April Wine Tour - The Elder Tour to Rockford

[ALH]

Thanks team. You were too kind. I enjoyed the day immensely.

Cheers

Cam Ashmead
Elderton

Thanks again Cam,

Fabulous commentary and the private cellar tour was really special.

I do feel a bit sorry for your brother

 

[CaptJCool]

As the first timer on these tours, I can say it was a great first time

Wines and dined like a rockstar!

plenty of fine wine - delicious

The best ‘Kassler’ and Olives....

Amd passionate hosts !

 

[Katie]

Thanks team. You were too kind. I enjoyed the day immensely.

Cheers

Cam Ashmead
Elderton

Welcome to AFF, @BarossaBoy. It was great visiting Elderton today, as we in Queensland struggle so with good wines. Happy to make the effort to visit the Barossa with @Buzzard each year, though!

 

[Katie]

That time when your points upgrades come through in the middle of the tasting in the Rockford barrel room, and you end up in 1D with your spouse in 3F ... and Ms 1F is very, very chatty!!

I now know SO much about her family, and she won’t realise this, but if it comes up in four year’s time, I’ll probably remember the most random things about her mum, her kids, husband, the various holiday apartments and so on.

And I’ll have some interesting tactics if I have to be encouraging Little Miss 31 to move out of home, though I’m not sure she’ll be a doctor!!

 

[Pushka]

Same here, but the little one was due this weekend so we couldn't
Hopefully there's next year.

And lots of hands to care for a toddler by then!

 

[TomVexille]

Thanks team. You were too kind. I enjoyed the day immensely.

Cheers

Cam Ashmead
Elderton

Welcome aboard!

Based on the feedback from the others here we’ll have to make Elderton a priority on our next Barossa visit

 

[Buzzard]

Maybe you can send your email in a PM (Conversation) I’m there next in November

Or you could leave it to beaver

 

[Buzzard]

Welcome to AFF @BarossaBoy
A big thank you for hosting us yesterday.
The afternoon exceeded all my expectations. Many thanks for the chauffeur shuttle, it ensured we all got on the coach in a timely manner and arrived at the airport on schedule.

 

[Steady]

Or you could leave it to beaver

Wot u winkin bout Buzz....

 

[Katie]

View attachment 159447 Cameron Ashmead hosting our group

Cameron - you look that way, I'll look this way. No-one will know anything.

 

[Katie]

Hopefully not too much of a tangent - it was a delightful surprise that Tasting Australia was on while we were in Adelaide this past weekend. We arrived at the Hilton after 9pm Fri night, hoping for just a bit more to eat after our flight down (and to drink, as the FA seemed to not understand the concept of refills - QF J flight). Tasting Australia was taking up half of Victoria Square, opposite the Hilton. We popped over, got some glasses of wine, grabbed some snacks, enjoyed our food and drinks, and left sated. So much better than room service!

There were various other activities on, including in the Barossa - we saw evidence of the Farm to Table tour at Rockford, where people were travelling in a horse cart from Rockford up to their farm area along (perhaps slightly off) Krondorf Rd.

For enthusiastic foodies and winos (hmm?), I'd heartily recommend a visit to Adelaide and surrounds during Tasting Australia!

 

[Deleted member]

Wot u winkin bout Buzz....
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It could also refer to the TV show from the USA?

 

[Steady]

It could also refer to the TV show from the USA?

Where s the fun in that

 

[VPS]

Mmm maybe I need to pop up to the Barossa and visit Elderton's again. Us Adelaide people can do that easily but we don't get any FF points or status credits

 

[jetlagger]

Thank you for the opportunity to join the lovely day tour. Am also very appreciative of Buzzard & Ruby for their wonderful organisation & entertainment for the day events & also enjoyable to share with familiar & a few new faces.

 

[tuapekastar]

Had a great time - yet again. Thanks so much to Buzz and Ruby for their excellent organisation. Thanks muchly also to the crews at Rockford and Elderton for the excellent tastings. And welcome to AFF @BarossaBoy. I am expecting a couple of deliveries soon.

 

[penegal]

Sounds like a lovely tour.

Sad that I missed out... next time

 

[penegal]

Not the @JessicaTam fancy suite but still a nice little upgrade at the Adelaide AFF hotel.

I actually prefer that room category - it's slightly nicer/newer than the set of a Florida murder mystery which that hotel is well known for.

 

[rogerkambah]

Sounds like a lovely tour.

Sad that I missed out... next time

You need to put in your diary for next year - Now!!!

 

[Buzzard]

You need to put in your diary for next year - Now!!!

Maybe put in your diary for later this year.
Ruby and I have just organised another tour for later this year.
Here is the link: "The Second Coming" - August Barossa Tour.