A Wine Odyssey

Experience a trilogy of luxury as you journey through three world-class wine regions, all in the span of a single day.

Ascend is an invitation to indulge in the finer things in life, and is an unrivalled opportunity to create cherished memories. Your day will consist of exclusive access to three esteemed wineries, featuring world-class bespoke food and wine experiences, and the sheer exhilaration of traveling by helicopter. Ascend promises to be an unforgettable luxury adventure that will leave you with a profound appreciation for the art of winemaking, the abundance of delicious local produce and the splendour of South Australia’s natural environment. Don't miss your chance to ascend to new heights of luxury and refinement.

Booking Details

Availability:

7 days, operating once daily. While we do our best to operate on our planned schedule, we cannot guarantee if mother nature has other plans. Please see our terms and conditions for weather impact, refunds and postponement options.

Duration:

9:30am - 5:30pm

Cost:

$7,000 per couple

Itinerary:

Tour commences from Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards at 9:30am sharp

Guests are responsible for arranging their own transport to and from Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards. Please let us know if you would like assistance connecting with a preferred transfer company.

South Australian Helicopters – Scenic Helicopter Transfers will ascend you between each location with your own private flight, ensuring a seamless and luxurious journey across South Australia’s finest wine regions.

1: Oliver's Taranga - Homegrown Experience
Duration: 9:30am - 11:30am
Departure: 11:35am (via Helicopter)

2: Golding Wines - Provenance - Adelaide Hills Wine Tasting and Lunch Experience
Duration: 12pm - 2:30pm
Departure: 2:35pm (via Helicopter)

3: Kimbolton - Behind the Scenes Wine & Cheese Pairing Experience
Duration: 3pm - 5pm
Departure: 5:05pm (via Helicopter)

FINISH: Oliver's Taranga
Arrival: 5:30pm

Maximum:

2 pax maximum weight 136kg per seat

Allergy Information:

Dietary allergies must be stated at time of booking so chefs can prepare accordingly.
Unfortunately we cannot cater to vegan dietary requirements for this experience.

Important Information:

Guests are required to wear enclosed shoes and dress for the weather.

McLaren Vale

Oliver's Taranga

OLIVER'S TARANGA - HOMEGROWN EXPERIENCE
246 Seaview Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171

Duration: 9:30am - 11:30am
Departure: 11:35am (via Helicopter)

Acitvity: Explore one of Australia’s oldest family run vineyards with your own exclusive concierge on the Taranga Terroir Tour, glass in hand, tasting each variety next to the very vines that source them. ‘Ollie’ the Golf Buggy awaits for this exclusive vineyard tour where you will learn about the Oliver family through the generations, the heritage sites, sustainable viticulture, impeccable wines, have all your wine & vine questions answered and most importantly have some serious fun!

Inclusions: Immersive behind-the-scenes estate tour of our vineyards, exclusive wine & vine concierge, wine tastings, local warm bread, olive oil and almonds to snack on. A complimentary branded glass polishing cloth and Oliver’s Taranga magnets to take home.

To learn more about OLIVER'S TARANGA visit our website.

Adelaide Hills

Golding Wines

GOLDING WINES - PROVENANCE - ADELAIDE HILLS WINE TASTING AND LUNCH EXPERIENCE
52 Western Branch Road, Lobethal, South Australia 5241

Duration: 12pm - 2:30pm
Departure: 2:35pm (via Helicopter)

Activity: Begin your experience at Golding Wines with curated wine tasting and paired snacks taking in the breathtaking views from a private tasting platform located in the heart of their high altitude Western Branch Vineyard. Traverse through the family’s extensive gardens on your way back to the sandstone barn where you will enjoy a delicious four course lunch, crafted by Head Chef Evert van Niekerk, sourcing fresh seasonal produce from the Golding’s kitchen garden and the region beyond. Learn about the Golding family’s history in the Adelaide Hills and the journey that led them to grow and create their wines here in this spectacular region.

Inclusions: An intimate hosted immersive wine tasting at the Golding’s Western Branch Vineyard on a bespoke tasting platform located within the heart of the property. Taste award winning wines with accompanying seasonal paired snacks crafted using produce from the estate kitchen garden. An introduction to the history of the Adelaide Hills Wine Region and cool climate grape growing philosophies and practices along with the Golding family history in the region. A three course lunch curated to showcase the seasonal produce of the region with paired wines from the Golding range. A take home branded straw hat.

*can cater to veg, vgn, GF dietaries.

To learn more about GOLDING WINES visit our website.

Langhorne Creek

Kimbolton Wines

KIMBOLTON WINES - BEHIND THE SCENES WINE & CHEESE PAIRING EXPERIENCE
29 Burleigh Street, Langhorne Creek, South Australia 5255

Duration: 3pm - 5pm
Departure: 5:05pm (via Helicopter)

Activity: Immerse yourself in an intimate wine and cheese pairing experience for the next two hours. Learn all about Kimbolton, beautiful Langhorne Creek, the art of wine & cheese pairings and assist with choosing the pairings for future Kimbolton Wine & Cheese Flights.

Inclusions: An intimate hosted experience with one of the experienced Kimbolton staff, tour of cellar door and roof top on arrival, introduction to Kimbolton and history of Langhorne Creek, master the art of matching wine and cheese with Kimbolton wines and local artisan cheese. A take home branded cooler bag, perfect for future cheese storage.

To learn more about KIMBOLTON WINES visit our website.

Scenic helicopter transfers

South Australian Helicopters

Enjoy the best of these three regions from the sky with your unique helicopter experience from South Australian Helicopters.

Ascend between Oliver’s Taranga, Golding Wines, and Kimbolton Wines with our scenic helicopter flights, elevating your wine journey to new heights. Each transfer offers a breathtaking aerial perspective of these renowned wine regions, seamlessly blending immersive tastings with the unforgettable experience of seeing South Australia’s vineyards from both the ground and the sky.

Combining luxury and exclusivity, we are passionate about delivering an experience that you won’t find anywhere else to ensure that the journey between venues is as unforgettable as the destinations themselves.

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or an adventurer at heart, Ascend Odessey will leave you with a newfound appreciation for these iconic South Australian wine regions.

To learn more about South Australian Helicopters visit our website.

McLaren Vale

Oliver's Taranga
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Adelaide Hills

Golding Wines
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Langhorne Creek

Kimbolton Wines
3

Scenic helicopter transfers

South Australian Helicopters
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Sustainability

Giving Back

Oliver’s Taranga, Golding Wines and Kimbolton Wines have long considered themselves custodians of the land, always working to improve the land for the generations ahead. As such, all three vineyards are farmed sustainably, being accredited members with Sustainable Wine Growing Australia.

Sustainable Winegrowing Australia is Australia’s national program for grapegrowers and winemakers to demonstrate and continuously improve their sustainability in the vineyard through the environmental, social and economic aspects of their businesses. The program takes a holistic approach to managing, supporting and promoting sustainability.

All three wine brands are constantly working towards improving their environmental footprint across every aspect of the business.

We acknowledge

Ascend is an immersive wine and food experience that celebrates strong connections to land and nature across three of South Australia’s beautiful wine regions. We pay our respects to the traditional owners of this land and acknowledge the ongoing connection to country experienced by the Peramangk, Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri people.

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