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Win wine from Kangarilla in McLaren Vale, get your very own gold book on Australian wine vintages or taste your way around Coonawarra in your capital city. And a special prize for the quick - win dinner for 2 at the launch of James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion 2010, at Oyster Little Bourke, Melbourne. Join or enter before 31st July 2009.
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Suggested wine country itineraries
VisitVineyards.com itineraries suggest some of best places to stop when you're exploring wine and food regions and will help you find the best hidden gems. Use these itineraries as a starting point to create your own tour, or follow our recommendations for a great day of tasting.
Rutherglen native Jen Pfeiffer took a "break" after studies to do a vintage and she is still there 10 years later. Jen shares her favourite experiences and what makes her perfect Rutherglen day »
Rutherglen is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions and is characterised by people who respect the traditions of the past and embrace new ideas for the future. This day itinerary covers the diverse wine offerings of the Rutherglen region »
The Heart of the Hunter, Lovedale is often missed by wine tourists who stick to the busy main roads. Take a turn off the beaten track into Lovedale Road and discover the a community of boutique wineries and charming locals.
The families who founded Rutherglen are still making wine in the region today. Discover some of the oldest vineyards and cellar doors in this magical region »
Once described as quaint and old fashioned, Tasmania has come of age with produce, cafes, restaurants and foodstores that stack up against any in the world.
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Featured tours
Travel to South Australia's magnificent regions including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and the Murray River.
Get close to the action with the ‘Make Your Own Blend’ tour or immerse yourself in the Penfolds philosophy with the 'A Taste of Grange' tour.
Visit exclusive rock-art sites, be amazed by awe inspiring landscape features, try traditional bush foods and medicines, and hear stories by the traditional owners of the land.
Explore spectacular sand dunes, drive on endless beaches and touch towering Karri forests whilst discovering some of the best wildflowers in Western Australia.
Located in the Adelaide foothills is the home of Penfolds Wines. Join us on a daily discovery tour into history, tradition, philosophy and labels of Australia's most famous wine.
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Australia's first national wine and food events calendar. Search by month, State and region. Find events here »
Members' tour offers
Experience a Mornington Peninsula Pinot Tour like no other and as a VisitVineyards.com Member receive an exclusive gift pack to take home and savour.
Vines by the Bay treats VisitVineyards.com members to premium wine with their lunch, and special access to limited release wines.
Experience the Mornington Peninsula wines on horseback and receive a complimentary gourmet BBQ for six or more
Discover the delights of New Zealand as part of an exclusive Eat and Drink tour of New Zealand with Christopher Hayes and Food and Wine Travel and enjoy a bonus case of select wines.
Enjoy a choice of three exclusive extras when you join Hedonistic Hiking on one of their unique tours discovering the culture and landscape of Italy.
Our featured region
How can one wine region play host to such a diverse range of seemingly endless contrasts? Just 35 minutes south of Adelaide the region boasts sun-kissed sands and fertile strips of orchard, grove and vineyards producing traditional Aussie shiraz and hearty grenache and savoury Mediterranean wines made from sangiovese, nebbiolo and barbera.
Explore the vineyards and cellar doors of the McLaren Vale wine region.
Learn more about wine production in the McLaren Vale region.
Tour events
The Boutique Winemakers Festival and Presentation DInner is returning to the Marriott Hotel in Sydney. The Presentation Dinner and tasting of the Top 18 is on Friday 3rd, and over the weekend taste boutiques wines from around Australia and New Zealand.
From 24 – 30th August enjoy wine and food events at various Bondi businesses Highlights include: * 27th August - Nine Tastes @ North Bondi Surf Club * 30th August ... read more
National: Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow - 17-26 August
The famous Coonawarra wineries, under the banner of the Coonawarra Vignerons Association, will showcase their wares in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
