“Wine, and especially additive-free red wine such as that produced at Manor Estate is good for your mind, and good for you,” he categorically states. “While it’s easy to recognise that excessive drinking is unhealthy, that’s not the way to enjoy wine. Good wine is for sipping, savouring, and relaxing. It’s not meant to be consumed in excess, and doing so would be something of a waste. If people are drinking wine to get drunk, they may as well opt for the cheap stuff.”

Lucid Thinking and Consolidation of Information Plus Stress Relief

Peter attributes some of the clearer thinking he enjoys along with his sundowner to simple relaxation. “It’s like a meditation,” he says. In his experience, stressful thought patterns seem to melt away. He stops “thinking in circles,” and answers to some of the issues that occupied his mind during the work day suddenly become apparent – without any real effort on his part.

There’s research to back these claims, and their conclusions aren’t new either. A 2013 study published by a University of Illinois psychology professor concluded that a little alcohol in the bloodstream seemed to help people to solve problems faster. Another study found that moderate drinking can inhibit taking new information on board, but that this also allows the brain a chance to process recently acquired information. A third study found that a glass of wine doesn’t just feel relaxing – it really does help one to let go of stress. 

Finally, a Yale neuroscientist found that just tasting wine in a way that engages all the senses helps to keep the brain sharp, even as we age. That would imply savouring an excellent wine. “Manor Estate wines are made for sensory pleasure,” says Peter. “There’s the rich colour of our reds, the delicious aromas emanating from the glass, and the taste experience that begins from the moment a sip of wine passes your lips and which continues to excite a pleasurable response from every taste bud all the way to the back of the mouth.”

All the scientific evidence agrees with Peter’s assertion that moderation is key. “You really can have too much of a good thing,” says Peter. Animal trials agree. While wine, especially red wine, can help to flush toxins from the brain, too much of it will be a blow to overall health.

Nice to Know, Better to Enjoy

“Don’t overthink this,” says Peter. “Unless you have a health condition that means you shouldn’t drink at all, just enjoy the pleasures of the vine. It’s nice to know that a glass or two might have benefits, but the take-home is that wine is a gift to mankind. It can be enjoyed in the knowledge that it has many benefits, and better cognitive performance could be one of them. First and foremost, it’s about pleasure, relaxation, and when you choose Manor Estate wines, it’s the enjoyment of a taste sensation that’s setting the world on fire.”

Manor estate offers wine events, a romantic wedding venue and luxury accommodation in McLaren Vale. For more information, or join their wine club, visit the Manor Estate Wines website or call their team of experts on (08) 8383 7300.

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Peter Cap, owner of the gracious McLaren Vale wine-estate wedding venue, says it’s no surprise that newlyweds are remembering to visit online review sites to give Manor Estate five-star ratings. 

“Manor Estate spares no effort in helping couples to arrange dream weddings. They say what they want, and we make sure it happens. Over and above that, there’s the place itself: the gracious manor house, the trickling fountain, the stately pillars and garden statuary, and the carefully manicured gardens surrounded by magnificent trees. It’s a setting that’s made for romance.”

From the Grand and Expansive to the Intimate

With multiple locations around the winery’s estate to choose as a wedding venue, Peter and his team are able to bring complete flexibility to the table. From small wedding parties with just a few guests to grand weddings attended by an extensive list of well-wishers, Manor Estate is ready to offer couples a wedding that’s packed with all the right ingredients. There are multiple options available, and the programme is open to full personalisation, so the possibilities are virtually limitless. 

Manor Estate, says Peter, is much more than just a venue. It’s equipped to handle a large part of the organising, leaving the happy couple able to focus on each other rather than having a million and one details to worry about on the big day.

Book the Manor and Let the Champagne Flow

When planning to solemnise their vows at Manor Estate, booking the honeymoon suite is an option that many couples can’t resist. But some parties take it to the next level, booking out Manor Estate’s guest suites so that the celebration can continue until the small hours of the morning with no need for guests to worry about the homeward journey. 

“It’s only about 35 minutes’ drive from Adelaide,” says Peter, “but if the champagne is flowing freely, it’s a great idea to let wedding guests enjoy the Manor’s hospitality overnight. After a peaceful night’s rest in one of our welcoming suites, and fortified by a good breakfast, they can enjoy a leisurely drive home the following day.”

Activities Galore

There’s no chance of getting bored at a Manor Estate wedding. Apart from enjoying a stroll around the estate to admire the gardens and the views, Peter and his team can organise additional activities for guests. A game of croquet on the lawn, for example, is in keeping with the stately home’s atmosphere but is sure to end up in fits of very unstately giggles. “Even royalty, which is what Manor Estate’s guests are for the day, has to have fun sometimes,” quips Peter. 

It all begins with a simple phone call or email. From there on, Peter’s team is ready to spring into action, helping couples to weigh their options, express their wishes, and get a made-to-order wedding at Manor Estate. “It’s not just an amazing backdrop, it’s about making wonderful memories,” says Peter.

Manor estate offers wine events, a romantic wedding venue and luxury accommodation in McLaren Vale. For more information, or join their wine club, visit the Manor Estate Wines website or call their team of experts on (08) 8383 7300.

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A Taste of France in McLaren Vale

When visiting Manor Estate, the reasons why it could offer a taste of Europe become abundantly clear. The period-style manor would be perfectly at home in a more distant setting, and the surroundings are in tune with the building’s Edwardian theme. Rolling lawns punctuated by statuary, graceful pillared features and a magnificent fountain gracing the facade are nestled between mature trees and rose gardens. Even the most seasoned traveller would be hard-put to identify the location as being Australian.

The sweeping tree-lined drive leads to a grand entryway that speaks of a long and colourful history in which horse-drawn coaches transported aristocratic ladies to balls where the waltz was danced to the horror of the more old-fashioned among the dowagers. “They’re touching each other my dear… and dancing so close! Surely it’s indecent!”

But, despite this welcoming destination’s classical outer appearance, moulded ceilings, four-poster beds and marble floors, it’s the product of the current generation, having been lovingly constructed as a dream home by its owner, McLaren Vale vintner Peter Cap.

A Dream Home Becomes a Fantasy Destination

With children grown and forging their own careers either independently or as part of the family-owned winery’s management team, opening his dream home to guests was a logical next step for Peter Cap. Even without the romantic architecture and gardens, it would be a peaceful country getaway conveniently close to Adelaide. But with the gracious manor commanding a classical scene, it’s much more than that.

“You can be lord and lady of the manor for the duration of your stay,” says Peter. “The Manor Estate team adapts to your requirements giving you as much privacy as you could wish while catering to the needs you indicate when you make your bookings.”

Hospitality is the order of the day, but this is not a typical hotel with carbon-copy rooms and cheek-by-jowl living. Each room is different and each has its own charm, be it direct access to balconies or a hideaway giving onto the magnificent gardens. Fresh flowers cut from the garden add a welcoming touch and the estate’s award-winning wines await enjoyment by guests. All in all, it’s a fairytale destination.

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Australia is Full of Surprises – Manor Estate has to be One of the Nicest

While travel bans continue to be irksome, Australians need only to be as adaptable as they always have been, and they’ll find someplace that offers what they’re looking for in a holiday. “It takes a little effort to find the venues, but Australia is vibrant and creative,” says Peter. “Manor Estate offers a taste of Europe where guests can experience the graceful living of yesteryear coupled with modern convenience. But whatever the scene, Australia offers something to match it. I’m confident of that.”

Manor estate offers wine events, a romantic wedding venue and luxury accommodation in McLaren Vale. For more information, or to buy wine online, or join their wine club, visit the Manor Estate Wines website or call their team of experts on (08) 8383 7300.

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