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Yalumba Family Winemakers Experiences
Things To Do Angaston, Barossa, South Australia
Cultural and Theme Tours
Established in 1849, Yalumba is Australia’s most historic family owned wine company. It remains fiercely independent and extremely progressive through the generational ownership by the Hill-Smith family.
Yalumba’s longevity an success is a result of patience, collaboration and progressive thinking. There is foresight to embrace the natural terroir to craft wines with individual character and a sense of purpose, a spirit to reinvest in the land upon which it operates and knowledge to behave as a leader in the industry. It is committed to sharing stories of provenance gathered over more than 170 years of history of family winemaking.
They look forward to sharing our stories, wine and hospitality with all our guests.
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$60
Enjoy a unique and fascinating journey of discovery of Yalumba’s Cooperage; the only on-site winery Cooperage in Australia and one of five in the world.
Our Cooperage experience begins with a short introduction of the winery and our family owners the Hill-Smiths.
Enjoy a rare insight into the craft of wine barrel making, a tradition that has been happening at Yalumba for over 100 years.
Depending on the time of year you may see firsthand the Coopers hard at work preparing or maintaining wine barrels for Yalumba’s fine wines*.
Return to our Wine Room for a tasting with our Ambassador of five wines from the portfolio, featuring varieties iconic to both Yalumba and Barossa.
Children will instead receive a Yalumba Colouring Pack and Trevallie Orchard treat.
*Cooper’s not onsite Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Pet Friendly - Enquire Public Toilet$700
Yalumba The Signature tour is a journey into the history, symbolism and provenance of one of Australia’s most iconic wines.
This in-depth experience begins at the historic Yalumba Wine Room our Wine Ambassador hosting you will provide an introduction to the story of Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz and an explanation of the sentiment it holds for the people of Yalumba.
Guests are escorted to the Signature Vineyard at Lights Pass, home to the Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown for The Signature. Enjoy spectacular views over the Barossa Valley while experiencing a tasting amongst the vines.
Upon returning to Yalumba, your experience continues with a private tasting of a yet to be released, current release & a Museum Release of The Signature before a tour through the Hill-Smith family’s private museum cellar.
Round off a captivating day with a 2-course lunch at award winning Barossa restaurant Vintner’s. Lunch will also include a current vintage of Yalumba The Signature.
Return transfers from guest’s Barossa accommodation are included. Please confirm address at time of booking (if possible). Additional fee for Adelaide return transfers.
Disabled Access
Carpark Non Smoking Public Toilet$120
At Yalumba we have over 17 years of winemaking and as the oldest family run winery in Australia, they would like nothing more than sharing their rich history and wine knowledge with you.
Be lead on a private tour of their grounds, historic buildings and unique Yalumba Cooperage. Join one of their Yalumba Wine Ambassadors in a tasting of Yalumba’s finest wines.
This private tour concludes with a Cooper’s Platter of local artisanal produce to enjoy under their Wine Room Verandah (weather permitting) or can be enjoyed in the cooler months by their Wine Room fire.5
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Pet Friendly - Enquire Public Toilet$150
They are extremely proud of their Yalumba grounds and look forward to sharing them with you through their Yalumba Estate Picnic. Join a Wine Ambassador for a private Best of Barossa tasting and learn about their Distinguished Sites wines. After your tasting choose one of these wines to have as your wine with lunch (valued up to AUD50). You will then receive a precinct map and guidance from staff as to where you will be able to enjoy your local produce picnic. There are a number of locations to choose from, grab a picnic rug, bean bag and even some lawn games if you choose*.
Inclusions:
Comprehensive private Wine Tasting, Best of Barossa (Distinguished Sites)
Yalumba Precinct Map
Local produce picnic pack for two – Includes: Barossa Valley Cheese Co. La Dame, Vash Curd Cheeses and Crackers, Angaston Smokehouse Cured Meats, Trevallie Orchard Dried & Fresh Fruit and local Bread
Two x Riedel wine glasses
Bottle of Yalumba Distinguished Sites wine (valued up to AUD50)
Bottle of Antipodes Water
Yalumba bottle opener.
Weather dependent. If weather is inclement we recommend having your picnic in our Family Tasting Room or Wine Room.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Pet Friendly - Enquire Public Toilet
