We visited lots of wineries and if we had to pick a favourite it would have to be Murray St Vineyard. Andrew Seppelt the winemaker showed us around for a bit of a private tour which was fantastic. Every wine maker I've met (ok I may be exaggerating with that statement) always says "wine making really is an easy process"....in that case I think we should set up a little vineyard in the Barossa immediately...or keep dreaming!
Our other favourite cellar doors would have to be Shaw and Smith, Bird in the Hand and Henschke.
We ate like Kings and Queens at Appellation...husband joked that re-mortgage might have been necessary to pay the bill but I thought it was well worth it...they even had a pretty gum tree to set the scene at our pre-dinner drinks. Note the Pimms again? It really is the drink of summer...
We stayed at the Barossa Pavillions which are gorgeous little guest houses with spectacular views, particularly from the swing on the verandah - love!
SUNSHINE!
A trip to Adelaide wouldn't be complete without visiting THE gourmet Mecca - Maggie Beer's...and, we actually saw her! I was completely celeb shocked and couldn't talk, literally. Best picnic EVA!
Overall, I would give Adelaide and the Barossa one million points - fab, fab, fab weekend away. Our last night in Adelaide we dined at Bistro Dom, if you are in Adelaide it's a must try - best duck EVA and that's coming from someone who has regularly dined with the King of Duck aka Shaanie's husband CSD.
Are you booking your flights now???? Good, you won't regret it!
Natty it looks and sounds like you both had a wonderful time and I am so jealous you met Maggie Beer! I am so jealous!
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