About this tour
Spend four hours at Stanton & Killeen learning to blend fortified wines from scratch, guided by the winery's own team. You'll craft a personal 10-litre barrel to take home, paired with a generous gourmet lunch. Based in regional Australia, this hands-on workshop demystifies the fortification process and lets you walk away with a bottle you've actually made.
Highlights
- Blend your own fortified wine with winemakers
- Take home a 10L handcrafted barrel
- Gourmet lunch with the production team
- Learn fortification techniques firsthand
- Create a unique personal vintage
What to expect
You'll arrive at the winery and move straight into the workshop space where the team walks you through their fortification methods. Expect to handle different base wines, learn about spirit ratios and ageing, then assemble your own blend under supervision. The process is tactile—you're measuring, tasting, adjusting. Midway through or after, you'll sit down to a proper lunch with the winemakers, swapping questions and stories. By the end, your barrel is sealed and ready for transport.
Good to know
The workshop is wheelchair accessible and prams are welcome. Service animals permitted. Not suitable for pregnant travellers. Allow time to transport your 10L barrel—it's yours to keep.
Frequently asked
- How long does 4-Hour Ultimate Fortified Wine Experience with Take Home Barrel take?
- 4-Hour Ultimate Fortified Wine Experience with Take Home Barrel runs for approximately 4 hours.
- How much does 4-Hour Ultimate Fortified Wine Experience with Take Home Barrel cost?
- Prices start from AUD $1975 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does 4-Hour Ultimate Fortified Wine Experience with Take Home Barrel run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs 4-Hour Ultimate Fortified Wine Experience with Take Home Barrel?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. AU & NZ Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
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