If you woke up today crying because you realised that it’s Wednesday and you haven’t even tried to get involved in any of the awesome Canberra District Wine Week activities … wipe away those tears!
There is still so much to come! To make sure that you’re able to take full advantage of the rest of this week’s festivities, we have put together a list of the top five events to attend.
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Garden Party at Pod Food
Nursery Road, Pialligo
5:30pm Friday 8 April
Canberra District wineries Eden Road Wines, Nick O’Leary and Mount Majura Vineyard are throwing a party at Pod Food’s garden. Come along for sparkling wine on arrival, canapés, charcuterie and a great time with friends new-and-old.
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Veggie Patch Dinner Under the Stars at Poachers Pantry
431 Nanima Road, near Hall
6:30pm Friday 8 April
Poachers Pantry and Wily Trout Vineyard are joining forces to put on an unforgettable event featuring great food and wine. The night will be set down long barrel hall-style tables among the resident veggie patch. On the menu are house vegetables, Poachers Pantry’s traditional smoked meats and a bunch of surprises to perfectly match Wily Trout wine.
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The Pinot Noir and Passion Trail
Various locations
45-60 minutes at each venue, Saturday 9 April
Discover the hidden gems of Pinot Noir made by Canberra District wineries. Featured on the trail are wineries: Lerida Estate, McKellar Ridge, Lark Hill Winery, Pankhurst Wines., Mount Majura Vineyard, Kerralee Wines, Summerhill Road Vineyard, Jeir Creek Wines and Long Rail Gully Wines.
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Oysters Unplugged at Mount Majura Vineyard
Lime Kiln Road, Majura Valley
12:30pm Saturday 9 April
For this very special event an oyster bar will be set up at the cellar door at Mount Majura Vineyard. Learn how the art of wine matching as Mount Majura Vineyard pair their Riesling and Sparkling wine with the freshest of Ralston Brothers Oysters – sourced from the Clyde River.
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Harvest Festival Weekend
Various locations
Saturday 9 April and Sunday 10 April
Celebrate the end of the Canberra District Wine Week over the weekend. With two days of tastings, gourmet eats, live music, art and foot-stomping, this is not to be missed.
