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The Margaret River Wine Region Festival covers the entire region from Busselton to Augusta. The list of event holders below are being added to all the time. Events are listed in date order. Be sure to book early! |
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Margaret River Mainstreet Opening Party - 4pm to 8pm
Come and join in the fun at the Street Party in Margaret River with the annual Wine Barrel Cart Race. Take part in wine tasting and enjoy the live music. Check for special menus and entertainment at restaurants and cafes on the Margaret River mainstreet. Address: Bussell Highway, Margaret River |
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Leeuwin Estate Degustation Dinner Indulge in the ultimate food and wine experience in our multi-award winning restaurant for what will undoubtedly be a very special night. Enjoy culinary delights prepared by Head Chef, Dany Angove. Dany has created 7 spectacular courses paired with 7 of our best Art Series wines. Limited Availability – book early to avoid disappointment. $150.00 per person Address: Stevens Road, Margaret River |
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| Sandalford Wines Festival Celebration Tastings - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Are you a wine lover? Are you searching for great value wines? All occasion wines? Unique, rare, collectable wines? Look no further than Sandalford Wines! Your senses will be aroused... desires satisfied when you join us for a truly memorable experience during the 2008 Wine Festival. Enjoy a complimentary tasting of our present release wines or purchase festival celebration tastings to savour limited release museum wines, or our highly acclaimed Prendiville Cabernet Sauvignon. Address: 777 Metricup Rd, Wilyabrup |
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| Settlers Tavern - 5.00pm to 9.00pm
OYSTERS ON THE VERANDAH! Join Jerry Frazer "The Oyster King" - A man whose passion for oyster-shucking has made him a regular in some of the world’s most famous restaurants. Oysters will be shucked to order with a secial selection of Margaret River White wines on hand. Address: 114 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River |
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Clairault Winery Spanish Fiesta - 6pm to 10pm Slip on your salsa shoes and Cha-cha the night away at Clairault… Enjoy traditional Spanish tapas, the world famous Seafood Paella and delicious tapas desserts, prepared by our legendary Head Chef, Tim Taylor. Live Spanish band LC Salsa is a dynamic Latin 5 piece ensemble that creates an infectious mix of diverse Latin rhythms, specialising in Salsa, Merengue, Rumba, Cha-cha and Latin jazz. WIN the best dressed prize with the most flamboyant Spanish outfit! Clairault wines, Spanish beer and Spanish cocktails will be available to purchase at the bar. Tickets: $125.00 - Available at the venue, online www.clairault.com
or call (08) 9755 6655. Address: Clairault Winery, Caves Road, Wilyabrup, Margaret River |
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| Were Estate Australian Cabernet Discovery - 5pm
We've put together an eclectic mix of Australian Cabernets from emerging
and boutique producers from across Australia. Wines brands such as Mac
Forbes, Yarra Yarra and Were Estate (naturally!) - as selected by one of Address: 38 Wildberry Road, Wilyabrup (opposite Bootleg Brewery) |
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Vat 107 Champagne & Oysters Wander into Vat 107 for Champagne and oysters to kick start your Festival weekend. Our delicious dinner will also be on offer. Be sure to book your table for a great meal, beautiful wines and friendly service in the heart of Margaret River. Bookings: 08 9758 8877 or vat107@vat107.com.au. Address: 107 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River |
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Vintage Festival - 10.30am to 5pm Sample some of the region’s best food and wine at a true celebration of this year’s vintage at Cowaramup Oval, just 10 minutes drive north of Margaret River town on Bussell Hwy. Entertainment by local musicians Qynn & Jaztrix (jazz trio). Vote in the People’s Choice Art Prize. Watch winemaker presentations and sample some of the region's latest release wines. The Win A Wine Cellar promotion will be drawn on the day. Ticket sales - $15 includes free samples or pre-purchase a Winery Explorer bus ticket which includes free entry to this event. Click here to download a ticket pre-order form. Address: Cowaramup Oval |
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Winery Explorer - 10.30am to 5pm Hop aboard the Winery Explorer bus to travel the Wilyabrup Valley with stop offs at Churchview Estate, Vasse Felix, Flying Fish Cove, Were Estate, Howling Wolves and Driftwood Winery. Departing from Cowaramup and link buses from Margaret River. Pre-sale tickets $35. Ticket sales on the day $45. Click here to download a ticket pre-order form. Ph: +61 8
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Mini Festivals - 10.30am to 5pm
Ph: +61 8
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Adinfern Estate Cheese and Wine Pairing Event at Adinfern Estate on Saturday the 3rd of May as part of the 2008 Margaret River Wine Region Festival. Visitors to the area are invited to our Cellar Door on Bussell Highway between Cowaramup and Margaret River to try our Award Winning Wines along with our Sweeter Style White and Red Wines, Sparkling Malbec and Fortified Wines and pair them with some fantastic cheeses made from local dairies. Address:
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Churchview Estate Purchase a mixed case of wine and enjoy a FREE Gourmet Marron Platter for two with two FREE glasses of wine of your choice, from our regular range. PLUS you get to keep the glasses as souvenirs as well! Total Value $65.00 Address: Opposite Metricup Rd, Bussell Hwy, Wilyabrup |
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Clairault Winery Grand Degustation Featuring the Elle Deslandes Trio An evening of the finest Autumn produce fashioned into a magnificent seven course Degustation dinner paired alongside Clairault’s elegant wines, all complemented by the unique jazz sounds of Elle Deslandes. Beer, wine, cocktails and canapés will be served upon arrival. Clairault wines are carefully matched to each course of the Grand Degustation Dinner; a 50ml glass will be served with each dish. Clairault Wines will also be available to purchase from the bar. Tickets: $230.00 - Available at the venue, online www.clairault.com or call (08) 9755 6655. Address: Clairault Winery, Caves Road, Wilyabrup, Margaret River |
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Driftwood Estate Winery Well known local artist Jane Holland will be at Driftwood Estate Winery on the over the Festival Weekend displaying her art. Jane held a fabulous exhibition last year, and the response was terrific. Waapa Piano Trio - In partnership with WAAPA, Driftwood Estate are proud to present the talented WAAPA Piano Trio as part of the Margaret River Wine Region Festival. On Saturday 3 May the WAAPA Piano Trio featuring the sensational Chris Tarr on drums, the superb Nicholas Abbey on bass and the sizzling Sarah McKenzie on piano will challenge both the ears and the taste buds with a tantalizing selection of piano led jazz standards from Keith Jarret through to Oscar Peterson. These sumptuous sounds will surely provide a splendid accompaniment to the fine food and wine on offer at the award winning Driftwood Estate. Address:
Lot 13, Caves Road Wilyabrup
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Flying Fish Cove Meet Our Big Wave Surfing Winemaker, Damon Eastaugh Our chief winemaker, Damon Eastaugh has not only won many awards and trophies for his wines but has also received the ASL Oakley Big Wave award in 2005 and 2007 for riding a massive 10.2 metre and a colossal 15.5 metre wave. Come and meet Damon and hear how it’s done as well as taste some of our award winning wines. Big wave presentations will be held throughout the day. Tastings, ‘Wine by the Glass’ and a Sausage Sizzle will be available all day. Contact our cellar door for presentation times and bookings, 9755 6600. Address: Lot 125 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup |
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Hay Shed Hill Sub-Regional Cabernet Tasting & Cheese Master Class Michael Kerrigan will be conducting a Margaret River sub-regional tasting of some of the best cabernet and cabernet blends from the area. The wines will be presented alongside some Australian benchmark hard and semi-hard cheeses. The event will be an opportunity to gain an understanding of the influence “terroir” plays within a distinct geographical location as well as gaining a greater understanding of the art of wine and cheese matching. Tickets: $65- per person (limited to 32 people) |
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Howard Park Wine & Food Matching Experience Chardonnay Matched Tasting Platter Opening Times: 10am - 5pm |
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Sandalford Wines Festival Celebration Tastings - Friday, Saturday & Sunday Are you a wine lover? Are you searching for great value wines? All occasion wines? Unique, rare, collectable wines? Look no further than Sandalford Wines! Your senses will be aroused... desires satisfied when you join us for a truly memorable experience during the 2008 Wine Festival. Enjoy a complimentary tasting of our present release wines or purchase festival celebration tastings to savour limited release museum wines, or our highly acclaimed Prendiville Cabernet Sauvignon. Address: 777 Metricup Rd, Wilyabrup |
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Settlers Tavern Meet the Winemakers - 2.30pm to 5.30pm Vigneron's BBQ - 6pm to 8.30pm The Blues Brothers Review - 9pm onwards Address: 114 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River |
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Vasse Felix Cooking Class with Executive Chef, Aaron Carr - 10.30am Vasse Felix Shiraz Master Class - 10.45am Vasse Felix Special Heytesbury Tasting Address: Harmans Mill Rd, Wilyabrup |
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Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Garden Tour Voyager Estate Restaurant Address: Stevens Rd, Margaret River |
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Were Estate Australian Cabernet Discovery - 5pm Cruise in to Were Estate during Saturday 3rd May and have the opportunity to do a Cabernet and Cheese pairing. Address: 38 Wildberry Road, Wilyabrup (opposite Bootleg Brewery) |
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Willespie Winery - Vertical Tasting of Cabernet & Verdelho - 3pm Want a very REAL Margaret River wine experience? Visit WILLESPIE open daily 10.30 am to 5 pm. Special Festival vertical tastings (same variety, different years) of CABERNET SAUVIGNON and VERDELHO beginning at 3pm. Cabernet Sauvignon from 1986, Verdelho that intriguing Portugese variety. Tasting notes and flavour matched tasting plate. Numbers strictly limited. Bookings essential. A great value afternoon. Address:
555 Harmans Mill Road, Willyabrup
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Xanadu Wines Dinner With Qynn - Wine Festival Wind Down from 5.30pm Visit the WA Tourism Award winning restaurant to experience the talents of acclaimed local artist Qynn over dinner, one time only. Lunch service from 12pm - 3pm, dinner service from 5pm featuring Xanadu's award winning a la carte menu, and Qynn will play from 5.30pm - 8.30pm. Bookings are highly recommended. Address: Boodjidup Road, Margaret River |
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Vintage Stomp - 10.30am to 5pm. Pioneer Park, Cowaramup Join the locals in a celebration of the end of vintage. “Stomp” highlights include the Bacchus Parade (god of wine), Lunar Circus performers, live music, caberet style performers, inter-winery tug of war, waiters races and of course the infamous Celebrity Stomp! Local produce and wine tastings. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children, family $20. Ph: +61 8
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Clairault Winery Local Lunch - 12pm to 6pm Local food, Local Wine, Local DJ… Enjoy locally sourced produce, crafted into suburb dishes that showcase the best the region has to offer, matched to Clairault’s exceptional award winning wines, while chilling out to the funky tunes of local DJ Tim Woodward…Bookings available online at www.clairault.com or call (08) 9755 6655. Address: Clairault Winery, Caves Road, Wilyabrup, Margaret River |
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Driftwood Estate Winery Well known local artist Jane Holland will be at Driftwood Estate Winery on the over the Festival Weekend displaying her art. Jane held a fabulous exhibition last year, and the response was terrific. These sumptuous sounds will surely provide a splendid accompaniment to the fine food and wine on offer at the award winning Driftwood Estate. Address: Lot 13, Caves Road Wilyabrup |
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Hamelin Bay Wines - 1pm Sharp Sample locally grown BBQ beef, lamb and whiting with a tutored tasting of a special wine selection of Hamelin Bays Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from our temperature controlled wine museum. Hamelin Bay’s cellar door facilities including our gourmet platters and current release wine tastings will also be available. Winemaker Julian Scott and proprietor Richard Drake-Brockman will host the lunch. Bookings essential. Price $40 per person including BBQ lunch and wine. Address: Just off the Brockman Hwy at Karridale (follow the signs from Karridale) |
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Howard Park Wine & Food Matching Experience Chardonnay Matched Tasting Platter Opening Times: 10am - 5pm |
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Sandalford Wines Festival Celebration Tastings - Friday, Saturday & Sunday Are you a wine lover? Are you searching for great value wines? All occasion wines? Unique, rare, collectable wines? Look no further than Sandalford Wines! Your senses will be aroused... desires satisfied when you join us for a truly memorable experience during the 2008 Wine Festival. Enjoy a complimentary tasting of our present release wines or purchase festival celebration tastings to savour limited release museum wines, or our highly acclaimed Prendiville Cabernet Sauvignon. Address: 777 Metricup Rd, Wilyabrup |
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Willespie Winery- Music & Food from 12pm Want a very REAL Margaret River wine experience? Visit WILLESPIE open daily 10.30 am to 5 pm. Special Festival vertical tastings (same variety, different years) of CABERNET SAUVIGNON and VERDELHO beginning at 3pm. Cabernet Sauvignon from 1986, Verdelho that intriguing Portugese variety. Tasting notes and flavour matched tasting plate. Numbers strictly limited. Bookings essential. A great value afternoon. Address:
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Yum Cha at the Vasse Felix Winery Restaurant - 10.30am This culinary experience is not to be missed, an extravagant feast of oriental delicacies held in the Vasse Felix old winery gallery. A traditional Chinese brunch presents 12 specially selected dishes accompanied by premium Vasse Felix wine. $75 per person (no special dietary requirements). Address: Caves Road, Cowaramup |
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Vat 107 Champagne Brunch - 8.30am Vat 107 is offering a delicious champagne brunch to help you get through the Festival weekend! Limited seating is available, so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. Address: 107 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River |
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Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Garden Tour Voyager Estate Restaurant Address: Stevens Rd, Margaret River |
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Driftwood Estate Margaret River Lovers special case price for the Festival weekend are: Address: Lot 13, Caves Road Wilyabrup |
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Hay Shed Hill Lovers of Margaret River receive 25 per cent off a very special twin pack containing 1 x 2004 Block 2 Cabernet Sauvignon and 1 x 2005 Block 2 Cabernet Sauvignon, which will go so well when visiting Hay Shed Hill for the Sub Regional Cabernet tasting and Cheese Masterclass. Email: info@hayshedhill.com.au for ticket sales. |
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Karri Bindi Purchase a case of wine from Karri Bindi and receive free freight anywhere in Australia. Log onto their website at www.karribindi.com.au Ph: 0438 899 856 |
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Laurance Wines Laurance Wines are proud to offer 20 per cent off all merchandise and wine for the Festival weekend, from Friday 2nd May through to Sunday 4th May, 2008. Address: Caves Road, |
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Vat 107 Weekend Lovers Special Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine when you order your main course from our outstanding dinner menu. Book early to avoid disappointment. Address: 107 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River |
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Voyager Estate Enjoy a visit to Voyager Estate's cellar door, voted one of Australia’s 10 best cellar doors in 2008 by Wine Business Monthly magazine and receive a Margaret River Lovers special over the Festival weekend. Address: Stevens Rd, Margaret River |
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Xanadu Weekend Lovers Special Dine at Xanadu restaurant during the Margaret River Wine Region Festival and receive 10 per cent off your food bill when you purchase a bottle of Xanadu premium or reserve label wine between 4 people or less. Address: Boodjidup Road, Margaret River |
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