Australia 2018

My girls are taking part in Panpapanpalya (one of the world’s largest gatherings of dancers, dance educators, and artists of all ages) through their Kaleidoscope Dance Company, and luckily for me, it takes place this year in Adelaide, Australia... handily an hour or less from the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Adelaide Hills wine producing regions. So... let's go:

map credit: Wine Folly>

BAROSSA VALLEY

Monday, July 9, 2018

First stop: Elderton

Elderton owner, Cameron Ashmead, (in black) // Winery history>

Elderton winemaker, Richard Langford (in green)

Next up: Kalleske

Kalleske, est. 1853 // Biodynamic wines. Best value/quality producer

Last stop: Henschke Winery

Henschke, one of the most prestigious wineries in the Barossa Valley

MCLAREN VALE

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

First stop: D'Arenberg

The Cube is D'Arenberg's info center. Also, the craziest urinals I've ever seen! The sheep are at work grazing, weeding & fertilizing the vineyards!

Stopped by Maslin Beach with Mark (one of the other dancer dads) on the way back to Adelaide:

Cleland Wildlife Conservation Park
Wednesday, July 11, 2018

A day off dance meant a trip to see the local wildlife! A kangaroo scratches its back on the ground just like a dog, btw!

ADELAIDE HILLS

Thursday, July 12, 2018

First stop: Shaw+Smith Winery

David LeMire, MW, was our host.

Next stop: Sidewood

Pinot Noir vineyards with emus! Plus Seth Piszczuk, tasting room manager and our host.

On the way home: Largs Bay, Western Adelaide on the coast:

Many thanks to WineAustralia for setting up these tours! We've had a wonderful time!!

Jens, co-owner
Portalis Wine Shop & J. Strecker Selections