Kies Family Wines
Highlights
- Savour award-winning wines in a rustic 1800's ironstone cottage, immersing yourself in the charm of Barossa Valley.
- Indulge in locally sourced dishes at the Monkey Nut Cafe, enhancing your culinary experience with every bite.
- Tour the state-of-the-art winemaking facility with Bronson Kies, gaining insider knowledge from a sixth-generation winemaker.
You’ll experience the “Taste of Happiness” at Kies Family Wines.
The sixth generation family and staff will make you feel like you’re part of the family with knowledge and passion for their wines.
Their 1800’s ironstone cottage cellar door takes you back in time with its rustic charm, where you can take your time tasting the extensive range of wines, all sourced from their stunning vineyards.
Wine tasting is complimentary, and bookings are not needed for groups under 8 guests. So, pop in and let the Kies Family Wines team look after you.
Tour the state-of-the-art winemaking facility with winemaker Bronson Kies, indulge in a feast in the Monkey Nut Cafe or relax with a tea from Kies Teas.
If you want to encounter everything the Barossa Valley has to offer, you will find it at Kies Family Wines.
You can relax over a glass of their award-winning wine or indulge your taste buds in the cafe, with a feast produced from locally sourced produce.
The ultimate Barossa Valley experience. Google Kies Family Wines now to hear stories from guests who have chosen Kies on their Barossa Valley Trip.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Certification
- Restaurant and Catering Australia
- Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Membership
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Braille and tactile signage on all information and paths of travel are available.
- Information in large print is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances) is available.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
- Volume controlled phones are available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.kieswines.com.au/kies-family-wines-an-accessible-barossa-attraction/?srsltid=AfmBOoqSbejterRIkDXlHuMETO3uuz8h3uTUAFZnkFNFy9GyUh13C9WI