There is a special magic to enjoying a bottle of wine in the great outdoors. Follow a meandering trail to a brilliant vista and delight in a brisk walk across the ridgeline. The confluence of beautiful natural environments and a unique selection of eclectic wines, coupled with delectable, light lunch provisions and stellar views sum up the Wine Hike Experience.
Taste delicious maritime gems like saline Vermentino and slick, Sicilian Nero D'Avola influenced by sun-soaked, crystalline coastlines of the Mediterranean and our Australian interpretations of the same. The quick trip to the top of a rounded knoll offers a perfect picnic spot with commanding 360-degree views of the City.
Elegant, tongue-tingling, Sparkling wines will feature on this inspired climb to the crest of First Falls where we'll picnic atop the smooth, reddish rocks in this awesome, ancient place. Additional, fresh & focused still wines will round out the tasting against the spectacular backdrop of cliff walls as we loop back past the impressive Second Falls.
The French word for Thirst is 'Soif' and the colourful Easter holidays is an ideal time to enjoy an array of fragrant and alluring French and French-inspired wines in the pretty, floral gardens as we meander along these flat botanical trails, stopping often to sip Crémant de Limoux and delightful Blanc, Rouge & Rosé.
Autumnal Equinox is an awakening of the senses that falls perfectly into place with the celebrations marking the end of the harvest season. Taste the Fruit of the Vine as the sun sets on these spectacularly inviting trails with fantastic, grand views of Mount Lofty and the CBD. Wines inspired by Earth and Sky and Dionysian revelry!
Trek across these exquisitely rugged trails with Spanish and Portuguese wines in tow and partake of the modern Australian versions of Albarino Tempranillo, Mencia and the sort. Inspired by the intrepid Don Quixote, you'll fall in love with the picturesque, kangaroo-laden tracks and the rich & rustic nature of the wines on offer.
Ambling past old stone cottages along a pleasant creek-line, this hike is steeped in historical garden charm in a valley full of koalas overhead. It is a perfect environment in which to explore the scattered ruins and break out the silkier reds and wines to accompany a heartier picnic of cured meats and cheeses.
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A good level of fitness is required with average walk distances from 4-6 kilometres with some uphill trails
*All hikes begin at 11 AM from various locations and should finish around 3:30 PM (Exception: Harvest Moon hike starts at 6:00 PM for a sublime evening experience).
Refunds and transfers: All Wine Hike tickets are fully refundable and transferable to any future dates.
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