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Barossa Valley Essential Wine Journey

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The route

10 stops·5 wineries · 2 restaurants · 1 cafe · 1 hotel · 1 activity

1. 01

   Hotel

   Check-in at The Louise

   Settle into this Barossa luxury retreat where elegant rooms and Appellation restaurant let you explore wine country without leaving your base.

2. 02

   WineryBarossa

   Penfolds Magill Estate Barossa Cellar Door

   Australia's most iconic winery pours legendary Grange and its celebrated range in an immersive Barossa tasting experience.

3. 03

   Restaurant

   Lunch at Seppeltsfield Winery Cellar Kitchen

   Dig into regional produce dishes paired with Seppeltsfield wines in a historic 1851 stone cellar that feels like dining inside the winery itself.

4. 04

   WineryBarossa Valley

   Seppeltsfield Winery

   Seppeltsfield's legendary 100-Year Old Para Tawny release represents one of the world's most extraordinary wine traditions.

5. 05

   WinerySouth Australia

   Henschke Cellars

   Sixth-generation Henschke makes Hill of Grace Shiraz from 130-year-old Eden Valley vines, consistently ranking among the world's greatest.

6. 06

   WinerySouth Australia

   Torbreck Vintners

   Torbreck's legendary RunRig Shiraz comes from ancient vines and proves Barossa does Rhône-style blends better than anyone expected.

7. 07

   WinerySouth Australia

   Peter Lehmann Wines

   Barossa's most loyal champion of local growers pours approachable wines in a historic Tanunda cellar door beloved for decades.

8. 08

   Activity

   Stroll through Tanunda Town Centre

   Wander Tanunda's heritage-lined streets for artisan shops, delis, and the kind of local cheeses and meats that make picnics legendary.

9. 09

   Cafe

   Apex Bakery

   Since 1924, Apex Bakery has been fueling Barossa visitors with wood-fired German breads that taste like genuine Silesian tradition.

10. 10

    Restaurant

    Dinner at Appellation at The Louise

    Seasonally inspired South Australian cuisine paired with an exceptional Barossa wine list in The Louise's flagship fine-dining restaurant.