Our Local Secrets

Had a fabulous night last Friday at the Stelzer Road Supper Club, the food was amazing, home made bread, hand made butter, gnocchi like little clouds, lamb…. all so delicious. I highly recommend these guys, the service was excellent!! Yummo!! You can find the menu for the fare they are serving each week on their Facebook page. Each Friday from 5 till late within david Franz Wines. Shared plates, dinners, cocktails and of course wine.

Ahhhh…it’s a dog’s life! Meet our friendly fury neighbors from across the road Hayes Family Wines. There have been some very cold and frosty mornings here but you don’t have to go far, just a short walk to find another cosy wood fire and an abundance of good Barossa reds!

There are plenty of non-related wine activities to keep you busy here in the Barossa. Vasse Virgin located within nearby Seppeltsfield Estate offers hands on workshops where you can create your very own signature fragrance or natural lip balm. Add different essential oils to create your own personalized products. A fun experience to share with friends. The Vasse Virgin Soap Factory also has a stunning retail outlet with a wide range of beautiful natural skincare products based on the therapeutic benefits of olive oil.

For more ideas of what to see and do during your Barossa stay check out www.barossa.com/events/event-calendar

There are some amazing artisan creators in the Barossa that run excellent workshops. If you want a break from wine tasting, unleash your creativity!
Learn basic pattern making and design your own leather piece with Rose-Anne Russell Handmade Shoes & Accessories, an accomplished designer and maker of shoes and leather accessories. Choose your leather and learn design constraints and techniques to cut, sew and finish a small purse and a simple clutch or shave bag. Rose-Anne is one of 8 Artists in Residence at the JamFactory at Seppeltsfield. You will find her in Studio 3.

A great walk to get in touch with nature, breathe and enjoy some exercise (or wear the kids and dog out!) is the Jack Bobridge bike-walk track. Start at St Hallett Wines and head to St Hugo or Jacob’s Creek (for more wine if needed!) We enjoyed a picnic box with local produce, a glass of wine and a rest on the outside beanbags at Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre. The track winds it’s way along the river, weaving through towering gums, alongside native plants and vineyards and offers some beautiful vistas of the Barossa ranges.

Winter in the Barossa, we love a good fire, warming and mesmerizing at the same time. Here are our top picks of places to dine that have a wood fire where you can relax and soak up the ambiance with a good Barossa red and some tasty regional food.

Favourite restaurant with best open fire has to be Vintners Barossa. It’s been our personal pick for years for all our special occasions. Consistently good food and service.

Favourite cafe El Estanco Greenock A character filled little place with Julian’s heritage and love of traditional Colombian cuisine ensures there is always something super tasty on his daily menu.

Living locally you are privy to information not everyone has access to, so I will share with you the fabulous locals meals available at our fine dining and top end eating establishments.

Firstly St Hugo often seen as a degustation destination, also has a condensed lunch version available ‘A taste of St Hugo’. The lunch comprises two courses beautifully crafted by Executive Chef Mark MacNamara. Enjoy a daily changing menu that takes advantage of their kitchen garden. $45 pp.

Appellation at The Louise, a wonderful fine dining restaurant has locals night on every Wednesday. A three course set menu inspired by Executive Chef Daniel Murphy focusing on freshness and local produce. $59 pp. Bookings essential.

Was your birth year 1987, you’re vibrant, lively, sweet and intense. Was your birth year 1973, you’re sophisticated and stylish, bold but with some smoothness and softening edges. Was your birth year 1952, you’re full bodied, well balanced, complex with strong character.

Find out if you are aging as well as a Seppeltsfield Tawny! Try your birth year at Seppeltsfield in the Centennial Cellar where you can sip on a wine as old or as young as you are directly from the barrel. A perfect activity to warm the soul on a winter’s day!

Winter in the Barossa, we love a good fire, warming and mesmerizing at the same time. Here are our top picks of places to dine that have a wood fire where you can relax and soak up the ambiance with a good Barossa red and some tasty regional food.

Favourite restaurant with best open fire has to be Vintners Barossa. It’s been our personal pick for years for all our special occasions. Consistently good food and service.

Favourite cafe El Estanco Greenock A character filled little place with Julian’s heritage and love of traditional Colombian cuisine ensures there is always something super tasty on his daily menu.

Living locally you are privy to information not everyone has access to, so I will share with you the fabulous locals meals available at our fine dining and top end eating establishments.

Firstly St Hugo often seen as a degustation destination, also has a condensed lunch version available ‘A taste of St Hugo’. The lunch comprises two courses beautifully crafted by Executive Chef Mark MacNamara. Enjoy a daily changing menu that takes advantage of their kitchen garden. $45 pp.

Appellation at The Louise, a wonderful fine dining restaurant has locals night on every Wednesday. A three course set menu inspired by Executive Chef Daniel Murphy focusing on freshness and local produce. $59 pp. Bookings essential.