Explore travel writer, Louise Goldsbury ticks one of her accommodation aspirations off the list as she visits The Louise, for namesake, uncovering the culinary delights, tailored wine tasting, indulgent ammenities and personal touches that this iconic Barossa luxury lodge is renown for.

“Each evening I return to The Louise for dinner — either a burger at the new casual eatery, three75, or the full shebang in the fine-dining restaurant, Appellation. Both venues have the same glorious view, professional service and the expertise of South African chef Kyle Johns, who’s passionate about local seasonal produce…

…On this autumn night, it starts with blue swimmer crab, miso and sea grapes, matched with 2020 Sigurd Wines Chenin Blanc. Pork with muntree, wild fennel and purple yams is enhanced with mustard verjuice, accompanied by 2018 Turkey Flat Mataro. Fire bread and peri parfait are served on the side. Dessert is poached rhubarb, pepperberry and smoked sheep’s milk ice cream, with a 2017 Henschke Noble Gewurztraminer. Cheese and crackers, petit fours and coffee follow.” – Louise Goldsbury, Explore.

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