Chocolate and wine lovers will be in total food and wine heaven with the launch of an exciting new itinerary for Adelaide Sightseeing's intimate full-day Barossa Food and Wine Experience Tour. The tour now visits the new Barossa Valley Chocolate Company making it a day of wine, chocolate, more wine, chocolate, cheese and treats. 

The tour begins at Pindarie where winemaker Wendy Allan shares the story of this stunning property. Try a range of tastings and cheeses, in the all-charm sandstone stables converted into a cellar door and café. Then, it's coffee and cake on the verandah, or in winter, cosied up around the fire overlooking the bucolic views dominated by shiraz vines.

Then the tour moves on to Maggie Beer's Farm Shop, to see and sample the famous food identity's world of local produce and a close encounter with that famous 'The Cook and the Chef' kitchen.  South Australia's beloved cook offers tastings galore and has a bounty of delicious products and books for sale.

Lunch is at the mod Lambert Estate, with panoramic vineyard views, halls of local art, and a sun-drenched balcony in summer or by a giant crackling fire midyear. Be treated to wine tastings along with family anecdotes and wine notes. After a hearty two-course long-table lunch, enjoy a coffee and Chocolatier (chocolate port) out on the balcony or by the fire.

After lunch a photo stop at Mengler Hill affords fabulous sweeping Valley views, before the next taste-buds-tempting exercise at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company.

Be ready to experience the Chocolate Company's incredible wine and chocolate pairings. Sit down to a flight of local Vineyard Road wines and divine chocolates, with an expert guide revealing why they meld so well together. View some choc-crafting in action with a viewing wall showcasing the crafting of more than 250 chocolate products, including the newest ruby flavour and of course there's time to shop for chocolates to take home.

The coach then takes a meandering route back to Adelaide through the Adelaide hills, while the storyteller driver offers insights about landmarks along the way.

The Barossa Food and Wine Experience Tour is priced at A$135 per adult and includes morning pick up and evening set down at selected Adelaide Hotels, full day guided small coach tour with expert commentary by local driver/guide, lunch, all activities and tastings.

The tour departs Adelaide Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and  Sunday.

For further information contact Adelaide Sightseeing on T: 1300 769 762 or visit www.adelaidesightseeing.com.au  

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About SeaLink Travel Group

Adelaide Sightseeing is part of the SeaLink Travel Group which is one of Australia's most dynamic travel companies, bringing the nation's best tourism and transport experiences to the world. With more than 1,600 passionate staff across the country, we deliver fantastic service to more than eight million customers annually.  With a vessel fleet of 77 and a coach fleet in excess of 60 vehicles, our Adelaide-based company has undergone a remarkable period of growth, emerging as a significant player on the national tourism and transport scene.

At SeaLink we believe travel is about connecting people, sharing experiences and creating brilliant memories.  Our operations extend across New South Wales, Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia, including:

• Cruises, ferry and charter services on Sydney Harbour, Swan River in WA and on the Murray River in SA
• Passenger, vehicle and freight ferry services between Kangaroo Island and the South Australian mainland
• Resort accommodation, restaurants, touring and ferry services on Fraser Island, Queensland
• Day tours, extended touring and charter operations on Kangaroo Island and on the South Australia mainland
• Passenger ferry services in Townsville, Queensland, Darwin, Northern Territory and Perth, Western Australia
• Lunch and dinner cruises in Perth, Western Australia and on Sydney Harbour
• Ferry and barging services in south-east Queensland and Gladstone in Queensland
• Exclusive 4WD foreign language adventure-based tours on Kangaroo and Fraser Islands
• Retail travel agencies in Adelaide and Townsville
• Tour wholesaling to the travel trade
• Adventure, accommodation and bistro at Vivonne Bay, Kangaroo Island

SeaLink Travel Group successfully listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in October 2013 (ASX:SLK).