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                                                Barossa Valley
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                                                                                          PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2018
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Barossa
             – a powerhouse of
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                                  Few wine regions can lay claim to putting Australian wine on the world map in
                                 the way the Barossa can. Recognised for the quality of its blockbuster Shiraz, the
                                      region is home to a veritable red carpet of famous winemaking names.

                                   Brands like Peter Lehmann, Grant Burge, Yalumba, Wolf Blass and of course

              Australian wine
                                 Penfolds are responsible for the region achieving lofty heights on the world stage.

                                  Vines in the region date back to 1842, many of which were planted by Germans
                                  settling in the area, and they had early success with port-style fortified wines.
                                   Today, more than 550 wine growing families make a living from the region,
                                                           many of them 6th generation.

                                    With both warm and cool climates across the Barossa and Eden Valleys, the
                                 region produces a variety of noteworthy wines from big reds to delicate Rieslings.

                                 Of course, the Barossa is about so much more than wine. The landscape is full of
                                  natural beauty as well as man-made beauty with many buildings of historical
                                    significance to discover. The region is also a gourmand’s dream with many

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                                                vineyards having established superior restaurants.

                                                    You haven’t truly experienced Australian wine until
                                                           you’ve enjoyed a trip to the Barossa!

                                                                                         Christine Ricketts
                                                                                         Cellar Director

                                         Please note: Prices and information correct at the date of publication based on publicly available information.
                                      It is always best to contact the supplier directly to ensure the information presented in this guide remain accurate.

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5 Practical Facts                                                                                   5 Fast Facts
         Best time to visit                               There’s a lot to see and do                        50 Cellar doors
         There really isn’t a bad time of year to visit   As one of Australia’s premier wine regions         There are more than 50 winery cellar doors to discover in the Barossa Valley ranging
         the Barossa Valley. From balmy summer            there’s a great deal to see and do in the          from large household names to boutique vineyards. As well as wine tastings, many cellar
         evenings that are ideal for enjoying outdoor     Barossa Valley so make sure you allow              doors also feature delicious local produce.
         dining to romantic winter getaways with
         wood fires to ease the chill, the Barossa can
                                                          enough time (or prioritise!). As well as world-    A rich history
                                                          class wineries, there’s an array of restaurants,   As you drive around the Barossa you can see the mix of European heritage in the region in
         be enjoyed year round.                           scenery and buildings of historical                the names of the towns, the architecture and the produce. If time allows, leave the car behind
         It can get hot                                   significance to explore. You really can get        and enjoy one of the many heritage walks.
         While the Barossa can be visited at anytime      lost in this stunning region!
         of the year, the sun can get blazing hot                                                            Make an event of it
         during summer so if you don’t like hot                                                              Due to the Barossa’s world-class status, there’s always something happening in the region.
         weather consider the shoulder seasons                                                               The many festivals encompass food, wine, art, music and culture, and perhaps the most
         of spring and autumn. Spring offers mild                                                            popular is the Barossa Vintage Festival held in April every two years, which attracts over
         temperatures and plenty of green scenery                                                            55,000 people.
         while autumn’s cool, crisp days showcase                                                            A village feel
         beautiful changing colours.                                                                         About 20,000 people live in the Barossa Valley region, scattered around the towns of
         Bordering regions                                                                                   Tanunda, Nuriootpa, Angaston, Williamstown and Lyndoch. With lively main streets
         The wonderful thing about a trip to South                                                           boasting delicious local produce, you’ll find the locals welcoming and keen to share their
         Australia is that there are so many world-                                                          stunning region.
         class regions in close proximity to one
         another. From the Barossa, if you have time,
         Adelaide Hills is only about an hour’s drive                                                          Make a day trip of it
         south and McLaren Vale is only another                                                                If you’re visiting Adelaide and only have a day to spare, then you’ll still have time to visit this
         hour south from there.                                                                                famous region. From Adelaide, the Barossa is only a bit more than an hour’s drive away and
                                                                                                               if you’re not keen to drive yourself, there’s plenty of companies that offer day trip options.

         What wines to expect
         The Barossa is a red lover’s dream,
         particularly for Shiraz fans, but be sure to
         try the other red varieties on offer. White
         wine drinkers won’t be disappointed either.
         Barossa Riesling is top notch, with other
         classic varieties like Chardonnay and
         Semillon also on offer.

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Getting Here & Around
                                                              Getting here
                                                              Most visitors to the region start from Adelaide. From there it’s

                Clare Valley
                                                              a 70km drive to Tanunda on the M20 north of Adelaide, or the
                                                              slightly longer routes via the A20 or B31. Many visitors stay in
                                                              and around Tanunda, the main hub of the region.
                                                              Public transport
                                                              The Adelaide Metro rail service offers a service from Adelaide to
                                                              Gawler Central that operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year and

                        Barossa
                                                              LinkSA operates a daily bus service from Gawler Railway Station
                                                              that connects to the Barossa. For more information visit the
                                                              Adelaide Metro and Link SA websites.
                                                              Taxi or Uber

       ADELAIDE        Adelaide Hills                         The cost of getting a taxi or Uber from the centre of Adelaide to
                                                              Tanunda is approximately $150 - $200 depending on the day you

     McLaren Vale                                             are travelling and traffic conditions.
                                                              Winery tours
                                                              If you’re planning on visiting several wineries in one day, a day
                                                              tour or charter may be a good idea. Trailhopper offers hop on,
                                                              hop off tours across the region ranging from $59.95 to $69.95
                                                              per person for a day pass. If you are travelling as part of a bigger
                                                              group, there are several companies that offer mini buses for hire,
                                                              complete with a driver and you can decide which wineries you
                                                              want to visit.
                                                              www.trailhopper.com.au

                                 Padthaway
                                                              Cycle the region
                                                              There are many routes by bike between Adelaide and the

             Mount Benson                                     Barossa, both quick and direct or slow and scenic. The most
                                                              popular rides between Adelaide and the Barossa follow either the

                  Wrattonbully
                                                              Gorge Road past Kangaroo Creek Reservoir to Williamstown via
                                                              Kersbrook, or via Gumeracha. An alternative route is Lower North
                                                              East Road to Houghton and Inglewood to connect Chain of

                   Coonawarra                                 Ponds Road and South Para Road to Williamstown via Kersbrook.
                                                              www.bikeabout.com.au

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                                         CREDIT: SCOTT BARR
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Linke’s Central Meat Store
                                                              Barossa Gourmet Weekend
                 5 Happenings                                 The Barossa Gourmet Weekend is a
                                                              seasonal celebration of wine, food and
                                                                                                                   5 Local Produce                               Every meat-loving Cellarmasters staff member
                                                                                                                                                                 who visits the Barossa never returns without
                                                              experiences. Held at the beginning of
                                                              Spring each year the event showcases
                                                                                                                      Favourites                                 a big shop from this iconic Barossa butcher. A
                                                                                                                                                                 family-run meat store that has been operating
                                                                                                                                                                 since 1928, the owners use family recipes to
         Barossa Vintage Festival                             authentic regional food of provenance
                                                                                                                                                                 cure and smoke traditional smallgoods in a
         In 1947, the Barossa community decided to            sourced from local producers accompanied
                                                                                                                                                                 wood fired smokehouse behind the store.
         get together to celebrate the end of grape           by quality world-class wines. From intimate        Barossa Valley Cheese Company
                                                              tastings, secret dining experiences, master                                                        27 Murray Street, Nuriootpa
         harvest and vintage. Now, the festival is                                                               The Barossa Valley Cheese Company
                                                              classes, lingering long lunches, garden                                                            08 85621143
         known as the largest and longest running                                                                opened its doors in March 2003 in the
                                                              parties, platters and feasts of fresh produce,
         wine tourism event in Australia. With the                                                               idyllic Barossa town of Angaston, rapidly       Barossa Coffee Roasters
         ability to attract over 55,000 people, it is also    there’s a host of different experiences            claiming its place in the region’s celebrated
                                                              on offer.                                                                                          More like a craft than a production, Barossa
         South Australia’s largest regional festival.                                                            wine and food culture. Since then, the range    Coffee Roasters roast in very small batches
         The Barossan community festival features             barossagourmet.com                                 has expanded to 25 different styles of          with very big smiles. All their batches are hand
         over 90 events showcasing arts, music,                                                                  cheese and the awards have been prolific.       roasted, hand packed, and hand stamped with
         culture, community and the region’s highly                                                              67B Murray Street, Angaston                     the roast date. Their seasonal single origin,
         recognised food and wine. The festival runs                                                             08 8564 3636                                    speciality grade coffee can be purchased at
         over 5 days around the middle of April every                                                                                                            numerous locations throughout the Barossa
         second year (next one is in April 2019) so                                                                                                              including Yalumba, Seppeltsfield Wines, and
         you can be sure to immerse yourself in the                                                                                                              Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop. For full list of
         beautiful and unique Barossan culture.                                                                                                                  stockists visit:
         barossavintagefestival.com.au
                                                                                                                                                                 barossacoffee.com

             A Day On The Green                              Barossa Farmers Market
             Good food, fine wine and great music: a         Experience the local produce of the Barossa
             Day On The Green holds regular music            region firsthand at the Barossa Farmers Market
             festivals featuring headline acts at various    held in Angaston every Saturday morning from
             times throughout the year. In the Barossa,      7.30 – 11.30am. An amazing array of stallholders
             the festival is held at iconic Peter Lehmann    sell a beautiful selection of fresh fruit and
             wines, a legend of Australian wine.             vegetables, herbs, meats, specialty breads, the
             www.adayonthegreen.com.au                       Barossa’s famous smallgoods and more!
                                                             www.barossafarmersmarket.com                       Tathra Homestead
                                                                                                                Tathra Homestead is the business, passion         Apex Bakery
                                                             Barossa Marathon Festival                          and lifestyle of the Darmody family who           Apex Bakery is an Artisan Bakery based
                                                             The Barossa Marathon Festival takes place in       are committed to the principles of organic        in Tanunda of the Barossa Valley, and the
                                                             August every year and offers a unique way to       production in their olive grove, vegetable        oven has been fired and used every working
                                                             experience this famous region. Better yet, it’s    garden and free-range chickens. Their extra       day since they opened in 1924! The bakery
                                                             designed so you can make a weekend of it. Run      virgin olive oils and free-range eggs can be      specialises in slow-fermented breads and
                                                             on the Saturday, and then savour the gourmet       purchased weekly at the Barossa Farmers           buns as well as beautiful pastries. A must-visit!
                                                             food and award winning wine of the Barossa for     Market, Bethany Wines Cellar Door, Novotel        1A Elizabeth Street, Tanunda
                                                             the rest of the weekend!                           Barossa and Tiny Nest (Kapunda).                  08 8563 0000
                                                             runawaybarossamarathon.com.au                      www.tathrahomestead.com.au

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5 Cellar Doors with
               Outstanding Reds

                                    Penfolds
                                    Arguably Australia’s most famous wine
                                    brand, Penfolds’ cellar door is nestled in
                                    the heart of Barossa and is a must-visit
                                    for any discerning wine lover. Built in 1911,
                                    this site became the focal point of Penfolds
                                    winemaking in the 1970s as more fruit was
                                    sourced from the Barossa Valley and its
                                    surrounds. So while you sip away, the wine       Expert tip
                                    making team are hard at work perfecting this     Make your own world-class wine with the
                                    near-mythical wine!                              Penfolds Make Your Own Blend Experience!
                                    Stand-out wine: Penfolds Grange                  You get to go into the lab and try your hand
                                    Australia’s most famous and collectable red      at blending Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro to
                                    wine. Made mainly with Shiraz grapes and         best suit your palate. The best part is that
                                    usually a small percentage of Cabernet,          you get to take home a 375ml bottle of your
                                    became world-wide famous in 1995 when            very own blend. Cost is $65 per person, and
                                    Wine Spectator named it The Wine of the          bookings are essential.
                                    Year. Flavour profiles vary every vintage, but
                                    expect a bold and powerful wine!                 EXCLUSIVE OFFER
                                                                                     Upon mentioning this travel guide, receive
                                    Cost                                             the standard wine tasting complimentary
                                    Wine tastings are $10 per person, refundable     (normally $10 per person)!
                                    on any purchase. If you want to try the
                                    Grange, the cellar door offers tastings of a
                                    single vintage of Grange and the pour is         30 Tanunda Rd, Nuriootpa SA 5355
                                    50ml for $50 (not refundable on purchase).       08 8568 8408
                                                                                     www.penfolds.com/en-au

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Enjoy
                                                   warming reds

                                                                                                               Torbreck                                          Expert tip
                                                                                                                                                                 Make sure you also try the RunRig, which was
                                                                                                               Since 1994, Torbreck has been committed
                                                                                                                                                                 the very first wine produced by Torbreck in
       Charles Melton                                     required to book in advance. In the warmer
                                                          months they offer a Charles Melton
                                                                                                               to creating exceptional Rhône style red
                                                                                                                                                                 1995. RunRig is a Shiraz Viognier assemblage
                                                                                                               and white wines. They source grapes from
       Since the first vintage of Charles Melton          Verandah Wine and Food Experience where                                                                sourced from centurion vines from six different
                                                                                                               vines that date back to the 1870s, which still
       Wines in 1984, this small Barossa Valley           guests can taste wines from the deck area                                                              vineyards across the western ridge of the
                                                                                                               thrive and bear fruit of unique concentration
       winery has gained both national and                alongside old bush vine Grenache with                                                                  Barossa Valley. Exhibiting typical black fruit
                                                                                                               and flavour. Torbreck pays tribute to these
       international recognition for its fine red table   spectacular views of the Barossa Ranges.                                                               power, yet fine tannins and a taught structure,
                                                                                                               vineyards with minimal intervention, creating
       wines. Charles Melton was one of a small                                                                                                                  RunRig stands today as Torbreck’s flagship
                                                          Expert tip                                           wines of richness, structure and length that
       group of winemakers who helped retain                                                                                                                     wine. It has won the highest accolades including
                                                          Charles Melton is the only Australian                age gracefully.
       the viticultural heritage of the Barossa by                                                                                                               100 points from Robert M Parker’s Wine
       recognising the value and tradition of the         producer of a vin-santo styled dessert wine,         Stand-out wine: The Steading                      Advocate and A Barossa Trust Mark recipient,
       region’s traditional old vine Grenache, Shiraz     Sotto di Ferro, so if you like this style of wine,   This beautifully complex Rhône inspired           honouring the wine’s origins, environmental
       and Mourvedre.                                     make sure to try it!                                 Grenache, Mataro, Shiraz blend is sourced         sustainability and distinction to region.
                                                                                                               from fruit across Torbreck estate vineyards
       Stand-out wine: La Belle Mere                      EXCLUSIVE OFFER                                      and from grower partners across the Barossa       EXCLUSIVE OFFER
       A GSM (Grenache Shiraz Mataro) that                Upon showing the Cellarmasters travel                Valley. The Steading has a fragrancy, purity      When you visit the cellar door, tell them
       showcases everything that’s great about            guide, you get to try a special wine during          of fruit, mid-palate concentration and            you are visiting because you read about it
       the Barossa and why these traditional              the tasting.                                         savoury tannin profile that best exemplifies      in the Cellarmasters Travel Guide, and the
       Rhône varietals have made the Barossa
                                                                                                               the most regarded Barossa Valley varieties.       tasting will be complimentary!
       their second home.
                                                          Krondorf Road, Tanunda                               Cost
       Cost                                               08 8563 3606                                                                                           Lot 51, Roennfeldt Road, Marananga
                                                                                                               The winery offers $5 per person wine
       The winery offers complimentary wine                                                                                                                      08 8568 8123
                                                          www.charlesmeltonwines.com.au                        tastings of the current vintage range including
       tastings, but tastings of six or more are
                                                                                                               Descendant, The Factor and RunRig!                www.torbreck.com

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Langmeil Winery                                  Expert tip
                                                          If you want to discover more about this
         With a history dating back to 1842, Langmeil
                                                          lovely winery, take the Freedom Experience
         Winery is the confluence of the Barossa’s
                                                          Tour and Taste, which includes a guided tour
         cultural beginnings and award-winning
                                                          through the old vineyard and a tasting in the
         wines. Today it is a captivating pocket of
                                                          Freedom Cellar. $50 per person, bookings
         days gone by now owned by the Lindner
                                                          are essential.
         family, whose imprint on the Barossa spans
         six-generations of farming, food and wine. As
         custodians of the land, they are dedicated to    EXCLUSIVE OFFER
         old vine preservation and winemaking.            If you mention the Cellarmasters Travel
                                                          Guide when pre-booking the tasting, the
         Stand-out wine:
         The Freedom 1843 Shiraz
                                                          cellar door will include a special wine during                                             Boutique
                                                          your tasting that’s not usually available!                                            artisan producers
         Langmeil is home to The Freedom Shiraz
         vineyard, which was planted in 1843 by
         vigneron Christian Auricht. Escaping war and
                                                          Corner of Langmeil & Para Roads, Tanunda
         persecution in Prussia, Auricht travelled to
         his new homeland, finding Freedom in the         08 8563 2595
         Barossa Valley. His original plantings survive   www.langmeilwinery.com.au
         to this day and are some of the oldest and
         rarest vines in the world.
         Cost
         Wine tastings are complimentary, and take
         place daily between 10:30am to 4:30pm.
         Langmeil provides a complete Barossa Valley                                                       Yelland & Papps                                    Cost
         experience immersing you in the Langmeil                                                                                                             Complimentary wine tastings Wednesdays
                                                                                                           Husband and wife winemaking team Michael
         Village and their great Barossa Valley and                                                                                                           to Saturdays, guided by the owners. The
                                                                                                           Papps and Susan Papps (nee Yelland)
         Eden Valley wines.                                                                                                                                   focus is on small, personalised groups (they
                                                                                                           are boutique artisan producers pushing
                                                                                                           boundaries with respect to the traditions.         are unable to accommodate groups of more
                                                                                                           Named one of James Halliday’s Top Ten              than ten).
                                                                                                           Best New Wineries in 2009, they have
                                                                                                           consistently achieved 5 Star status.               Expert tip
                                                                                                                                                              A visit to the charming Yelland & Papps
                                                                                                           Stand-out wine: Second Take Grenache               cellar door will see you sampling their YP,
                                                                                                           This lovely red wine has more in common            Devote, Second Take and Divine range wines
                                                                                                           with a Pinot Noir than a beefy Barossa red.        as well as seasonal produce fresh from the
                                                                                                           Expect flavours of red fruits like plum, cherry,   property including walnuts.
                                                                                                           redcurrant and raspberry with a blast of
                                                                                                           cranberry picking up the pace.
                                                                                                                                                              279 Nuraip Road, Nuriootpa
                                                                                                                                                              (08) 8562 3510
                                                                                                                                                              www.yellandandpapps.com

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Cellar Doors with
              Outstanding Whites

                                   Peter Lehmann Wines
                                   No visit to the Barossa Valley is complete
                                   without a trip to the iconic Peter Lehmann
                                   winery. The fifth generation of one of
                                   Barossa’s pioneering families, Peter Lehmann
                                   founded the winery in the late seventies.
                                   He was a member of the Order of Australia,
                                   a founding member of the Barons of the
                                   Barossa and a legend of Australian wine.
                                   Stand-out wine:
                                   Masters Margaret Semillon
                                   The Masters wines are named in honour
                                   of a person or event that has played an
                                   intrinsic role in the Peter Lehmann story,
                                   and released with bottle age to capture
                                   the wines’ full potential. Named after Peter      Expert tip
                                   Lehmann’s beloved wife, the Margaret              Like live music? Your visit could coincide with a
                                   Semillon is a beautiful aged white that is dry    concert! Peter Lehmann is a member of A Day
                                   with a zesty finish that can be aged a further    On The Green, hosting music events featuring
                                   5 – 10 years if desired.                          headline acts on the grounds of the winery. See
                                   Cost                                              www.adayonthegreen.com.au for more details.
                                   Complimentary wine tastings are available in
                                   addition to a range of tailored experiences all   Para Road, Tanunda
                                   hosted by specialist educators who can design     08 8565 9555
                                   an experience for novices or experts alike.
                                                                                     www.peterlehmannwines.com

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Kalleske Wines                                                           Turkey Flat                                    Fun fact
                                                                                                                                 The old Schulz butcher shop is now the
         Kalleske Wines is the oldest certified organic                           You will find Turkey Flat Vineyards’ cellar
                                                                                                                                 heart of Turkey Flat and the home of the
         and biodynamic farm, vineyard and winery in                              door tucked away on the edge of Tanunda,
                                                                                                                                 cellar door tastings, and it’s one of the more
         the Barossa Valley. The Kalleske family have                             surrounded by old vines – some dating
                                                                                                                                 historic tasting experiences the region has to
         been farming and growing grapes since 1853                               back to 1847. This beautiful 1860s bluestone
                                                                                                                                 offer. Ask about the option to taste selected
         near the village of Greenock. They are one of                            building, once the Schulz family butcher
                                                                                                                                 museum stock to make it extra memorable!
         the region’s leading grape-growing families,                             shop, has recently gone through a carefully
         consistently growing some of the Barossa’s                               considered restoration and is the picture
         best quality grapes.                                                     perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine.        Bethany Road Tanunda
                                                                                                                                 08 8563 2851
         Stand-out wine: Kalleske Florentine                                      Stand-out wine: Barossa Valley White
                                                                                                                                 www.turkeyflat.com.au
         Chenin Blanc                                                             A layered and thought-provoking blend of
         Chenin Blanc is a grape that is hard to                                  Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier inspired
         grow anywhere, and not only does Kalleske                                by the whites of the Rhône Valley. The
         succeed in growing the white variety, but                                underlying rich medley of fresh & roasted
         it has one of the few remaining old vine                                 stone fruit is topped with a toasty note of
         vineyards producing Chenin Blanc in the                                  spice-laced crumb and balanced with a
         Barossa. This single vineyard wine is vibrant                            restrained zesty hit of ginger on the
         and fruit-driven; expect a juicy palate of                               lingering finish.
         fresh apple, passionfruit and lemon curd.
                                                                                  Cost
         Cost                                                                     A traditional cellar door tasting is $10 per
         The winery offers complimentary wine                                     person, redeemable on purchase. Wines by
         tastings of the full range of organic wines                              the glass are also available.
         and can be matched to regional produce
         platters. Private VIP tastings and guided
         winery tours are also available.
         Expert tip
         If you want to try something truly unique,
         ask if the Kalleske Divergent Genre is
         available for tasting. This range is only
         released in small amounts so it may not
         always be available. The series includes
         the Plenarius Viognier, a traditionally
         made Amber or Orange Wine, the Parallax
         Grenache, a lighter style early pick Grenache,
         the Zeitgeist Shiraz, an unoaked Shiraz as
         well as an unoaked Durif that has spent 365                                                                                                    Enjoy the
         days on skins.                                   6 Murray St, Greenock                                                                       old vine views
                                                          08 8563 4000
                                                          www.kalleske.com

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Yalumba                                            Fun fact
                                                            As one of the original wine pioneers of the
         5 Red Star rated winery Yalumba is
                                                            Barossa, Yalumba’s entrepreneurial spirit has
         Australia’s most iconic family-owned winery,
                                                            been passed on to later generations, as they
         encompassing five generations that have
                                                            were one of the first brands to champion
         been making wine since 1849. Known for
                                                            screw cap closures.
         their Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz blends,
         they have demonstrated great vision in their
         selection of vineyard sites and plantings          40 Eden Valley Road, Angaston
         of alternative varieties. In addition to           08 8561 3200
         traditional varieties, Yalumba’s Viognier has      www.yalumba.com
         become widely respected.
         Stand-out wine: The Virgilius Viognier
         The Virgilius is Yalumba’s most premium and
         enchanting white wine. It demonstrates power
         complemented by restraint in its luscious
         palate of lifted ginger spice, layered with
         mineral sourdough like texture and complex
         apricot and almond savouriness. It’s adored by
         wine lovers searching for a unique wine.
         Cost                                                                                               The Willows Vineyard                                Cost
         Curated Wine Tasting Flights are available at                                                      The Scholz’s Australian story began in 1845         The cellar door offers complimentary wine
         a charge (cost redeemable upon purchase                                                            when 40 year-old Johann Gottfried emigrated         tastings, and is closed Tuesdays and public
         of any wine in the flight), while a selection                                                      to the Barossa. Like other settlers, he             holidays. Groups of 10 or more are requested
         of wines are available for complimentary                                                           established a mix farm of sheep, cows, crops        to book in advance.
         tastings. The landscaped grounds framed                                                            and fruit as well as a few vines but it was the     Fun fact
         by the Wine Room and the historic clock                                                            relationship with the vines that was the most       The Willows Vineyard vines range in age from
         tower provide the perfect backdrop to enjoy                                                        enduring. The Willows vineyard was first            the Semillon, which is more than 70 years old,
         a delicious platter of artisanal Barossa treats,                                                   planted in 1936 and today they have over 40         to the Shiraz, Cabernet and Riesling, which
         hand made by their Head Cooper.                                                                    hectares of vineyards, all the while remaining      were planted in the ’60s and ’70s.
                                                                                                            true to the traditions of the Barossa.
                                                                                                            Stand-out wine:                                     EXCLUSIVE OFFER
                                                                                                            Barossa Valley Floor Riesling
                                                                                                                                                                Upon mentioning this travel guide, you
                                                                                                            The Willows Riesling has its own unique style,      get to try a special wine during your
                                                                                                            showing more character and `front’ than             cellar door tasting!
                                                                                                            most other Rieslings. Made entirely from
                                                                                                            free-run juice, the flavour is refreshing, with
                                                                                                            crisp citrus fruit and orange blossom, a racy       310 Light Pass Road, Light Pass
                                                                                                            crunchy acid and a crisp dry finish. Perfect for    (08) 8562 1080
                                                                                                            drinking now, it will also develop beautifully in   www.thewillowsvineyard.com.au
                                                                                                            the bottle over the next few years.

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Cost
                                                        Z Wine offers a unique approach to the cellar

               3 Quirky
                                                        door experience offering tastings for $5 per
                                                        person, redeemable on purchase, in a wine
                                                        bar environment where you can enjoy the
              Cellar Doors                              wine with regional fare.
                                                        Expert tip
                                                        All wines are hand crafted in small batches
                                                        with all bottles individually numbered with
        Z Wine                                          the promise of ‘quality not quantity’, so you
        Z is for Zerk and the Zerk sisters Janelle      know you are purchasing a unique product.
        and Kristen grew up together in the Barossa
        Valley on a vineyard that has been in           EXCLUSIVE OFFER
        the family for five generations. With 160
                                                        Upon mentioning this travel guide, receive
        years of Barossa heritage behind them,
                                                        a complimentary tasting + free freight on
        Z Wine was born from a vision for stylish
                                                        any dozen purchased Australia wide and a
        wine without compromise. Designed to
                                                        bonus bottle dozen purchase, and a special
        be the best, they utilise high quality fruit,
                                                        tasting of the Vigneron Series Old Vine and
        winemaking techniques and presentation to
                                                        Dry Grown 2016 Shiraz.
        make this label a sophisticated and elegant
        representation of the Barossa. Open until
        2am on Fridays and Saturdays, this wine bar     109-111 Murray Street, Tanunda
        is the most happening thing in Tanunda on       08 8563 3637
        the weekends!                                   www.zwine.com.au

                                                                                                        Rockford Wines                                   Cost
                                                                                                        Iconic 5 Red Star winery Rockford Wines is       Wine tastings are complimentary and the
                                                                                                        Barossa’s best-kept secret. At the heart of      cellar door is open seven days a week.
                                                                                                        their wines is the aim to keep the best of the   Expert tip
                                                                                                        traditional wine trade alive. Their devoted      You can also experience Rockford’s wines at
                                                                                                        customers can only buy their hard-to-            many quality restaurants. Visit their website
                                                                                                        come-by wines via the cellar door or             for more information.
                                                                                                        mail order as there’s only a handful of
                                                                                                        independent retailers in capital cities that
                                                                                                                                                         131 Krondorf Road, Tanunda
                                                                                                        stock their wines.
                                                                                                                                                         1800 088 818
                                                                                                                                                         www.rockfordwines.com.au

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5 Towns &
                                                                                                           Villages to Visit

         Tscharke’s Wines
         Tscharke’s Place is home to Tscharke estate
         grown and crafted wines and Tscharke
         Barossa Pottery. Visionaries Damien and
         Eva Tscharke created a unique sustainable
         space that’s a reflection of the Tscharke
         family’s 150-year history in the region.
         Perched on the gentle rugged slopes of
         Marananga on the Western Ridge, the
         traditional German style timber build took
         over three years to achieve and is as unique
         as their Barossa wines which favour texture,
         restraint and elegance.
                                                            Expert tip
         Cost                                               Be sure to check out Eva’s pottery, which is
         Visitors to Tscharke’s Place engage in a           handcrafted from stoneware clay, with a real
         complimentary tasting journey, exploring           focus on functionality and quality for each
         emerging Mediterranean varieties and               piece. The stoneware is used everyday in the
         Barossa regional classics all whilst learning a    tasting room – a testament to its beauty and
         little about Tscharke’s sustainable viticultural   durability.
         practices along the way. For a more intimate
         tasting, book a Bread and Wine Experience
                                                            376 Seppeltsfield Road, Marananga
         in the unique, underground private tasting
         room –advance bookings essential.                  (08) 8562 4922
                                                            www.tscharke.com.au

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Tanunda                                                                                                                                     Greenock
              Tanunda is the cosmopolitan heart of the                                                                                                    As the name suggests, Greenock has a strong
              Barossa and visitors can experience all                                                                                                     Scottish influence thanks to the Scottish
              aspects of the good life thanks to the diverse                                                                                              immigrants who have called this village home.
              mix of cafés, restaurants, butchers, bakeries                                                                                               Vibrant and friendly, the town attracts visitors
              and cellar doors on offer. There’s even a                                                                                                   due to premium wineries such as Kalleske as
              sculpture park and gallery for the artistically                                                                                             well as organic producers. While you’re there
              inclined. Located on the banks of the North                                                                                                 you can also take a cooking class with famous
              Para River and originally settled in 1843, it’s                                                                                             Barossa chef Mark McNamara or enjoy a beer at
              an historic, family-friendly town with plenty                                                                                               Greenock Brewers, a micro-brewery housed in
              of picnic spots and activities such as bike                                                                                                 an 1860s wheat store.
              riding and heritage walks.

                                                                                                          Angaston
                                                                                                          Located in the heart of the Barossa Valley,
                                                                                                          Angaston is one of South Australia’s oldest
                                                                                                          towns. It’s a charming, bustling village of
                                                                                                          2,000 people proudly displaying its English-
                                                                                CREDIT: DRAGAN RADOCAJ    influenced heritage. With beautiful examples
                                                                                                          of 19th century architecture, Angaston is
                                                                                                          also a food lover’s paradise with some of the
                                                          Eden Valley                                     Barossa’s finest produce on offer. A stroll
                                                          Located in the Barossa’s high country, Eden     down the main street will reward you with
                                                          Valley is known as the ‘Garden of Grapes        an eclectic mix of dining options and the
                                                          and Gums.’ The scenic hillsides produce         southern end is home to the Barossa’s very
                                                          some of the region’s most prestigious cool      own Italian epicentre.
                                                          climate wines and a visit to the Eden Valley    angaston.org.au
                                                          is a chance to slow down and breathe while
                                                          you soak in the scenery and enjoy quaint
                                                          boutique wineries. Art lovers can visit                                                         Lyndoch
                                                          Lillefield Gallery, while history enthusiasts                                                   Referred to as ‘The cool end of the Barossa’,
                                                          can view a majestic Lutheran Church in                                                          Lyndoch has the feel of a small country town
                                                          the main street. Nature lovers won’t be                                                         with a main street offering quirky shops, a
                                                          disappointed either with a range of walking                                                     butcher, a traditional bakery, plus great coffee
                                                          trails and panoramic views on offer.                                                            and local produce. After a visit to one of the
                                                                                                                                                          nearby wineries, take the opportunity to enjoy
                                                                                                                                                          some of the natural beauty. The Rose Garden
                                                                                                                                                          at Lyndoch Hill is a mecca for rose lovers
                                                                                                                                                          from around the world, and you can also stroll
                                                                                                                                                          through over 5 acres of stunning lavender fields
          CREDIT: SCOTT BARR                                                                                                                              at the nearby Lyndoch Lavender Farm.

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Red Door Espresso                                                                                    The Greenock

                 5 Places                                                                                                     5 Places
                                                               Red Door Espresso is a charming, licensed                                                            The Greenock is a charming little country
                                                               coffee house and the home away from                                                                  pub located in the beautiful Barossa Valley
                                                               home for many Barossa locals and visitors
              for Breakfast                                                                                                    to Eat
                                                                                                                                                                    that claims to be the best pub in the region,
                                                               alike. Chef Patti McGorman has created an                                                            and they invite you to find out for yourself!
                                                               eclectic cafe and filled it with relaxed chatter,                                                    Boasting heritage style fixtures, the
                                                               sumptuous food and hospitality. A family-                                                            modernised and restored pub serves great
                                                               friendly cafe, open for breakfast five days a                                                        food and wine with menus that showcase
         Souls With Zest                                       week, you can even bring your four-legged           Vintners Bar & Grill                             the best of the area.
                                                               friend along and dine in the courtyard or           Awarded Best Regional Contemporary
         If you’re feeling hungry, Souls With Zest has                                                                                                              2 Murray Street, Greenock
                                                               front patio.                                        Restaurant in 2016, Vintners Bar & Grill
         a menu to satisfy your breakfast cravings.                                                                                                                 08 8562 8136
         Choose from a mouth-watering selection of             79 Murray Street, Tanunda                           create distinctive, unfussed and brilliantly
         pancakes, brekkie wraps, bacon & egg rolls            08 8563 1181                                        balanced dishes in the heart of the Barossa.
         and eggs on toast. They serve breakfast until                                                             They have alfresco and formal dining options
         3pm, and if you’ve worked up an appetite try                                                              to suit the season and their dedication to
                                                               Darling’s Cafe
         the Souls Breakfast, which is famous around                                                               high quality food and service has seen it
                                                               If you’re looking for a coffee hit to start your    become a favourite for both locals and out-
         the Barossa.
                                                               day of wine tasting in the Barossa, Darling’s       of-town guests.
         37 Murray Street, Angaston                            Café have over 30 years of experience
         08 8564 2271                                          in the hospitality industry and it shows.           Cnr Stockwell & Angaston Roads,
                                                               They pride themselves on their quality              Angaston
        Fleur Social                                                                                               08 8564 2488                                     Harvest Kitchen
                                                               coffee, but customers also rave about the
        Fleur Social combines a passion for floral                                                                                                                  Harvest Kitchen offers a unique dining
                                                               friendly service and delicious hot chocolate.
        design with locally sourced and produced                                                                                                                    experience with a communal seasonal
        coffee. Husband and wife team, Ryan and Sara,
                                                               The breakfast menu includes homemade                1918 Bistro & Grill                              menu, where the dishes are designed to
                                                               muesli and granola as well as house-made            For a fine dining experience that captures
        have created a contemporary space designed                                                                                                                  complement the wines of six artisanal
                                                               vegetarian and Boston baked beans.                  the essence of the Barossa, 1918 Bistro &
        for locals and visitors alike. Pop in for a barista-                                                                                                        Barossa wine producers. A visit to Harvest
        made coffee and enjoy the fresh cut flowers,           Shop 3, 56 Murray Street, Tanunda                   Grill serves hearty fare with friendly           Kitchen holds the promise of generous,
        ensuring you a fresh start to your day!                08 8563 3973                                        service. They carefully select ingredients       honest and flavoursome food and the
                                                                                                                   incorporating three essential elements: fresh,   ambience of the Barossa’s largest wine bar.
        55C Murray Street, Nuriootpa                                                                               seasonal and local. This iconic restaurant is
        08 8562 1612                                                                                                                                                Cnr Light Pass & Magnolia Roads,
                                                                                                                   a must visit for anyone seeking an authentic
                                                                                                                                                                    Vine Vale
        El Estanco                                                                                                 Barossa dining experience.
                                                                                                                                                                    08 8563 3935
        In the small town of Greenock, housed in a                                                                 94 Murray Street, Tanunda
        quaint settlers’ cottage, El Estanco celebrate                                                             08 8563 0405                                     The Clubhouse
        wholesome, seasonal, local produce. Blending                                                                                                                If you’re after a down to earth pub-style meal
        Australian and Colombian influences, they                                                                                                                   then look no further than The Clubhouse
        create dishes rich in tradition but with their                                                                                                              located in Tanunda. Formed as a community
        own unique twist. Drop by for a delicious                                                                                                                   club in 1891, today The Clubhouse boasts
        breakfast made from the freshest local                                                                                                                      modern facilities and excellent service. Their
        produce and don’t be surprised if the cabinet                                                                                                               extensive a la carte menu includes steaks,
        full of sweet treats also tempts you.                                                                                                                       schnitzels, seafood and more.
        23 Murray Street, Greenock                                                                                                                                  45 MacDonnell Street, Tanunda
        0438 006 552                                                                                                                                                08 8563 2058
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5 Other Drink Destinations                                  Rehn Bier
                                                                          Established in 2012, Rehn Bier utilises
                                                                          traditional brewing methods and a ‘hands
                                                                          on’ approach interpreting classic beer
                           Barossa Distilling                             styles from around the world. Every step
                                                                          of the process is taken care of in-house for
                           Company                                        full flavoured, authentic beer with a real
                           For a gin that is quintessentially Barossa,    handcrafted touch.
                           visit the Barossa Distilling Company in        23 Magnolia Street, Tanunda
                           Nuriootpa. Using a creative infusion of 12
                                                                          0409 434 702
                           botanicals, distilled with premium quality
                           Barossa grape spirit, the gin delivers a
                           unique flavour profile that captures the
                           essence of the Barossa in every bottle.
                           18-28 Tanunda Road, Nuriootpa
                           0498 999 934

                                                                         Barossa Cider Co.
                                                                         Crafted using 100% handpicked fresh apples
                                                                         and pears from only the finest family-owned
                                                                         orchards, the Barossa Cider Co. passionately
                                                                         supports all things local. Their multi award-
                                                                         winning ciders are full-bodied, rich and
                                                                         creamy and proudly Barossan! Tastings
                                                                         available at: Seppeltsfield Barossa Cellar Door.
                                                                         730 Seppeltsfield Road, Seppeltsfield
                                                                         08 8568 6200
                                                                                                                            Scullery Made Tea
                                                                         Barossa Valley Brewing                             Scullery Made Teas have a dedicated
                                                                         Barossa Valley Brewing aims to craft world-        following by those in the know and famous
                                                                         class beers that sit alongside world-class         chef, author and restaurateur Maggie Beer
                                                                         wines. Foodies at heart, they love nothing         claims ‘Scullery Made has made tea drinking
                                                                         better than pairing great beer with great food     something special.’ You can enjoy a range
                                                                         and the brewery now houses a restaurant            of their unique brews at selected cafés and
                                                                         that uses the best and freshest ingredients        restaurants throughout the valley including
                                                                         including Barossa-roasted coffee beans,            Harvest Kitchen, Casa Carboni, Maggie
                                                                         locally smoked malt, local picked cherries and     Beer’s Farm Shop and many more.
                                                                         lemongrass tended by
                                                                         Barossan producers.                                For stockists: www.scullerymade.org/
                                                                                                                            stockists
                                                                         2A Murray Street, Tanunda
                                                                         08 8563 0696
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Wheely good time                               Treat yourself
                                     Explore the magnificent beauty of the          Tired after all the wine tasting? Bali
                                     Barossa at your own pace on a bicycle          Traditional Spa offers a full range of
                                     along the 40km sealed Barossa trail. Linking   day spa facilities and packages with the
                                     Gawler and the Stuart O’Grady Way, the trail   soothing notes of traditional Balinese
                                     explores the natural beauty along the North    music, all designed to rejuvenate the body
                                     Para River and the agricultural landscapes     and enrich the mind. They use exclusively
                                     between the Barossa Ranges and the             Indonesian therapies with pure, fresh and
                                     Adelaide Plains.                               natural products in a form of mixtures of
                                     www.barossa.com/visit/see-do/cycling/          herbs and spices.

                   5 Non-Wine        the-barossa-trail                              146 Murray Street, Tanunda
                                                                                    0402 851 433

              Related Things To Do

                                       Visit Maggie Beer’s iconic shop
                                       Maggie Beer is an Australian cook, food author, restaurateur and food manufacturer
                                       living in the Barossa Valley whose career has spanned almost five decades. Her
                                       philosophy of cooking from the heart and making the most of each and every
                                       ingredient has won her many fans and her produce and recipes continue to be sought
                                       after. The Farm Shop is where you can experience her produce first hand and take a
                                       little home to enjoy afterwards.
                                       Whispering Wall Rd, Williamstown
                                       08 8563 8444

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Dam interesting
                                  The Whispering Wall is the retaining
                                  wall of the Barossa Reservoir. Built
                                  between 1899 and 1903, the dam was a
                                  revolutionary engineering feat for its day
                                  but it’s the wall’s unique acoustic effects
                                  that draw visitors from far afield. Words
                                  whispered at one side can be clearly
                                  heard at the other, more than 100 metres                5x Practical Websites
                                  away, and it’s a great destination for
                                  families.                                                                    barossa.com
                                  Whispering Wall Rd, Williamstown                  Barossa.com brings together all the information you need to know about
                                  08 8563 8444                                      visiting this famous region in one easy to use, informative website. From
                                                                                    wine, food, events and other experiences, Barossa.com is a great place to
                                                                                                     start when planning a trip to the Barossa.

                                                                                                          edenvalley.org.au
                                                                                    This is the official site for the Eden Valley with helpful information on the
                                                                                   history of the area, where to stay, food and wineries in the region, as well as
                                                                                               other interesting places to explore while you’re there.

                                                                                                 barossafarmersmarket.com
                                                                                     A visit to the Barossa Valley isn’t complete without a trip to the Barossa
                                                                                    Farmers Market. This website provides information about the stallholders
                                                                                                   and who will be attending from week to week.

                                                                                         eatlocalsa.com.au/regions/Barossa/
                               Take time out in nature                             If you’re a foodie, then you’ll want to know which Barossa eateries champion
                                                                                   local produce. This handy website lists cafes, restaurants, pubs and more so
                               Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park has panoramic                    you won’t miss any of the delicious regional food on offer.
                               views across the ranges to the Barossa Valley
                               and offers two walking trails that pass through                         cellarmasters.com.au
                               a variety of unique landscapes. The Wallowa         Can’t get enough of Barossa wine? Cellarmasters has a huge range of wines
                               Hike and the Stringbark loop include creeks,             from this famous region that we can deliver straight to your door.
                               rocky outcrops, and areas of low forest and open
                               grassland, with plenty of memorable opportunities
                               for photography. Go into the Barossa Visitor
                               Centre in Tanunda for a map of the walks.
                               Tanunda Creek Road, Tanunda
                               08 8280 7048

          CREDIT: SCOTT BARR

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