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Previous WVCG Events

Kev Tipler organized another of his famous wine runs to the Barossa Valley on Friday 26 July.

We met for coffee and breakfast at the Tanunda Bakery.

We then drove to Chateau Tanunda for tastings. Tastings were $10 per head but were not charged if you purchased any wine to take away. We were well looked after by staff who provided tastings on a range of their products. All were well received. We also received a further 15% discount off purchases as Sam Cutajar’s friend signed up as a member and purchased a substantial quantity of wine.

We then drove to a friend of Kev’s who has a substantial collection of early fuel bowsers, and related memorabilia, an early US muscle car, and several historic Triumph motor bikes. The ladies opted to visit Wohlers shop in Tanunda.

The next stop was for lunch and wine at One Drop wines in Nuriootpa. A wide variety of Tapas was available with a range of their wines. The meals were delicious, and the staff very friendly.

We then cruised up to Menglers Hill for a spectacular view over the Barossa Valley before visiting the Barossa Valley chocolate factory for coffee and cake (and many chocolate purchases!)

A big thank you to Kev for organizing the day. A great day out for all those who attended, and the rain stayed away for a lovely sunny day.

We met at the Forth Hill Providore coffee shop opposite Stanley bridge tavern at 8.30 for coffee and brunch.

Then traveled to Woodside to visit Melbas chocolate factory. Unfortunately the cheese factory was not open till 11.00am! We then traveled to the Lobethal road winery via some backroads Kevin knew for an eleven am  booking for tastings. Then on to Anderson Hill winery for lunch and wine.

A great day out for all who attended, even if it was a bit hot!

This year’s Christmas Function will be held at the Auchendarroch Tavern Mount Barker on Saturday 14 December at 1.00pm. Due to seating limitations we will need to provide precise numbers closer to the event. As usual members and partners will have meals subsidized to $10 per head.

Partners and guests are welcome.

Kev Tipler is organizing a very interesting wine run through the Barossa Valley on Thursday 21 July.

Meet in Tanunda main street around nine for quick coffee etc. Then 9.45 to K Lindners Jaguar museum. Cost per person is $10.00. It is the best and most comprehensive collection of historic Jags in Australia.

After this visit continue on to First-drop wines in Nuriootpa for tasting and Tapas lunch. Those not interested in eating here can stay in Tanunda and then meet us at the next venue at 1.30.

The next stop is at the Barossa Chocolate company. One hour stop and then to the second and last winery of St Halletts.

Our previous visit here was a good stop with excellent discounts on their wines.

Those interested please contact Kev Tipler direct on 0403 267 294, or kevintipler.kt@gmail.com.

Due to the mid-winter date, civvy vehicles are welcome.

Those members who participated in the Australia Day parade this year all had a great day.

This year’s Xmas function was held at Anderson Hill Winery, Lenswood Saturday 14 December,  following a club run from Gumeracha.

For those that met at Gumeracha, Kev Tipler arranged for a stop off at the the Applewood Gin distillery for gin samples and coffee followed by a drive to Anderson’s Hill via a scenic back country roads. Three jeeps led the convoy followed by some of us less adventurist drivers in  civvy vehicles.

The December meeting was held at the winery followed by a sumptuous lunch of platters and pizzas. Our table was located outside on a grassed area with a spectacular view over the vineyards and surrounding rolling hills. A great day out for those that attended.

A big thanks to Kev for arranging the outing. More events like this to come?

Due to lack of interest, the proposed club event at the Birdwood Motor Museum on 28 October has been cancelled. A possible replacement event will be discussed at the next club meeting on 6 November

Kev Tipler organized another of his winery tours through the Barossa Valley on 21 April 2018. Originally we were to take our military vehicles, but unfortunately my Jeep was u/s due to a brake problem, so we decided to take our civvy vehicles. On what turned out to be a lovely sunny autumn day, we met at Williamstown Cafe at 0900 hrs for coffee and Marc Turner arrived in his jeep! We then visited St Hallett winery for tastings where we were well looked after by a staff member who was a friend of Kev’s.

Next we drove to Pindarie for tastings, and were met by Tony Luke for lunch. After lunch Kev took us on a scenic drive including on some rough tracks to  Jacob Creek’s Steingarten Vineyard on top of the eastern ridge, then on to another of Kev’s friend’s wineries at Liebich Wein for fortified tastings and finishing up a Tony Luke’s for afternoon tea.

A really good day was had by all who attended. Well done Kev!

Mick Jenner

Hi All,

Would all members intending to provide vehicles for this Year’s Anzac Day parade please contact Mick Jenner, so we can advise the organizers of vehicle availability.