Upcoming wine events: Victoria

Events are back in full swing, it almost feels like they never stopped. We've curated a list of upcoming dates to add to your calendar.

The gin masterclass at Bass and Flinders.

Bass and Flinders Mother's Day Masterclass

Do you – sorry – does your mum love gin? Either way, the Bass and Flinders masterclass seems like the perfect gift. Spend a day on the Mornington Peninsula, and visit the family-owned distillery to learn about the (many) techniques and botanicals used in the production of gin. And then blend your own! You'll use a range of vapour-infused botanicals, and yes, you can take your 500ml one-of-a-kind gin home.

The masterclass runs from 11am–2pm and tickets are $165 per person.

Book your tickets here.

The state-of-the-art cellar door at Delatite.

Harvest Moon Festival

Harvest moon: "The harvest moon is traditionally the early evening moonlight that helps farmers bring in their autumn crops. It symbolises the end of autumn and therefore a time to relax, restore and revitalise."

Recharge and rejuvenate under the full moon at the inaugural Harvest Moon Festival. Held at the very end of harvest, in Victoria's High Country, Delatite Wines will host the program focused on sustainability. Think yoga, cold water submersion, and meditation sessions, as well as hot air balloons, the finest dining with Bente Grysbaek (head chef at Pope Joan), bonfires, local produce, markets and guest speakers – all with a glass of wine in your hand.

Selected tickets are available here.

The Morning Peninsula Winery Walk kicks off next month.

Mornington Peninsula Winery Walk

Get out your sneakers because the Mornington Peninsula Winery Walk is back for 2022. Feel the air on your cheeks as you stroll around the region's favourites. Starting at Red Hill Reserve, you'll visit Epicurean for a taste of Foxeys Hangout sparkling, then head down the historic rail trail to Paringa Estate, next up is Stonier, before finishing up at Merricks General Wine Store for lunch accompanied by wine tastings from Baillieu and Elgee Park.

Tickets are $100 per person and groups will leave in 45 minute intervals from 8am.

Book your tickets here.

The scenic cellar door at Scion.

Rutherglen Winery Walkabout

Call the girls and start your outfit WhatsApp chat because the Rutherglen Winery Walkabout is back after a very long two-year hiatus. With 18 wineries involved over two days, the line up includes all your favourites: All Saints; Buller Wines; Campbells; De Bortoli; Morris; Scion; and more. Be sure to check out the extra events, Cofield Wines is hosting a Sparkling Burgundy Breakfast, three courses paired with sparkling. De Bortoli is hosting their famed Royal Lunch in celebration of Queen Lizzie, the dress code? Regal. Lunch? Three courses with wine matches. Games? Aplenty. And Lake Moodemere's chef and vigneron have designed a tasting menu along with hand-selected wines.

Ticket prices vary, more information here.

Top image credit: Delatite
Rutherglen Winery Walkabout image credit: Visit Victoria

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