Vineyard Tours
Would you like to know more about our vineyard and:
- how we grow grapes
- when we harvest
- the winemaking process?
We provide you an opportunity to learn about what happens out in the Vineyard, from growing grapes and harvesting, travelling into the Winery to gain an understanding of how wines are actually made, finishing with a wine tasting session at the cellar door.
Organise a group of friends and book one of our Vineyard tours with us at Vineyard 28.
Our tour takes you through the vineyard and winery, we explain the process from grape to wine glass, culminating in a wine tasting with winemaker, Mark Cumbers.
For an overview click the following video:
Cost of the Vineyard and Winery Tour:
- Minimum cost is $80 per tour for up to 10 people.
(Additional $10 per adult for groups over 10 persons.) - Children are free.
- Bookings essential
What’s included in our Vineyard & Winery Tour
We provide you an opportunity to learn about what happens out in the Vineyard, from growing grapes and harvesting, travelling into the Winery to gain an understanding of how wines are actually made, finishing with a wine tasting session at the cellar door.
VINEYARD
- Learn the differences between grape varieties.
- Understand the general layout of a vineyard, and conditions that effect the growing cycle.
- When and why do we prune grapevines.
- Harvesting – how do we know when to pick the grapes?
WINERY
- Learn about the basic processes of crushing/de-stemming and pressing the grapes.
- Different methods for making white and red wines.
- Fermentation methods.
- What are fining products and why do we use them?
- Barrel ageing – when is this done and why?
CELLAR DOOR
- Tasting of current release wines with the Winemaker, relating back to elements learned on the tour of the vineyard and winery.
(Must be over 18 years for tasting)
What to wear
All participants are requested to wear closed in footwear, suitable for walking on uneven terrains.
Who can go on the Vineyard tours
People with an interest is gaining an understanding of a working vineyard, and how wine is made are welcome.
Families with children welcome.
Duration of tour
Tour duration including wine tasting – approximately 2 hours.
Cost
Minimum cost is $80 per tour for up to 10 people.
(Additional $10 per adult for groups over 10 persons.)
Children are free.
Tour operators looking for Vineyard tours
Tour operators please contact us directly for your specific needs on 08 9733 5605, we have plenty of parking and turning area.