Walk, Taste, Graze - Experience at Pindarie

About this tour

Spend two and a half hours exploring Pindarie's vineyard on the western ridge of the Barossa Valley. Your guide leads you uphill through working vines to Schoff's Hill, where views stretch across the ranges in all directions. Back at the heritage stables, you'll taste the estate's portfolio—from established Shiraz and Cabernet to lesser-known varieties like Montepulciano and Fiano—while learning how each performs on this particular slope. The tour wraps with seasonal plates overlooking the vines you've just walked through.

Highlights

• Guided walk through estate vines to panoramic hilltop viewpoint
• Taste five to six wines in heritage stone building
• Learn about sustainable farming practices on the property
• Sample Italian and Spanish varieties grown locally
• Seasonal lunch with valley views included
• Runs weekdays 11:30am–1:30pm, weekend dates negotiable

What to expect

The walk is unhurried and accessible regardless of fitness—you'll climb gradually to the top of Schoff's Hill, taking in the landscape and vineyard layout as you go. Once back at the tasting room, you'll work through the winery's range methodically, with explanation of what makes each variety suit Pindarie's terroir. Expect to spend time comparing how Shiraz behaves here versus the Sangiovese or Tempranillo planted nearby. Lunch arrives as you settle in with views; it's designed to match the season, so expect fresh produce rather than heavy fare.

Good to know

Tours run Monday through Friday at a fixed time; weekend visits require advance arrangement. Wear comfortable walking shoes—the climb is moderate but the ground can be uneven. The heritage stables stay cool, making the tasting room pleasant even in warm months.