A HELI LUNCH Written in Sunlight & Shiraz

 

The moment your helicopter sweeps north from Adelaide, the landscape begins to shift. Suburban edges soften, the horizon widens, and the rolling greens of the Clare Valley rise to meet you. After just 45 minutes in the air, the world below transforms into a patchwork of vineyards, golden hills, and winding country roads—a quiet invitation to slow down, breathe deeper, and surrender to the charm of this remarkable region.

 

Then, like a secret revealed only from the sky, Paulett Wines appears on its ridgeline—serene, sun-kissed, and impossibly inviting. Nestled high above the valley floor, the estate feels like a place suspended between sky and earth, where time stretches out and the senses awaken.

 

Stepping from the helicopter, you’re greeted by crisp country air infused with eucalyptus and the faint perfume of the vineyard. The pace of life immediately shifts. The world feels unhurried here—designed for travellers who savour discovery and indulge in pleasure.

 

Inside Bush DeVine Restaurant, sunlight spills through wide windows framing views that drift across vines, valleys, and shimmering hills. The atmosphere is warm, relaxed, and quietly confident—exactly the kind of place where a long HELI LUNCH feels natural, even necessary.

 

The menu is an intimate love letter to the Clare Valley. Herbs from the native garden, produce from local growers, ingredients rooted deeply in place—each dish arriving as a vibrant expression of the land. Plates are crafted with delicacy and imagination, delivering flavours that are bold yet refined, familiar yet elevated.

 

And always, the wines

Estate-grown Riesling that sings with purity. Shiraz that carries the valley’s warmth and strength. Elegant, expressive drops that reveal more of themselves with every sip. Each pairing feels effortless—designed not just to complement the food, but to draw you deeper into the story of the region.

 

As your long lunch comes to a gentle close, you may find yourself lingering—captivated by the view, the generosity of the flavours, the sense of having travelled through both landscape and craft. Outside, your helicopter waits poised on the ridge, ready to lift you back into the sky.

 

But for a moment—just a moment—Clare Valley holds you still.

 

At Paulett Wines, HELI LUNCH is more than a meal.
It’s a journey into the heart of one of Australia’s most beautiful wine regions—an experience shaped by land, lifted by flight, and remembered in flavour