A CULINARY TOUR OF ADELAIDE AND THE BAROSSA VALLEY WITH LYNDEY MILAN

Tuesday 16 August 2022

Welcome to Adelaide

Please ensure your flight arrives before 11am.

On arrival you will be transferred from Adelaide Airport to your premium hotel. Meet your host, Lyndey Milan OAM – Australian icon, multimedia presenter, cookbook author and former Food Director of the iconic Women’s Weekly magazine.

Join Lyndey and fellow travellers on an exclusive guided tour of the Adelaide Central Market. Lyndey herself, along with Central Markets identity Mark Gleeson, will present a cooking demonstration and a tapas-style tasting session with wine to highlight the region’s seasonal produce.

 After returning to your hotel to freshen up, enjoy a welcome dinner at Bai Long Store for a unique tea, wine and food experience with Jerry Chua, who not only manages the restaurant but is studying under a Taiwanese tea master. This amazing place holds a special place in Lyndey’s heart as it was here she undertook some preliminary tastings for her thesis and original research on “Teas and Wines Explored as a Match for Chinese Cuisine”, for which she was awarded a distinction.

Hotel: Mayfair Hotel (LW, DW)

Wednesday 17 August 2022

McLaren Vale, Udder Delights and Hahndorf

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before our morning takes us to the rich landscape of McLaren Vale. Lyndey’s friend, Karena Armstrong, Tasting Australia Co-Festival Director and well-credentialled co-owner chef of the much-praised Salopian Inn, will personally show us her kitchen garden before creating a seasonal lunch especially for us.

This afternoon we travel to Udder Delights in Hanhndorf, where you’ll experience a cheese masterclass with owner Sheree Sullivan, followed by a tasting of their own craft beer.

This evening, enjoy some free time and perhaps head to town for some tapas at Comida restaurant or relax at the hotel. 

Hotel: Manna by Haus Hahndorf (B, LW)

Thursday 18 August 2022

To the Barossa Valley

After a leisurely start to the morning, head to the Barossa Valley.

Our first stop is a cultural highlight – a guided tour to see the 1877 Hill & Son Grand Organ at the Barossa Regional Gallery, Tanunda. Embark on the "Tour Talk & Sound Taste" session, which includes a tailored opportunity to view the intricate workings inside the organ. Hear a short talk about its significant place in the history of South Australia’s music and be moved as its opulent sounds spring to life in a musical demonstration.

Our first taste of Barossa wines is at David Franz’ Cellar door followed by a light lunch with wine. A friend of Lyndey’s for decades, David Franz’ Lehmann has inherited his parents’ legendary entertaining skills and passion for the Barossa’s culture, making him the perfect person to explain traditional local smallgoods, which he also creates himself.

Later you'll visit historic Seppeltsfield Winery for a private Village Discovery Tour. Experience an award-winning mix of wine, food, craft, and design before a memorable feast at the estate starring the very best of local, sustainable produce.

Hotel: Novotel Barossa Valley Resort (B, LW, DW)

Friday 19 August 2022

Maggie Beer, Pheasant Farm, Barossa Bushgardens and More

Your day begins with breakfast overlooking the glorious Jacob’s Creek vineyards. We then head to Barossa Bush Gardens, where you can either do a self-guided walk or join a guided tour.

Next, we step behind the scenes at Maggie Beer’s Pheasant Farm for a private, deluxe cooking demonstration in which you will taste each delicious dish along the way. You’ll hear all about the history of the farm, Farmshop and Maggie Beer.

Saturday 20 August 2022

 Barossa Farmers Market, Vintners and back to Adelaide

Multi-award-winning Vintners Bar & Grill is one of the longest operating restaurants in the Barossa. Peter Clarke has been at the helm all that time, giving a contemporary twist to both new and traditional ingredients from across the region.

In a unique, bespoke experience, Peter and Lyndey will source ingredients with you from the Barossa Farmers Market and then create an early lunch right in front of you. Lyndey has also called on another old friend, winemaker Ian Hongell from the iconic Torbreck Wines to lead an accompanying wine tasting.

It's then time to depart the Barossa and return to Adelaide where tonight is free for you to explore the city at your leisure.

Hotel: Mayfair Adelaide (B, LW)

Sunday 21 August 2022

Farewell Adelaide

On your last day, explore Adelaide with a walking tour in the City of Churches and get to know the cultural heart of the North Terrace.

Then join your fellow travellers for your Celebration Lunch and toast the end of your foodie journey at Arkhe, a vibrant neighbourhood bar and restaurant run by good Lyndey’s good friend, Jake Kellie. Jake is the former Head Chef of Michelin-starred modern Australian barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends in Singapore, and has just opened a new ‘flame-powered’ restaurant in Adelaide where almost every dish is touched by fire or smoke. From here we say farewell before you join your complimentary transfer to Adelaide Airport for your onward journey.

Please ensure your flight departs after 4pm.

(B, LW)