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Explore other regions with our series of travel guides for wine lovers! www.cellarmasters.com.au/travelguides PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2018 Few wine regions can lay claim to putting on the world map in Barossa 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. – a powerhouse of Brands like Peter Lehmann, Grant Burge, , and of course are responsible for the region achieving lofty heights on the world stage. Australian wine 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 .

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 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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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 ’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 enough time (or prioritise!). As well as world- A rich history wood fires to ease the chill, the Barossa can class wineries, there’s an array of restaurants, be enjoyed year round. As you drive around the Barossa you can see the mix of European heritage in the region in 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 Tanunda, Nuriootpa, Angaston, Williamstown and Lyndoch. With lively main streets Bordering regions 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, 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 is top notch, with other classic varieties like and Semillon also on offer.

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Getting here Most visitors to the region start from Adelaide. From there it’s 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 Clare Valley 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 LinkSA operates a daily bus service from Gawler Railway Station that connects to the Barossa. For more information visit the Barossa Adelaide Metro and Link SA websites. Taxi or Uber The cost of getting a taxi or Uber from the centre of Adelaide to ADELAIDE Adelaide Hills Tanunda is approximately $150 - $200 depending on the day you are travelling and traffic conditions. McLaren Vale 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 Cycle the region There are many routes by bike between Adelaide and the Padthaway Barossa, both quick and direct or slow and scenic. The most Mount Benson popular rides between Adelaide and the Barossa follow either the Gorge Road past Kangaroo Creek Reservoir to Williamstown via Kersbrook, or via Gumeracha. An alternative route is Lower North Wrattonbully East Road to Houghton and Inglewood to connect Chain of Ponds Road and South Para Road to Williamstown via Kersbrook. Coonawarra www.bikeabout.com.au

PagePage A 7 || | Page 8 CREDIT: SCOTT BARR Linke’s Central Meat Store Barossa Gourmet Weekend The Barossa Gourmet Weekend is a Every meat-loving Cellarmasters staff member 5 Happenings seasonal celebration of wine, food and 5 Local Produce who visits the Barossa never returns without experiences. Held at the beginning of a big shop from this iconic Barossa butcher. A Spring each year the event showcases Favourites family-run meat store that has been operating since 1928, the owners use family recipes to Barossa Vintage Festival authentic regional food of provenance sourced from local producers accompanied cure and smoke traditional smallgoods in a In 1947, the Barossa community decided to wood fired smokehouse behind the store. get together to celebrate the end of by quality world-class wines. From intimate Barossa Valley Cheese Company 27 Murray Street, Nuriootpa harvest and vintage. Now, the festival is tastings, secret dining experiences, master The Barossa Valley Cheese Company 08 85621143 known as the largest and longest running classes, lingering long lunches, garden 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 ’s largest regional festival. wine and food culture. Since then, the range Coffee Roasters roast in very small batches barossagourmet.com The Barossan community festival features 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, 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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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! You get to go into the lab and try your hand Stand-out wine: Australia’s most famous and collectable red at blending , Shiraz and Mataro to wine. Made mainly with Shiraz 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 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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Torbreck Expert tip Make sure you also try the RunRig, which was Since 1994, has been committed the very first wine produced by Torbreck in required to book in advance. In the warmer to creating exceptional Rhône style red Charles Melton 1995. RunRig is a Shiraz assemblage months they offer a Charles Melton and white wines. They source grapes from Since the first vintage of Charles Melton sourced from centurion vines from six different Verandah Wine and Food Experience where vines that date back to the 1870s, which still Wines in 1984, this small Barossa Valley vineyards across the western ridge of the guests can taste wines from the deck area thrive and bear fruit of unique concentration winery has gained both national and Barossa Valley. Exhibiting typical black fruit alongside old bush vine Grenache with and flavour. Torbreck pays tribute to these international recognition for its fine red table power, yet fine tannins and a taught structure, spectacular views of the Barossa Ranges. vineyards with minimal intervention, creating wines. Charles Melton was one of a small RunRig stands today as Torbreck’s flagship wines of richness, structure and length that group of winemakers who helped retain Expert tip wine. It has won the highest accolades including age gracefully. the viticultural heritage of the Barossa by Charles Melton is the only Australian 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 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 A GSM (Grenache Shiraz Mataro) that EXCLUSIVE OFFER Upon showing the Cellarmasters travel Valley. The Steading has a fragrancy, purity showcases everything that’s great about When you visit the cellar door, tell them guide, you get to try a special wine during of fruit, mid-palate concentration and the Barossa and why these traditional you are visiting because you read about it the tasting. savoury tannin profile that best exemplifies Rhône have made the Barossa in the Cellarmasters Travel Guide, and the the most regarded Barossa Valley varieties. their second home. tasting will be complimentary! Krondorf Road, Tanunda Cost Cost 08 8563 3606 The winery offers $5 per person wine Lot 51, Roennfeldt Road, Marananga The winery offers complimentary wine www.charlesmeltonwines.com.au tastings of the current vintage range including 08 8568 8123 tastings, but tastings of six or more are Descendant, The Factor and RunRig! www.torbreck.com

Page 13 | | Page 14 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 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: cellar door will include a special wine during The Freedom 1843 Shiraz Boutique your tasting that’s not usually available! Langmeil is home to The Freedom Shiraz artisan producers 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 Husband and wife winemaking team Michael Complimentary wine tastings Wednesdays Village and their great Barossa Valley and Papps and Susan Papps (nee Yelland) to Saturdays, guided by the owners. The Eden Valley wines. are boutique artisan producers pushing focus is on small, personalised groups (they 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 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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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

PagePage A 17 | | | Page 18 Kalleske Wines 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 , 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

PagePage A 19 | | | Page 20 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 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.

PagePage A 21 | | | Page 22 Cost Z Wine offers a unique approach to the cellar door experience offering tastings for $5 per 3 Quirky 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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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

PagePage A 25 | | | Page 26 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.

PagePage A 27 | | | Page 28 Red Door Espresso The Greenock Red Door Espresso is a charming, licensed The Greenock is a charming little country 5 Places coffee house and the home away from 5 Places pub located in the beautiful Barossa Valley home for many Barossa locals and visitors 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! for Breakfast eclectic cafe and filled it with relaxed chatter, to Eat 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 week, you can even bring your four-legged Souls With Zest Vintners Bar & Grill the best of the area. friend along and dine in the courtyard or If you’re feeling hungry, Souls With Zest has Awarded Best Regional Contemporary front patio. 2 Murray Street, Greenock a menu to satisfy your breakfast cravings. Restaurant in 2016, Vintners Bar & Grill 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 the Barossa. become a favourite for both locals and out- 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 Harvest Kitchen coffee, but customers also rave about the 08 8564 2488 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 The breakfast menu includes homemade coffee. Husband and wife team, Ryan and Sara, 1918 Bistro & Grill menu, where the dishes are designed to muesli and granola as well as house-made have created a contemporary space designed For a fine dining experience that captures complement the wines of six artisanal vegetarian and Boston baked beans. for locals and visitors alike. Pop in for a barista- the essence of the Barossa, 1918 Bistro & 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 Cnr Light Pass & Magnolia Roads, 08 8562 1612 a must visit for anyone seeking an authentic Vine Vale Barossa dining experience. El Estanco 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

PagePage A 29 | | | Page 30 Rehn Bier 5 Other Drink Destinations 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 PagePage A 31 | | | Page 32 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. the-barossa-trail 146 Murray Street, Tanunda 5 Non-Wine 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

PagePage A 33 | | | Page 34 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/ If you’re a foodie, then you’ll want to know which Barossa eateries champion Take time out in nature 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

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