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FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Take a scenic drive with your driver and guide to the McLaren Vale and experience its superb Mediterranean climate. The McLaren Vale has been producing internationally acclaimed wines since the 1850s.

Your first stop will be made at Parri Estate.  Established in 1998, this family winery produces award-winning wines from two vineyards including a 60-year old vineyard in the McLaren Vale.  Here you will join a guided tour the winery and sample some of their wines, including Pinot Noir, Cabernet and Shiraz.

A short transfer will take you to Coriole, an estate renowned both for its wines and for its olive oils.  Coriole’s oldest vineyards date from 1919 and the winery specialises in the production of Shiraz, the grape that first brought McLaren Vale to international attention, as well as Sangiovese and Chenin Blanc.  Sample a selection of wines at the stone Cellar Door before enjoying a lunch of seasonal platters, during which you can relax in the shade of old mulberry, Moreton Bay fig and Chinese elm trees.

In the afternoon you will continue with your gourmet tour as you visit The Almond Train, where you will taste a selection of extra virgin olive oils, local almonds and try some oil- and wine-based products.  You may even find yourself tempted by some of their high-quality Alpaca clothing.

Your final stop of the day is at Leconfield McLaren Vale, home to Richard Hamilton Wines which possess one of the oldest viticultural pedigrees in Australia.  Notable Richard Hamilton Wines include single vineyard old-vine Grenache and Grenach-Shiraz blends.

Re-board your coach for the relaxing drive back to your ship at Port Adelaide.

SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Take a scenic drive out to the McLaren Vale, first stopping at Parri Estate. Here you will join a guided tour the winery and sample some of their wines, including Pinot Noir, Cabernet and Shiraz. You will also visit Coriole, an estate renowned both for its wines and for its olive oils. Sample a selection of wines at the stone Cellar Door before enjoying a lunch of seasonal platters. Continue with your gourmet tour as you visit The Almond Train, where you will taste a selection of extra virgin olive oils, local almonds and try some oil- and wine-based products.  Your final stop is at Leconfield, home to Richard Hamilton Wines. Notable Richard Hamilton Wines include single vineyard old-vine Grenache and Grenach-Shiraz blends. Following your delectable tour you will re-board your coach for the relaxing drive back to your ship at Port Adelaide.

TIMING BREAKDOWN
00:00    Depart the pier and transfer to the McLaren Vale
01:30    Enjoy a tour and tasting at the Parri Estate
02:15    Transfer to Coriole Vineyards
03:05    Visit Coriole Vineyards for wine tasting and lunch
05:00    Transfer to the Almond Train
05:15    Enjoy tastings and samples of local produce at the Almond Train
05:45    Transfer to Leconfield Wines McLaren Vale
05:55    Enjoy wine tasting at Leconfield Wines
06:25    Transfer back to Port Adelaide
08:00    Arrive back at the ship

Approximate Duration: 8 Hours

OPERATIONAL NOTES
-    Tour includes coach transfers, driver and guide, tour and tasting at Parri Estate Winery, tasting and lunch at Coriole, tasting at the Almond Train and Leconfield Wines
-    Activity level – Moderate
-    The actual wineries visited may vary
-    Guests must be 18 years and over to participate in wine tasting
-    Lunch includes Regional platters of Woodside Cheeses, Smoked Kangaroo, Chorizo Sausage, Marnated Silverside, Seasonal Vegetables with salad and wood oven bread

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