Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale 

9am – Pick up Adelaide or Surrounds

Hotel or private address pick up

10am – Meet the winemaker experience (during vintage this may be another person)

Behind-the-scenes experience with award-winning winemaker Matt Wenk at Smidge Wines or Bronson Kies in the Barossa Valley.

Matt remains the only winemaker in the world to have wines of his making featured in the internationally acclaimed Wine Spectator Top 100 list for 10 consecutive years—a remarkable achievement that underscores his mastery and commitment to excellence. Accolades such as this, along with many others, inspired Matt to back himself and pour his heart and soul into Smidge Wines: his own vision of producing remarkable, site-driven wines that honour the nuance of both terroir and vintage.

For those fortunate enough to spend time with Matt, it quickly becomes clear that his depth of experience and knowledge is matched only by a genuine enthusiasm for sharing. This is a rare and enriching opportunity to learn directly from one of Australia’s most accomplished winemakers.

Kies Winery (Barossa) Join Bronson for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the state-of-the-art winemaking facility. Hear stories about the Kies family history and vineyard practices, and soak in this immersive winemaking experience. Be sure to capture photos in the barrel hall and production areas—perfect mementos of your visit.

11.30am - Maxwell Wines

A McLarenVale icon, for dining, wine & mead!

Born and bred in McLaren Vale, the Maxwell family has spent three generations crafting wines from the unique terroir of our limestone hill, with character and just the right amount of curiosity. Founded in 1979 by Mark Maxwell.

Perched above the winery, our tasting room has sensational views over the Vale as well a window into the heart of the cellar. While Mark Maxwell and his team proudly introduce you to our wines and mead through a personally guided tasting flight, at the right time of year, you can see the vintage team working their magic in the fermenters below. Discover the nuances brought about by time, terroir and talent over a wine and snack experience accompanied by the scents and sounds of the winery below.

Sew & Sew is founded on the idea that creating beautiful wines is a hand-craft, much like sewing is. We are family owned, operated, and focussed. We fashion our wines from the best quality grapes from premium vineyards in the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale, including our own boutique McLaren Vale vineyard. Our wines are crafted to showcase the best styles and varietals that the region has to offer.

At Sew & Sew Wines we offer three ranges to choose from.

The Sashiko range incorporate stitch-craft patterns originating from Japan and were used to reinforce farming clothes. Sashiko wines are everyday, fun wines representing excellent value for money.

The Contour range represents the contours of the single vineyards from which we make these wines. Our Contour wines are premium, small batch wines focusing on exceptional quality from fruit to bottle.

The ICON range showcases the exceptional quality and uniqueness of our own vineyard in McLaren Vale. The ICON wines are ultra-premium, extremely small batch artisan wines made with an obsession for quality and detail.

1pm – RESTAURANT LUNCH

Restaurant Options: Salopian Inn, The Currant Shed, or Ekhidna Wines (subject to availability).