Grapes for Good Wine Tasting and Food Trail Experience

Taste your way through the 'Grapes for good' wine trail and enjoy a day of conservation degustation with this progressive wine tasting and food trail! The 'Grapes for good' Tasting Trail lets you enjoy a specially prepared dish paired with a sample of each of the unique Grapes for Good wines at each of the wineries, all of which contribute towards critical conservation efforts.This unique experience also includes an entry voucher to Monarto Safari Park so you can come back another day to discover the wild (voucher valid for 3 years).Important Details

• Availability: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (not available long weekends)
• Departure: Public Tour departs 9am 25 Mount Barker Road Hahndorf
• Duration: 7.5 hours approx 9:00am - 4:30pm
• Minimum age: 18 years (Required for all tasting)
• Accessibility: All wineries are wheelchair accessible. The luxury touring vehicles are not wheelchair accessible - please contact us for options.
• A minimum of 6 confirmed passengers is required before the tour will depart.
• Wine tasting venues and lunch venues are pre-arranged by the supplier and booked depending on availability.
• This tour is not a private charter unless the maximum of 16 passengers is reached by numbers in your group. This means you may be sharing the ride with others. Private charters are available on request, and the full capacity fare may be charged accordingly.

About Grapes for good'Grapes for good' is proof that wine can be a force for good. Every drop can go a little further and make a real difference.Zoos SA is proud to partner with four wineries from the Langhorne Creek wine region as part of the 'Grapes for good' initiative.Kimbolton Wines, Bleasdale, Bremerton, and Lake Breeze wineries have partnered to create a unique mix of wines to further support our conservation efforts with part proceeds from the sale of these wines supporting Zoos SA’s conservation mission.If you care about animals and you love wine, there’s never been a more exciting time to visit winery partners based in Langhorne Creek to grab a bottle of limited-edition ‘Grapes for good’ wines. On this tour you’ll journey through the Langhorne Creek region as part of the ‘Grapes for good’ initiative. Visit Kimbolton Wines, Bleasdale, Bremerton, and Lake Breeze - joining forces with Zoos SA conservation mission. Wineries that you visit will showcase how they have come together to create a unique mix of wines to further support Monarto Safari Parks’ conservation efforts, with part proceeds from the sale being proof that wine can be a force for good. Every drop can go a little further and make a real difference.Langhorne Creek Wine RegionSurrounded by the ancient river red gums growing on the floodplain of the Bremer River, Langhorne Creek is South Australia's premier red wine producing district. It is the only flood irrigated wine region in South Australia. The locals delight in sharing their stories of the Lake Doctor, a wind coming off Lake Alexandrina. This lake is a 600sq kilometre body of fresh water at the end of the Murray Darling system and is three times the size of Sydney Harbour. Fresh cool evening breezes from Lake Alexandrina provide a microclimate of mild to warm summer days and cool evenings, perfect for the long ripening of the grapes producing intense and sought-after cool climate flavours. One of the smallest, compact wine regions, Langhorne Creek has avoided the hustle and bustle of its neighbouring regions, allowing you to relax and take in the character they produce in a bottle.Monarto Safari ParkYou could be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped out onto your very own African safari as you visit the biggest open-range zoo in Australia. Monarto Safari Park is home to many of Africa’s most impressive animals. On this safari tour you will witness the impressive Southern White Rhinoceros to hear the story of their distinct traits and fight for survival. Marvel at the largest herd of giraffe in Australia. Your experience today entitles you to one General Admission voucher to Monarto Safari Park. You can also enquire with us about a custom built group tour for 'Land of the Lemurs' blended with a 'Grapes for Good' afternoon in Langhorne Creek!Kimbolton Wines (Giraffe)Architecturally designed Cellar Door built from repurposed shipping containers. Nestled amongst the gum trees with sweeping views across the property which has been owned by the family since 1947. 'Grapes for good' supporting the Giraffe / Fiano: an ancient Italian wine grape variety, well suited to the growing conditions in Langhorne Creek. Shows crisp, citrus characters with delicious fresh pear, honey hints and a rich texture on the palate. Drink now either on its own, with fresh seafood or a delicious goats cheese tart. Giraffes need our help! With less than 70, 000 estimated to roam their home in Africa, they are at risk of extinction. Kimbolton Wines are joining forces with Monarto Safari Park and Zoos SA to stop the silent extinction.Bleasdale Cellar Door (Zebra)Walk through behind-the-scenes parts of their winery to see old hand-hewn red gum vats and taste a wide range of their signature wines. A highlight is viewing the enormous 3.5 tonne lever basket press crafted in 1892. 'Grapes for Good' supporting the Plains Zebra / Mulberry Tree Cabernet Sauvignon: Ever reliable Cabernet with aromas of mixed berries, dark chocolate and violets, soft and subtle tannins. Bleasdale partners with Monarto Safari Park and Zoos SA to help save Plains Zebra from extinction.Bremerton Cellar Door (Lemur)A renovated horse stable built in 1866. First sisters in Australia to run a winery. Warm, welcoming, and passionate about quality wine. 'Grapes for Good' supporting the Ring-tailed Lemur / Mollie & Merle Verdelho: Fresh, vibrant, perfumed citrus aromas and great textural length. Lemurs are endangered due to habitat loss and poaching. Bremerton supports their conservation through Monarto Safari Park and Zoos SA.Lake Breeze Wines (Bongo)Award-winning boutique winery with views of vineyards and the Adelaide Hills. Wines include Bernoota (shiraz/cabernet) and Arthur's Reserve. 'Grapes for good' supporting the Bongo / Bernoota Shiraz/Cabernet: Dark fruit, blackberry and plums, choc mint, soft tannins. Bongos have fewer than 100 left in the wild. Sales support Monarto Safari Park’s conservation efforts.

• Tour of Langhorne Creek Wine Region in luxury vehicle/s
• Included visit to all four Langhorne creek grapes for good wineries and a specially prepared dish paired with a glass of award-winning wines in one of South Australia’s best kept secret wine regions
• One complimentary tasting glass of Langhorne Creek bubbles on tour departure
• One voucher to Monarto Safari Park, South Australia’s #1 Tourist Attraction and the largest safari experience to exist outside of Africa
• Contribute to critical conservation programs, with more than 70% of the species at Monarto Safari Park threatened with extinction in the wild
• Support regional collaboration between local businesses

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