Australia - Luxe Wine Tour [March 22 - 29, 2026]
Commonwealth Wine School has partnered with Empty Bottle Tours to bring you a unique exploration of the wines of Australia with Master of Wine, Mark Pygott.
The opportunity to visit some of the great wine regions of Australia is one not to be missed. This exceptional trip will focus on South Australia (Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, Adelaide Hills and McClaren Vale) and Tasmania (Coal Valley, Pipers River and Tamar valley). By visiting these two vastly different States, we will develop an understanding of just how diverse the wine offer is in Australia. If you thought Australia was all about hedonistic Shiraz, we will of course cover that, but it is also home to the greatest Chardonnay outside of Burgundy, the most distinctive Riesling outside of Germany and the most aromatic Grenache outside of Priorat. We will also encounter the brilliant sparkling wines of Tasmania as well as the truly exceptionally old fortified wines of the Barossa.
Price until March 31, 2025 - $9000*
$2000 due at deposit to lock in current pricing.
A three day add-on to include Victoria will also be available 29th March -1st April for $3600
*Price based on double occupancy. There will be a charge of $1750 for any guest who wishes to have a single room.
** Payment plans are available. Contact us: info@commonwealthwineschool.com
Commonwealth Wine School has partnered with Empty Bottle Tours to bring you a unique exploration of the wines of Australia with Master of Wine, Mark Pygott.
The opportunity to visit some of the great wine regions of Australia is one not to be missed. This exceptional trip will focus on South Australia (Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, Adelaide Hills and McClaren Vale) and Tasmania (Coal Valley, Pipers River and Tamar valley). By visiting these two vastly different States, we will develop an understanding of just how diverse the wine offer is in Australia. If you thought Australia was all about hedonistic Shiraz, we will of course cover that, but it is also home to the greatest Chardonnay outside of Burgundy, the most distinctive Riesling outside of Germany and the most aromatic Grenache outside of Priorat. We will also encounter the brilliant sparkling wines of Tasmania as well as the truly exceptionally old fortified wines of the Barossa.
Price until March 31, 2025 - $9000*
$2000 due at deposit to lock in current pricing.
A three day add-on to include Victoria will also be available 29th March -1st April for $3600
*Price based on double occupancy. There will be a charge of $1750 for any guest who wishes to have a single room.
** Payment plans are available. Contact us: info@commonwealthwineschool.com
Commonwealth Wine School has partnered with Empty Bottle Tours to bring you a unique exploration of the wines of Australia with Master of Wine, Mark Pygott.
The opportunity to visit some of the great wine regions of Australia is one not to be missed. This exceptional trip will focus on South Australia (Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, Adelaide Hills and McClaren Vale) and Tasmania (Coal Valley, Pipers River and Tamar valley). By visiting these two vastly different States, we will develop an understanding of just how diverse the wine offer is in Australia. If you thought Australia was all about hedonistic Shiraz, we will of course cover that, but it is also home to the greatest Chardonnay outside of Burgundy, the most distinctive Riesling outside of Germany and the most aromatic Grenache outside of Priorat. We will also encounter the brilliant sparkling wines of Tasmania as well as the truly exceptionally old fortified wines of the Barossa.
Price until March 31, 2025 - $9000*
$2000 due at deposit to lock in current pricing.
A three day add-on to include Victoria will also be available 29th March -1st April for $3600
*Price based on double occupancy. There will be a charge of $1750 for any guest who wishes to have a single room.
** Payment plans are available. Contact us: info@commonwealthwineschool.com
As with all Empty Bottle trips, accommodation will be at four and five star rated properties (or equivalent) and will be centred in the Barossa Valley for four nights and Launceston (Tasmania) for three nights. The seven day tour will see us dine at some of Australia’s best restaurants with these meals (four dinners and six lunches) accompanied by carefully chosen fine wines that represent the very best that Australia has to offer.
In region, transport will be aboard a small, luxury coach and the price listed also includes two domestic flights in economy with one check-in case/baggage per person (Adelaide-Launceston and Hobart-Melbourne). We fly to Melbourne on the last day where guests will then be free to enjoy Australia’s most vibrant city, before continuing their vacation under their own steam or returning to the US. For those guests wishing to include the additional Victoria leg of this epic Australian wine adventure, guests will stay in Melbourne so that we can visit the nearby regions of the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Heathcote. This two and a half day, three night extension, includes three more dinners and two lunches.
Not Included:
Transportation to and from Adelaide
Transportation to/from the hotel
Food and beverages ordered outside of program
All items of a personal nature
ASSUMPTIONS:
All estates and restaurants listed in this Itinerary are subject to availability, and will be confirmed once the Booking Form and Terms and Conditions have been returned with deposit for the selected dates.
Availability of requested estates and proposed restaurants have not been confirmed.
PAYMENT DETAILS:
Cost: $9000
Occupancy:
*This rate is based on double occupancy
*There will be a single supplement applied of $1750 for those not sharing a room.
Deposit:
A non-refundable deposit of $2000 is due at time of booking
Final Payment:
The balance (based on double occupancy) is due November 30, 2025, or your reservation will be released and the cancellation penalty will be applied.
CANCELLATION FEES:
Should you or any member of your party have to cancel their booking once it has been confirmed, a written notice of cancellation must be given. The effective date for cancellation is the date when we receive a written notice. Cancellation charges will apply and are detailed as follows:
Where one or more participants cancel their participation less than 16 weeks prior to the start date but more than 2 weeks from the start date, they will be liable to a cancellation fee of 50%.
Less than 4 weeks to the start date, the fee will rise to 100%.
Any increase in price payable as a result of part cancellation and/or sole occupancy, will be indicated on a revised confirmation invoice.