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Seppelt Wines Underground Cellar Tour (Includes sparkling Tasting)

Category: Wine Tasting
Region: Rural City of Ararat
State: VIC

AUD $28.00

Adult
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50m
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Underground cellar tour of Seppelt Wines in Great Western including tasting of our available Sparkling Wines

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Seppelt Great Western

Come and explore Seppelt Wines heritage-listed underground cellars, known as “The Drives” with one of their tour guides. 

The Seppelt guides will provide a fascinating glimpse into Australia’s pioneering wine history and take you underground to the labyrinth of hand-dug cellars. 

Cellar excavation first begun in 1868 by out-of-work gold miners and took over 60 years to dig the 3 kilometres of cellars that can hold over 3 million bottles of wine.  The underground cellars are the largest underground cellar in the Southern Hemisphere. It took over 60 years to dig the cellars to what you see today. It truly is a unique experience and a ‘must-do’ when visiting the Grampians Region.  

Once you emerge from the underground cellars, your guide will then take you on a journey through our sparkling wines, including the Seppelt Sparkling Shiraz, which was first made in the Seppelt Great Western Cellars in the early 1890s.

Guided tours cost $28 for an Adult, $22.50 for a concession, $10 for school-aged children, under 5 no charge.  Tours depart from the Seppelt Wines Cellar Door 7 days a week at 11 am, 1 pm and the last tour leaving at 3 pm. 

A visit to the Grampians is not complete without a trip to the region’s original winemaking pioneers at Seppelt Great Western.

Open seven days a week, experience the beauty of country Victoria at our historic cellar door for a tasting or to purchase wine, coffee, a light lunch or cheese platter, and step back in time underground with a tour of our heritage-listed cellars, “The Drives” – first excavated in 1865 and the longest in the southern hemisphere.

With a tradition of winemaking excellence dating back to 1851, sample some of the best of Victorian wine at our cellar door – from the cool Grampians country, the wild Henty hinterland and the famous Cambrian soils of Heathcote; Seppelt’s esteemed portfolio showcases the unique personalities of some of Victoria’s finest vineyards.

Seppelt Wines in Great Western are home to some of the country’s most iconic wines including our flagship St Peters Grampians Shiraz, Drumborg Vineyard Riesling, and our multiregional Chalambar Shiraz; furthermore, we are arguably Australia’s most renowned producer of Sparkling Shiraz – a uniquely Australian wine style for which the Seppelt Show Sparkling Shiraz sets an enviable benchmark.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms & Conditions – Tours and Public Events Ticket conditions Bookings: Bookings without the purchase of a ticket will not take priority over patrons who have paid ahead of time. Non-refundable: Tickets are non-refundable however transferable between patrons. Concession: The ticket attendant reserves the right to request valid proof of concession entitlement before purchase. Children: You as the patron are responsible for all persons under the age of 18 attending a scheduled event held at Seppelt Great Western. Children are to be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. Great Western Enterprises will not be held responsible or liable for any damage or injury suffered to, by, or in connection with children. Smoking: Seppelt Great Western is a non-smoking site. If you wish to smoke you can do so on the lawns in the fresh air at the provided ashtray located at the entrance from the main car park. Liability and indemnity: We shall have no liability whatsoever to you or any other patron in relation to your use of Seppelt Great Westerns facilities while participating in a scheduled event. You will be liable to us and indemnify us against any loss or liability we may suffer in connection with your use of Seppelt Great Western facilities or any breach by you of these terms and conditions. Compliance with all instructions: You will comply with all reasonable instructions of any of Great Western Enterprises staff members in relation to your use of the venue. Responsible Service of Alcohol: You acknowledge that we are committed to the responsible service and supply of alcoholic beverages. You agree to ensure that the consumption of alcoholic beverages during your tasting experience is done so responsibly and that no alcoholic beverages will be supplied to any person under the age of 18 years. Drinks and food: drinks or food are not to be brought on premises without the written permission of Great Western Enterprises.

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