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A mindful journey through wine and the senses at Allan Scott Family Winemakers

WINE ZEN

Wine Zen invites you to pause, breathe, and savour. Guided by the principles of mindfulness, this gentle and sensory experience blends meditation, awareness, and wine discovery in the serene setting of Allan Scott Bistro. Through five mindful techniques, each linked to one of the senses, guests are guided to experience wine in its most intimate form – with presence, curiosity, and quiet delight.

Event Date

14 December 2025

Event Time

10:00am - 12:30pm

Event Location

229 Jacksons Road, Rapaura

What's included?

» 60 min. guided sensory workshop
» All materials for mindfulness practices
» Private behind-the-scenes winery tour with Josh Scott
» Sensory wine and food pairing experience in the Bistro
» Heaps of fun exploring your wineful side

Wine Zen group talking
Group of ladies enjoying the view of Styria
group of people in circle talking to each other at Wine Zen event
Gucci giving out essential oil for smelling exercise
wine tasting with black glasses at Weinschloss Thaller
winemaker Katharina Thaller explaining what to smell in the wine
Program overview
  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Mindfulness & the Five Senses Practice

    The morning begins with a grounding meditation to arrive fully in the moment before exploring five mindful techniques, each awakening a different sense. You’ll learn how awareness shapes taste, sound, and touch – and how each sense adds another layer to the way we experience wine. The practice creates space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and the world around you.

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am

    Behind the Scenes with Josh Scott

    Step into the story behind the bottle on a private tour through the family winery and vineyards, led by Josh Scott – co-owner, winemaker, and member of the founding family. From the hum of the cellar to the scent of the barrels, discover how passion and patience come together to shape every drop.

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Sensory Wine & Food Pairing at Allan Scott Bistro

    The experience culminates in a guided sensory tasting and food pairing in the Bistro. Continuing to work with the five senses, you’ll explore mindful tasting techniques that awaken new layers of flavour and perception. Each bite and sip invites you deeper into the world of Allan Scott Family Winemakers– a celebration of place, craft, and the mindful art of enjoyment.

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Allan Scott Family Winemakers

Adjoining Allan Scott Family Winemakers, lies Allan Scott Bistro, an iconic venue that feels like an extension of your home. It is a place where life is simple and you get to experience it the Scott-family way, by sharing iconic wines and long lunches beneath the vines, surrounded by friends and the beauty of Marlborough. The estate is a special place where grapes are grown, harvested, crafted into award-winning wines, some bottled, labelled, packaged and sent to market.
Just like the vines themselves, the family’s story is entwined in the very roots of Marlborough winemaking. Siblings Sara Stocker and Josh Scott, owners of Allan Scott Family Winemakers, grew up on the family vineyard in Marlborough and developed a passion for winemaking early on. Their dad, Allan Scott, planted some of the region’s first vineyards, and since 1990 the family has been sharing their passion with the world.
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