Santos Tour Down Under 2011

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Barossa's New NewsThere's always something new to see, do and celebrate in the Barossa... read up on the Barossa's latest news today!

Download the new Barossa iPhone App today!The new Barossa iPhone App is the ultimate guide to the Barossa! Download it from the Apple Store today!

Congratulations to our 2011 SA Tourism Award Winners and Medallists!The Barossa has absolutely excelled at the 2011 South Australian Tourism Awards, with 5 category winners and 12 medallists! Special congrats go to Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage and Getaways Reservation Service for obtaining entry into the prestigious Hall of Fame at the gala dinner!

2011 Barossa Wine ShowExhibitor entries due 29 Aug - 2 Sept, Richmond Grove Winery. Public Tasting Sunday 18 September, Richmond Grove Winery.

2011 Rare & Distinguished Wine Auction ResultsCheck out the results of the Rare & Distinguished Wine Auction held on Friday 29 April 2011 at Penfolds Winery

Discover the Barossa's delicious Food and Wine on the Butcher Baker Winemaker Trail!Want the VIP treatment? Purchase your Butcher, Baker Winemaker Trail experience and travel the region enjoying special VIP experiences tailored just for you!

See the Barossa by Bike!Jaci and Paige hit the road (or hit the track) again on their Tourism Roadtrip, hiring bikes from Barossa Bike Hire and taking on the Barossa Bike Trail, a new cycling track from Angaston to Nuriootpa!

Want more information on South Australia?To learn more about our wonderful state, and other fabulous tourist regions, please do visit our state tourism website www.southaustralia.com for all of the information you may need to plan your next trip to our great state!

The peleton riding through the main street of Angaston, 2011

Date Friday 20 January 2011

The first stop on the world cycling calendar, the Santos Tour Down Under is the only UCI Pro Tour outside Europe and the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere. The Barossa is lucky enough to be hosting a stage finish for the third year in a row!

Join us at the Santos Tour Down Under for your chance to get up close and personal with the best in world cycling!!!

Want more information? Visit www.tourdownunder.com.au for all of the details on Stage 4 or check out the map below!

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Stats and Facts

Cellar Doors - 73
Dining Venues - 40+
Accommodation - 100+
State Heritage Buildings - 160+
Local Heritage Buildings - 80+
Wineries - 150
Grape Growers - 755
Grape Harvest (2009) - 60,087 tonnes
Vineyard Plantings (2008) - 13,256 ha
Main Red Varieties - Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Main White Varieties - Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay
Vintage Period - Late February - April

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This book tells the inside story of each of the 150 wineries of Australia's most famous wine destination. The personalities of the wine folk of the Barossa come alive, with plenty of good old yarns and laughs along the way.