There’s nothing quite like autumn in the Adelaide Hills. As the temperature dips and the harvest winds down, the vines trade their summer green for a technicolour patchwork dream coat.
The air’s crisp, the light’s golden, and the whole place just feels slower, calmer—like it’s taking a big deep breath after vintage.
What really makes it special, though, is how that autumn glow ties into the rhythm of wine country. The grapes are in, the tanks are bubbling away, and the winemakers are catching their breath.
Meanwhile, out in the vineyards, the leaves are putting on their final performance before winter strips everything back.
This year, the team at Tapanappa in Piccadilly has decided to invite you to celebrate the turning of their Chardonnay vines to gold.
The inaugural Tapanappa Autumnal Picnic will be held on Saturday 29 March on the lawns at the cellar door, nestled at the foot of The Tiers Vineyard—the oldest in the Adelaide Hills and globally recognised for producing standout Chardonnay.
“You’ll feel like you’re part of something pretty magic,” says Molly Yang from Tapanappa.
“It’s peaceful, a bit romantic, and one of the best times to visit the Hills.”
“Every day when I arrive at work and drive past the vineyards, it feels like I can almost see the vines turning gold right before my eyes,” she adds.
Tapanappa is the heart and soul of legendary winemaker Brian Croser and his family, dedicated to crafting top-quality wines from some of South Australia’s finest vineyard sites.
Adding to the Tapanappa line-up are the wines of DAOSA and Terre à Terre, made by Brian’s daughter Lucy and her husband Xavier Bizot. Xavier’s roots run deep in Champagne, France, and his sparkling expertise shines through in every bottle of DAOSA—bringing a touch of French finesse to the cool-climate beauty of the Hills.
And to top it all off? Friwi Crêpes and Co will be serving up traditional French sweet crêpes and savoury buckwheat galettes on the lawn. Because really, what pairs better with Chardonnay or Champagne-style bubbles than a freshly flipped crêpe and a little joie de vivre?
The team at Tapanappa encourages everyone to embrace the season with warmth, enthusiasm, and an appreciation for life’s simple pleasures—like good wine, golden vines, and a crêpe in hand on a perfect autumn day.
This is a free event. BYO picnic blanket. No bookings required!
WHAT: Tapanappa Autumnal Picnic
WHERE: 15 Spring Gully Road, Piccadilly
WHEN: Saturday 29 March, 2025. 11am – 3:30pm
More info: tapanappa.com.au
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