Barossa at Home

As part of a weekend of A+ Wine Celebration, Barossa is opening its doors with a series of special tastings, masterclasses, food and wine festivals. Join the conversation and taste regionally distinct A+ Australian wines.

The event offers a rare opportunity for an insight behind-the-scenes of some of the Barossa's iconic wineries and the characters that lurk in their vineyards and cellars.  Whether you're interested in mastering your own blend at Turkey Flat vineyards, or simply enjoying a drop of aged Riesling with Geoff Schrapel at Bethany, there's something to suit everyone's taste and budget.

Being part of the A+Australian Wine Celebration brings a unique opportunity for Australians to celebrate the great wine created in their own backyard. A number of Barossa wineries are staging additional events during the nationwide Celebration:

Progressive Lunch along the Para 

Where:  Langmeil Winery, Peter Lehmann Wines, Richmond Grove & Lambert Estate
Date: Friday 20th April....11.30am - 5.00pm
Ticket Cost:  $110.00 per person
Bookings:  Langmeil Winery on (08) 8563 2595

Blending & Brunch @ the Butcher's Block Room 
Where:  Turkey Flat Vineyards
Date:  Saturday 21st April....11.30am - 1.30pm
Ticket Cost:  $50.00 per person
Bookings:  Turkey Flat Vineyards on (08) 5863 2851

Tasting with Bethany's Geoff and Robert Schrapel 
Where:  Bethany Wines
Date:  Saturday 21st April & Sunday 22nd April
Time:  10.00am - 5.00pm (Saturday) & 1.00pm - 5.00pm (Sunday)
Ticket Cost:  No Cost.  Contact:  Bethany Wines (08) 8563 2086

Tasting with Elderton's Ashmead Brothers and Winemaker Richard Langford 
Where:  Elderton Wines
Date:  Saturday 21st April & Sunday 22nd April....11.00am - 4.00pm both days
Ticket Cost:  No Cost.  Contact:  Elderton Wines (08) 8568 7878

Discover the Vineyards at Jacobs Creek 
Where:  Jacobs Creek Visitor Centre
Date:  Saturday 21st April & Sunday 22nd April....11.15am - 3.15pm both days
Ticket Cost:  $12.50 per person
Bookings:  Jacobs Creek Visitor Centre (08) 8521 3000

Seppeltsfield Rare Tawny Vertical Tastings 
Where:  Seppeltsfield Wines
Date:  Saturday 21st April & Sunday 22nd April....10.30am - 5.00pm
Ticket Cost:  Vertical Tasting $10.00 per adult.  Heritage Tour $15.00 per person

Challenge your Senses:  A Journey of Aroma's & Wine 
Where:  Lou Miranda Estate
Date:  Saturday 21st April & Sunday 22nd April....11.15am - 12.00 noon both days
Ticket Cost:  $20.00 per person
Bookings:  Lou Miranda Estate on (08) 8524 4537

Tasting with TeAro's Family Vignerons 
Where:  TeAro Estate
Date:  Saturday 21st April & Sunday 22nd April....10.00am - 6.00pm both days
Ticket Cost:  No Cost.  Contact:  TeAro Estate (08) 8524 6860

Tasting Experience with Saltram's Winemakers 
Where:  Saltram Wine Estate
Date:  Saturday 21st April & Sunday 22nd April....1.30pm - 4.00pm
Ticket Cost:  No Cost.  Contact:  Saltram Cellar Door (08) 8561 0200

Tasting with Artisans of BarossaWhere:  The Artisans Cellar Door
Date:  Saturday 21st April & Sunday 22nd April....11.00am - 6.00pm
Ticket Cost:  No Cost.  Contact:  Artisan Cellar Door (08) 8563 3935

A Taste of South America in the Barossa 
Where:  Villa Tinto
Date:  Saturday 21st April & Sunday 22nd April....11.00am - 5.00pm
Ticket Cost:  No Cost.  Contact:  Villa Tinto (08) 8563 3044

Back Vintage Tasting at Rusden 
Where:  Rusden Wines
Date:  Saturday 21st April & Sunday 22nd April....11.00am - 4.00pm
Ticket Cost:  No Cost.  Contact:  Rusden Wines (08) 8563 2976

Linfield Wines - Through the Generations 
Where:  Linfield Road Wines Cellar Door
Date:  Saturday 21st April & Sunday 22nd April....10.00am - 5.00pm
Ticket Cost:  No Cost.  Contact:  Linfield Cellar Door (08) 8524 7355

Sunday Funday
Where:  Gibson Wines

Date:  Sunday 22nd April
Time:  12.00 - 5.00pm
Ticket Cost:  No Cost.  Contact:  Gibson Wines (08) 85624224

Gourmet Food & Wine TastingWhere:  Suffield Vineyards
Date:  Saturday 21st April & Sunday 22nd April....9.00am - 5.00pm
Ticket Cost:  No Cost.  Contact:  Suffield Cellar Door (08) 85681826 

To find out more on these wonderful events visit:  www.barossa.com

Kangaroo Island Seafood Feastival

Kangaroo Island launches its first seafood feastival with celebrity chef Pete Evans. Discover island life and share fine food, local wine, music and conversation as you explore Kangaroo Island's four day seafood FEASTival.
Strategically located at four idyllic seaside settings around the island, you can choose between fine dining tasting menus and cooking demonstrations to casual seafood barbeques and entertainment by the sea.

For years Kangaroo Island has been crying out for its own Seafood Festival and so the LifeTime team have made it happen.

Launching on the 27th April 2012 (as one of the South Australian Tourist Commissions Tasting Australia associated events), the Seafood Feastival focuses on sharing island life with the locals over freshly caught seafood, beer and local wine - set in stunning coastal locations.

Each of the ticketed events will be hosted by local food and wine producers and a selected celebrity chef. Event producer Nick Hannaford says "all I can give away at this point is that we have the seafood BBQ man himself, celebrity chef Pete Evans, booked in for the Friday launch night!"

More information and ticketing through Tickatec will be available in January 2012.