Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel 2022 showcases a range of events across regional South Australia.
Literary Lunch Series
Date: 3 – 5 May
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Venue: Cove Civic Centre
The Literary Lunch series will celebrate the magic that happens when local literary talent, local produce and local wine converge. An exclusive experience not to be missed, these curated lunches will allow you to get up-close-and-personal with some of our State’s favourite award-winning, best-selling and creative writers in a relaxed atmosphere.
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St Mary's Wine and Spirits Autumn Garden Luncheon
Date: 7 May
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Venue: St Mary’s Wines and Spirits
In the lush surrounds of St Mary’s Garden, dry stone walls, paths, borders and artworks complement a kaleidoscope of colour created by hundreds of flowers, shrubs and trees. Enjoy a four-course meal prepared by local chef Darce Kentish and team, with a musical backdrop provided throughout the afternoon and wines and cocktails available for purchase. You’ll be able to tour the garden and embrace autumn’s splendour as you explore this special part of the Limestone Coast.
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Discover the Formidable Flavour of an Australian Legend
Date: 29 April – 1 May
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Barossa Valley Estate
Experience one of Australia’s iconic fine wines in the heart of the Barossa at a cellar door surrounded by remarkable perennial gardens. Barossa Valley Estate invites guests to pair a glass of the highly acclaimed 2015 E&E Black Pepper Shiraz with a charcuterie platter of the finest delicacies from its Estate Kitchen.
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Grape to Glass Barrel Tasting with Kirrihill Wines
Date: Multiple sessions
Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Kirrihill Barrel Room 2
Create new memories in Clare with a behind-the-scenes wine tasting experience, a tour of Kirrihill’s barrel hall and the chance to spend time in the vineyard and production winery. Complemented with a gourmet grazing platter, you’ll learn more about wine, terroir and the region while enjoying award-winning Kirrihill wines in the beautiful Clare Valley.
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Meet the Grower, Taste the Region: Fleurieu Farm Tour
Date: 2 May
Time: 9.30am – 5pm
Venue: McLaren Vale Visitor Information Centre
Go behind the scenes with farmers and producers of the Willunga Farmers Market, who will share their stories and delicious produce with you. Guests will immerse themselves in four Farm Tours including a visit to Nomad Farm with regenerative Farmer Tom Bradman. Artisan producers showcasing cheese, nuts and more will also join participants to share stories and offer samples of their delicious wares.
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Drinks from the Garden at Ambleside Distillers
Date: 30 April
Time: 4.30pm – 6pm
Venue: Ambleside Distillers
The crew at Ambleside Distillers will take you on a tour of their abundant gardens as you learn about their distilling process – all with a gin in hand. Experience a boutique Adelaide Hills distillery like never before, as Ambleside’s head distillers talk you through their sustainability practices and explain how the botanicals in your gin are grown, sourced and picked. Small bites and cheese boards will be available during the interactive cocktail masterclass session using freshly picked botanicals from the onsite gardens.
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Easy Cheesy Home Cheese Making Class
Date: Multiple sessions
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Grunthal Brew & Udder Delights Cheese Cellar
Taste your way through an in-depth masterclass with celebrated Udder Delights cheese maker (and one of the state’s newest brewers) Sheree Sullivan for this fun and informative cheesemaking class. Craft your own feta and taste five different cheeses with fresh-baked ciabatta, washed down with a glass of Hesketh wine or Grunthal beer. East guest will leave with recipes and small items to help with home cheese-making, plus a $10 voucher to spend in store.
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