b'novemberBarossa Valley vineyards, Australia Murray Street vineyards, Barossa ValleyAUSTRALIARICH REDS OF PHOTOS: MURRAY STREET WINERY (WOMAN POURING WINE), AUSTRALIA TOURS BAROSSA VALLEY VINEYARDS (LANDSCAPE),PEPPERS WINERIES (CYCLING)BAROSSA VALLEYIn November, when the weather in Australias wine regions is neither too hot nor too cold, its the ideal time to take a wine tour. Some of Australias most famous wine regions are Hunter Valley, Margaret River, Yarra Valley, and Barossa Valley. Barossa is the legendary wine region of South Australia, just an hours drive from Adelaide. It has over 150 wineries, many with old vines that produce grapes with a high flavour concentration, resulting Peppers Wineries,in full-bodied wines with high New Zealand tannins. A guided Barossa Valley Baossa wine exploration tour will introduce you to the region, its grape varieties, NEW ZEALANDMARTINBOROUGHS PINOT NOIRS FOR THE WIN and the winemaking process. You New Zealand has become famous for its wine regions, which are spread across the get to meet some winemakers and eastern coastline of North Island and South Island. Thanks to the long growing seasonsample Grenache, Mataro,and cool climate, North Islands wine regions of Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, Auckland, andCabernet Sauvignon, and Semillon Wairarapa produce high-quality wines. Not far from the capital, Wellington, Wairarapawinesand the most famous is known for its Pinot Noirs and Sauvignon Blancs. November is a fine time to visitof all, Shiraz. This wine region is Wairarapa, as the peak summer season is still a month away, and youll get sunny days,also famous for its award-winning mild temperatures, and just a smattering of rain. Within Wairarapa, the Martinboroughrestaurants, boutique breweries, subregion is often compared to the French wine region of Burgundy. Around 20 boutiqueand farmers markets. Other ways wine producers in Martinborough have gained acclaim for their outstanding Pinot Noirs.of exploring the vineyards are by However, you will also get excellent bottles of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah,hot-air balloon or a cycling tour. and dessert wines. Martinborough is a charming colonial town with heritage buildings,Some wine cellars offer a tasting boutique cafs and restaurants, and the Martinborough Wine Centre, where you can tasteexperience of a range of the best and buy a range of fine local wines. Beyond wine-related activity, walk the Patuna Chasmregional wines with local artisanal and Putangirua Pinnacles, visit Cape Palliser lighthouse, and stargaze in this Dark Skycheeses, followed by a gourmet Reserve designated area.lunch overlooking vineyards. hayesandjarvis.co.uk/martinborough hayesandjarvis.co.uk/barossa-valleyTRUE VOYAGES \x1a21'