The itinerary for the day was a pre-dinner stop at Samuel's Gorge Winery which has wonderful views of the Onkaparinga Gorge wall and on the other side of the ridge, the valley that encompasses McLaren Vale, Willunga and McLaren Flat.
We then took them to our favourite restaurant, Fino, at Willunga. After about seven or eight courses (one loses count) we headed to Primo Estate (great architecture) and Hugh Hamilton (great views) wineries.
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Marie at Samuel's Gorge
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Marie taking a photo of Steven and Tina at Primo Estate
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The group at Samuels' Gorge. It's a beautiful place
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David at Samuel's Gorge
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David and Noel at Primo Estate
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Tina at Samuel's Gorge
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The photo Marie was trying to get above. Steven and Tina at Primo Estate
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Steven and Marie at Hugh Hamilton
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Steven at Primo Esate
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Noel at Samuel's Gorge
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Us - taken by Noel or maybe Marie . . .