Yalumba Unlocked

My partner and I visited Yalumba late on a Monday afternoon. Although it was close to closing time and we were the only people there, the person who was running the tasting was extremely happy to accommodate this. After expertly running through the background to the wines we were tasting and giving us a brief history of the different grapes, we were left to taste the wines (Yummy BTW!). The lady then came back with a small platter of cheese and small goods (left over from the day)!!! We can’t recommend the service highly enough, the setting was amazing and the wines wonderful.

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Wonderful experience, our guide Helen was amazing, very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The wine tasting and platter at the end topped off a fabulous experience. Highly recommend

Booked as a couple to do the unlocked tour and tastings. Had a fabulous day, a wonderful tour and the tastings with accompanying platter was absolutely perfect. So we decided to buy one of the “rare and fine” wines as a souvenir to take home of a memorable day. A day later, still reminiscing, I looked again at the website to see if there was any other tours we could do. I happened to see that if you purchased the “rare and fine” tasting only at $30, that it would be redeemed on a purchase. Now, we had spent way more than $30, yet were asked to pay full price on the wine I purchased. This marred my experience of a perfect day! I sent an email regarding this and my disappointment at spending several hundred dollars yet not getting any redemption on purchase. I didn’t really expect a response. So, I was surprised to get a reply to the email from Bec, who was apologetic and offered me a choice of a bottle or a refund of $30. I was delighted when she actually followed through and I was sent another lovely Yalumba red! This kind of service is so rare these days. Absolute top class. Highly recommended and we will definitely visit again on our next visit to the Barossa. Thank you!

After several tastings at some smaller Barossa wineries, booked this tour as this admittedly large commercial winery is one of the oldest in the region and yet remains in family hands. Exceeding expectations - host Steph was very friendly and knowledgeable, and made the experience truly memorable. The tour of the cooperage was a highlight of this experience; apparently this is one of the few wineries in Australia to produce their own barrels, and cooper Kim gave us a great breakdown of the craft that goes into this. The beautiful grounds and historic buildings added to the experience. A good history of founder Samuel Smith and his descendants follows, humbling to realize the hardships and setbacks that the family went through to make this business the Barossa icon that it is now. Very impressed to learn that the winery remains in family hands, rather than having being sold out to corporations like some of their neighbours. A tasting flight of some of the premium wines in the portfolio ends the tour, accompanied by a very good charcuterie/ cheese platter. All in all a great experience, highly recommend as a commercial but still family owned and historic winery tour experience. The cooperage tour makes it unique

We were hosted by Kirstie for the Yalumba Unlocked tour. It was worth every cent, and more. The history of this family winery is incredible and the infrastructure that has been developed over 175 years is mind blowing. Then the follow up wine tasting, also hosted by Kirstie was an outstanding experience. We have always loved Yalumba wines and the latest releases are top shelf.

Bec greeted our group with an enthusiastic smile and energy. So welcoming! Provided a thorough history of the winery and then off to the tasting. Loved that there was a wide selection and as couples we chose to try different wines. Thus really got to sample 10 rather than just 6 (since we shared). Shiraz was delish, and was surprised how much we liked the whites! Stunning grounds. Wish we had time to tour the cooperage. Loved “Big Red” the painting! (My nickname.)

Amazing tour, very informative. Wine tasting and plater sensational. Really recommend this experience. We had a great time Staff very friendly. Will be back in the warmer weather.

Wine Valley Tours has been taking guests to Yalumba for years, and all guests rate it very highly. The staff and settings are World-Class. Great wine tastings are offered, and very well-priced wines are worth collecting. Family-owned and gorgeous settings all year round. All my drivers comment on their visits and great experiences.

We loved this tour. We have visited the Barossa several times and have our favourite wineries, but we were seeking something different and enjoyable for a birthday trip. This tour ticked all the boxes: it was genuinely interesting and we learned lots, even though our wonderful tour guide, Helen, had to manage a wide range of pre-existing knowledge amongst the tour participants - and she did that wonderfully. It probably helps if you already know and appreciate Yalumba's Signature red, but that is not essential. The tasting at the tour's conclusion was accompanied by a really generous platter of fabulous local produce. It was an entirely sufficient lunch for us. All up it was a really good value tour, which we would recommend to anyone wanting to have an interesting and enjoyable winery visit.

What a beautiful place to visit. The grounds were spectacular, the hospitality outstanding, the platter of delightful cheese and wine was amazing.