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June 2022
Perfect winter's day at Penfolds

Perfect winter's day at Penfolds

Penfolds is a wonderful asset to our Ultimate …
Meet the characters: Fiona Donald

Meet the characters: Fiona Donald

Fiona Donald spent more than three decades working …
4 reasons to add a wine tour to your ski trip

4 reasons to add a wine tour to your ski trip

With a bumper ski season already underway, powder …
Top wineries of 2022

Top wineries of 2022

Hats of to our ten Ultimate Wineries who …
Happy half a century!

Happy half a century!

As 2022 vintage in Australia draws to a …

May 2022
The Huddle comes to Printhie Wines

The Huddle comes to Printhie Wines

Imagine sipping bubbles while following an intriguing map …
Tasting in the Dark

Tasting in the Dark

Have you ever wondered how the senses work …
Welcome to the fold House of Arras!

Welcome to the fold House of Arras!

Esteemed Tasmanian winery, House of Arras, is thrilled …
Welcome to the family Hardys Tintara!

Welcome to the family Hardys Tintara!

We're thrilled to welcome one of South Australia’s …

April 2022
Meet the characters: Ben Portet, Dominique Portet

Meet the characters: Ben Portet, Dominique Portet

Ben Portet likes to say wine – cabernet, …
A special dinner invitation

A special dinner invitation

We love it when two or more of …
Mother's Day - we've got you covered!

Mother's Day - we've got you covered!

It’s time to shower our mums, step-mums and …
Top wineries for culture buffs

Top wineries for culture buffs

Could there be a more fruitful pairing than …

March 2022
Share a moment out of the ordinary

Share a moment out of the ordinary

Montalto, together with the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, …
Grenache for Good

Grenache for Good

Yalumba, Australia’s most historic family-owned winery, recently hit …
3 one-of-a-kind winery experiences in South Australia

3 one-of-a-kind winery experiences in South Australia

South Australia’s premium wineries in the Ultimate Winery …
Sleep among the vines

Sleep among the vines

Fill your days with vineyard strolls, impeccable wines, …

February 2022
Montalto X: The Hunger Project

Montalto X: The Hunger Project

Montalto has launched an exciting fundraising initiative in …
Set the heart aflutter

Set the heart aflutter

Sumptuous cuisine, sparkling rosé, decadent chocolates and vineyard …
Subterra - The Unearthing

Subterra - The Unearthing

Get ready - this is one of those …
Meet the characters: Nadine Delahunty, Sirromet Wines

Meet the characters: Nadine Delahunty, Sirromet Wines

Better known as “Nadine the Wine Queen”, Nadine …

January 2022
In case you missed it!

In case you missed it!

Our very own Kate Shilling, Executive Officer, Ultimate …
Ultimate foodie's long weekend

Ultimate foodie's long weekend

I know it's only January, but it's never …
Meet the characters: Jack Brown, Printhie Wines

Meet the characters: Jack Brown, Printhie Wines

As a newcomer to Orange, Printhie Wines Head …
Best alfresco dining

Best alfresco dining

The long summer months call for long, lazy …

December 2021
Christmas favourites under the stars

Christmas favourites under the stars

Grab your picnic rug, gather your family and …
Melissa Brown wins Woman in Organic of the Year

Melissa Brown wins Woman in Organic of the Year

We are thrilled to see Melissa Brown of …
Twilight Tastings in the Hunter Valley

Twilight Tastings in the Hunter Valley

It’s that time of the year, when idyllic …
Top Christmas party venues

Top Christmas party venues

It’s time to crack out the bon-bons and …

November 2021
A wine-derful Christmas!

A wine-derful Christmas!

To help make the silly season a little …
Meet the characters: Brendan Pratt, Head Chef, Vasse Felix

Meet the characters: Brendan Pratt, Head Chef, Vasse Felix

Brendan Pratt can't believe his luck. As Head …
Meet the Winemakers: Drew Tuckwell, Printhie Wines

Meet the Winemakers: Drew Tuckwell, Printhie Wines

Drew Tuckwell is living the dream. Printhie winemaker …
Yoga in the Vines

Yoga in the Vines

Is there anything more relaxing than sitting on …

October 2021
Discover life beyond the cellar door

Discover life beyond the cellar door

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s …
VIrtual experiences are here to stay

VIrtual experiences are here to stay

Before the pandemic hit in 2020, online wine …
What's growing on at Montalto

What's growing on at Montalto

Montalto on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is home to …
Let's get crafty

Let's get crafty

If lockdown has taught us anything, it’s that …

September 2021
No or low? Rising trend of non-alcholic wines

No or low? Rising trend of non-alcholic wines

With the number of sober-curious wine-lovers on the …
Follow the tree trail

Follow the tree trail

For Gemtree owners, Mike and Melissa, sustainable farming …
Father's Day Out

Father's Day Out

We all know the best gift we can …
Welcome to the fold Dominique Portet!

Welcome to the fold Dominique Portet!

We are thrilled to announce the expansion of …

August 2021
Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day Gift Guide

Finding a gift that’s both meaningful and original …
And the winners are

And the winners are

We are thrilled to see so many within …
Team bonding at Feathertop

Team bonding at Feathertop

It feels like working together means working apart …
A perfect day out

A perfect day out

Native wildlife, pristine wilderness, roaring ocean, innovative cuisine …

July 2021
A Day in the Vines

A Day in the Vines

Gathering together for a memorable day out feels …
Snowy Vineyard Vistas

Snowy Vineyard Vistas

Printhie Wines in the New South Wales wine …
Wineries champion Indigenous culture

Wineries champion Indigenous culture

As more and more wine-lovers become curious about …
Top wineries

Top wineries

We are thrilled to see so many wineries …

June 2021
Heartwarming winter reds

Heartwarming winter reds

There’s no doubt about it, red wine is …
Worth the truffle

Worth the truffle

What is it about truffles that makes us …
A Royal Delivery

A Royal Delivery

It's the Queen's Birthday long weekend - the …
Plan your Barossa wine weekender

Plan your Barossa wine weekender

With some of the world’s oldest vines tended …

May 2021
Live like a local in Margaret River

Live like a local in Margaret River

Explore the ultimate Margaret River wine trail, immerse …
Meet the characters: Johann Calchera

Meet the characters: Johann Calchera

Printhie Wines is thrilled to welcome Johann Calchera …
Wine Weekender: Mornington Peninsula

Wine Weekender: Mornington Peninsula

With its relaxed beachy ambience, seaside villages, world-class …
19th annual Montalto Sculpture Prize

19th annual Montalto Sculpture Prize

Sculpture is an integral part of life at …

April 2021
Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day Gift Guide

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s …
Best Cellar Door Awards

Best Cellar Door Awards

No less than 13 wineries in our treasured …
Autumnal vintage adventures

Autumnal vintage adventures

Visit the vineyards during ‘crush season’ and you’ll …
Meet the characters: Alex Hurn, Brokenwood

Meet the characters: Alex Hurn, Brokenwood

Alex Hurn joined Brokenwood Wines in November 2018 …

March 2021
Autumn postcards from the vineyards

Autumn postcards from the vineyards

It’s that time of year again, when rolling …
Books, Ideas and Fine Wine

Books, Ideas and Fine Wine

It’s wonderful to see some of the much-loved …
Culture, Connection and Country

Culture, Connection and Country

Gemtree Wines' organic and biodynamic credentials have roots …
Add a little sparkle to your life

Add a little sparkle to your life

Good friends, sunny afternoons, milestone celebrations and a …

February 2021
Welcome Printhie to the fold!

Welcome Printhie to the fold!

We are thrilled to announce the addition of …
Life's a picnic

Life's a picnic

Life’s epicurean pleasures are even sweeter when they …

January 2021
How to curate the perfect date for Valentine’s Day

How to curate the perfect date for Valentine’s Day

Nothing says Valentine’s Day quite like fine cuisine, …
Travel trend for 2021: Art and Wine

Travel trend for 2021: Art and Wine

While food and wine have long been hailed …
Hunter Valley: Taste the trio

Hunter Valley: Taste the trio

The Hunter Valley’s beautiful wide-open spaces beckon during …
Summer in Margaret River - wine paradise!

Summer in Margaret River - wine paradise!

The team at the region's first winery, Vasse …

October 2020
Meet the Characters: Conor van der Reest, Moorilla

Meet the Characters: Conor van der Reest, Moorilla

“If Mona is irreverent, Moorilla is reverent,” says …
Women in Wine 2020

Women in Wine 2020

This week saw the the Board of the …
Meet the Characters: Hayley Purbrick, Tahbilk

Meet the Characters: Hayley Purbrick, Tahbilk

“We are really very aware that our story …
Octeine Coffee Arrives at Seppeltsfield

Octeine Coffee Arrives at Seppeltsfield

Seppeltsfield – the crown of the Barossa and …

September 2020
Montalto Welcomes New Culinary Consultant

Montalto Welcomes New Culinary Consultant

We are excited to share news of the …
Meet the Characters: Nick Toy, Feathertop

Meet the Characters: Nick Toy, Feathertop

As Feathertop’s Head Winemaker, Nick Toy has his …
A Little Bit Extra

A Little Bit Extra

Spring has sprung, it's officially the start of …
Local Heroes

Local Heroes

In these testing times, it is often hard …

August 2020
Meet the Characters: Heidi Williams, Montalto

Meet the Characters: Heidi Williams, Montalto

Heidi Williams likes to describe her parents’ winery …
Meet the Characters: Ryan Sudano, Mandoon Estate

Meet the Characters: Ryan Sudano, Mandoon Estate

It’s not often as a winemaker in Australia …

July 2020
On the Road Again: A Prosecco Discovery

On the Road Again: A Prosecco Discovery

Soon we will once again be free to …
Meet the Characters: David Milne, Josef Chromy Wines

Meet the Characters: David Milne, Josef Chromy Wines

Living by the motto “if I can’t afford …

June 2020
Meet the Characters: Melissa Brown, Gemtree Wines

Meet the Characters: Melissa Brown, Gemtree Wines

Sustainability is at the heart of Melissa Brown’s …
On The Road Again: McLaren Vale

On The Road Again: McLaren Vale

Of all the islands to be marooned upon, …
Meet the Characters: Leanne De Bortoli, De Bortoli Wines

Meet the Characters: Leanne De Bortoli, De Bortoli Wines

Family and winemaking go hand-in-hand for Leanne De …

May 2020
Meet the Characters: Santiago Fernandez, Voyager Estate

Meet the Characters: Santiago Fernandez, Voyager Estate

There’s a poetic symmetry to Santiago (or Santi) …
Day Tripping

Day Tripping

As we tentatively start to comtemplate life after …
Meet the Characters: Simone Furlong, Leeuwin Estate

Meet the Characters: Simone Furlong, Leeuwin Estate

Simone Furlong grew up on the family vineyard, …
In Is The New Out

In Is The New Out

The Ultimate Wineries are an energetic bunch. Tireless …

April 2020
Meet the Characters: Chester Osborn, d'Arenberg

Meet the Characters: Chester Osborn, d'Arenberg

As a fourth-generation winemaker – his great-grandfather founded …
Mother's Day 2020

Mother's Day 2020

It's that time again, but not as we …
Meet the Characters: Iain Riggs, Brokenwood Wines

Meet the Characters: Iain Riggs, Brokenwood Wines

“Make great wine and have fun” is the …
Seppeltsfield Reveals its "Grand Vision"

Seppeltsfield Reveals its "Grand Vision"

Plans for an architecturally striking 6* hotel in …
Stay at Home with Seppeltsfield

Stay at Home with Seppeltsfield

We're proud to share some of the creative …

March 2020
Meet the Characters: Alfredo Pizzini, Pizzini Wines

Meet the Characters: Alfredo Pizzini, Pizzini Wines

Since he was a young boy, Pizzini Wines’ …
Discover the Yalumba Cooperage

Discover the Yalumba Cooperage

Yalumba is the only winery in the southern …
Meet the Characters: Virginia Willcock, Vasse Felix

Meet the Characters: Virginia Willcock, Vasse Felix

Winemaking is an industry that is guided by …
Welcoming Pt. Leo Estate

Welcoming Pt. Leo Estate

We are delighted to announce that Pt. Leo …
Voyager Estate's First Organic Vintage

Voyager Estate's First Organic Vintage

Vintage 2020 has arrived in Margaret River. After …
No Plants, No Wine

No Plants, No Wine

Ultimate Winery Tyrrell’s has been a partner of …

February 2020
100 Years in the Making

100 Years in the Making

Seppeltsfield has unveilled one of Australia’s most significant …
Fringe on Tour

Fringe on Tour

Witness the Barossa come alive when the Adelaide …

January 2020
Bold Gestures

Bold Gestures

A stroll in the vines, relaxing picnic, candlelit …
Extraordinary Locations

Extraordinary Locations

Australia’s wine regions each possess a unique personality …
Open for Business

Open for Business

The bushfires continuing to ravage parts of Australia …

December 2019
The Ultimate Foodie Escape

The Ultimate Foodie Escape

We have partnered with Australia’s leading small group …
Luxury in Wine Paradise

Luxury in Wine Paradise

We are very excited to introduce two brand …

November 2019
Welcoming Feathertop

Welcoming Feathertop

The Ultimate Wineries collection continues to build with …

October 2019
Let's Go Outside

Let's Go Outside

It's that time again, spring is bursting into …
Good Food Guide 2020

Good Food Guide 2020

Four Ultimate Wineries were awarded with hats in …

September 2019
Tyrrell's Joins UWEA

Tyrrell's Joins UWEA

We are thrilled today to share news that …
Best of Wine Tourism Awards

Best of Wine Tourism Awards

The Great Wine Capitals last week announced the …
Preserving Wine History at Seppeltsfield

Preserving Wine History at Seppeltsfield

Seppeltsfield, one of Australia’s oldest wineries, has published …
Montalto Announces New Artistic Partnership

Montalto Announces New Artistic Partnership

The Mitchell family are pleased to announce an …
Touring on Two Wheels

Touring on Two Wheels

At Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia, we are all …
Culinary Capers

Culinary Capers

Our wineries offer a huge variety of experiences, …

August 2019
Siloam

Siloam

Mona has opened it's brand new tunnel extension, …
Then and Now

Then and Now

With a viticulture and winemaking industry now over …
Power Couples

Power Couples

Some food and wine matches just belong together, …
Tasmanian Walking Co X Effervescence Tasmania

Tasmanian Walking Co X Effervescence Tasmania

Effervescence Tasmania, Tasmania's annual Sparkling Wine festival takes …
Because You're Worth It

Because You're Worth It

All Ultimate Winery Experiences offer VIP opportunities to …

July 2019
The Blend Trend

The Blend Trend

There's nothing new about blending different types of …
Audrey Wilkinson Welcomes New Chief Winemaker

Audrey Wilkinson Welcomes New Chief Winemaker

Audrey Wilkinson is excited to introduce a new …
World's Best Vineyards 2019

World's Best Vineyards 2019

This week the World’s Best Vineyards 2019 awards …
Margaret River Named Lonely Planet's Top Asia-Pacific Region

Margaret River Named Lonely Planet's Top Asia-Pacific Region

Lonely Planet has placed Margaret River ahead of …

June 2019
A Legendary Pairing

A Legendary Pairing

Two Barossa icons are partnering to bring you …
Ageing Companions

Ageing Companions

Audrey Wilkinson recently announced the launch of its …
UWEA Welcomes Brokenwood

UWEA Welcomes Brokenwood

We are thrilled to announce the inclusion of …

May 2019
Being Biodynamic

Being Biodynamic

d’Arenberg winery has just announced the release of …
Bonjour Barossa Returns for 2019

Bonjour Barossa Returns for 2019

Seppeltsfield will welcome back the highly anticipated French …
Wine Flight

Wine Flight

There's no denying the thrill of admiring the …

April 2019
Sea & Vines 2019

Sea & Vines 2019

McLaren Vale's Sea & Vines Festival is back …
New Experiences for 2019

New Experiences for 2019

We are excited to introduce a variety of …

March 2019
Leeuwin Estate Celebrates 50 Years

Leeuwin Estate Celebrates 50 Years

2019 marks 50 years since the Horgan family …
DALI at d'Arenberg

DALI at d'Arenberg

Explore an exhibition and sale of 23 Salvador …

February 2019
Mona Invites Guests to 'Eat The Problem'

Mona Invites Guests to 'Eat The Problem'

Mona has announced a new immersive and interactive …
The Art of of Fine Wine

The Art of of Fine Wine

Beneath the Leeuwin Estate cellar door in Margaret …
Montalto Announces 2019 Sculpture Prize Winner

Montalto Announces 2019 Sculpture Prize Winner

Congratulations to Kylie Stillman winner of the 2019 …
Historic Centenary Release for Seppeltsfield

Historic Centenary Release for Seppeltsfield

Seppeltsfield this week unveiled one of Australia’s most …
Sirromet Spreads the Word in Japan

Sirromet Spreads the Word in Japan

Last week, students of the Granite Belt Wine …
Combine Your Passions

Combine Your Passions

Combine your passions on your next wine escape. …
Explore

Explore

This vast and varied continent provides unparalleled opportunities …

January 2019
Vine and Dine

Vine and Dine

This week the Australian Good Food Guide announced …
Overnight Escapes

Overnight Escapes

With an increase in high quality accommodation options …

December 2018
The New Jacob's Creek Cellar Door

The New Jacob's Creek Cellar Door

This week Jacob's Creek has unveiled its newly …

November 2018
Make a Night of it

Make a Night of it

It has never been easier to stretch a …
Montalto Sculpture Prize 2019

Montalto Sculpture Prize 2019

After much difficult deliberation, the finalists for the …
Give the Gift That Goes Beyond The Cellar Door

Give the Gift That Goes Beyond The Cellar Door

If you're looking for an original gift idea …
South Australian Tourism Awards

South Australian Tourism Awards

The South Australian Tourism awards were announced at …
Great Wine Capitals Wine Tourism Awards

Great Wine Capitals Wine Tourism Awards

We are very excited to share news of …

October 2018
WA Good Food Guide Awards

WA Good Food Guide Awards

Congratulations to all the incredible restaurants represented at …
Sirromet in the USA

Sirromet in the USA

Sirromet launched its home delivery USA business this …
Something for Everyone

Something for Everyone

The warmer months in Australia draw the crowds …

September 2018
Wirra Wirra Announces 5* Hotel Development

Wirra Wirra Announces 5* Hotel Development

We are very excited to share news from …
The Lane Vineyard Launches New Terrace

The Lane Vineyard Launches New Terrace

Launching in November The Lane Vineyard’s latest project, …
UWEA Welcomes Gemtree and Sirromet

UWEA Welcomes Gemtree and Sirromet

We are thrilled to announce the inclusion of …

August 2018
The Seppeltsfield Experience

The Seppeltsfield Experience

Seppeltsfield is an iconic Australian wine estate with …
Gourmet Traveller 2019 Australian Restaurant Guide

Gourmet Traveller 2019 Australian Restaurant Guide

This week saw the highly anticipated Gourmet Traveller …
Kitchen Confidential

Kitchen Confidential

d'Arenberg recently announced the launch of the brand …
Spring Festivals 2018

Spring Festivals 2018

Spring, season of abundance, is the ideal time …

June 2018
Wild Weekend

Wild Weekend

From 10th to 12th August, in the depths …

May 2018
De Bortoli Celebrates 90 Years of Winemaking

De Bortoli Celebrates 90 Years of Winemaking

We are delighted to join De Bortoli in …
Day Tripping

Day Tripping

One of the many blessings of Australia's wine …
The d’Arenberg Cube wins 2018 Good Design Award

The d’Arenberg Cube wins 2018 Good Design Award

The d'Arenberg Cube has received a prestigious Good …
Winter Festivals 2018

Winter Festivals 2018

As winter approaches, it's time to start arranging …
Multi-Day Wine Escapes

Multi-Day Wine Escapes

We are thrilled to introduce a selection of …
Mothers Day

Mothers Day

As the big day draws near, and you …

April 2018
Welcome to Our Latest Member, Yalumba

Welcome to Our Latest Member, Yalumba

We are delighted to announce the inclusion of …
ARTPark at d'Arenberg

ARTPark at d'Arenberg

From April, visitors to d’Arenberg winery can enjoy …

March 2018
Only in Australia

Only in Australia

A visit to Australia's wine regions offers more …
Vintage 2018

Vintage 2018

Vintage is now underway in almost all wine …
Great Chefs Series

Great Chefs Series

Josef Chromy Wines is excited to announce that …

February 2018
UWEA Welcomes Jackalope and Mandoon Estate

UWEA Welcomes Jackalope and Mandoon Estate

We are thrilled to announce the inclusion of …
Organic Certification for Voyager Estate

Organic Certification for Voyager Estate

Last week, Steve James, Voyager Estate's Manager of …
Chris Hemsworth visits the Barossa

Chris Hemsworth visits the Barossa

The 2018 vintage at Jacob’s Creek got the …
2018 Wine Days

2018 Wine Days

In case you haven't noticed, it has become …
Celebrations for Vasse Felix

Celebrations for Vasse Felix

A selection of pictures from last week's Wine …

January 2018
The Homecoming

The Homecoming

After 167 years - 5 generations of Seppelt …
Australia Day

Australia Day

3-day WEEKEND! No doubt we've all been counting …
Our Guide to Margaret River

Our Guide to Margaret River

Tucked away in Australia's south-west corner, the Margaret …

December 2017
The Art of Fine Wine

The Art of Fine Wine

Leeuwin Estate has recently restored, rejuvenated and refurbished …
d'Arenberg Opens its Folding Origami Doors

d'Arenberg Opens its Folding Origami Doors

We are thrilled to share the exciting news …
MONA FOMA 2018

MONA FOMA 2018

The Museum of Old and New Art's summer …

November 2017
Panorama

Panorama

While we all love tasting wine, learning about …
Summer Events

Summer Events

Our summer calendars are jam-packed with exciting goings-on …
Tasmanian Tourism Champion

Tasmanian Tourism Champion

Tasmania's greatest industrialist, Josef Chromy OAM, was awarded …
Award Success

Award Success

It has been a week of non-stop celebration …
A Major International Award for Vasse Felix

A Major International Award for Vasse Felix

Vasse Felix has been named ‘New World Winery …

October 2017
Wine Travel

Wine Travel

Food and beverage tourism is a rapidly growing …
2018 Good Food Guide: National Edition

2018 Good Food Guide: National Edition

On Monday night, the inaugural Australian Good Food …
Global Wine Stars

Global Wine Stars

One of the USA’s most influential wine publications …

September 2017
A Barossa Legend

A Barossa Legend

Just inside Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre in the …
What to Taste, Where

What to Taste, Where

We all know by now that a good …
Make A Night Of It

Make A Night Of It

Like all good things in life, a winery …

August 2017
A (Wine) Match Made in Heaven

A (Wine) Match Made in Heaven

Nothing says decadence like a class of sparkling …
Time Travel

Time Travel

With a viticulture and winemaking industry now over …
Effervescence Tasmania 2017

Effervescence Tasmania 2017

Now in its fourth year and already described …

July 2017
Gourmet Escape 2017

Gourmet Escape 2017

The Margaret River Gourmet Escape returns for 2017 …
Signature Experiences of Australia

Signature Experiences of Australia

We are pleased to introduce Signature Experiences of …
Wines with Altitude

Wines with Altitude

The elegant wines from the Adelaide Hills are …
Long Lunch

Long Lunch

According to the Good Food Guide, in the …

June 2017
Vino Australiano

Vino Australiano

As you've no doubt noticed, over the past …
Wine Lingo

Wine Lingo

It should go without saying that Australian cellar …
Vasse Felix Appoints New Head Chef

Vasse Felix Appoints New Head Chef

Vasse Felix is pleased to announce the appointment …
A Break From The Norm

A Break From The Norm

We've said it before and we'll say it …
One for the Pinot Lovers

One for the Pinot Lovers

This week saw the most anticipated day of …

May 2017
Fowles Wine Cellar Door Upgrade

Fowles Wine Cellar Door Upgrade

At Fowles Wine in the foothills of Victoria's …
Winter Festivals

Winter Festivals

If you're inclined to reach for the cocoa …
Cabin Fever

Cabin Fever

Between 14th and 23rd July this year, Margaret …
Vasse Felix Introduces The Vault

Vasse Felix Introduces The Vault

In the 1970s Dr Tom Cullity, founder of …
The Latest Exciting Cube Developments

The Latest Exciting Cube Developments

Luxury dining experiences in McLaren Vale are set …

April 2017
Voyager Estate Appoints New Head Chef

Voyager Estate Appoints New Head Chef

Voyager Estate is pleased to announce the appointment …
Seppeltsfield Welcomes Marco Pierre White

Seppeltsfield Welcomes Marco Pierre White

Seppeltsfield is preparing for one of the biggest …
A Weekend in McLaren Vale

A Weekend in McLaren Vale

Nestled between the Mount Lofty Ranges and white …

March 2017
Australia's Best Cellar Doors 2017

Australia's Best Cellar Doors 2017

Gourmet Traveller WINE this week announced the winners …
Feature Experience: Unique De Bortoli

Feature Experience: Unique De Bortoli

The first thing that will strike you as …
Spanish Saga to be Unearthed at Seppeltsfield

Spanish Saga to be Unearthed at Seppeltsfield

A Seppelt family member’s account of Sherry yeast …
Meet the Maker Online

Meet the Maker Online

Through a 105 year history, and with over …
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Between 31st March and 9th April, the Melbourne …

February 2017
Montalto Sculpture Prize 2017

Montalto Sculpture Prize 2017

Winding among the vines and wetlands of Montalto …
Vintage at d'Arenberg

Vintage at d'Arenberg

Vintage 2017 has arrived across some of Australia's …
One Vine Day

One Vine Day

A stroll in the vines, relaxing picnic, candlelit …
Vintage 2017

Vintage 2017

Vintage 2017 has just commenced in the Hunter …

January 2017
Margaret River Celebrates 50 Years

Margaret River Celebrates 50 Years

2017 marks 50 years since the first planting …
MONA FOMA

MONA FOMA

This weekend sees the return of MONA FOMA …
Wow Factor

Wow Factor

All Ultimate Winery Experiences offer unique opportunities to …

December 2016
Alain Passard at Josef Chromy Wines

Alain Passard at Josef Chromy Wines

Josef Chromy Wines is thrilled to announce this …
UWEA Welcomes Wirra Wirra and St Hugo

UWEA Welcomes Wirra Wirra and St Hugo

It is with great pleasure we share with …

November 2016
Tahbilk's Carbon Journey

Tahbilk's Carbon Journey

Environmental responsibility is a key focus for Tahbilk, …
UWEA Gift Vouchers

UWEA Gift Vouchers

Here we are at the end of the …
Seppeltsfield Wins Global Award

Seppeltsfield Wins Global Award

Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia member Seppeltsfield in the …
Culinary Adventures

Culinary Adventures

Our wineries offer a huge variety of experiences, …
New Experiences To Tempt Your Palate

New Experiences To Tempt Your Palate

We are excited to introduce our latest catalogue …

October 2016
A Hunter Icon

A Hunter Icon

The Hunter Valley is one of Australia's best …
Summer Concerts

Summer Concerts

Our What's On page is abuzz with activity …
The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2017

The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2017

We are excited to share with you details …
On the Origin of Art

On the Origin of Art

A new Mona exhibition, opening on 5th November, …
Legend of the Vine

Legend of the Vine

d’Arry Osborn receives prestigious Legend Of The Vine …
Voyager Estate Celebrates Margaret River

Voyager Estate Celebrates Margaret River

Voyager Estate is excited to launch a new …

September 2016
The Sparkling Island State

The Sparkling Island State

In a few short weeks, Ultimate Winery Josef …
48 Hours in Victoria's Undiscovered Wine Regions

48 Hours in Victoria's Undiscovered Wine Regions

Experience warm hospitality, stunning scenery and fresh alpine …
Ultimate Margaret River

Ultimate Margaret River

We are delighted to introduce an exciting new …
Flight of Fancy

Flight of Fancy

There are few more glamorous ways to travel …
Awaken Your Senses

Awaken Your Senses

Conversations, Music and Seasonal Fare at Montalto’s Awakening …

August 2016
The Perfect Partnership

The Perfect Partnership

Among Australia's many attractions are numerous incredible golf …
Blend Your Own

Blend Your Own

Penfold's Grange, arguably Australia's most famous red wine, …
Barossa Gourmet Weekend

Barossa Gourmet Weekend

In 1985 a small group of Barossans loaded …
Wake up in Wine Country

Wake up in Wine Country

There is a unique serenity to sunrise over …

July 2016
Keeping it in the family

Keeping it in the family

Commercial viticulture (cultivation of grapevines) has existed across …

June 2016
A Harmonious Pairing

A Harmonious Pairing

From 2nd to 4th September the second Nagambie …
Cool Customer

Cool Customer

Let's talk Pinot. Here's ten things you either …
The Next Level

The Next Level

So you know your way around a cellar …

May 2016
A Novel Idea

A Novel Idea

On the third Friday of each month from …
Two-Wheeled Touring

Two-Wheeled Touring

At Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia, we are all …
Dark Mofo 2016

Dark Mofo 2016

The line up for this year’s Dark Mofo …
Victorian Wine Trail

Victorian Wine Trail

With the inclusion of two new Victorian wineries, …

April 2016
Mother's Day

Mother's Day

With just a week to go, there's no …
Aussie Wine Month

Aussie Wine Month

Now in its 5th year, Aussie Wine Month …
Virtual Reality Wine Tourism

Virtual Reality Wine Tourism

Seppeltsfield has ventured into the realm of virtual …

March 2016
UWEA Welcomes Brown Brothers Milawa

UWEA Welcomes Brown Brothers Milawa

Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia today introduced its 17th …
Are You Game?

Are You Game?

It's no secret that the team at Fowles …
Wine Meets Art

Wine Meets Art

Wine and art, traditionally a refined and harmonious …

February 2016
UWEA Welcomes Pizzini Wines

UWEA Welcomes Pizzini Wines

We are delighted to announce that Pizzini Wines …
Where the Land Meets the Sea

Where the Land Meets the Sea

Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia is lucky enough to …
The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

As much as we all love tasting wine …
Vintage 2016

Vintage 2016

Across many of Australia’s wine regions, Vintage 2016 …

January 2016
Montalto Sculpture Prize 2016

Montalto Sculpture Prize 2016

Tucked in amongst the wetlands and vines or …
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

The annual Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, this …
Everything's Coming Up Rosé

Everything's Coming Up Rosé

In case you missed the memo, rosé is …

December 2015
The Future of MONA

The Future of MONA

The owner of Hobart's ground-breaking Museum of Old …
Meet the Winemaker - Bernard Hickin, Jacob's Creek

Meet the Winemaker - Bernard Hickin, Jacob's Creek

In June 2016 Bernard Hickin will retire as …
The Cube

The Cube

There are exciting times ahead for d'Arenberg in …

November 2015
A Royal Visit

A Royal Visit

The Duke and Dutchess of Cornwall paid a …
The Story of Grange

The Story of Grange

Ultimate Winery Experiences member, Penfolds Magill Estate is …

October 2015
Christmas Countdown

Christmas Countdown

Christmas is creeping up again and, while none …
Meet the Winemaker - Paul Atwood, Leeuwin Estate

Meet the Winemaker - Paul Atwood, Leeuwin Estate

It's no secret that Leeuwin Estate produces some …
The Ultimate Series

The Ultimate Series

At Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia we work collaboratively …
White Wine - Your Summer Cheat Sheet

White Wine - Your Summer Cheat Sheet

It’s no secret that Australia is producing much …
Meet the Winemaker - Simon Black, Montalto

Meet the Winemaker - Simon Black, Montalto

Simon Black has been honing his craft as …

September 2015
Budburst!

Budburst!

At last spring is here. The weather is …
Meet the Winemaker - Steve James, Voyager Estate

Meet the Winemaker - Steve James, Voyager Estate

Steve James, Manager of Winemaking and Viticulture at …
Newsflash - UWEA releases latest experiences

Newsflash - UWEA releases latest experiences

This week we are so excited to release …
Victoria's Beautiful Yarra Valley

Victoria's Beautiful Yarra Valley

The Yarra Valley's western edge is located just …

August 2015
Voyager Estate Annual Masterclass 2015

Voyager Estate Annual Masterclass 2015

There are many wines we hold in high …
An Evening with Vasse Felix

An Evening with Vasse Felix

On Tuesday night Otto Ristorante in Sydney hosted …
Barossa....Be Consumed

Barossa....Be Consumed

If you are lucky enough to be at …
Effervescence Tasmania

Effervescence Tasmania

In November, Josef Chromy will host the second …

July 2015
UWEA Welcomes Tahbilk Estate

UWEA Welcomes Tahbilk Estate

We are thrilled to announce that Central Victoria’s …
Meet the Winemaker - Nick Bruer, Jacob's Creek

Meet the Winemaker - Nick Bruer, Jacob's Creek

Nick Bruer is the Winemaking Planning Manager at …
Ageing Companions

Ageing Companions

Wine and cheese have an awful lot in …
Meet the Winemaker - Jeff Byrne, Audrey Wilkinson

Meet the Winemaker - Jeff Byrne, Audrey Wilkinson

Introducing the first in a series of interviews …
The Big Bold Barossa

The Big Bold Barossa

Every wine region has a tale to tell. …

June 2015
Winter in the Wineries

Winter in the Wineries

After the frantic activity of harvest, as temperatures …
Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month

Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month

With two whole weekends left of Wine & …
d'Arry's Warming Winter Menu

d'Arry's Warming Winter Menu

All of our Ultimate Winery Experiences members are …
Cabernet Sauvignon and Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon and Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon is big business. The world over, …

May 2015
Penfolds unveils world class wine experience

Penfolds unveils world class wine experience

Today Penfold's proudly opened the doors to the …
The Queen's Birthday Weekend

The Queen's Birthday Weekend

Well it's almost upon us and if you …
The Ultimate Gastronomic Adventure

The Ultimate Gastronomic Adventure

Air Adventure Australia and Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia …
History in the Winemaking

History in the Winemaking

With a proud and priceless legacy dating back …
Autumn in the vineyards

Autumn in the vineyards

It is now officially autumn in Australia. Harvesting, …

March 2015
Trout & Sauvignon Blanc - Are You Game?

Trout & Sauvignon Blanc - Are You Game?

Fowles Wine, in the Strathbogie Ranges of Victoria, …
Harvesting with Horses

Harvesting with Horses

d’Arenberg vineyard has again felt the gentle clip …
Fowles Wine New 'Farm to Table' Label

Fowles Wine New 'Farm to Table' Label

As you may already know Ultimate Winery member, …
Milliner Joins Seppeltsfield Studios

Milliner Joins Seppeltsfield Studios

The JamFactory, located onsite at Seppeltsfield's Barossa Valley …

February 2015
Vasse Felix Chef of the Year

Vasse Felix Chef of the Year

Congratulations to Vasse Felix, our newest Ulitmate Winery …
Seppeltsfield Historic Centenary Release

Seppeltsfield Historic Centenary Release

Seppeltsfield will release one of Australia’s most historically …

January 2015
Yabbies & Chardonnay - Are you Game?

Yabbies & Chardonnay - Are you Game?

Fowles Wine, in the Strathbogie Ranges, loves sourcing …
3 Days at Jacob's Creek

3 Days at Jacob's Creek

Wondering what to do on your next trip …

December 2014
Voyager Estate Summer Sunset Tours

Voyager Estate Summer Sunset Tours

"When I first started in the wine industry, …
Inaugural Artist in Residence

Inaugural Artist in Residence

Jacob's Creek Visitor Center have announce that Jacob …

November 2014
Fino Restaurant at Seppeltsfield

Fino Restaurant at Seppeltsfield

Seppeltsfield’s redeveloped c1900 Cellar Door and new restaurant, …
Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Ranked #5

Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Ranked #5

Each year since 1988, Wine Spectator has released …
Restaurant Australia Media Market Place

Restaurant Australia Media Market Place

Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia presented a pop-up, cellar …
Fowles Wine Wins Best Victorian Tourism Winery

Fowles Wine Wins Best Victorian Tourism Winery

On 27 October, UWEA member, Fowles Wine won …

October 2014
Lonely Planet rates Tasmania

Lonely Planet rates Tasmania

Lonely Planet named Tasmania one of the world’s …
The World Invited to Dinner at MONA

The World Invited to Dinner at MONA

Restaurant Australia will be 'Inviting the World to …
Margaret River Gourmet Escape

Margaret River Gourmet Escape

From the 21st to 23rd of November 2014 …
Bernard Fanning at Leeuwin Estate

Bernard Fanning at Leeuwin Estate

Former front man of Powderfinger and ARIA award …
Seppeltsfield Rejuvenation

Seppeltsfield Rejuvenation

Seppeltsfield have announced their opening date for their …

 
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