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Rockford Most of the buildings here were constructed in 1984 out of recy-
cled local materials, but you'd never know it. The wine is pressed between mid-
March and the end of April, in the traditional way with machinery from the
turn of the 20th century. It's a fascinating sight. Demand for Rockford wines,
especially the Basket Pressed Shiraz, far exceeds supply.
Krondorf Rd., Tanunda. & 08/8568 9408. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm.
Seppelts This National Trust-listed property was founded in 1857 by Joseph
Seppelt, an immigrant from Silesia. The wine tour around the gardens and blue-
stone buildings is considered one of the best in the world. On a nearby slope,
check out the family's Romanesque mausoleum, skirted by planted roadside
palms, built during the 1930s recession to keep winery workers employed.
Seppeltsfield. & 08/8568 6200. Adults A$7 (US$4.55), children 5-16 A$2 (US$1.30). Mon-Fri 10am-5pm;
Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. Tours hourly Mon-Fri 11am-3pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am, and 1:30 and 2:30pm.
Wolf Blass This winery's Germanic-style black-label vintages have an excel-
lent international reputation, while its cheaper yellow-label vintages are the toast
of many a Sydney dinner party. The Wolf Blass museum is worth a peek.
Sturt Hwy., Nuriootpa. & 08/8568 7300. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
Yalumba This winery was built in 1849, making it the oldest family-owned
winemaking business in Australia. It's also huge. Look out for the sad-looking
Himalayan bear in the corner of the large tasting room; following a run-in with
a hunting rifle, it's been Yalumba's advertising gimmick. The winery's Signature
Red Cabernet-Shiraz is among the best you'll ever taste.
Eden Valley Rd., Angaston.
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08/8561 3200. www.yalumba.com.au. Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; Sat
10am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm.
WHERE TO STAY
There are plenty of standard motels and lots of interesting B&Bs throughout the
Barossa, some with rooms for as little as A$60 (US$39). Weekends often find
rooms are booked out and prices higher than weekdays. The Barossa Wine and
Visitor Information Centre (see “Visitor Information,” above) can provide
information on additional accommodations choices and off-season deals.
Barossa Valley (SA) Tourist Park This peaceful place is back from the road
and abuts a nature lake and wildlife reserve. The cabins are simple but come with
just about everything you'll need for a pleasant stay. Cabins have a combination
of doubles, singles, and bunk beds. If you don't have your own linen you'll be
charged A$5 (US$3.25) per single bed and A$10 (US$6.50) per double.
Penrice Rd., Nuriootpa 5355. & 08/8562 1404. Fax 08/85622 615. www.barossa-tourist-park.com.au.
27 cabins, 19 with bathroom. A$36 (US$23) double without bathroom; A$45-A$60 (US$30-US$39) double
with bathroom. Family unit A$65 (US$42). Extra adult A$5 (US$3.25), extra child 3-15 A$3 (US$1.95). AE, DC,
MC, V. Amenities: Outdoor pool (nearby); 2 tennis courts; coin-op laundry. In room: A/C, TV, kitchenette,
coffeemaker, iron.
Collingrove Homestead In my opinion, Collingrove is not just
the best country-house experience in the Barossa but, dare I say it, in Australia.
Built in 1856, it was originally the home of John Howard Angas, one of those
involved in the initial settlement of South Australia. Additions were made as
Angas's sheep business prospered. The hallway is festooned with spears, artillery
shells, rifles, oil-painted portraits, and the mounted heads of various stags and
tigers. English oak paneling and creaky floorboards add a certain nuance, and
the cedar kitchen, library, glorious dining room, and various other places are all
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