The Barossa Valley is a unique mix of old world German culture tempered by modern Australia; world famous Australian wineries reflecting their German origins, Bavarian cakes, pastries and cured meats, a valley once dry and harsh surrenders all manner of goodies to tempt the palate.
Put your wine making skills to the test by blending your own wine in an interactive wine making experience at Penfolds Wines.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Scenic tour following the Torrens River through the spectacular Torrens Gorge
- Skirt Kangaroo Creek Reservoir and Millbrooke Reservoir
- Williamstown with its beautiful stone buildings
- Lyndoch Bakery - the aroma of fresh coffee and pastries! Enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea and a German sampler plate of sweet treats
- Visit Wolf Blass and taste some of the Barossa's most famous wines
- Take in panoramic views over the Barossa Valley from Mengler's Hill lookout
- Opportunity to taste Australian wines at Kaesler Winery, a noted Barossa Valley wine producer
- Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at Kaesler Winery Restaurant
- Travel through the old mill town of Woodside and the Adelaide Hills
- Visit Australia's oldest German settlement - Hahndorf
- Stroll under the Elm trees along Hahndorf's main street
- See quaint cottages, craft shops and tea rooms
- Villages of Crafers, Stirling and Aldgate set amongst the lush greenness of the Adelaide Hills
- Delightful village of Bridgewater with Bridgewater Mill and Waterwheel.
Join the tour with Wine Blending you can also enjoy:
- Penfolds Wines - producer of remarkable wines for over 160 years
- Time to don a lab coat and enter the Winemakers' Laboratory where the Grange was first blended
- Witness first hand what occurs when blending wine varieties
- Blend your own wine from Grenache, Shiraz and Mourverdre similar to Penfold's Bin 138
- Enjoy blending tastings
- Once content with your own blend, time to bottle your 'work of art'
- Impress friends and family as you proudly reveal your exclusive blend displaying your name as 'Assistant Winemaker' on the label
Please note: Children are not allowed to participate in the Wine Blending tour.