About this tour
Spend four hours at Yalumba exploring the backstory of one of Australia's most celebrated red blends. Your host walks you through the vineyard's philosophy and heritage at the Wine Room before heading to Lights Pass, where Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes destined for The Signature grow among sweeping Barossa views. Back at the cellar, taste three vintages—an unreleased, current and archive release—then tour the Hill-Smith family's private museum collection. Lunch prepared by a local chef, paired with rare selections, rounds out the morning.
Highlights
- Meet your host in the historic Yalumba Wine Room
- Walk the Signature Vineyard at Lights Pass
- Taste across three vintages of The Signature blend
- Browse the Hill-Smith family's private museum cellar
- Lunch with rare Yalumba pairings in an iconic dining space
- Private transport throughout the four-hour experience
What to expect
Your guide introduces you to The Signature's place in Yalumba's story, then you're driven to the vineyard where you'll stand among the vines responsible for this wine, taking in the valley spread below. Back indoors, you'll work through three iterations—a yet-to-launch bottling, what's currently available, and an older Museum Release—tasting side by side to understand how the blend evolves. A walk through the family's cellar follows, offering glimpses into decades of winemaking decisions. Lunch arrives next, prepared fresh and matched to wines you won't find on standard retail shelves.
Good to know
Transport is private, so no minibus queuing. The vineyard section involves standing and walking on sloped terrain; sturdy shoes help. Four hours moves at an unhurried pace, so you'll have genuine time with your host rather than rushing. Service animals are welcome. Pregnancy is listed as a caution, likely due to standing time and cellar conditions.
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