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Wine & foodie lovers rejoice. This is the ultimate wine escape to McLaren Vale….exclusive tastings, delicious surprises and fabulous dining. Kicking off with a private dinner hosted by a fabulous woman-in-wine as well! What more do you want?
Diva Moments
Invitation-only wine experiences
Meet the women behind the wine…
All inclusive (except for the delicious wine you buy)…
Wine and food lovers rejoice! Join us on the ultimate wine escape to McLaren Vale….with exclusive tastings, delicious surprises and fabulous dining. With a focus on the incredible female winemakers of the region, we’ll take you behind closed doors and sip with some of Australia’s top women in wine.
- Brioni Oliver from Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards
- Alexia Roberts from Penny’s Hill
- Melissa Brown from Gemtree Wines
- Louise Hemsley-Smith from Battle of Bosworth and Spring Seed Wines
- Victoria Angove from Angove Family Winemakers.
- Elena Brooks from Dandelion VineyardAll of them will be in town just for YOU! These phenomenal ladies are so busy, their diaries are crammed but we’ve pinned them down altogether for this weekend only in 2021. Last year was such a phenomenal success that they could not wait to work out when we could get together again…
All of them will be in town just for you! These phenomenal ladies are so busy, their diaries are crammed but we’ve pinned them down for this weekend only in 2021. Last year’s getaway was such a phenomenal success they could not wait to work out when we could get together again.
Get ready for personal meet-and-greets and guided tastings by these incredible women of wine at their own cellar door, access to rare and hard to find wines from their portfolio, plus a few other tasty surprises and more. And between all that wine we’ve got some glorious dining and sightseeing happening too!
Read the detailed itinerary and book in for some serious fun. There are 12 spaces only so don’t miss out! Jane Thomson, Founder and wine lover extraordinaire, from Fabulous Ladies Wine Society and Andrea Powis, Founding Diva from Travelling Divas, are leading this tour from Adelaide so get on board!
GETTING THERE:
Virgin & Qantas fly from all capital cities, with regional connections as well from airlines such as Rex and Alliance Airlines.
Tour Price: AUD$1755 per person on a twin share basis. AUD$2045 single share per person.
Tour Starts: Adelaide
Tour Finishes: Adelaide Airport
Tour Dates: 31 March – 03 April 2022
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Fully escorted from Adelaide by fabulous lady of travel Andrea Powis & fabulous lady of wine Jane Thomson
- 1 night’s accommodation, Adina Treasury Hotel Adelaide, or similar
- 2 nights’ accommodation, Serafino McLaren Vale
- Breakfast daily
- All meals inclusive of wine (except breakfast….)
- Exclusive wine dinner in Adelaide, with a fabulous woman of wine
- Private, invitation only wine experiences, wining & dining with our fabulous Women-in-Wine ‘All-Stars’ as detailed in the itinerary.
- All winery fees & extras associated with wine entry
- Private transport throughout including airport transfer on departure
- All COVID safe practices throughout
NOT INCLUDED:
Airfares and departure taxes; transfers unless stated in the itinerary; items of a personal nature; phone calls; passport and visas; laundry or tips. Personal transport; excess baggage; security and government taxes; travel insurance. Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary; additional beverages (unless specifically described). Optional excursions or activities that may be offered but are not included in the tour price. Spa treatments and any items not specified. Any changes you choose to make during your holiday.
ITINERARY:
MARCH 2022
Day 1 – Thursday 31: Welcome to Adelaide and the start of your wine delight…
Make your way from the airport to your home tonight Adina Treasury Apartment Hotel, where you will be met on arrival by your host.
Settle in, relax, maybe wander nearby and then get frocked up for your night of delightful wine and inner Diva at a gorgeous private wine dinner, where you will enjoy a fab (and exclusive) start to your Wome in Wine *All Stars* girls’ getaway…
Back to hotel and goodnight!
Overnight accommodation: Adina Treasury Apartment Hotel
Meals included: Dinner
APRIL 2022
Day 2 – Friday 01: to McLaren Vale we go – and wine adventures galore…
After breakfast this morning, you will join your fellow wine lovers and transfer to McLaren Vale.
First stop is Angove Family Winemakers, where you meet Victoria Angove, winemaking royalty. At this fifth generation winery you will enjoy a sublime tasting flight including chocolate and cheese – and what a delicious way to start!
Then to Penny’s Hill where you will meet the incredible Alexia Roberts, chief winemaker and all round gorgeous woman, and enjoy a fabulous winery experience including a tasting of their very own gin and a private 3-course lunch with matching wines, that will continue what is an already fab day.
Time to check in to Serafino’s in McLaren Vale, relax and enjoy a little lie down (or lld for short) and then we are away to Oliver’s Taranga, another winemaking dynasty, for a casual night of pizzas and wine. Hosted by the divine Brioni, a sixth generation member of this incredible family, she will share their stories and their wine – sigh and bliss I say…
Back to the hotel for a great night’s sleep after a gorgeous day and to get ready for tomorrow!!
Overnight accommodation: Serafino Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Wine Tastings as mentioned
Day 3 – Saturday 02: fabulous wines, gorgeous dining and so much more…
Today more shenanigans as you spend time with more of these incredible women in wine and the magic they create.
Post breakfast depart for a wine tasting at the fabulous Battle of Bosworth and meet the gorgeous Louise Helmsley-Smith. Enjoy a delicious tasting and the opportunity for some on-on-one time with this very funny lady who can tell you everything you need to know.
Next stop is Gemtree, a fabulous Biodynamic winery, where you will meet the incredible Melissa Brown, co-owner and viticulturist. You will enjoy an insiders view of the biodynamic winemaking process (as well as a delicious wine tasting) followed by lunch platters and a glass of their gorgeous vino.
It is then time for a divine dinner this evening in a top restaurant. Enjoy a delectable dinner, delicious wines and the time and space to unwind, kick back and relax…
To bed you go and tomorrow our final morning in this beautiful part of the world…
Overnight accommodation: Serafino Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Wine Tastings as mentioned
Day 4 – Sunday 03: a morning of final fabulous wine and time to go…..
This morning indulge in a light brekky as it is then time to check out, depart and arrive at Dandelion for our last fabulous wine experience with Elena Brooks, fabulous woman, founder, co-owner, winemaker and more – she is a dynamo. A beautiful brunch and tasting (in one of the most spectacular wine settings ever) create a perfect end to a great escape.
We will finish here and then transfer directly to Adelaide Airport, arriving by 1.30pm at the latest. So flights are safe from 2.10 onwards!
Overnight accommodation: Serafino Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Wine Tastings as mentioned
