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Events
The Margaret River Wine Region will celebrate its magnificent wine industry and another superb vintage at this annual four-day wine festival.
There are multiple events happening as part of the Margaret River Wine Region Festival in the towns and wineries across the entire region from 13th-16th April. Hope to see you there!
Friday Events - Saturday Events - Sunday Events - Monday Events - Saturday & Sunday Events
13 - 16 April Events
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Long Table Feast - Sold Out! Friday 13 April 12.30pm - 4pm Experience a delicious afternoon of seasonal delights created by passionate local chefs, carefully paired with much-admired wines. This all star line-up of chefs features Dany Angove of Leeuwin Estate, Tony Howell of Cape Lodge, Aaron Carr of Vasse Felix, Jake Drachenberg of Clairault and Roy Thomson of Must Margaret River. This year’s lunch will be hosted by Margaret Rivers own Rob Gough of Settlers Tavern. Rob helped curate the 2011 Long Table Feast alongside the returning team of chefs. Share his passion for food, wine and entertainment as he indulges in this exclusive feast from the other side of the table. Local produce will be the hero in a rustic lunch feast including generous shared platters of 48-hour slow cooked beef, fresh organic vegetables, Asian seafood curry, Western Australian cheeses and further delicacies served alfresco in the stunning gardens at Leeuwin Estate. Each course is matched with a glass of premium Margaret River wine from some of the leading wine makers in the country. Seated amongst the native karri trees, diners will be able to slow down and savour the food, wine, music and the amazing venue. The menu:
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Dunsborough Street Fiesta Friday 13 April 4.30pm - 8pm Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances.
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Margaret River Sidewalk Street Fiesta Friday 13 April 4.30pm - 7.30pm Here is an opportunity for festival patrons and the community to get a free taste of what the Margaret River wine region has to offer. The sidewalks in town will come alive with carnival rides, musicians, street performers and market stalls. Get amongst the action in heart of Margaret River to witness the sidewalks morph into a lively all-ages celebration – starting on the lawns at Reuther Park and extending right down the hill to the Margaret River Visitors Centre for a premium wine tasting. Take pleasure in a free wine tasting in one of the sixteen local businesses who are partnering with a winery for the evening. Lloyds of Margaret River opens their doors to The Berry Farm who will conduct both a food and wine tasting, the Tunbridge Gallery showcases Thompson Estate wines, Must Bar will launch their ‘Must Do A-Z of Margaret River’ that runs all weekend, Settlers Liquor partners with Flametree Wines, while the Margaret River Book Shop combines a tasting from Cape Grace and Preveli Wines with their excellent wine literature. Visit the Settlers Tavern for the world’s greatest oyster bar. Rob Gough and his team of mad shuckers will be serving up dozens of ocean fresh oysters, perfect with a glass of Margaret River’s finest from their award winning wine list. Open 4.30pm until sold out. Once the sidewalk celebrations wind-up, you can kick up your heels to hip-hop legends The Herd at the Settlers Tavern- tickets available through Oztix (book early!). Or guests can indulge in a wine and food matched evening at one of the many eclectic cafes and restaurants in town. Several more businesses will host a tasting and share their wares. A full map and list of the businesses hosting a winery for the evening will be made available on the day.
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Vintage Festival Saturday 14 April 11am - 6pm Discover the passionate winemakers, inspired artisans and committed producers that make the Margaret River Wine Region the special place it is. Experience the region's bounty of superb wines as you graze your way through over 300 wine samples – all included in your ticket price between 11am until 6pm with glass, bottle and case sales available all day. A live art tent will bring together artisans from around the region to demonstrate their special skills – with your chance to pick up a bargain. A kids corner with rides will keep the little ones entertained. For something a little bit more, indulge in signature dishes from the array of talented chefs while you meander through the amazing diversity of wine styles. Enjoy the live local music on main stage finishing with a headline dance band for you to kick up your heels to. Shuttle bus transport will be available from key locations from Perth through Bunbury to Dunsborough and Margaret River. VIP Luncheon special at Palmers Restaurant Click for a list of all Vintage Festival exhibitors.
Shuttle Bus Timetable Saturday 14 April The cost is just $10 a person each way (Dunsborough $5). You are not required to book, and cash payments can be made on the bus. Call Gannaways Charters on 9752 3036 for more information.
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Reds, Whites & the Blues A candlelit gourmet dinner with Saffron Sharp & her Trio. Includes a complementary aperitif on arrival, three course gourmet dinner, with a selection of entrées, mains & dessert vegetarian and gluten free options available plus wonderful live music. Saffron Sharp is a soulful singer who has gained a reputation for her engaging, vivacious stage presence and smooth inviting tone. A student of WAAPA, Saffron presents a repertoire of Jazz, Groove and alternative contemporary tunes accompanied by her trio. Contact Woody Nook Wines directly to book. Woody Nook Wines
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Twenty20 Cricket Sunday 15 April Noon - 4pm Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. |
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Cape Grace Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical Tasting Cape Grace presents a vertical tasting of five vintages from 2003 of their flagship basket pressed Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a rare opportunity to taste these outstanding wines in a line up from one of Margaret River’s smallest wineries. Come and taste how the Cape Grace Cabernet Sauvignon is aging gracefully. Call Karen Karri-Davies on +61 8 9755 5669 to book. Cape Grace Wines
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Clairault’s Grand Degustation Lunch Meet the people behind the wines and the food as you enjoy a 6 course Grand Degustation at the Clairault Estate. Contact Clairault directly to book. Clairault Estate
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Howard Park & MadFish Winery Chocolate & Cabernet Join Howard Park and Gabriel Chocolate for a match made in heaven! Indulge your senses with a guided wine and chocolate matching session to experience a range of Howard Park wines paired with delicious Gabriel Chocolates. Free entry and tasting ($10.00 fee for tasting of Abercrombie Cabernet and Chuao chocolate) Urban Locavore Gourmet hampers presented by Jeff Atkinson (Ex-Spice Magazine). Meet the Maker Free entry Howard Park & MadFish Winery
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The Life of Wine Sunday 15 April 2012 Join Willespie for a strictly limited exclusive tasting in the rustic, rock walled cellar of this family winery in Willyabrup in the heart of the Margaret River Wine Region. Select vintages of Semillon, dry Verdelho and Cabernet Sauvignon… some 10 + years… will be paired with carefully selected gourmet finger food. Experience the complexity which can be achieved from good wine which has been well cellared. See why Willespie is becoming renowned for its aged wines. Don’t miss out book now at willespie@bigpond.com.au or by phoning +61 8 9755 6248. Wine / Art / Jewellery / Food / Fun @ a family winery Well known artist John Wilson playing/singing mainly Irish ballads and contemporary music. Light lunches available & the BBQ will be going. Wilespie
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Wine & Cheese Flights l Windows Estate Museum Release Wine & Cheese Flights | Exclusive release of the first Windows Estate Museum wine the 2003 Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon (available for tasting only this weekend). Your invitation to an exclusive event. Windows Estate will be releasing and offering tastings of their very first Museum wine, the 2003 Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has never previously been released or available for tasting, a real treat for those who enjoy an aged wine. They will also be offering current release wines paired with a selection of gourmet local cheeses, in Wine & Cheese Pairing Flights. A fantastic way to see the versatility of their wines whilst sampling some
delicious local cheeses. Also available: Wines by the Glass, Vineyard Tasting Platters, Badmington, Croquet, Giant Chess & Connect Four. Windows Estate
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The 39 Steps at Voyager Estate Presented by The South West Academy of Performing Arts and Bare Naked Theatre by special arrangement with Dominie Pty Ltd. Featuring 4 Actors, 130 characters and 100 hilarious minutes this show has been called “A joyous version of the Hitchcock classic”. This crazy, romping stage adaptation gets to the heart of John Buchan's thriller and finds rip-roaring comedy. Playwright Patrick Barlow describes it as “…a gripping thriller that moves at breakneck speed, but is also zany in a Pythonesque way. There’s a dastardly villain, gunshots galore, but at the same time it’s a romantic love story with a handsome hero and no less than three beautiful heroines. It’s a rom-com thriller. It has it all.” Tickets are limited, and available by calling Voyager Estate on +61 8 9757 6354 or by emailing restaurant@voyagerestate.com.au. Voyager Estate |
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Vin Fete Petanque If you love wine, food, laughter and of course Petanque then you should take part in this enjoyable competition. For further information contact Joe Corcoran 0407 425 324 or Helen Bayet 9527 5938.
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Must Do A-Z of Margaret River Step into the Must lounge bar as it is transformed into a wine lovers den! A plethora of the finest drops in the area will be on show as the entire A-Z listing of Margaret River wines will be available by the glass over the festival weekend – think of Must as the region’s one stop cellar door! Must Margaret River |
