Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure takes in Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island

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Posted on 18th January 2011 by southernoceanlodge in media

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Southern Ocean Lodge was so excited to be a part of Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure in late 2010. 

Channel 10 in Australia is screening the four part series covering Oprah and her accompanying 300 ‘ultimate’ fans as they experience the very best of everything Down Under.

A lucky bunch of Oprah’s fans were wowed at Southern Ocean Lodge over two unforgettable days on Kangaroo Island. 

The show goes to air for the first time at 7.30, January 19th 2011.

Be sure to be watching!

Southern Ocean Lodge meets the Huffington Post

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Posted on 1st December 2010 by southernoceanlodge in media

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A Frenchman on Kangaroo Island: A vintner’s tale

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Posted on 16th September 2010 by southernoceanlodge in Eat & drink |media

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Wine Business Monthly Jacques Lurton

Australia's Wine Business Monthly


Bordeaux-based flying winemaker Jacques Lurton has completed 21 vintages in Australia, and was recently named in Andrew Jefford’s list of Australia’s 12 best winemakers. Jacques’ love affair with Kangaroo Island started on his honeymoon in 1997, when his mentor Brian Croser and Martin Shaw suggested the new couple visit the sialnd with a view to establishing a vineyard.

In 2000, Jacques created The Islander Estate Vineyards, with a well-defined concept of the wine style he wanted to produce, “My reasoning was based on the selection of the soil, the climate, the aesthetics of the place, the method of production which does not compromise the quality, and the principle that a high-class wine must be the result of a natural balance of all its components.”

The wine list showcasing Kangaroo Island and South Australia at Southern Ocean Lodge has included all Islander Estate labels over its young history; currently in the cellar are:
Wally White Semillon
Yakka Jack Red Blend
Sangiovese
Old Rowley Red Blend
and a favourite amongst guests and the Southern Ocean Lodge team alike is ‘Bark Hut Road’!
More at www.iev.com.au
and read ‘An hour with Jacques Lurton’, by Anthony Madigan as published in Wine Business Monthly, August 2010 (see link above) or at http://www.awbm.com.au/

Southern Ocean Lodge wins coveted Swiss Award

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Posted on 6th August 2010 by southernoceanlodge in media

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From SA Stories: Southern Ocean Lodge wins coveted Swiss Award SA Stories: August

Luxurious Kangaroo Island resort Southern Ocean Lodge has been ranked the best hotel in the world by Swiss business magazine Bilanze. The win was based on numerous tests and interviews with industry experts and is a huge accolade for the multi-award winning luxe accommodation.