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During the grape harvest season, a unique opportunity arises at Kies Family Wines in Barossa Valley. Under the guidance of the winemaker, participants will hand-pick grapes, assess their quality, and engage in the initial stages of winemaking, including processing the grapes into fresh juice and optional grape stomping. This immersive experience offers a small group setting, allowing for meaningful interaction and learning. Guests will also enjoy a private wine tasting paired with a delicious cheese plate while soaking in stunning views of the Barossa Ranges. Perfect for families, this event promises memorable moments in one of Australia’s premier wine regions.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet at the front of the Kies Family Wines Cellar Door
What to expect
Begin in the vineyard with an introduction to the grape variety and how winemakers assess ripeness during vintage. Learn what influences harvest decisions, including flavour, sugar and acidity.
Guests are provided with secateurs and baskets and shown how to safely hand-harvest grapes. Each guest will pick approximately 20 bunches of grapes using traditional harvesting techniques.
Move to the processing area to transform grapes into juice. Guests can choose between foot stomping in an open fermenter or bucket processing, where grapes are crushed and juice is collected using gravity.
The winemaker will demonstrate how Baumé (sugar levels) and pH (acidity) are measured and explain what these readings mean for fermentation and wine style.
Taste freshly pressed grape juice and learn how early flavours influence the finished wine.
Finish with a guided wine tasting featuring wines made from the same grape varieties, paired with a cheese plate, while enjoying views over the Barossa Ranges.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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