Climate Variety is what gives the McLaren Vale region its strength. As McLaren Vale merges with the Adelaide Hills and the Mount Lofty Ranges, so the climate changes. The area is also influenced by the nearby warm waters of the Gulf St Vincent. Winter dominant rainfall (averaging 580-700mm annually), hot summers and moderate winters, low
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The Clare Valley is one of Australia’s oldest and most famous wine regions, in the Mid North of South Australia. It is one of the most scenic regions, presenting visitors with a series of small intimate valleys and magnificent views. The valley runs north-south, with Main North Road as the main thoroughfare, approximately 120 km
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The History McLaren Vale is situated 40 kms south of Adelaide. The rolling vine-covered hills feed over 50 small, very individual wineries. The Region’s wines are described as the “middle palate of Australia” because they produce soft full flavoured wines. Each October the Bushing Festival takes place, during which colourful wine making characters introduce the
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We travel through the picturesque Adelaide Hills via the scenic Greenhill road. We may visit Tim Knappstein’s Lenswood vineyards or Ashton Hills winery tucked away in Ashton both produce some of the finest wines in Australia. We visit the Bridgewater Mill restaurant and winery, home to the world class Petaluma wines. We tour through the
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Sandwiched between the cool waters of the Southern Ocean and the fragrant Barossa Valley, Adelaide offers a world of choice in one city. The capital of South Australia is today a busy metropolis and a great staging post from which to explore the surrounding vineyards, historic towns and natural attractions of this beautiful part of
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THE HISTORY The Barossa Valley is South Australia’s best known wine region and home to the largest wine companies in Australia. The landscape is interwoven with the unmistakable presence of rich Germanic/Silesian culture and heritage, which has made the region so special. THE TOUR At 9a.m. you will begin a personally escorted journey that includes
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THE HISTORY The lush, green Adelaide Hills are located in the picturesque Mount Lofty Ranges, within half an hour’s drive east of Adelaide. It is fast becoming recognised as one of Australia’s foremost ‘cool – climate’ viticultural regions, takes advantage of the altitude and rainfall of the Mount Lofty Ranges to produce wine similar to
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The History Coonawarra has a reputation for producing some of the finest red wines in Australia. The local winemakers consider one of Australia’s most important wine awards, the Jimmy Watson trophy, as their own. There are over 25 wineries in the area; most are multi – award winning wine producers. The regions famous stretch of
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To visit the Barossa is to taste the good life … world-famous Barossa Shiraz and Eden Valley Riesling plus other premium wines, regional produce and acclaimed restaurants make this one of Australia’s most significant wine tourism regions. No other wine region in Australia has the rich European heritage of the Barossa. Strong links remain to
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The Clare Valley is one of Australia’s oldest and most famous wine regions, in the Mid North of South Australia. It is one of the most scenic regions, presenting visitors with a series of small intimate valleys and magnificent views. The valley runs north-south, with Main North Road as the main thoroughfare, approximately 120 km
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To visit the Barossa is to taste the good life … world-famous Barossa Shiraz and Eden Valley Riesling plus other premium wines, regional produce and acclaimed restaurants make this one of Australia’s most significant wine tourism regions. No other wine region in Australia has the rich European heritage of the Barossa. Strong links remain to
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Comprising of the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, it is home to some of the oldest Shiraz vineyards in the world, acclaimed Rieslings and iconic wine brands. The Barossa is a gourmet lover’s paradise enriched in a strong cultural heritage reflected in its wine, food, buildings and people. Diverse experiences including festivals, events, the arts,
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The History The Fleurieu has the land, the produce, the wildlife and its people living in harmony. The aboriginal Kauna people enjoyed the unspoilt habitat in ancient times. As did the French explorer Baudin who named the Peninsula. The rolling vine-covered hills in the McLaren Vale region, in the centre of the region, feed over
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