About this tour
Spend 90 minutes at Mount Pleasant exploring the birthplace of modern Australian wine. Start with a chilled glass of Lovedale Semillon, then wander through art and photography galleries tracing Maurice O'Shea's legacy via works by Garry Shead. A guided tasting walks you through eight estate wines matched with local and imported cheeses, revealing how the vineyard shaped Australian viticulture. It's a straightforward pairing of wine education and visual art in a single afternoon.
Highlights
- Welcome pour of signature Lovedale Semillon on arrival
- Eight wines tasted with curated cheese selection
- Self-guided art gallery featuring Garry Shead paintings
- Learn Maurice O'Shea's influence on Australian winemaking
- Photography collections documenting estate history
- Cheese, olives and lavosh included
What to expect
You'll begin with a glass of Semillon to settle in, then roam the galleries at your own pace—no rushed commentary. The art depicts O'Shea's story and the vineyard's evolution. When ready, a guide introduces you to eight wines one by one, explaining what you're drinking and why each cheese pairing works. Expect to linger over flavours rather than race through tasting notes. The whole arc takes 90 minutes, so you're not locked into a rigid schedule.
Good to know
Tours run 10 AM to 3 PM daily at $100 per person. The site is fully wheelchair accessible with pram-friendly paths. Public transport links are nearby. Service animals welcome.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.