What’s On

Nebbiolo is in the spotlight for our latest panel tasting, and if the reviews have you wanting more, book your place for a tasting of the line-up with Peter Bourne. Join him at Ferment, The Orange Wine Centre (87 Hill St, Orange) on Monday 11 May and at Sydney’s Winespace (119 Kippax St, Surry Hills) on Wednesday 13 May. The Orange tasting costs $55 and the Sydney tasting $75, with both sessions running 6-8pm. Book via peterbourne.com.au or call (02) 9552 2366.

In Melbourne, Jeremy Prideaux will have the wines open at Recoleta (10 Bourke Street, Melbourne) on Wednesday 6 May. The tasting is $55 and runs 6-8pm. To book your place, call (03) 9654 6657.

Restaurant Hubert will be opening up their adjoining Theatre Royale for Magnums & Movies from February through to October, offering classic films, stellar magnums of wine, a decadent buffet meal from the Restaurant Hubert team and, of course, popcorn!

‍Visit restauranthubert.com for the full program.

Wine Down Pop Up is back again for 2020, providing luxury boutique accommodation across the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Rutherglen. The pop-up vineyard retreats focus on luxury and sustainability, powered by Black Stump Solar Energy. As well as accommodation, expect to see pop-up tasting rooms hosting immersive wine flights showcasing wines from across Victoria.

‍To book a stay or tasting experience, visit contained.com.au/hotel

Get your Italian fix at A Little Bit of Italy in Broke in the Hunter Valley subregion of Broke Fordwich. Expect plenty of fresh produce dining, Italian-inspired cooking masterclasses, vineyard long lunches and your favourite Italian varieties alongside Hunter Valley classics.

With May also marking the beginning of the two-month long Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival, it’s a great time to be in the area.

‍Visit winecountry.com.au to find out more about the festivals.

The biggest event on the Clare Valley calendar, features an array of wine masterclasses, long lunches, premium degustation dinners, live music and winemaker experiences all showcasing the stunning wine, produce and people of the region.

‍For the full program, visit clarevalley.com.au

Immerse yourself in the beauty of a Tasmanian autumn with the Vintage: Tamar 2020 festival. Cellar doors will host a range of dining events, winemaker experiences, masterclasses and tastings to celebrate the year’s vintage. Purchasing a ticket for The Journey will grant you access to 22 wineries.

‍To find out more and purchase tickets visit vintagetamar.com.au

For more events visit winecraft.com/features/