Airbnb has released an Australian wine tour guide for wine lovers in line with the trend of ‘rice travel’.
The guide, produced in collaboration with renowned Australian wine expert Mike Benny, was announced under the name Airbnb’s Hidden Wine Mountain.
The guide evenly includes 12 must-visit wine production areas, accommodations, and tips from wine experts across Australia. Here are 12 Australian wine producers that Airbnb has noted.
Southern Highlands, New South Wales
사진 확대 Artemis, a Southern Highland luxury winery in New South Wales / Photo = Artemis Instagram
Located about an hour and a half drive from Sydney, Southern Highland recommends a day trip to Sydney.
Recommended attractions include the Southern Highlands’ oldest winery Zoedza Estate, which was founded in 1983, a luxury winery Artemis where you can enjoy tasting outdoors in summer and by the fireplace in winter, and the Donning Day Farms Winery, which makes pickles from farm-harvested vegetables.
Canberra, New South Wales
사진 확대 Helm Wine Winery Landscape in Canberra, New South Wales / Photo = Helm Wine Winery homepage
Ravensworth, located in Canberra, consists of an earthy winery building and a farm that grows organic crops.
Helm Wine Winery, Australia’s top riesling producer and leading award-winning, and Clonakilla, which has quality wine in its state-of-the-art seller door (a space where visitors can taste and purchase wine at the winery), are also considered Canberra wine attractions.
South Gippsland, Victoria
사진 확대 Bath River Winery, South Gippsland, Victoria / Photo = Bath River Winery website
Stretching along the coastline, South Gippsland is a place where you can get away from downtown Melbourne and enjoy the relaxation of the beach.
At The Wine Farm, you can enjoy quality wine with a focus on sustainability, while at Bath River Winery, you can taste the best quality pinot noir and chardonnay, field blend white wine and gamet varieties grown organically at Bandicoot Run Winery.
Masedon Mountains, Victoria
사진 확대 Kobau Ridge Winery in the Masedon Mountains, Victoria / Photo = Kobau Ridge homepage
The Masedon area, famous for its sprawling forests and farmers markets, is a great place to spend a calm weekend enjoying delicious food in nature.
Elegant and balanced wines can be enjoyed at Dealworth & Alain, a boutique winery that leads the wine industry in central Victoria.
Kovau Ridge, a historic winery in the Masedon Mountains, is famous for its chardonnay, which is often listed as Australia’s best wine.
Granite Belt, Queensland
사진 확대 Granite Belt Ravenscroft Winery Scenery, Queensland / Photo = Ravenscroft Instagram
The Granite Belt is accessible in Brisbane. With its beautiful scenery and subtropical climate, it is an ideal resort for people who enjoy outdoor activities.
You can enjoy classical wine through the seller door experience for small people at Ravenscroft, which overlooks the vineyard.
In Boylean, which is the centerpiece of the Granite Belt wine community and specializes in intense red wine, wine tastings of Neviolo, Sanjio Beze and Tana varieties are available in addition to Cabernet Sauvignon and Siraj.
Robert Channon Wine, dubbed the “King of Verdello Wine,” recommends tasting Australia’s best Verdello wine.
Kunawara, South Australia
사진 확대 Bellweather, a winery located in Kunawara, South Australia / Photo = Bellweather homepage
Kunawara is a world-famous red wine production area, perfect for those dreaming of a romantic trip to southern Australia.
Bellweather is full of fascinating local wines presented by emotional winemaker Sue Bell, historic sharing heads (sheep clippers workshop), pop-up dining and cultural events.
Lydis Estate is a place that offers a modern interpretation of classical wine in the Kunawara region, where you can taste classic cabernet wine and Siraj and Chardonnay.
In addition, it is also recommended to use classic style cabernets at traditional seller doors, as well as winery Bowen Estate, where you can taste elegant Shiraz and Chardonnay.
Riverland, South Australia
사진 확대 Harvesting ripe grapes from a vineyard / Photo = Rika Terra Farms Instagram
Riverland, where you can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in phenomenal nature, is a particularly loved area for family travel.
Rika Terra Farms is a winery that is attracting attention by reviving old vineyards and introducing climate-appropriate varieties.
The wine room, which has served as the center of Renimark Town and Riverland, is set to reopen in April, raising expectations.
Also, Whistling Kite wine is a bioIt produces high-quality wine in a dynamic way, where you can enjoy a wine pairing experience enjoyed with local ingredients.
Mount Gambier, South Australia
사진 확대 Remus Wine representing Mount Gambier, South Australia / Photo = Remus Wine Instagram
Mount Gambeer is a place where the art field is developed and is a favorite place for cultural enthusiasts.
The Good Intentions Wine Company presents unique wines at Seller’s Door, a remodeled version of an old butcher shop near Blue Lake.
Remus wines are known for producing wine in innovative ways, although they feel somewhat out of the mainstream.
Herbert Wine Farm is a small winery that grows a wide variety of grape varieties, offering a direct experience of aging wines from the barrel. In particular, the tasting program here is famous for its cost-effectiveness.
Great Southern Region, Western Australia
사진 확대 Frankland Estate in Great Southern, Western Australia / Photo = Frankland Estate website
A unique winery can also be found in the Great Southern region, which boasts fresh produce, stunning coastal views and mountain ranges.
Paul Nelson Wine operates a variety of tasting programs, from local specialty wines to master classes focused on wine farms.
The Frankland Estate, which can be said to be the foundation of the Great Southern local wine community, practices organic farming.
Here, you can taste a variety of non-mainstream varieties and classic cabernets and Siraj, including Riesling wine, which boasts Australia’s best quality.
Southern Forest, Western Australia
사진 확대 Fios Estate / Photograph = Fios Estate website, which produces wine in a traditional way that has been passed down from generation to generation
Southern Forest is an ideal place for nature and food-loving travelers.
Fios Estate is a place where wine production and farm operations have continued into the family business, sticking to traditional methods passed down from generation to generation, and releasing a variety of wines that can taste local every year.
Travelers can satisfy their gastronomic desires on Truffle Hill, which is full of food such as the best wine and truffles.
At Pemberley, you can taste Piccadi’s premium wine and Hidden River Estate’s experimental boutique wine together.
Swan Valley, Western Australia
사진 확대 Taliyanshitch Winery Seller Door / Photo = Taliyanshitch homepage
Swan Valley is the oldest wine producer in Western Australia and an area known for its delicacies snacks and handmade specialties.
Harris Organic is Swan Valley’s leading organic certified winery, offering a variety of wines with local characteristics.
Among them, wine with a grand and deep flavor is especially responsive to wine lovers.
At the Taliyansich Winery, which presents a variety of wines at the cozy seller’s door, you can feel the true value of the local representative varieties, willow and schnengblanc.
Nicola Estate mainly produces bold and experimental wines, covering Siraj, Schnenblanc and Budlo, as well as varieties imported from the Great Southern and Margaret River regions.
Tasmania East Coast
사진 확대 Devils Corner Wine Tasting Facility / Photo = Devils Corner Instagram
Known for its charming seaside town, Tasmania’s East Coast is popular with family travelers and couples.
Spring Vale, a leading winery on the East Coast, is a place that consistently presents high-quality boutique wines.
The Seller Door, a converted barn built in the 1840s, is also listed as a cultural heritage site, impressing visitors.
Devils Corner is a hot spot on the East Coast that is noted for its modern wine tasting facilities and high-quality winery food.
Freixine Winery introduces Tasmanian wines such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling, and among them, rare vintage sparkling wines are recommended to taste.