Tasting Australia’s Fleurieu events

Page left: Images depict the stunning locations of some of this year’s Fleurieu events for Tasting Australia. Top left: ORSO x Angove Long Lunch among Angove’s historic vineyards. Top right: Producers of the Vale Culinary Adventure at Victor’s Place. Bottom left: In the Dunes: Dinner by Kuti Shack & Topiary. Bottom right: Picnic Under the Stars at Kay Brothers Wines.

Tasting Australia:

Highlighting Fleurieu events

It’s the ultimate summer send off. Tasting Australia is a must-do event for anyone who loves to eat, drink and be merry, while delighting in the very best South Australia has to offer.

In 2022 this fabulous foodie festival is showcasing its biggest program to date and offers tantalising events for a variety of budgets from April 29 to May 8. The Fleurieu continues to produce more than its share of bud-tingling fare with 21 events being held this year. We’ve provided a taste of what’s on offer below, but for the full menu head to tastingaustralia.com.au.

ORSO x Angove Organic Long Lunch

Angove McLaren Vale Vineyards 30 April, 12.30 – 3.30pm 1 May, 12.30 – 3.00pm Price: $220 This long lunch offers a match made in gastronomical heaven, where ORSO restaurant owner and chef Andre Ursini’s specialty Italian cuisine is expertly paired with Richard Angove’s selection of organic wines from McLaren Vale. Enjoy this marriage among Angove’s historic vineyards and learn along the way, as Angove winemakers outline the philosophy and methods that underpin their wines.

Producers of the Vale Culinary Adventure

Victor’s Place, Old Noarlunga 1 May, 10.30am – 6.30pm Price: $240 If Fleurieu fare is your thing, then this adventure led by Victor’s Place and Varney Wines is well worth taking. The day is dedicated to championing local producers, kicking off with tastings hosted by winemaker Alan Varney and a bus tour to Seaview Bush Vine grenache vineyard. Back at Victor’s Place, guests will experience an immersive demonstration of the ancient art of curing and smoking featuring Coorong seafood and Ellis Butchers’ meats.

In The Dunes: A Dinner by Kuti Shack & Topiary

Kuti Shack, Goolwa 4 May, 6.30 – 9.30pm Price: $140 Topiary’s Kane Pollard teams up with Kuti Shack’s Brendan Roach and Vanessa Button to deliver a five-course menu brimming with sustainably-sourced seafood, seasonal produce and foraged flavours befitting of their stunning location in the sandy dunes of Goolwa beach. It’s a pristine area that’s become synonymous with the sustainable use of kutis (pipis), which are now found in some of the finest kitchens in the land.

Top left: Beach Road Wines: Wine Blending & Bottling Masterclass. Top right: Outdoor Cinema St Francis Winery, Old Reynella. Bottom left: 360° X 2000 Years: The Amazing Sites Dining Experience at the d’Arenberg Cube. Bottom right: Literary Lunch Series, Cove Civic Centre, Hallett Cove.

Picnic Under The Stars

Kay Brothers Wines, McLaren Vale 6 May, 5.00 – 10.00pm Price: Adults – $25, Children 12 and under – $10 A rare chance to stretch out on a blanket spread over Kay Brothers’ grassy grounds and look skywards to the sparkling night. Stargazers are invited to purchase a selection of Kay Brothers wines alongside local produce in curated picnic baskets (or BYO your favourite snacks), while learning about the southern constellations courtesy of Backyard Universe.

Beach Road Wines: Wine Blending & Bottling Masterclass

Beach Road Wines, McLaren Vale 6 May, 11.00am – 5.00pm Price: $600 Ever dreamed of being able to create your own bottled blend? Well now’s your chance. This masterclass led by Beach Road Wines’ owner and winemaker Briony Hoare deep dives into wine appreciation, the properties of grape varieties and the magic art and science of blending. And when you’re done learning the finer points of winemaking, you get to create your own blended drop to bottle and take home for your next special occasion. The day is accompanied by a Fleurieu-inspired menu of tasting platters and wood-fired pizzas.

360° X 2000 Years: The Amazing Sites Dining Experience

The d’Arenberg Cube 6 May, 6.00 – 09.30pm Price: $250 A feast for the senses, this intimate evening set in the d’Arenberg Cube 360 degree video space will transport thirty guests to the vineyards behind the winery’s Amazing Sites collection. Alongside spectacular visuals and narration by chief winemaker Chester Osborn, guests will be guided through ten Amazing Sites wines across three vintages carefully matched with dishes created by d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant Head Chef Peter Reschke.

Outdoor Cinema

St Francis Winery, Old Reynella 29 April, 6.30 – 9.30pm Price: $25 For those seeking to pair their eating and drinking with the chance to kick back and enjoy a film under the stars, the family-friendly outdoor cinema screening at St Francis Winery is the event for you. Watch the ever-popular Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on the big screen while enjoying a selection of wines and a locally-sourced picnic for adults and Adelaide Hills crumbed chicken tenderloins with chips and salad for kids.

Literary Lunch Series

Cove Civic Centre, Hallett Cove Multiple dates: 3 May, 12.00 – 2.00pm with Molly Murn 4 May, 12.00 – 2.00pm with Katherine Tamiko Arguile 5 May, 12.00 – 2.00 with Victoria Purman Price: $35 per lunch If you have a penchant for the written word, three Literary Lunches offer the chance to wine and dine with some of your favourite authors. Here, you can sip a top drop and indulge in some fine local fare while getting the download on the creative process to authoring a bestseller.

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We invite you to our cellar door to indulge in a wine tasting, overlooking our vineyard or viewing into our barrel room. You will be hosted by one of the family and guided through a range of our wines from modern styles, to traditional aged red wines. Along side our boutique handmade wines, we offer a selection of local produce, you can ‘build your own’ platters catering to most dietary requirements. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and bookings are recommended . We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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