Group Experiences
Group Wine tastings
AT BEC HARDY CELLAR DOOR
Visit the Bec Hardy cellar door to experience Bec’s award-winning range of wines that reflect 170 years of South Australian winemaking heritage. Bec’s 40-year-old Pertaringa brand offers its well-known range of wines from the iconic McLaren Vale wine region, while her Bec Hardy range features contemporary styles from a variety of premium South Australian wine regions.
Enjoy a relaxed and comfortable tasting experience inside our recently refurbished cellar door, or a unique tasting experience outside surrounded by native flora and fauna. All while taking in the stunning views across the vineyards and eastern foothills of McLaren Vale.
We offer two sessions for group tastings, please select your preferred session below.
Morning Session
Booking times: 10am and 11am
(Min 9, max 35 people.)The group tasting will include a selection of 6 wines from our Pertaringa and Bec Hardy wine ranges. Additional wines can be purchased on consumption. Please allow approximately 30min for your tasting experience.
Group Tasting Only: $15 per person
Lunch Session
Booking times: 12pm and 1pm
(Min 9, max 35 people.)The lunch tasting sessions include a selection of 6 wines from our Pertaringa and Bec Hardy ranges, accompanied by generous regional platters by The Kitchen at Bec Hardy, a Two Hat venue; featuring house-made, seasonal, and locally sourced produce, served alongside potsticker dumplings.
Group Tasting and Lunch: $45 per person
Premium Picnics
AT TIPSY HILL ESTATE
Celebrate the bride-to-be, a birthday, or other special occasions with a one-of-a-kind premium picnic experience at the stunning Tipsy Hill Estate. Download Premium Picnics Brochure here. For more information, please contact us at experiences@bechardy.com.au or (08) 8383 2700.
Premium Picnic | $99 per person (Min 8, max 20 people)
→ Full picnic set up, including wooden picnic tables, picnic rugs, cushions and cutlery + crockery.
→ 3-hour drinks package
→ Shared grazing platters and hot food prepared by The Kitchen at Bec Hardy, a Two Hat venue.
If you wish to use chairs instead of seating on the ground these are available for an additional $10 per person.
Chefs table
AT TIPSY HILL ESTATE
As you turn into the long driveway leading to Tipsy Hill Estate, the breathtaking vineyards of McLaren Vale unfold before your eyes, welcoming you to this stunning property. Lose yourself in the enchanting 2½ acre Mediterranean-inspired garden, celebrated as one of the most renowned private gardens in South Australia. Take in the panoramic views that stretch as far as the eye can see, setting the stage for an intimate dining experience like no other. With only one table at each event, it is an intimate and truly exclusive affair, perhaps Australia's most unique winery dining experience.
Tipsy Hill Estate is the cherished home of Bec Hardy, a name synonymous with excellence in the wine industry. This estate is not just a residence but a testament to Bec Hardy's commitment to sustainability and quality.
Indulge in a truly bespoke, private chef dining experience curated by Connor Bishop from The Kitchen at Bec Hardy, a prestigious Two Hat Venue. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, setting the tone for a personalized degustation journey. Each course is meticulously crafted from the freshest, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, ensuring a symphony of flavors with every bite. These culinary masterpieces are perfectly paired with a selection of award-winning wines from Bec Hardy, Pertaringa, and the exclusive Lot 94 BSR range.
This is more than just a meal; it's a celebration of the finest in culinary and wine excellence, promising memories that will last a lifetime.
Chefs Table degustation | $400 per person (Minimum 4 people)
Please see important information about this experience below.
Important Information
GROUP WINE TASTINGS
→ Wine Tastings are held at the Bec Hardy cellar door, located at 327 Hunt Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171.
→ Group wine tastings are for groups of 9-35 people.
→ All wine tastings are thirty minutes duration and can be booked before a reservation for dining at The Kitchen.
PREMIUM PICNICS
→ Tipsy Hill Estate is located at 309 Blewitt Springs Rd, Blewitt Springs SA 5171.
→ Premium Picnics are available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, October to April (subject to weather).
→ We are closed on Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE
→ Tipsy Hill Estate is located at 309 Blewitt Springs Road, Blewitt Springs SA 5171.
→ Please note that we only take one booking per day, so the venue and experience is exclusive to you.
→ Children are more than welcome to join. Children under 5 are free, children between 5 and 17 years old are $50 per child. Please indicate in your booking if you’ll be accompanied by a child/children.