Top Australia & the Pacific Wine Making Workshops

**Pokolbin's Wine Paddles** Experience sensory delight with our Wine Paddles. Savour five exceptional wines, each paired with an assortment of cheeses or chocolates. Each wine, reflecting Pokolbin's rich terroir, has distinct notes. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a casual wine enthusiast, this tasting journey will enchant your senses. **Pokolbin's Junior Tasting Paddle** For our younger guests, we offer the Junior Tasting Paddle, ensuring a fun visit for the whole family. It features a rotating selection of vibrant juices and colourful lollies, pleasing young palates. This age-appropriate tasting is ideal for children aged 6 to 17.

Indulge in a 60-minute Premiere Tasting Experience at Pooles Rock Vineyard, nestled in Pokolbin, NSW. This immersive tasting session takes place in our inviting Cellar Door, offering picturesque views of the Pooles Rock Vineyard. Sample a selection of premium wines from renowned regions across Australia, expertly curated by our knowledgeable team. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as you discover the unique flavors and stories behind each wine, making it a perfect outing for wine enthusiasts and casual tasters alike.

Discover Waiheke Island's wine scene on a small-group tour starting at Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Visit Oneroa Village for coffee, then explore family-owned boutique wineries off the beaten path along native bush-lined roads. Taste up to 15 premium handcrafted wines from sustainable vineyards, enjoy lunch options, and experience the island's authentic charm in a relaxed setting.

Enjoy a wine-tasting experience with a difference: You have to guess the six selected wines. Discover if your palate is really as refined as you think. This guided experience includes a private seated tasting, house made charcuterie board, six wines, your tasting mat, and the wine experience booklet.

Learn all about wine with this two hour educational class at the Hunter Valley REsort. You’ll learn all the steps in making wine from the vineyard to it getting bottled. First you’ll walk through the vineyard, learn how the vines grow, and then get going with a comprehensive course with the cellarmaster. Ask all the questions you’d like, while having various wine tastings throughout the day.

McLaren Vale is one of Australia’s most renowned wine regions, but most winery tours only offer wine tasting. This half-day Blending Bench experience at d'Arenberg winery unveils the secrets of winemaking as you create your own unique wine blend, then sit down to enjoy an 8-course degustation menu at d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant.

This blending experience is perfect for wine lovers of all levels – whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of wine. Come join us for an unforgettable interactive experience of red wine blending and education! We require a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 14 to run this experience.

Discover the art of wine and cheese pairing at Petit Tracteur Bistro. This guided tasting explores how carefully curated wines and cheeses enhance each other’s flavours. Led by a knowledgeable host, you’ll enjoy four pairings—two white and two red wines from our award-winning winery—matched with select local and international cheeses. Each pairing showcases the nuances of our cool-climate wines and their ideal complements. Along the way, your host will share insights into our story, the Mornington Peninsula’s unique terroir, and key pairing principles, making this a relaxed yet enriching experience.

Enjoy the age-old tradition of pressing wine grapes by foot in an oak barrel. Experience a feeling like no else as you squish the juicy grapes. This grape stomping experience is sure to be a fun and memorable day out with your partner, family, friends or workmates in the scenic Hunter Valley, north of Sydney.

Unleash your inner winemaker with the 'Blend Your Own Muscat' experience at Stanton & Killeen. Dive into the rich history of Rutherglen Muscat through a guided tour of our 19th Century winery. Then, become a blending maestro, crafting your own Muscat blend from handpicked parcels. Seal your creation in a personalized bottle to share or savor. Join us to blend tradition, knowledge, and creativity into an unforgettable adventure.

Visit the iconic Château Tanunda in the Barossa Valley with a tasting of wines from some of the oldest continually producing vineyards in the world. The experience includes a hosted seated wine tasting of six wines, including four wines from our Old Vine Expressions range from 50-, 100- and 150-year-old vineyards. Established in 1890, Château Tanunda is rated amongst the very finest wine producers in Australia, crafting wines of excellence that attract recognition from connoisseurs and wine critics around the world.

Explore the character, flavour and diverse expressions of Great Southern chardonnay during a visit to our picturesque vineyard and cellar door. Learn the different stages of the chardonnay winemaking process, from the timing of picks during harvest, fermentation, ageing and bottling; discovering how each step shapes the final wine in the glass. Enjoy a flight of five wines comprising Singlefile’s entire chardonnay collection, each glass revealing the thoughtful decisions that influence their flavour profile. End the masterclass with a full glass of your favourite chardonnay wine. Take home a set of recipe cards to create perfect chardonnay food and wine pairings at home.

Enjoy a delicious experience tasting wines and cheese of Elderton, in South Australia’s Barossa Valley. Hear about the history of the 120 year old Command vineyard which was restored by the Ashmead family, so that down the line you will be having this culinary experience.

The tour we offer is an immersive experience, taking visitors through a century-old winery where Muscat winemaking secrets are revealed, showcasing historic winemaking equipment and century-old barrels. This unique journey concludes with a guided tasting of all four tiers of their Muscat classification, from Rutherglen to Rare, highlighting their dedication to craftsmanship and tradition.

Discover the rich heritage of Australia’s Pinot Noir on a unique journey through historic Mothervine vineyard. Begin with a guided hour-long walk where you’ll explore the fascinating evolution of clonal selection and learn how a single vine has influenced over 60% of the country’s best Pinot Noir vineyards. Next, gain exclusive insight into your winemaking process before indulging in a 60-minute guided tasting of Pinot Noir and its blends, including a delightful pairing with Shiraz. Savor a generous charcuterie and cheese lunch, expertly matched to the wines, making this experience perfect for wine enthusiasts and history buffs alike. - One-hour guided walk through the Mothervine Pinot Noir vineyard and behind-the-scenes tour of the winemaking techniques. - 60-minute guided tasting of Pinot Noir and Shiraz blends. - Generous serving of charcuterie and cheese included.

Enjoy a self-guided wine tasting experience surrounded by beautiful vineyards at the Rymill Coonawarra cellar door in Glenroy. Offering the opportunity to experience an array of vintages and varieties, this pre-booked tasting guarantees you a seated wine tasting experience with the assistance of the experienced cellar door host, who will also provide insights into the craft of winemaking and the rich history of the winery. Your wine tasting fee is redeemable on purchase.

Visit d'Arenberg winery and Settlers Spirits in McLaren Vale for a day filled with wine, gin, food and art.

The ultimate Voyager Estate experience, for lovers of fine wine. A fully bespoke, immersive exploration unearthing the heart and soul of our Estate. Your Unearth Voyager experience begins before you arrive – your personal Wine Guide will get in touch to uncover your interests, passions and preferences, ensuring a completely tailored visit. Whether you’re drawn to Chardonnay and its nuances, fascinated by organic farming, or eager to delve into the art of food and wine pairing, we’ll curate an itinerary that speaks to you. Perhaps you’ll walk through the vineyards, tasting the individual components that characterise our finest wines. Maybe you’ll explore the underground cellar, indulge in a vertical tasting, or even blend your own Cabernet. From hands-on masterclasses to leisurely garden snacks with sparkling in hand, every moment with us is yours to shape. This is the ultimate Voyager Estate experience, designed just for you.