Wind your way down leafy lanes, stopping at villages dappled in light. The towns of Lenswood, Lobethal, Mount Barker and Hahndorf are all within an hour’s drive away from Adelaide and are brimming with world-class produce and cool climate drops.
Whether it’s premium food & wine experiences you won’t find anywhere else, long lunches where local produce shines, or fun group events under $150, you’ll find exactly what you're looking for in the Adelaide Hills this Tasting Australia.
Premium food & wine experiences
Penfolds Grange Night at Sequoia Luxury Lodge
Enjoy luxury at its best in an intimate Penfolds Grange overnight experience at Sequoia Lodge. A highlight of this overnight experience is a seasonal five-course dinner with matched selection of wines, including two Grange vintages. Expect true luxury at every turn. Learn more here.
McLaren Vale’s Living Icons (1800’s Vines) Dinner at Mt Lofty House
Remarkable wine from South Australian vineyards planted in the 1800s will be the star of this special one-night-only dinner at Mt Lofty House. Five nationally revered McLaren Vale winemakers - Paxton, Ox Hardy, Richard Hamilton, Kay Brothers and d'Arenberg - are set to feature. Learn more here.
Long lunches
Barristers Block Producers Lunch with Comida
Barristers Block is ready to welcome neighbours Comida Hahndorf to the table for another of its signature long lunches. Barrel tastings will greet guests on arrival, followed by a Comida x Barristers Block degustation. Pull up a chair at the yarn-telling table and let the producers take care of the rest. Learn more here.
Lenswood – Heart of the Adelaide Hills
Autumn views promise the perfect backdrop to this lavish degustation at Pike & Joyce restaurant On Top of the Hill. Climb high into the Adelaide Hills at Lenswood and relax over a five-course menu shaped by head chef Mathew Kinghorn. Paired wines will accompany each dish. Learn more here.
LOBO Orchard Feast
Enjoy a long, leisurely lunch overlooking beautiful Adelaide Hills vistas while chef Shannon Fleming cooks on open fires. Local producers are set to dine alongside guests as they provide insights into their artisan craft. Each of the meal's five courses will be matched to boutique spirits and ciders. Learn more here.
The Humble x Ngeringa Tasting Adelaide Hills Lunch
Gather at Adelaide Hills haven Ngeringa for this uniquely local long lunch. Queensland-based chef Stacey Conner will prepare a feast using fresh produce, lamb and beef sourced from the property, while Ngeringa's resident winemaker Erinn Klein will lead guests on a tasting journey. Learn more here.
Golding Wines Western Branch Wine and Dine Safari
Join Darren and Lucy Golding for an adventure as they host a walking wine-tasting safari through their Western Branch vineyard followed by a five-course dining experience with paired wines, crafted by head chef De Buys Nortier. Pack your walking shoes and work up an appetite. Learn more here.
The Summertown Aristologist in the Patch
This rustic outdoor long lunch and garden experience by The Summertown Aristologist and the Van Bone team from Tasmania will unfold in a Basket Range valley on the Lucy M estate. Enjoy matched wines from Lucy M, Commune of Buttons and Chateau Comme Ci Comme Ca. Learn more here.
Under $150
LOT.100 presents the Ultimate Pizza Party
A day of epic proportions. Five chefs - and five different takes on what makes the best pizza topping. Enjoy all the fun picnic-style on the lawns of LOT.100. Beats and booze will be on hand from the venue's brewery and distillery, all to celebrate the genius of pizza. Learn more here.
Oysters in the Hills
Gin, oysters and live music await in this very special collaboration. Hahndorf’s Ambleside Distillers will welcome Coffin Bay's Gazander Oysters for a day of stellar drinks, the freshest fare and great company. Learn more here.
Better Baking with Beerenberg
Beerenberg has a brand-new kitchen space - perfect for this baking class and demonstration. Gather in Grant's Kitchen as guest foodie and recipe creator Chris Stephan shows off three baking techniques for a class of 20 participants. Learn more here.
Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Heroes
Immerse yourself in a unique wine experience at the Stirling Hotel hosted by renowned South Australian MC Nick Ryan. You'll taste Adelaide Hills Wine Show trophy-winning chardonnays and also hear from their winemakers, learning more about what sets each apart. Learn more here.
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