explore an exhibition and sale of 23 Salvador Dali bronze sculptures and graphic artworks, with a glass of d'Arenberg wine.
This collection is exhibited with the intent to reveal the source of inspiration of Salvador Dali's genius, to promote understanding of the life and art of the Master. This exhibition allows visitors to delve intothe labyrinth-like mind of the Master, and to admire the creative results of his infinite imagination. 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of Salvador Dali's passing in 1989.
Also on display are paintings by Australia’s own surrealist Charles Billich, whose artworks hang in the Vatican, The White House and the United Nations.
Please note - duration times are an estimate, and include exploration of the rest of the d'Arenberg Cube.
This hosted masterclass will take you on an educational wine journey. You will learn how to swirl, smell, taste and most importantly, how to identify the classic grape varieties and their subtleties.
Build up your wine vocabulary whilst you discover the differences between an aromatic or textural white wine, how to describe reds with varying intensity, mouthfeel, body and tannins. Hear about our age old winemaking techniques, and graze on a cheese plate as you are expertly guided through six wines from our award winning portfolio.
The Blending Bench is a hands on, interactive experience where you play winemaker.
A palette of wine parcels, each with distinctive flavours and textures, are melded in search of balance, fullness and finesse. We did the physical work – picking, crushing, fermenting, foot treading, basket pressing and barrel ageing, and you get to create a wine that is truly unique. You then bottle, name and label a 750ml sample to take home and show off to your friends.
Elderton's Food and Wine Flight is a relaxed and self-guided food and wine matching experience. Enjoy a selection of five iconic Elderton wines, each served with a matching canape created using locally sourced produce. Learn about the delicate interplay between perfectly matched wine and food flavours.
Minimum 2 people, we recommend allowing approximately 1 hour to enjoy this experience.
The Barossa is world renowned for Shiraz for a very good reason. In this intimate Masterclass, hosted by one of our passionate Cellar Door team, we explore the diversity of Shiraz and the distinctive characteristics of three of our estate grown, flagship wines, including the Command Shiraz, one of only 22 wines to hold a Barossa Trust Mark.
For those with a sweet tooth, we provide a decadent tasting featuring a range of wine from Elderton paired with premium chocolates produced by one of Australia’s master chocolate makers, allowing you to make up your own mind as to the best chocolate to serve with wines of the Barossa.
Duration
Allow 30 minutes
Things to Do In Adelaide!
A Premium Wine
Tour giving you a great opportunity to see what really goes on behind the doors
of making great wine. The exceptional ChocoVino experience at Hahndorf Hill
Winery involves matching their boutique wines to the world's most acclaimed
chocolates - it’s a global adventure for chocoholics. At Penfolds’ you have the opportunity to become a “Master Winemaker for the Day”
Things to Do In Adelaide! . McLaren Vale, (where the vines meet the sea), Only a 30 minute drive from Adelaide, this beautiful wine Mecca province has a Mediterranean climate and is arguably one of the premier Shiraz growing regions in the world. A tiny piece of paradise with two passions ‘food and wine’. Driving over the first row of hills, you will be met by a vista of undulating vineyards with the backdrop of the picturesque wave-like Mt Lofty Ranges rolling to the sea.
Things to Do In Adelaide! James Halliday, an Australian wine critic, says,” unlocking the secrets of the Clare Valley is a pastime opens to all who visit this most prestigious part of Australia to your own preferences as all tours can be modified to suit your needs. The Clare Valley is a hidden gem among the vines, a leisurely 2 hour drive from Adelaide; Clare is recognised as the Riesling “Capital” of Australia. It is Australia’s smallest and one of the leading viticulture regions. It is famed for its wine and pioneering heritage. Sevenhill cellars is the oldest Vineyard and was settled by Jesuit Priests in 1851, see Vignerons at work in 150 year old cellars. James Halliday, an Australian wine critic, says,” unlocking the secrets of the Clare Valley is a pastime opens to all who visitthis most prestigious part of Australia”.
Seated Tasting - Expect a warm welcome to our tiny cellar door - in what was the front bedroom of a 3 roomed historic cottage located on McMurtrie Road McLaren Vale. A relaxed tasting of current release wines with our winemaker and passionate cellar door team. 1 – 6 people. Allow 45 minutes. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Exclusive. Lavish. Decadent.
Our deluxe tour offers a private full-day guided affair of the very best food and wine McLaren Vale has to offer. Whether it is for business or leisure, this exclusive day experience will highlight the rich abundance of the regions produce.
This is our deluxe tour: sometimes a title is everything.
Your day will include:
pick up and drop off in our luxury vehicle
artisanal breakfast spread with barista made coffee at 3 Monkeys
A Blending Bench experience at d’Arenberg where you become the winemaker
A sumptuous lunch at one of McLaren Vale’s best restaurants
Winemaker-hosted premium tastings at various cellar doors
*Wineries and lunch booking subject to availability. Suitable alternatives will be discussed and arranged.
EVER FELT LIKE YOU’VE WANTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WINE BUT DON’T REALLY KNOW WHAT TO ASK? OR HOW TO?
YEAH - WE’VE BEEN THERE TOO…BUT WE’RE HERE TO HELP!
ON THIS FULL-DAY GUIDED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WE BLEND, WE SIP, AND WE SWIRL ALONG WITH YOU. WE’LL HELP YOU MASTER THE BASICS AND HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE VOCABULARY AND PALETTE OF THE WINE WORLD.
NO QUESTION IS TOO SIMPLE AND THIS IS A COMPLETELY SAFE SPACE.
YOUR DAY WILL INCLUDE:
PICK UP AND DROP OFF IN OUR LUXURY HYBRID VEHICLE
ARTISAN BREAKFAST SPREAD AND SPARKLING WINE
EXCLUSIVE AND EDUCATIONAL TASTINGS AT CELLAR DOORS
A GUIDED TOUR OF THE ODDITIES AND ARTWORK WITHIN THE FAMOUS D’ARENBERG CUBE
FLEXIBLE LUNCH PLAN - CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE OR ORGANISED ON THE DAY!
Grape to Glass is a full-day tour exploring the viticulture and production of wine. We take a small group to discover biodynamics, vineyards and soils, and fermentation (without ignoring regular tastings!)
Your day includes:
Pick up/drop off from your accommodation;
Exclusive tour of Paxton's* biodynamics shed and cottage with tailored tasting;
Booking at one of McLaren Vale's finest restaurants showcasing local sustainable produce (*extra fee for meal package);
A production tour of d'Arenberg* including the biggest horizontal barrel in the Southern hemisphere;
Cellar door experiences and tastings to finish the day
Journey to one of Australia’s most iconic wineries for the ultimate Penfolds wine tasting including the world-famous Grange.
Sit down for a guided tasting and discover the philosophy and spirit behind one of Australia’s most recognised winemaking teams and learn how they create wines for The Penfolds Collection.
The tasting includes $AU100 Grange voucher redeemable on select vintages of Penfolds Grange available at the Barossa Valley Cellar Door on the day (free standard shipping to Australian addresses).
Penfolds’ Barossa cellar door is situated just a stone's throw from their Barossa Valley winery where they craft Penfolds wines. An hour from Adelaide city, the historic Barossa Valley region is known as the birthplace of Australian Shiraz.
No trip to the Barossa is complete without a visit to this icon in Australian wine history.
The experience includes:
• Guided tasting
• $AU100 Grange voucher
Tour duration:
Journey to one of Australia’s most iconic wineries and become a winemaker for the day.
At this unique hands-on winemaking class you will step into the winemakers’ laboratory, put on your white coat, and get to work blending your own special drop of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro - just like Penfolds own Bin 138. Your own personal blend is then bottled for you to take home and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Penfolds’ Barossa cellar door is situated just a stone's throw from their Barossa Valley winery where they craft Penfolds wines. An hour from Adelaide city, the historic Barossa Valley region is known as the birthplace of Australian Shiraz.
No trip to the Barossa is complete without a visit to this icon in Australian wine history.
The experience includes:
Hands-on wine blending experience
Guided instruction
Personalised bottle to take home
Tour duration:
45 minutes
Immerse yourself in the history of one of Australia’s oldest, iconic wineries.
Situated on one of the world’s few urban single vineyards, the spiritual home of Penfolds is only 15 minutes from Adelaide city. A rare opportunity to overlook a vineyard with skyline views.
Take a guided walk through the original working winery, explore the vineyards, and uncover the historic tales of the underground drives.
To complete the Penfolds experience, a wine tasting at their cellar door is a must. There you’ll be free to taste and purchase a wide selection of wines from The Penfolds Collection and the diverse and limited Cellar Reserve range.
The experience includes:
Guided walking tour through the original working winery, vineyard, and underground drives
Wine Tasting in Cellar Door
Tour duration: 45 minutes
Availability:
Tours in English available every day at 10:00am and 1:00pm
There is a Mandarin version at 3:00pm each day
Tickets must be purchased 24 hours prior and can be purchased up until 12 months in advance.
Minimum booking 2 guests, maximum booking 20 guests
Block out dates: 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018, 1/1/2019, 28/1/2019
Booking and cancellations policy
Bookings are essential and subject to availability at time of booking.
As alcohol is served all guests must be over the age of 18 years.
No cancellation fees charged if more than 48 hours’ notice is given, within 48 hours 100% of the experience price will be charged.
Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking.
Guests should call 48 hours prior to arrival to re-confirm their experience.
Situated on one of the world’s few urban single vineyards, the spiritual home of Penfolds is only 15 minutes from Adelaide city.
Your tour starts with a visit to the Grange Cottage; the original home of Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold before viewing the Magill Estate winery, vintage cellar and underground drives where you will discover the gems hidden within.
Then sit down for an intimate guided tasting of Penfolds most awarded and sought-after wines including Grange.
The experience includes:
In-depth guided walking tour through the original working winery, vineyard, and underground drives
Private tasting of an exclusive selection of premium wines, including the flagship Grange
Tour duration: 120 minutes
Availability:
Tours available every day at 11:00am
Tickets must be purchased 24 hours prior and can be purchased up until 12 months in advance.
Minimum booking 2 guests, maximum booking 10 guests
Block out dates: 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018, 1/1/2019, 28/1/2019
Booking and cancellations policy
Bookings are essential and subject to availability at time of booking.
As alcohol is served all guests must be over the age of 18 years.
No cancellation fees charged if more than 48 hours’ notice is given, within 48 hours 100% of the experience price will be charged.
Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking.
Guests should call 48 hours prior to arrival to re-confirm their experience.
Indulge in the ultimate wine tasting experience including guided tour, structured tasting and private 3-course-lunch.
Your host will take you on a journey through Penfolds’ history including a visit to the Grange Cottage and our vintage cellar. You will also experience the underground drives and see the original hiding spot of Max Schubert’s hidden Grange.
Your host will then lead you through a structured tasting of some Penfolds most highly coveted wines in a private tasting room. Followed by a beautiful 3-course-lunch matched with 3 wines in Magill Estate Kitchen.
The experience includes:
Historic tour
Private tasting of Premium wines
3 course lunch with matched wines
Tour duration: 3.5 hours
Availability:
Tours available every day at 11:00am
Minimum booking 2 guests, maximum booking 10 guests
Block out dates: 25/12/2018, 26/12/2018, 1/1/2019, 28/1/2019
Booking and cancellations policy
Bookings are essential and subject to availability at time of booking.
As alcohol is served all guests must be over the age of 18 years.
No cancellation fees charged if more than 48 hours’ notice is given, within 48 hours 100% of the experience price will be charged.
Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking.
Guests should call 48 hours prior to arrival to re-confirm their experience
This tasting provides a look into the world of some of our top premium wines. This experience makes the perfect gift for someone you love or just to treat yourself.
Included in the is tasting are the following wines:
PG Project Oak - valued at $40 per bottle
Kefi Cabernet Sauvignon - Valued at $50 per bottle
The Trip - valued at $100 per bottle
Your tasting fee is redeemable upon purchase of wine.
Join us at our winery in the heart of the Coonawarra wine region for a delicious local produce platter for two people.
Paired with a glass of wine from our Estate Range for each person.
Sip on your wine outside in the sunshine right next to our vines that grow the grapes we make our wines from or cuddle up in front of the fireplace with a glass of red in hand and a platter on the go.
Our outdoor area is family-friendly with games for the little ones and the big kids alike!
Riesling lovers rejoice. This tasting flight is especially for you, and for those keen to learn about this wonderful wine variety. This vertical tasting will take you on a journey back in time as you taste 4 different vintages from our Estate range.
See how Riesling evolves as it ages over time.
Not to be missed by the Riesling enthusiast or the curious learner!
This tour offers the rare opportunity for visitors to try their own birth year vintage Tawny directly from the barrel. Join one of our wine educators in the renowned Centennial Cellar and sip on a wine as old (or young) as you are....
Available daily at 2.30pm.
About the Centennial Cellar:
Seppeltsfield’ s history is punctuated with many moments of visionary foresight. Seppeltsfield’ s founder, Joseph Seppelt and his eldest son, Benno, were particularly renowned for their longer term vision for the estate, closely following custodianship principles to ensure a legacy was passed on to future generations.
This is no more evident than Benno Seppelt’s inception of the Centennial Cellar - a truly unique and unparalleled system of maturing single barrels of vintage Tawny for 100 years before release.
In 1866, plans to build a new bluestone cellar were started by Joseph. 12 years later in 1878 and following the passing of his father, Benno completed the stone cellars. In a gesture both unique and inspirational, Benno selected a puncheon of his finest wine and gave instructions that it was not to be bottled for 100 years.
This single barrel of 1878 Tawny port was to remain maturing in a separate room within the bluestone cellars, untouched in the same location 100 years. The tradition of laying down a barrel of the finest wine from each vintage was continued every year following and continues to do so today.
The Centennial Cellar now comprises an unbroken lineage of every vintage from the current year back to 1878. A living museum of Australian winemaking history and undoubtedly the ‘ jewel in the crown’ of the Seppeltsfield estate, the Centennial Cellar is an absolute must see for visitors.
For the complete Seppeltsfield village immersion, join a private guide on a Village Discovery Tour, where you will experience the property’s award-winning mix of wine, food, craft, design and beauty attractions.
Engage your senses with this 75 minute tour as you are guided, as our guest, through the heart of the Seppeltsfield village and gardens. Your itinerary includes JamFactory Craft + Design, FINO restaurant, Vasse Virgin and Seppeltsfield’s Cellar Door, discovering some of our produce and personalities along the way.
Included in this experience is a JamFactory exhibition overview and artisan studios visit, a sourdough tasting with a member of the FINO restaurant kitchen, a Vasse Virgin skin care sampling, as well as a seated Seppeltsfield wine tasting.
*Minimum 2 adult guests to operate this tour.
Awarded the Barossa Trust mark, the Centenary Tour is a once in a lifetime experience.
Visit the Seppelt family homestead, followed by a private tasting of super-premium fortified wines in our VIP mezzanine lounge. The tour culminates in the 1878 Centennial Cellar, where you will taste your year of birth Tawny, direct from barrel, as well as the legendary 100 year old Para Vintage Tawny.
Available daily, bookings required, minimum of 2 people.
About the Centennial Cellar:
Seppeltsfield’ s history is punctuated with many moments of visionary foresight. Seppeltsfield’ s founder, Joseph Seppelt and his eldest son, Benno, were particularly renowned for their longer term vision for the estate, closely following custodianship principles to ensure a legacy was passed on to future generations.
This is no more evident than Benno Seppelt’s inception of the Centennial Cellar - a truly unique and unparalleled system of maturing single barrels of vintage Tawny for 100 years before release.
In 1866, plans to build a new bluestone cellar were started by Joseph. 12 years later in 1878 and following the passing of his father, Benno completed the stone cellars. In a gesture both unique and inspirational, Benno selected a puncheon of his finest wine and gave instructions that it was not to be bottled for 100 years.
This single barrel of 1878 Tawny port was to remain maturing in a separate room within the bluestone cellars, untouched in the same location 100 years. The tradition of laying down a barrel of the finest wine from each vintage was continued every year following and continues to do so today.
The Centennial Cellar now comprises an unbroken lineage of every vintage from the current year back to 1878. A living museum of Australian winemaking history and undoubtedly the ‘ jewel in the crown’ of the Seppeltsfield estate, the Centennial Cellar is an absolute must see for visitors.
Join us for a seated tasting in our cosy cellar door located on McMurtrie Road in McLaren Vale.
We will guide you through our range of unique and distinctive small batch wines.
Maximum bookings are 6 people and run for about 45 minutes.
A $10 tasting fee per person is redeemable on purchase.
Hosted wine tastings are available by appointment 7 days a week between 11am - 4pm. Maximum group size is 20 and each tasting runs for approximately 45 minutes (pending group size).
We invite you to taste through our diverse and award-winning range of wines with our passionate, experienced staff. Or, simply take some time out to enjoy a glass of wine in our gorgeous courtyard garden where you will be able to soak up the stunning views of the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges. All Shottesbrooke wines are made in our winery, located onsite, uniquely situated right next door to our tasting room. So no matter where you are at Shottesbrooke, you're right where the action is!
In the comfort of our Tasting Room, overlooking our fully functioning winery, let us guide you through the Ancient Soils Tasting.
This tasting showcases four different 2019 Shiraz samples that have been grown in four different soil profiles from the McLaren Vale region.
Each unique Shiraz will feature it's own individual set of flavours and characteristics that are a reflection of the soils they're grown in. This tasting is for anyone who wants to learn something new - no matter what level of wine education you may have.
Our unique ‘Explore, Wine & Dine’ experience is like no other. Be taken on a guided tour of discovery where you will learn about our winery’s history whilst being introduced to the future of our region and the importance of what we are doing to ensure it.
This educational tour of our Estate property in McLaren Flat showcases how the decisions made by our founders almost 40 years ago have had a positive and sustainable impact on the way we produce our wines today, whilst also providing a true insight into the modern and innovative steps we have taken to protect, support and strengthen our, and our region’s, future.
After exploring our vineyards and winery, you will be hosted to a private, personalised tasting, featuring many of the wines that were discussed throughout the tour, where you can take the opportunity to find out more intricate details about our winemaking process and philosophy.
Enjoy a casual sit down tasting of a selection of wines we have on offer.
Why not book in for something to eat after via the Vine Shed '' FEED ME'' Tab
Try our Vine Shed wood oven pizza`s & tapas (fri-sun), or platters.
Italian desserts, and espresso coffee also available at the bar.
For more than 20 people please contact the cellar door 0416 028 132
Take a seat, overlooking the vineyard while indulging in the entire selection of the estate’s wines, including the old vine shiraz planted in circa 1880.
After your tasting experience why not enjoy a grazing platter, tapas or wood oven pizza (tapas & pizzas fri-sun), available for either a 1.30pm, 2.15pm or 3.00pm sittings. Bookings available on ``Feed Me'' booking page.
Italian pastries & cakes, non-alcoholic drinks, and espresso coffee also available at the bar.
For bookings of more than 16 people, please contact the cellar door 0416 028 132 or email info@vineshedvenue.com.au
Vine Shed '' Feed Me'' Pizza`s | Platter`s | Tapa`s | Italian Desserts
Pizza`s & Tapas available Fri - Sun
LUNCH MENU
An optional set menu for 10 + people is available, please see lunch menu for more details, thank you!
Gluten free V/V options available, please advise in special requirements box
PLEASE SELECT AMOUNT OF PEOPLE FOR YOUR TABLE,THE DATE & THE TIME.
If you do not recieve the confirmation, please check your spam or junk folder
Please attend the date and time selected, if you need to cancel the booking or reschedule please contact the Vine Shed 0416 028 132 or by email info@vineshedvenue.com.au
Thank you see you soon!
For more than 30 people please contact the cellar door 0416 028 132 or email info@vineshedvenue.com.au
EXCLUSIVE USE of our luxury airconditioned Mercedes Benz Vehicle
Return transfers to Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, Southern Suburbs - other areas please check
Full day wine tour with 915-930 pick up (10am approx McLaren Vale)
Fully accredited drivers with local knowledge
Complimentary chilled water
Private tastings with a winemaker (subject to availability)
Behind the scenes winery tour (subject to availability)
Free entrance to The Cube at D’Arenberg Winery
Delicious regional lunch platters
Return transfers to Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, Southern suburbs - other areas please check
Full day tour with 10 am pick up (McLaren Vale 1045 approx)
SHARED USE of our Airconditioned Mercedes Benz luxury transport
Small group with maximum of 8 passengers
Fully accredited tour operators who live in McLaren Vale with local knowledge
Complimentary chilled water
Behind the scenes Distillery Tour (subject to availability)
Visits to four outstanding McLaren Vale gin producers (subject to availability)
All tasting fees included
Complimentary take home DEE-hydrated bar garnish included
We are the McLaren Vale specialists!!!
Minimum age 18 years
Return transfers to Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, Southern suburbs - other areas please check
Full day tour with 915-930 pick up (McLaren Vale 10 am approx)
SHARED USE of our Airconditioned Mercedes Benz luxury transport
Rated No 1 on Trip Advisor for McLaren Vale winery tour
Small group with maximum of 8 passengers
Fully accredited tour operators who live in McLaren Vale with local knowledge
Complimentary chilled water
Private tastings with a winemaker (subject to availability)
Behind the scenes winery tour (subject to availability)
Delicious regional lunch platters included
We are the McLaren Vale specialists!!!
Minimum age 18 years
Includes 6 wines from Art Series and O Series, accompanied by a cheese tasting plate. Each customer can also enjoy a $10off discount on your takeaway purchases over $50 on the day.
Or add $15 per person and upgrade to our Trilogy Tasting:
A one-hour wine flight from the juicy lunch style Art Series to our awards winning O Series and Reserves and member-exclusive back vintages, accompanied by our local produce cheese plate.
Eleven wines in total.
Each customer can also enjoy a $25 off discount on your takeaway purchases over $100 on the day.
Expect a warm welcome, delicious wines, and an unpretentious atmosphere - so feel free to ask as many questions as you like!
Sip, swirl and savour a winemaker-chosen selection of our currently available wines. This usually numbers between 5 and 7 different wines. Enjoy an unhurried tasting of our range at hand directly with the winemaker and often the family including the wine cat too!
We only ever host one group at a time. You have our full attention!
The tasting fee for our Classic Tasting experience is $10pp, fully redeemable on the purchase of a Sun Lovers Wine Club Membership.
Groups of 2-10 most welcome by appointment.
We recommend you allow 1 hour for your tasting.
All of our tasting experiences include filtered water and the provision of spittoons.
We encourage you to drink well - not to excess.
Bring your camera.
This is the coolest, most Instagrammable yet most fun and laid back wine tasting in South Australia.
Picture you and your crew standing amongst the vines of McLaren Vale, high on a hill with views like a painting.
Add in a line up of exceptional wines from Aphelion Wine Co. artfully arranged on the back of a real work ute.
A stunningly elegant glass in your hand and a Spring breeze in your hair.
With wines this good, it will be hard to spit but if you need to, the grass is your spittoon!
Aphelion’s highly awarded winemaker Rob Mack is your host for this leisurely and unpretentious tasting where you can ask all the questions you have ever wanted to ask a winemaker.
No sharing either – it is exclusively for one group at a time. You will have Rob’s full attention for the duration of your tasting, usually about an hour.
Feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy after. We can sell wine by the glass for you to enjoy as you take in the view and your orders will be conveniently shipped to your door.
If there is difficult weather, such as rain or extreme heat, this tasting will be relocated to be a seated tasting at Aphelion HQ, in Willunga.
All of our tasting experiences include filtered water and the provision of spittoons (in this case, it’s the grass!).
The tasting fee for our Back Of The Ute “Vineyard Cellar Door” Tasting experience is $40pp, fully redeemable on the purchase of a Sun Lovers Wine Club Membership.
Groups of 4-50 most welcome by appointment.
We recommend you allow 1 hour for your tasting.
All of our tasting experiences include filtered water and the provision of spittoons (in this case, it’s the grass!).
We encourage you to drink well - not to excess
A full day tour of the Barossa region. Complimentary pickup & return from your Barossa accommodation in a luxury 8 passenger vehicle & relax while we take care of the driving.
The choice of Wineries or locations & for how long at each is up to you with recommendations if required.
A shared platter lunch is included or you may wish to choose at your cost. By booking a private tour you find places quicker and get to be introduced to the locals by your very own Chauffeur & guide.
Why not add a Taste your Birth Year of the 100 years of Port at Seppeltsfield winery for a special treat.
or a Chocolate & fine wine matching or the Tipple of gin tasting.
Full day tour from 10 am to 4 pm
Pickup & return from your Barossa accommodation
Regional platter Lunch at a premier winery
Visiting & tasting at a minimum of 4 wineries
Match 5 artisan Chocolates with 5 fine wines. Be delighted & pleasantly surprised.
Full day tour from 10 am – 4 pm
Pickup & return from your Barossa Accommodation
Regional platter Lunch at a premier winery
Visiting a minimum 4 wineries
A unique experience with an opportunity to meet the people behind the label
A Gin Tasting tasting experience at one of the local Gin distilleries
A flight of six wines heroing our Estate & Limited Release red wines paired with a tasting plate of regional flavours.
Angelique Premium Cuvee
Estate Grenache
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Estate Shiraz
Limited Release Shiraz
Sparkling Shiraz
Discover the Beresford Classic Range paired with a local tasting plate of regional flavours.
Angelique Premium Cuvee
Chardonnay
Grenache Rose
GSM
Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Indulge in the complete Beresford Estate discovery experience. Journey through the Estate, start with a guided tour through the vineyards, take in the idyllic surrounds of the region & discover some of our premium Beresford wines in a paired tasting experience.
The Icon Tasting Experience is a flight of six wines heroing our Estate & Limited Release red wines paired with a tasting plate of regional flavours.
Angelique Premium Cuvee
Estate Grenache
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Estate Shiraz
Limited Release Shiraz
Sparkling Shiraz
The Icon Tasting Experience at Chapel Hill is an innovative and immersive food and wine, educational experience for groups. It is a seated tasting in our 153-year-old Chapel of our four flagship red wines, matched to locally sourced food, hosted by our knowledgeable and personable staff.
It is the only offering of its kind in the region and was awarded Gourmet Traveller Wine Australia’s Best Cellar Door Awards 2017 “Best Additional Experience – McLaren Vale”.
Duration: 45 minutes
Charge: $15 per person (fully redeemable if two or more bottles of Icon wine are purchased).
Much, much more than a wine tour, Clare UnCorked Private is designed to give you a unique insight into the Clare Valley and how it came to be.
Fear not, we’ll be sampling the very best food and wine along the way,
but we want this to be an insightful experience as well.
We start with a tour of the Valley’s very first winery, Sevenhill
Cellars, a sacred site of sacramental wine and spiritual character. Built by
the society of Jesuits in 1851, it’s home to some of the oldest vines in
Australia, planted from cuttings taken from Bungaree Station. These vines were
tended by the men of faith, some of whom still lie in the on-site crypt. It’s
an awe-inspiring story that sets the tone for the day.
From here, we’ll travel on back roads and private property, through
vineyards and farmland with stunning views of Polish Hill River and beyond.
There’s no shortage of photo opportunities.
Much, much more than a wine tour, Clare UnCorked is designed to give you a unique insight into the Clare Valley and how it came to be.
Fear not, we’ll be sampling the very best food and wine along the way, but we want this to be an insightful experience as well.
We start with a tour of the Valley’s very first winery, Sevenhill Cellars, a sacred site of sacramental wine and spiritual character. Built by the society of Jesuits in 1851, it’s home to some of the oldest vines in Australia, planted from cuttings taken from Bungaree Station. These vines were tended by the men of faith, some of whom still lie in the on-site crypt. It’s an awe-inspiring story that sets the tone for the day.
From here, we’ll travel on back roads and private property, through vineyards and farmland with stunning views of Polish Hill River and beyond. There’s no shortage of photo opportunities.
Much, much more than a wine tour, Clare UnCorked is designed to give you a unique insight into the Clare Valley and how it came to be.
Fear not, we’ll be sampling the very best food and wine along the way, but we want this to be an insightful experience as well.
We start with a tour of the Valley’s very first winery, Sevenhill Cellars, a sacred site of sacramental wine and spiritual character. Built by the society of Jesuits in 1851, it’s home to some of the oldest vines in Australia, planted from cuttings taken from Bungaree Station. These vines were tended by the men of faith, some of whom still lie in the on-site crypt. It’s an awe-inspiring story that sets the tone for the day.
Katnook Estate – A stunning award-winning cellar door that boasts an array of estate wines that will please any palate and don’t forget to sample the flagship shiraz and cabernet. Take a walk around the beautiful grounds with a glass in hand.
- Free pick up from your accommodation or location within Penola/Coonawarra
- Lunch is included along with wine tastings, bottled water, and tour guide
- Heated/Air Conditioned KIA Carnival with powered doors and leather trim seating
- Please ensure appropriate attire is worn based on the season and flat shoes are advised
Want to go touring but can't decide which wonderful cellar doors to visit?
Well, let Coonawarra Experiences design your day to suit your tastes. If you prefer whites over reds then simply let us know and we will ensure that the cellar doors we visit cater for your palate.
THIS IS A SAMPLE ITINERARY ONLY
Parker Estate: Kick your day off at this marvellous cellar door. Estate grown cabernet, shiraz and some amazing flagship wines. You may even find yourself falling in love with the new rose!
Wynns of Coonawarra: You can’t get more iconic than Wynns! You think you know all about them but believe us, no trip to this area is complete without visiting the famous gables. Wynns always has a special bottle for you to sample at the tasting bench.
Coonawarra Railway Siding: Built in 1898, this railway line allowed the district to flourish as a wine and farming region. You simply must get a photo on the platform whenever you visit here!
Redman Wines: Let the Redman family take you through their now fifth generation history of Coonawarra. They do red wine and they do red wine very well.
Lunch: Need to refuel the body? Well, how about stopping at DRINK | OTTELIA + EAT | FODDER. This charming restaurant smack bang in the middle of the Coonawarra township serves seasonal produce and incredibly tasty wood-fired pizzas. A set menu per person luncheon is included in your tour ticket price. (Wines at an extra cost – all dietary requirements catered for). *Fodder is closed on Tuesday & Wednesday and a replacement venue will be arranged.
Bowen Estate: The Bowen family have been in Coonawarra since the early 1970’s and their wines are renowned for being incredible value for money. A cabernet, shiraz and a chardonnay are what the Bowen family produce and each is exceptional.
The Blok Estate: When you visit Luke and Bec Trotter at Blok Estate you get a first-hand look at what it takes to produce wines at a family owned and operated cellar door. The guys release their wines when they believe they are at their optimum drinking and the results speak for themselves.
Raidis Estate: We will finish your day at Raidis Estate. Steven and Emma have built a wonderful welcoming cellar door that showcases Cabernet, Merlot and Shiraz for red lovers. And for the white fans the Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Riesling are knockouts. You may even be spoilt and enjoy one of Raidis’s special Greek coffees whilst touring the gardens.
- Free pick up from your accommodation or location within Penola/Coonawarra
- Lunch is included along with wine tastings, bottled water and tour guide
- Heated/Air Conditioned KIA Carnival with powered doors and leather trim seating
- Please ensure appropriate attire is worn based on the season and flat shoes are advised
Enjoy a seated, customised wine tasting in our cellar door.Choose six wines from our tasting menu and enjoy at your leisure.Time is strictly limited to 45 minutes so please arrive a few minutes early.
Tasting fee is redeemable on purchase
Enjoy a seated tasting of six of our premium wines matched to six bites of food.
Wines include sparkling, white and reds from our Coonawarra and Renaissance range and will be matched to south Australian produce including savoury and sweet.
Your tasting will be set up in cellar door or outside if weather permits.
Starting in cellar door, enjoy a tour of our property including points of interest, learn about the formation of our famous Coonawarra Terra Rossa soil and take photos in our soil pit, view the cork trees and find out how cork is harvested, get up close to our 100 year old vines, hear about the history of Coonawarra and the DiGiorgio family with plenty of photo opportunities along the way. Take a tour of the winery and learn what happens from go to woe, from crushing to pressing to fermentation and visit the enormous barrel hall. Finish with a guided tasting in our private tasting area including barrel sample and aged wine in the original barrel hall with a shared local produce platter followed by individual serves of handmade Italian meatballs with crusty bread.
Join us for a guided wine flight seated in the DOWIE DOOLE Tasting Pod.
A choice of three wine flights hosted by a DOWIE DOOLE member of staff.
Wine flight will take approximately 45 minutes and will included six wines.
Cost of wine flight is redeemable upon purchase.
Please note: Due to the nature of the current restrictions, we require 24 hours notice for cancellations. No-shows and cancellations less than 24 hours before booking will not be refunded.
A self-guided tasting flight packaged as a picnic hamper pack to enjoy outside on the lawn.
Included:
- Picnic Rug
- 2 Glasses
- A choice of 6 x 100ml tasting samples, from Highlight's, Red's, or White's and Rosé
- Full tasting notes
- Build your own platter of four items
This is for two people.
Please note: Due to the nature of the current restrictions, we require 24 hours notice for cancellations. No-shows and cancellations less than 24 hours before booking will not be refunded.
The moon and nature are key contributors to Gemtree’s wines. Take a walk with us as we
demystify biodynamics with a bite to eat and a glass of wine – of course!
Learn about biodynamic grape growing and wine making during a relaxing guided tour of
Gemtree’s Biodynamic Hut, and see firsthand how this philosophy is applied in
the vineyards.
Complete your tour with a delicious regional picnic pack featuring some of the Vale’s finest produce, cheeses, condiments and locally baked breads along with a glass of
Gemtree Regional Wine.
Discover the flora, fauna and wildlife of Gemtree along the Gemtree Ecotrail. Learn about biodynamic grape growing and wine making at the Biodynamic Hut, enjoy a tutored tasting of Gemtree’s wines, and indulge in a private dining experience prepared by the award-winning chefs at the nearby Salopian Inn.
The Wine and Wander tour begins at Gemtree’s Tasting Room where you are greeted with a glass of sparkling wine, unparalleled views across McLaren Vale to the sea and your own personal tour guide. Before your epicurean lunch and leisurely stroll through Gemtree’s Ecotrail, you will be treated to a personalised explanation of Gemtree’s organic and biodynamic philosophies and private wine tasting experience.
The Gemtree Ecotrail has been lovingly restored from a degraded creek line into a biodiverse conservation area with six interlinking dams and 50,000 native plants over 10 hectares. Your secluded dining table is at the end of the Ecotrail, under majestic gum trees surrounded by native Australian bushland – a haven for native birds, plants and animals. An unforgettable food and wine experience in unforgettable surroundings.
Sit down and allow yourself to be immersed in the tale of the Barossa in our Jacob’s Creek Masterclass experience. This sensory journey will allow you to indulge in truly remarkable wine and food pairings, showcasing the Barossa, Jacob’s Creek, and the international love of this Aussie favourite. Designed to broaden your palate and highlight the complexity of our famed Barossa Signature range, our head chef has prepared an array of seasonal dishes, achieving that all important harmony between flavour and expression. You will be treated to a 4 course lunch, delicately matched to our cellar door exclusive Heritage wine selection. This bespoke Masterclass will evoke a deeper passion for Jacob’s Creek wines and the Barossa Valley region. Inspiring you to step outside what you thought you knew about food and wine, taking you to a whole new level of appreciation for Jacob’s Creek.
In this interactive workshop our staff will test your brain, challenge your taste buds with common and unusual combinations. Let us take you on a journey with complimentary food and wine pairings. A two course shared style lunch is included after the sensory experience. Each guest will also receive one complimentary glass of Jacob’s Creek wine and a tea or coffee to finish.
If you are looking for something extra special, order Our Gourmet Picnic Pack.
Designed for two people to share, collect your pre-packed picnic from Jacob’s Creek and wander along the creek, past the old fig tree and sit down by the Jacob’s Family’s homestead to enjoy the Barossa at its best. The Gourmet Picnic Pack also includes a picnic rug, a bottle of Jacob's Creek wine, two wine glasses. Plus, you will also receive a handmade picnic stake holder and platter made from Our barrels & crafted by Winestains Barossa Valley.
Picnic Inclusions:
Cheese and crackers from Barossa Valley Cheese Company – Angaston
Smallgoods from Mount Pleasant Butcher – Mount Pleasant
Olives from Torzi Matthews – Angaston
Nuts and dried fruit from Gully Gardens - Angaston
Relish made by Our Table Jacob’s Creek
Something sweet (locally made of course!)
Bio degradable plate, forks, knives and napkins
Please note picnic contents are subject to change.
Explore a line-up of the best Kilikanoon Wines has to offer. Take a seat in our iconic private tasting room 'The Revelation Lounge'. As you take in the powerful elegance of these award winning wines, we take you on a journey to better understand why the Clare Valley is so unique and like no other. Taste through 6 of our award winning wines including our two "Best Shiraz in the World" Wines. The Revelation Tasting is the only location that you can taste the pinnacle of Kilikanoon's Collections, The Revelation Shiraz. (RRP of $550 a bottle)
Explore a line-up of the best Kilikanoon Wines has to offer whilst dining in the Watervale Hotel's Private Dining Rooms (Green (6) or Purple (10)).
As you take in the powerful elegance of these award winning wines paired with a degustation dinner prepared by the Watervale Hotel featuring fresh produce from Penobscot Farm. We take you on a journey to better understand why the Clare Valley is so unique and like no other. 6 Courses paired with 6 of our premium award winning wines including our two "Best Shiraz in the World" Wines. The Revelation Tasting is the only location that you can taste the pinnacle of Kilikanoon's Collections, The Revelation Shiraz. (RRP of $550 a bottle)
Visit us in the Clare Valley and you can enjoy tastings of our Knappstein wines including limited releases, museum back vintages and cellar door exclusives.
Become a winemaker for the day with this interactive experience hosted by our winemaking and cellar door team. Our wine blending session is a hands-on experience taking you through the art of winemaking before being unleashed to create your own master red wine blend
INCLUSIONS
· Welcome drink on arrival
· 45 Minute interactive wine making class
· Bottle of your own blend to take home with you
· Experienced and knowledgeable host/winemaker
· Full tasting of the Knappstein range in our cellar door
HIGHLIGHTS
· Welcome to the Knappstein Enterprise Winery with a glass of current release Riesling.
· Held in the original Enterprise Brewery building circa 1878
· Learn about the history of our heritage listed property and how it was transformed from a working brewery to a winery.
· Receive a commemorative bottle of their blend, complete with a personalised label featuring your name.
BOOKINGS
· Price per adult $70
· Experience runs on the first and third Monday of the Month at 10.30am
· Minimum number of guests is 4
· Maximum number of guests is 12
· Must be 18 years old or over as this experience involves alcohol
· This experience is not available on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day
· Weekend bookings available on request for groups of 6 or more.
Have fun riding the Riesling trail, stopping off to enjoy the educational and tasty Tim Adams wine and cheese tasting and the Sevenhill Cellars fortified and chocolate matching experience. Finish your fun learning experience by riding down the hill back to Mr. Mick Cellar Door and Kitchen, where you can relax and enjoy a tapas style lunch.
Go behind the scenes on a comprehensive tour of the winery and vineyard at Balhannah, followed by a hosted wine flight tasting, including five Shaw + Smith wines, plus our limited release single site wines, accompanied by a South Australian produce plate.
Maximum of 8, available every Friday and Saturday at 10am, or by appointment.
Please enquire about larger groups up to 40 with private use of our Tasting Room space.
Cancellation Policy:
For cancellations requested more than 24 hours out from your booking, a full refund is available. For cancellations within 24 hours of the booking, no refund is available but you are able to reschedule your booking to another available date. For non-attendance on the day, no refund will be offered. If Shaw + Smith is required to cancel a Balhannah Tour for any reason, a full refund will be given, or you can choose to reschedule to another available date.
Come behind the scenes at Shaw + Smith with Friday Table.
A guided tour of the winery and vineyard will show you our wine growing and making philosophy. This is followed by a comprehensive tutored tasting including all current releases and limited, single site wines. After a glass of Champagne, a delicious two-course lunch by chef Ali Seedsman is served with matching aged wines. Coffee and cheese to finish.
Book your own group (up to 12 people), or book a smaller group and join the shared table.
Maximum of 12, available every Friday, 11am to 3pm.
Please enquire about larger groups up to 40 with private use of our Tasting Room space.
Specialist transport can be arranged upon request. Car transfers from $25 per person (groups of 8-13) or $180 per person (groups of 1-4) and air transfers from $340 per person available. Please contact the winery for further information and bookings.
Cancellation Policy:
For cancellations requested more than a week out from your booking, a full refund is available. For cancellations within a week of the booking (but not less than 24 hours), no refund is available but you are able to reschedule your booking to another available date. For cancellations with less than 24 hours notice, or non-attendance on the day, no refund will be offered.
If Shaw + Smith is required to cancel a Friday Table for any reason, a full refund will be given, or you can choose to reschedule to another available date.
Explore St Hugo Winery on a guided 1 hour tour and tasting session in Adelaide’s Barossa Valley. Meet at the St Hugo Brand Home and join the team for an easy stroll through the picturesque vineyards to see where the famous wine production begins. Then, quench your thirst with a wine tasting of six wines in the private underground tasting room at St Hugo Wines. Taste wine from the past, present and future with vintages, current wine selections and future releases all available exclusively to sample.
Tours are available daily at St Hugo at 11am and 3pm. To join a tour and taste the unique blends of St Hugo, book online here.
Inclusions
Enjoy an exclusive past, present and future wine tasting, where we delve into back, current and yet to be released, future vintages of our St Hugo wines
A walking tour of the vineyard and unique cork trees
This tutored tasting of six wines showcases St Hugo’s power and elegance, which has occurred over years of carefully crafted wine making Originaly the Orlando Vine
Does glassware really make a difference?
Two internationally acclaimed brands, St Hugo and Riedel, have set out to prove exactly how, in a new dynamic wine experience.
St Hugo creates some of Australia’s most distinctive fine wines and pays tribute to its namesake Hugo Gramp, through its outstanding wines and elegant Barossa home. Established in 1756, Riedel has been producing glass in the heart of Europe for over 250 years. Together we have carefully curated a unique experience.
Guests will discover how the right glass and the right wine can express impeccable style. In this exclusive experience, be guided through a wine discovery, showcasing how glassware influences the taste and sensory enjoyment of the most premium wines. Delve into why a varietal specific wine glass is a critical component of enjoying wine to its fullest, followed by a degustation lunch created to match our outstanding St Hugo wines.
Once your culinary journey has concluded, select your favourite St Hugo wine variety, which will be delivered to your home with accompanying Riedel glassware.*
*One wine and glassware pack per couple.
Inclusions:
Dedicated Wine Educator
4 comparative St Hugo wine tastings
8-course degustation lunch with matched wines
1 x 6-pack of St Hugo wines, selecting from St Hugo Range: Riesling, Chardonnay, Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon (per couple)·
6 x Veritas Riedel wine glasses (per couple)
Australia-wide postage
For the best seat in the house, book a seat at the Chef’s Table. Your experience starts with a guided tour and tasting, followed by the full St Hugo degustation menu.
Looking straight into the kitchen, you will not only watch our chefs’ work, you will interact with them, discuss ingredients and techniques and learn how our menu is created. It’s an amazing encounter, as relaxing as it is exciting.
Explore the Barossa
Valley with Taste the Barossa and you will enjoy a day tasting some of the best food and wine in Australia. We start the day at a relaxing 9am picking you up at your accommodation or a pre arranged point in Adelaide or Glenelg (8.30am). We make our way out of Adelaide through the Adelaide Hills with our first stop the famous Whispering Wall where you will be fascinated by its famous acoustic qualities.
Our small group tours depart Adelaide 7 days a week from Adelaide CBD. Departing from Victoria Square we head straight to McLaren Vale for structured tastings at the beautiful Chapel Hill winery. We then make our way to the main street of McLaren Vale for some more South Australian delights. Here there is the opportunity to visit Hardys for more wine tasting, the Fruchocs factory for a well known sweet treat or, sample some tasty almond varieties at the Almond Train. There's even time to do all three! If you would prefer to sit back and relax with a coffee, you can do that too! Time to visit our last winery - the quaint Shingleback wInery for more sumptuous wine tasting.
Our tour around the city starts as we cruise the boulevard of North Terrace and King William Street. Views of the picturesque River Torrens can be seen as we continue on past Adelaide Zoo and stop at the historic Adelaide Oval. Here there is the opportunity to explore the Oval, pop in to see the famous Bradman Museum and enjoy a complimentary tea/coffee. From Adelaide Oval we make our way out of the city along Hutt Street and up to Mounty Lofty summit. As the highest point in the southern Mount Lofty Ranges, Mounty Lofty summit offers amazing and panoramic views of the city and definitely provides a photographic opportunity not to be missed! Hahndorf is our last stop of the day. Whether you fancy popping in to the boutique shops or relaxing with a coffee, the main street of this well known old German village is the perfect place.
Go behind the scenes and delve into the world of extended maceration, toast and tirage with a barrel masterclass hosted by our wine-making team.
Taste our Heritage wines directly from barrel as individual components and discover the subtleties of premium oak maturation.
Learn the impacts of oak on colour, aromatics, texture and structure in our most complex wines before retiring to the Tasting Room for a Gathering Indulgence wine flight. Taste our premium range of Occasion and Heritage wines paired with tempting tastes from the Chef.
Learn about the vines that grow in an ancient landscape. Hear about our viticultural philosophy and the small batch handling that make these wines world class. Appreciate the hint of elegance varietal glassware brings to any occasion.
Why not make a day of it and truly embrace The Land of The Long Lunch? Choose to finish your visit with a 2 course lunch with matching Occasion Series wine pairing in our two-hatted Dining Room.
Luxury Adventure! Indulge in a private tour of The Lane Vineyard and discover some of our most celebrated locations around the estate, with a glass of Vintage Cuvee Helen in hand.
Take a walk through Block 14 vineyard to arrive at our new Panorama tasting room and be swept away by 360 views of the rolling Adelaide Hills.
Explore our most revered wines, matched to tempting tastes from our acclaimed Executive Chef James Brinklow, delivered to you in the vineyard. There’s no better way to understand the history of The Lane Vineyard, than through a curated tasting of our landmark wines, while a member of our tasting team explains the nuances of the estate around you.
Unlock your inner oenophile under the guidance of our winemaking and cellar door team.
An interactive experience taking you through the art of winemaking before being unleashed to create your own master blend!
After bottling your masterpiece, sit back and enjoy a cheese board and glass of wine before returning home with a personalised bottle of your signature blend to show off your new found vinous
prowess.
Our most awarded wine, RunRig is a Shiraz from ancient old dry grown Barossa vineyards, blended with Viognier, complementing the strengths and complexities of these individual parcels of fruit, whilst giving the resulting wine a further dimension.
Although wonderfully aromatic, RunRig also exhibits a power and latent richness making it more akin to the hugely concentrated wines sourced from the sun drenched hill of Hermitage – the historic home of Syrah and some of the world’s most powerful and longest living wines.
Enjoy a privately hosted masterclass tasting of our current vintage premium wines in in the Clan Room, with selected back-vintages, including a current and back vintage RunRig comparison, accompanied with a shared cheese platter.
Book your Torbreck cellar door wine tasting to discover and taste a selection of white, rose and red wines from across our current vintages releases.
For an additional $20 we offer a tasting flight of our four premium wines: Les Amis, The Factor, Descendant and RunRig.
Groups over 8 people and up to 16 people are welcome in the Tasting Room by online booking or appointment only. We offer a seasonal tasting selection of 8 wines, including one limited release wine for a $15 non-refundable tasting fee.
A full immersion into Wirra Wirra’s vineyards, winemaking and old cellars.
Learn the secrets behind Wirra Wirra’s biodynamic vineyards with a hosted tour of the Scrubby Rise and Chook Block vineyards, taste biodynamic wines on the Wirra Wirra jetty, learn barrel ageing via a tour of the original ironstone cellars, and taste five of Wirra Wirra’s best wines complemented with a regional antipasto platter.
Finish with a two-course lunch and matched wine from Harry’s Deli.
Wirra Wirra is an aboriginal name meaning "amongst the gumtrees". Cousins Greg and Roger Trott bought the land at Wirra Wirra in 1969 and over the years it has grown into one of South Australia’s most iconic and well known wineries. Greg did this all in his own inimitable style - always passionate, always iconoclastic, always fun and always unique. Trott lived by a simple philosophy; "Never give misery an even break, nor bad wine a second sip. You must be serious about quality, dedicated to your task in life, especially winemaking, but this should all be fun." Greg died in 2005, but his spirit and sense of purpose is alive and well at Wirra Wirra.
Learn the stories behind the wines and the late Greg Trott who created the first ever Church Block in this intimate back-of-house tour. The stories come to life over a wine tasting in the original Cellar Door that Trott built all those years ago. The more adventurous guests will have the opportunity to ring our iconic ¾ tonne Angelus Bell and hear your efforts peal out across McLaren Vale.
Guests will receive 10% discount on orders and complimentary freight on shipping to anywhere in Australia.
Enjoy a unique and fascinating journey of discovery of Yalumba’s Cooperage; the only on-site winery Cooperage in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Yalumba Cooperage experience begins in the Yalumba Wine Room with a short history of the winery and the Hill-Smith family. Guests will then enjoy a rare insight into the craft of wine barrel making hosted by a Yalumba Wine Room Ambassador. Depending on the time of year you will likely see firsthand the Coopers hard at work preparing or maintain wine barrels for Yalumba’s fine wines.
Guests will return to the Wine Room and taste four wines from the Samuel’s Garden range, featuring varieties iconic to both Yalumba and Barossa.
Experience a Masterclass that showcases six of Yalumba's finest wines. Hosted by a Yalumba Wine Room Ambassador, this relaxed yet informative tasting will provide a unique insight into the diversity of the Barossa.
This tour and tasting is a fascinating introduction to Barossa Grenache and Yalumba’s collection of award-winning and unique expressions of this unique variety.
The experience begins in the historic Yalumba Wine Room where your host will provide an overview of the history of the wines of this iconic South Australian wine family.
From here, guests will visit Yalumba’s Carriage Block Vineyard in Moppa before continuing on to the Yalumba Nursery Block in the sub-region of Vine Vale. This vineyard is home to Block 2, Vine Vale, Old Bush Vine and the historic Tri-Centenary Grenache vineyards. Guests will enjoy a tasting amongst the vines for a truly unique experience to understand the process from bud to glass.
The tour concludes with a generous Cooper’s Platter of locally produced artisanal treats paired with your favourite glass of Grenache.
Then off to Nuriootpa, where your pilot will point out Maggie Beer’s farm and the famous Penfold’s Winery. Overhead Tanunda you can see the stunning old building’s of Chateau Tanunda and many old churches.
Now heading towards Rowland Flat to take in the views of the towering Jacob’s Creek Winery’s “tank farm”. Some of these tanks hold up to 1.4 million litres of WINE! From there we take you to the southern end of the Barossa, past Lyndoch near Cockatoo Valley and over the Whispering Wall.
Departing Hoffnungsthal Valley we take you past the township of Lyndoch heading to Kies Wines, where your pilot will land and escort you inside the cellar door where you will be greeted by the Kies Wines team to be guided through a structured tasting.
After your tasting, head on over to Monkey Nut Cafe for a delicious 2 course lunch!
After lunch, we re-board the helicopter and takeoff flying past Lyndoch township, near Cockatoo Valley and over the Whispering Wall.
Inclusions: helicopter flight, wine tasting, 2 course meal, glass of wine with lunch, 1 bottle of your favorite Kies Wine and 2 Barossa Helicopters wine glasses
Elderton Wines Experiences - Starting with a flight from southern Barossa north over the Barossa Valley floor to the town of Nuriootpa, home of Elderton Wines.
At Elderton Wines enjoy a unique and personalised tasting with an exclusive look into the history and heritage of Elderton Wines. Visit the 120+ year old Command Vineyard.
Food and Wine Flight
An intimate yet relaxed, self-guided food and wine matching experience. Enjoy a selection of five iconic Elderton wines, each served with a canapé made from locally sourced produce. Learn about the delicate interplay between perfectly matched wine and food flavors.
Inclusions: helicopter flight, bottle of Elderton Wine to take home (from the Estate Family Vineyard range only), 2 Barossa Helicopters wine glasses.
Exclusions: extra take home wine.
Sit down before sweeping views and be led through our collection of fine wines in high quality glassware. Gain unique insights about the elements that combine to make McLaren Vale a world-class wine region.
Taste your way through six of our eclectic wines from the climate change 'Ant Series'.
Come and try one of the oldest established winemakers in the Barossa Valley, Bethany Wines is a family-owned winery that offers premium wines that are truly reflective of their Barossa Ranges’ terroir.
Awarded 'Barossa Best Small Cellar Door 2016' by Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine.
Visit our unique cellar door and enjoy tasting our range of premium wines in a rustic and cosy setting. Guests can also taste or enjoy a glass of wine from our deck area alongside old bush vine Grenache, with spectacular views of the Barossa Ranges. Maximum 6 guests per booking.
Closed New Years Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Open at 12pm on ANZAC Day.
Add the CRFT Wines cellar door tasting experience to your Itinerary.
Patritti cellar door offers tastings across our range of award winning wines from South Australia's best wine regions including McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and the Barossa. Savour the craftsmanship of the single vineyard reds, explore the exciting Merchant Series or discover a new taste sensation among the alternative varietals, as you immerse yourself in over 90 years of winemaking history.
Add the Geoff Merrill cellar door tasting experience to your Itinerary.
The Hentley Farm cellar door is housed in the property’s original 1840s homestead. Faithfully restored to enhance its historic charm, the cellar door provides the perfect environment for an authentic boutique wine experience.
Our spacious cellar door is divided into four distinct tasting areas:
The Tasting Room welcomes you as you arrive at Hentley Farm. Pull up a stylish leather bar stool to our solid red gum counter and begin your Hentley Farm experience. Alternatively, enjoy a glass of wine on our shady verandah overlooking the picturesque Hentley Farm courtyard by prior booking.
The Gallery Room is a space where you can enjoy your tasting surrounded by the beautiful artwork of featured local artist Brooke Stiller, with all artwork on show available for sale.
The Tally Room is our private members’ tasting lounge, available for the use of Tally Room & Clos Otto Club members.
The Dining Room portrays the rustic charm of the original cottage, with thick exposed stone walls and thatched roof, the room fitted out with custom-made furnishings, perfect for the ultimate Hentley Farm tasting experience.
A $10 per head Tasting Fee applies (redeemable upon purchase for groups under 8 people).
Visit the Cellar Door to discover their estate grown wines.
Enjoy a wine tasting of a selection of our Kaesler estate wines.
A selection of regional produce items paired seamlessly with six of our handcrafted, organic wines
Choose your own flight - Choose six wines from our current vintage tasting menu
Whites & Lights
If your preference is white or lighter wine over red then this flight is for you
Barossa Classics
Taste Barossa Valley’s classic varieties including semillon, shiraz, grenache and cabernet sauvignon
Shiraz Aficionado
Are you a shiraz lover? This flight compares the contrasting styles of shiraz
Single Vineyard Showcase
Single vineyard wines can taste different as a result of variances in soil and micro-climates and this flight showcases these wines
Grenache & Shiraz Enthusiast
Compare the versatility and varying styles that grenache and shiraz offer
Would you like a different experience to a standard tasting?
Let us pour six mystery wines for you to match the correct wine with the appropriate variety. A simple set of tasting notes is supplied to assist you. This is perfect experience for a group or anyone that wants the test their wine knowledge.
TRIP ADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE 2018.
WINNER - Best Tasting Experience in Coonawarra Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine - Cellar Door Awards 2018.
WINNER - Best Additional experience in Coonawarra (for great wine, service and terra rossa soil pit) Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine - Cellar Door Awards 2017.
Today our Cellar Door offers free tastings, cheese platters, coffee and tea. Our lounge area with open fire in winter is the perfect place to unwind. Adjacent to Cellar Door is our award winning 'terra rossa pit', where you can see Coonawarra's famous soil profile and learn why it is so important to wine flavour. The Katnook experience is so highly regarded by visitors that it is rated at the top of Trip Advisor's list of "things to do in Coonawarra." and is consistently awarded a Certificate of Excellence.
Tasting fee redeemable with any purchase
All tastings must finish by 5pm to comply with our liquor licence requirements. Thank you for your understanding.
