Guiding You Through the Barossa and Clare Valley

One of the questions I'm often asked is how many wineries you can fit into a day in the Barossa Valley. You can visit five or six. But I don't think that's the best way to see the Barossa. For me, the magic number is usually three wineries, with two visits before lunch and one afterwards. Lunch might also be at a winery, so there can easily be a fourth winery experience during the day. The reason isn't simply to spend longer tasting wine. A Barossa wine tour should also be a

While many French châteaux trace their landholdings back centuries, the majority of estates operating today as independent commercial wine producers under the name ‘Château’ began that commercial activity after 1900, with the strongest growth occurring after the introduction of the AOC system in 1935 and accelerating post-1950. On my tours, you have the opportunity to visit wineries which began in 1848, or 1851, and are still in the hands of the original owners. Don't tell th

If you are planning a summer visit and would like to include a Clare Valley or Barossa Valley wine tour, the best options (from the writing date of mid-December 2025) are January 2026 or mid to late March 2026. Booking early allows you to shape your trip around the dates that suit you, rather than fitting in around what remains. Summer in South Australia is a time when long days, warm evenings, and festival energy come together. For many visitors, it is also when a wine tour

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