Press Releases
Welcome to our events page, here we keep you informed of events which our wine industry is involved in. The long term aim is to showcase our Wine Industry along with Great Southern Food and associated Great Southern enterprises thus making the region a more exciting place to visit at all times of the Year.
KEY GREAT SOUTHERN WINE & FOOD EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
"Great Southern Wine and Food Festival 2010"
Date: 16-18 April 2010
Venue: The Grassy Knoll, York St, Albany.
Join the celebration of Great Southern wine and food at the major Tasting in the Tent event on Sunday 18 April. Over 25 wonderful Great Southern wineries supported by stylish Great Southern food and world-class entertainment.
This year’s festival begins a partnership between the GSWPA and Harboursound Music Festival which brings international, national and local entertainers into the tent. Musical and wine-related events throughout the weekend make this a great time to be in Albany.
Harboursound program available shortly at http://www.albanytownhall.com.au/shows.html
The Main Event
"Tasting in the Tent"
Date: Sunday 18 April 2010
Time: 11am -4pm
Grassy Knoll, York St, Albany
Join the celebration of Great Southern wine and food. 20 wonderful Great Southern wineries supported by stylish Great Southern food and world-class entertainment. This year’s festival begins a partnership between the GSWPA and Harboursound Music Festival which brings international, national and local entertainers into the tent.
Tickets at door
Cost: $20 (cash only) includes tasting glass.
Satellite events
"Dark Horses on the Ridge"
Date: Friday 16 April 2010
Time: 12 noon – 3pm
Poacher’s Ridge Winery, 1630 Spencer Road, Narrikup.
A leisurely 5 course luncheon matched to wines from Albany's Oranje Tractor and Mt Barker's Poacher's Ridge wineries.
James Halliday recently awarded both of these up and coming wineries a Dark Horse award identifying them as wineries doing ‘that little bit extra’. Come and find out what that little bit extra is with winemaker Rob Diletti.
Bookings: ph: (08) 9857 6066, email: sales@prv.com.au
Cost: $88pp
Hurry … numbers are limited!
Drift off the wine path for a short time to learn something about spirits from the Great Southern Distilling Company.
Whisky Masterclass
Date: Saturday 17 April
Time: 6pm-9.30pm
Great Southern Distilling Company, 252 Frenchman Bay Rd, Albany
Join Cameron Syme, whisky connoisseur, Great Southern Distilling Company founding director and Chair of the
Australian Distillers’ Association in an authoritative and exciting vertical whisky tasting featuring the company’s own Limeburners whiskies.
Bookings: ph: (08) 9842 5363
Cost: $80pp. Light snacks included
Hurry … numbers are limited!
http://www.distillery.com.au/
Cocktail Capers
Date: Saturday 17 April
Time: 1pm -3.30pm
Great Southern Distilling Company, 252 Frenchman Bay Rd, Albany
Clint Lockwood, the Distillery’s supremo mixologist and nationally awarded bartender shows you how to mix your way to spiritual nirvana. The quality and versatility of the Great Southern Distilling Company’s spirits add that little bit extra to Clint’s flair with cocktails.
Bookings: ph: (08) 9842 5363
Cost: $70pp. Light snacks included
Hurry … numbers are limited!
http://www.distillery.com.au/
“Festival of the Sea”
Date: Easter Saturday – 3 April 2010
Venue: Albany Boat Shed, Princess Royal Drive, Albany
Enjoy fresh seafood, aquaculture products and Great Southern wine plus a wide range nautical entertainment and activities for adults and children. This event, now in its third year, is the main fundraising event for the Albany Maritime Foundation housed in the Albany Boatshed.
Details can be found at: www.boatshed.org.au
West Cape Howe Wines
- Summer Music Program runs from December to April.
Download a copy of the Program of Events at www.westcapehowewines.com.au
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For more information, please contact:
John Gates: 0407 987 889 or (08) 9842 9567
General enquiries: info@greatsouthernwines.com.au
