Our first stop was at Wolf Blass Winery. There, we enjoyed 6 different tastings - a couple of whites and the rest reds. Our favorites were the Muscat and the Platinum Shiraz.
Our second stop was Maggie Beer's Farm Shop where we enjoyed 4 varietals (sparkling chardonnay, Shiraz, cab-sauv, and a Tokay [port-like]) as well as food tastings (chutney, olive oil, different pates,jams, glazes, preserved lemons...) We really enjoyed the Tokay.
Third stop was Barossa Valley Estate Winery. This was the least favorite wine-tasting experience of them all because we were ridiculously rushed through our tastings - 11 different wines in 14 minutes. We didn't have the opportunity to really enjoy and observe each of the wines given. We tried everything: sparkling reds and whites, a sweet rose, a few different blends (red wines), and Shiraz. We enjoyed a regional platter for lunch at the same venue - olives, pate, ham, cured chicken, pickles, onions, bread, and different cheeses.
Fourth stop was our favorite of them all - Langmeil. Our winery host was fabulous. She explained the history of the company, briefed us on the process of wine-making and growing grapes, showed us how they pressed wine, and showed us different vines including the 160-year old vines on the estate. Our wine tasting included many Shiraz and some whites. The muscat and the Orphan Bank Shiraz were our favorites.
Final stop was Chateau Tanunda, a beautiful estate in Barossa Valley. We tried nearly 15 different wines. Ben really enjoyed the Chateau Cab-sauv, while Liya enjoyed the Barossa Shiraz and Semillion.
Overall, it was a fabulous day in wine country.
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