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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

Seppelt Great Western – Great Western Enterprises Ticket Conditions Bookings Bookings without the purchase of a ticket will not take priority over patrons who have prepaid for an event. Non-refundable Tickets Tickets are non-refundable. However, tickets may be transferred to another patron. Event Cancellation Great Western Enterprises reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any ticketed event where minimum attendance numbers are not met, or due to circumstances beyond our control. In the event of cancellation by Great Western Enterprises, ticket holders will be notified and offered a full refund or transfer to a rescheduled date where applicable. Concession Tickets The ticket attendant reserves the right to request valid proof of concession entitlement at the time of purchase or entry. Children Patrons are responsible for all persons under the age of 18 attending a scheduled event held at Seppelt Great Western. Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. Great Western Enterprises will not be liable for any injury, loss or damage suffered by, or in connection with, children attending the venue. Smoking Seppelt Great Western is a non-smoking site. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas, including the lawn area near the main car park where ashtrays are provided. Liability and Indemnity Great Western Enterprises accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by patrons while attending or participating in a scheduled event at Seppelt Great Western, except where required by law. Patrons agree to indemnify Great Western Enterprises against any loss or liability arising from their use of the venue or breach of these terms and conditions. Compliance with Instructions Patrons must comply with all reasonable directions given by Great Western Enterprises staff in relation to the use of the venue and participation in events. Responsible Service of Alcohol Great Western Enterprises is committed to the responsible service and supply of alcohol. Alcohol will not be supplied to any person under the age of 18 years. Patrons agree to consume alcohol responsibly during tastings and events. Food and Beverage No external food or beverages may be brought onto the premises without prior written permission from Great Western Enterprises.

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