Accommodation
Beresford Estate stands out for its beautiful property and luxury accommodation offering, with visitor accessibility front of mind. Its excellent regional engagement and the significant economic value it delivers to the McLaren Vale region were also recognised.
Architecture and Landscape
Jacob’s Creek impressed with its cellar door and visitor centre set amongst the vineyards, immersing visitors in the surrounding landscape and nature through experiences including horseback trail rides. Its biodiversity restoration and preservation efforts were also commended.
Art and Culture
d’Arenberg’s ever-evolving art and cultural program appeals to a broad audience and gives visitors reasons to return to the cellar door and region again and again, generating considerable economic impact for the area.
Culinary Experiences
Paulett Wines and Bush deVine Restaurant is celebrated for its use of native bush foods and flavours, unusual food and wine pairings and relaxed visitor experience. Its strong community involvement, regional contribution and commitment to nurturing the next generation of chefs were also commended.
Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences
The National Wine Centre has introduced an exciting range of new wine tourism experiences and collaborations with local tourism operators that respond to evolving visitor preferences. Its offerings connect wine with wellness, Indigenous cultural knowledge, adventure, regional produce and wine education.
Wine Tourism Services
Château Tanunda showcases the history of the Barossa and its exceptional old vines to tens of thousands of visitors each year. Its contribution to the wider region and efforts to preserve and protect its iconic buildings were also recognised.
Sustainable Wine Tourism Experiences
The Paulett Wines team was commended for incorporating strong sustainability practices across the business, including its restaurant, positioning it at the leading edge of sustainability performance in wine tourism in South Australia and nationally.
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