Taste Play Stay Barossa Valley

A trip to the Barossa is an adventure into a place where tradition and modernity hold court together in equal measure.

Despite the assertion that not much ever changes here, there’s been a significant evolution not just in the area’s winemaking, but also in what it can offer to prospective visitors. It’s a region that, from a tourism perspective, looks to be finally growing into its reputation.

From a wine perspective, too, things have been quietly developing, maturing: it may be the birthplace of bona fide legends, but there’s fresh blood here eager to make a splash beyond the signature Shiraz and Semillon the Barossa is so well known for – expect to be pleasantly surprised by what you’ll find in your glass. Less surprising is the warm welcome you’ll find at cellar doors across the valley: people here are rightly proud of the legendary status of the place they call home.

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YALUMBA

Austraia's oldest family-owned winery at 175 years young, Yalumba boasts a rich history dating back to 1849 when Samuel Smith planted his first vines by moonlight in the Barossa.

Such longevity and success is the result of patience, collaboration, and progressive thinking. Being in harmony with the natural environment has been at the core of Yalumba since the start, and Robert Hill-Smith and his family are committed to preserving not only the winery’s landscape, but to also ensuring the community thrives and prospers for generations to come. Recently awarded Silver membership for International Wineries for Climate action, and a certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, Yalumba plays a pivotal role in the industry’s journey toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

TASTING EXPERIENCES

The Yalumba Wine Room is open seven days and offers unique opportunities for guests to engage in guided tastings led by knowledgeable and passionate Wine Room ambassadors, as well as vineyard and winery tours. Explore the stunning grounds and relax with the Yalumba Estate Picnic for Two, which begins with a Best of Barossa wine tasting, followed by a local produce picnic matched to your selected wine. If you have the chance to visit on a weekday, the Cooperage Tour is a great opportunity to gain rare insight into the craft of wine barrel making, a tradition that has been happening at Yalumba for over 100 years.

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For every 2 guests booking a 'Yalumba Unlocked' wine experience, receive 1 take-home bottle of choice from Yalumba’s Samuel’s Collection.

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Valid until 31st December, 2024.

KAESLER

Kaesler don’t follow trends; they set them. Pairing heritage with forward thinking, the seeds of the brand were sown in 1893 when the Kaesler family first planted vines. Carefully working with Mother Nature, they’ve breathed new life into old vines, carving a distinct path that takes them well beyond traditional Barossa Shiraz. Since then, they’ve adopted the practice of regenerative farming with a passion that resonates through each vine and echoes in every sip, unearthing the true and distinct character of the Barossa Valley in their wines. With a blend of humility, pride, and magnetism, Kaesler beckons wine enthusiasts to gather and be immersed in tales as captivating as the wines themselves.

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25% off bookings to stay in the Kaesler Cottages including a complementary bottle of Shiraz and a tasting in the Kaesler Tasting Room.

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Save 20% on all your Kaesler wine purchases, online or in the Kaesler Tasting Room.

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Valid until 1st March, 2024.

PETER LEHMANN

Drinking wine in the vines at Peter Lehman vineyards

Since its beginning in 1978, Peter Lehmann Wines has brought unmatched diversity, uniqueness and quality from more than 800 hand-tended vineyards across the length and breadth of all 14 Barossa sub-regions. The quality of Peter Lehmann Wines is a testament to its relationships with over 100 local growers, allowing them access to the region’s most unique and finest grapes. Built in the 1880s, the cellar was one of the original Barossan wineries, and continues to welcome visitors from all over the world to enjoy tastings at the cellar door’s stunning red gum bar. On a sunny day the picnic tables in the surrounding lawns are the perfect place to relax, share a bottle of wine and enjoy a platter of local produce with friends and loved ones.

Château Tanunda

Chateau Tanunda wine tasting at the cellar door in the Barossa Valley

A look inside the underground cellar at Chateau Tanunda in the Barossa Valley

Established in 1890 as the Barossa's first winery, Château Tanunda's majestic bluestone winery and vineyards are a living testament to the region's history and pioneering spirit.

Few Australian wineries are so deeply entwined with their region’s history as Château Tanunda, home to a selection of Australia’s most highly awarded wines. Indeed, it’s rightly considered the birthplace of the Barossa. The winery crafts superb wines that are sourced from the finest quality Barossa fruit – every wine handcrafted by combining traditional methods and modern technology. Specialists in Barossa Old Vine vineyards, the winemaking team takes every precaution to maintain the purity and character of these old vine treasures with minimal intervention winemaking, only picking at optimal physiological ripeness when the fruit is at its most expressive. Additionally, where possible, fruit is hand-picked and fermented and hand-plunged in 1-5 tonne open fermenters before basket-pressing, to capture the integrity of each block. The wines are matured in a fine selection of new and seasoned French or American oak barrels to best complement the profile and refinement of each wine.