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- Durata: 8 Ore
- Cod produs: FDTOH
Ease into this day of leisure and laid-back country pleasure with a scenic drive from the edge of Sydney Harbour to the rolling hills of the Southern Highlands. Take the time to kick back, relax and start warming up those taste buds!
On arrival at Centennial Vineyards it’s back to school with a Pinot Masterclass showcasing the premier grape variety of Sydney’s closest wine region. Guided by a resident oenophile from this cool-climate boutique winery, you’ll embark on a progressive tasting journey through flights of sparkling, white, rosé and red wines – all made using estate-grown mutations of the Pinot grape. Who knew?
Continuing the focus on local produce, you’ll experience fine dining Southern Highlands-style at chef-hatted restaurant eschalot. Owner and head chef Matty Roberts will lead you through the garden surrounding the restaurant where he will pick the freshest of fresh ingredients to prepare the gourmet meal you are about to savour. Complementing Matty’s skill in the kitchen, owner and maître d’ Cass Wallace will select a local wine to match each of the three courses.
After lunch enjoy a wander around the charming Georgian village of Berrima. Browse the quaint shops along the leafy main street – look out for tea, chocolate, locally-made preserves and arts and crafts – and admire the colonial sandstone buildings.
Then it’s time for a little more relaxation on the trip back in to the city. Siesta optional.
Group size: Maximum 11 curious travellers.
Tour includes:
- Pinot Masterclass – tasting wine flights with matching food samples
- Tour of the restaurant garden
- Three course chef choice lunch with matching local wines at hatted restaurant eschalot
- Return transport from Circular Quay in air-conditioned minibus*
- Friendly and knowledgeable guide
Tour departs: 8.30am from outside the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel, 30 Pitt St, Sydney. Please be ready 10 minutes prior.
Tour finishes: 4.30pm at the morning departure point.
Finish time is approximate and may be later due to heavier than usual traffic or other unforeseen circumstances. If you have to be somewhere soon after the scheduled arrival time please discuss this with us prior to departure.
PRIVATE TOURS: Have a group of 6 or more? Call us on 04 0077 5755 or email reservations@localtravelplanner.com to arrange a tour just for you and your group.