After a three-year hiatus, winemakers from North East Victoria will come to Melbourne to showcase their best drops. Head to The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne, and enjoy unlimited wine tastings of over 100 wines from the Rutherglen region. There will also be wine masterclasses, live music and delicious food to try. Rutherglen in the City will take place on Saturday October 1.
Rutherglen in the City
Taste over 100 rare and boutique wines from the Rutherglen region. On arrival, you’ll receive your own stemless tasting tumbler to keep. Find something different at each stall, and enjoy tasting cellar door exclusives. Sip on the famous Muscat of Rutherglen, a mysterious and flavoursome drink that’s somewhere between a wine and a spirit. All wine at this event is available to purchase by the glass, by the bottle or to take home.
Winemakers at this event include:
- All Saints Estate
- Andrew Buller Wines
- Buller Wines
- Campbells Wines
- Chambers Rosewood Winery
- Cofield Wines
- De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate
- Jones Winery & Vineyard
- Lake Moodemere Estate
- Olive Hills Estate
- Pfeiffer Wines
- Scion
- St Leonards Vineyard
- Stanton & Killeen Wines
- Warrabilla Wines
As for food, there will be a whole range of options to pair with your drink, including cheese and charcuterie grazing boxes featuring produce from North East Victoria, and familiar names like 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar.
There will also be free masterclasses on the day, so you can learn more about your favourite wines. Learn how to make sparkling wine, taste and compare sustainable wines, and learn how to create your own home barrel.
During the event, there will be live music acts to keep you entertained.
Rutherglen in the City will run from 12pm to 7pm. Tickets can be pre-purchased online for $30. Otherwise, they’re $40 on the day.