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Hardys: Tasting in the Dark: A Wine Sensory Experience

5.0 (3 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Hardys: Tasting in the Dark: A Wine Sensory Experience

About this activity

Your Tasting in the Dark Experience will begin at the Hardys Tintara Cellar Door. You will meet your host at the Cellar Door where you will be guided to our Fortified Barrel Hall. This room is on the bottom level of the original winery, and maintains a constant temperature of 18 degrees Celsius, so make sure to bring a jacket in the colder months. Your host will then guide you through the wine tasting process and describe what role each of the senses play during the process. With the lights turned down, blindfolds on, and sipping from black wine glasses, you will discover what happens when you remove the sense of sight, and understand how it influences your wine tasting experience. This tasting is about enhancing your wine knowledge and gaining a deeper understanding of your palate.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Hardys Wines

Ages: Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Have you ever wondered how the senses work together to influence your wine tasting experience? Join us in our exclusive Fortified Cellar to find out with a bespoke, fun and interactive wine tasting that will engage and challenge your senses. The five senses all play a role in how we experience and taste wine. Your host will guide you through the wine tasting process and describe what role each of the senses play during the process. To challenge your senses and your wine tasting experience, you will be TASTING IN THE DARK… Journey deep into the darkness of our Fortified Cellar, we will turn down the lights, put on the blindfolds and pour wine into black wine glasses to discover what happens when you remove the sense of sight, and understand how it influences your wine tasting experience. Tasting in the Dark is suitable for all levels, no prior knowledge required. This tasting is about enhancing your wine knowledge and gaining a deeper understanding of your palate - how you taste wine - to elevate the wine experience. You will walk away with wine sensory tricks and skills you can take to your next social gathering.

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Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Enter the main gates and make your way to the Cellar Door we your host will greet you.

End point

  • Enter the main gates and make your way to the Cellar Door we your host will greet you.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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