7 ultimate foodie experiences for Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to put our mums, grandmothers and other important women in our family lives, to the fore. And what better way to show your appreciation and love than with one of our state’s incredible food and wine experiences?
From tastings and tours to lunches and luxe dining, here are 7 of our top picks for Mother’s Day in 2021*.
*Word for the wise: this annual celebration is a popular one, so be sure to enquire about availability in advance. If you’re having trouble booking something on the actual day, perhaps stretch out the celebrations by booking your outing for a different day or give one these experiences as a gift for mum to enjoy in her own time.
Details correct at time of publication.
Maxwell Wines, McLaren Vale. Image: SATC/Isaac Forman, Serio
1. Tour magnificent Maxwell Wines
One of McLaren Vale’s many prized wineries, Maxwell Wines overlooks a picturesque vineyard valley and features a recently refurbished tasting space and popular restaurant. The winery offers a range of experiences for wine and food lovers, from gourmet picnics on the grounds to heritage tours of the site followed by a degustation lunch. RAA member exclusive: No matter what you might fancy, there are plenty of ways to wine and dine mum in style at Maxwells, all at special member prices.
Sip local spirits aboard The Popeye. Image: supplied
2. Taste on the Torrens
Gliding along the River Torrens in the famous Popeye is about as quintessentially ‘Adelaide’ as experiences come. But add in a splash of local gin, and you have yourself a real South Aussie celebration. The 1.5 hour Popeye tour with KI Spirits gin will give you and mum (and whatever lucky guests you bring along with you) a taste of 3 of the flagship gins in their range. You’ll also sample some local snacks along the journey. RAA member exclusive: You can save 10% on ticket prices for the tour. While they’re booked out for Mother’s Day, you could book mum in for the Thursday or Friday and beat the crowds.
Shaw and Smith, Adelaide Hills. Image: SATC/Ian Routledge
3. Get a taste of luxury in the Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills is bursting with exciting wine, beer, cheese and chocolate experiences. It’s also one of the closest foodie regions to the city, making it the perfect day-trip destination for mum this Mother’s Day. Now, how does a private, chauffeured tour of the best food and wine in the Hills sound? Pick your own itinerary or let Hills Luxury Day Tours decide. Trust us, you’ll have brownie points from mum for a while with this one.
Seppeltsfield Winery, Barossa. Image: SATC/ Ryan Cantwell
4. Tasty Tawny in the Barossa Valley
One of Seppeltsfield’s most popular tours is their ‘Taste your birth year’ experience. The 30-minute tour involves tasting Seppeltsfield’s Tawny from your birth year, straight from the barrel. Seppeltsfield also offer a variety of other experiences, such as the Centenary Tour and the Village Discovery Tour, depending on what your mum or the significant woman in your life might fancy. RAA member exclusive: RAA members save 10% on the Seppeltsfield ‘Taste your birth year’ tour.
Slate Restaurant, Pikes Wines. Image: SATC/ Daniel Blackman