Wine Country Escapes
Cellar doors that don't open to the public — open for you.
Wine country programmes blend indulgence with genuine discovery. Through long-standing relationships with winemakers across both countries, we open private cellars, arrange vertical tastings with the people who made the wine, and stage long lunches among the vines — with all transfers, so no one draws the short straw.
Example options
A taste of what we can build around this experience — every programme is tailored to your group, dates and budget.
Marlborough Sauvignon Journey
Heli-transfers between flagship estates, barrel tastings with winemakers, a Greenshell mussel cruise on the Sounds and a vines-venue gala dinner.
Hawke's Bay Long Lunch
A progressive degustation across three Gimblett Gravels estates — course by course, vineyard by vineyard — ending with a twilight concert.
Martinborough by Vintage Bicycle
Pedal between boutique cellar doors on classic bikes, picnic in an olive grove and enjoy a private pinot noir masterclass with a local legend.
Barossa Valley Heritage
Old-vine shiraz tastings in 150-year-old cellars, a butchery-and-blending workshop, hot-air ballooning at dawn and a long-table dinner in a working barrel hall.
Margaret River Coast & Vines
Surf lesson at dawn, estate tastings along Caves Road, a chef-led forage and a private dinner in a cave beneath the vineyard.
Yarra Valley Balloon & Bubbles
Sunrise ballooning over the vines, sparkling-wine breakfast at the landing estate and an afternoon of cool-climate tastings.
A sample three-day flow
Arrive, sunset canapés at the estate, winemaker's welcome dinner
Progressive vineyard tastings and long lunch, blending workshop, gala dinner among the vines
Farewell brunch and tasting, private coach or heli transfers out