At this time of year, summer feels like forever away, your next holiday is hardly on the horizon and getting out of the city for a few days feels essential to your sanity. What you need is a mid-winter mini-break. A quick little jaunt to rejuvenate your spirit, nourish your soul and let the city stresses wash away.
Lucky you, you're just in time to enjoy quality wine and food in the Adelaide Hills at the Winter Reds Weekend returning 29-31 July 2016. Shrug off your jacket, shake your scarf free, settle in by the log fire and pour a warming glass of red and head for the hills this winter!
Be tempted by more than 30 Adelaide Hills wineries and venues offering cosy wine & food matching experiences and the opportunity to meet the maker and taste some epic Adelaide Hills wines.
Here's our 5 must-visit Winter Reds events:
Bird in Hand
Celebrating ten years of Shiraz with a 5-course beef degustation paired with back vintage Shiraz showcasing the history of Bird in Hand Shiraz winemaking over a decade. Ticketed event - $95.00 pp
Bird in Hand - Cnr Bird in Hand & Pfeiffer Rds, Woodside
http://www.birdinhand.com.au/
Our favourite little sparkling winemaker in the Hills and masters of the Sunday Session are hosting a Spanish themed lunch with warming Paella and live music as a backdrop to enjoying their award winning wines. Be quick and join the waitlist.
Deviation Road – 207 Scott Creek Rd, Longwood
http://www.deviationroad.com/
Golding Wines
Celebrating all things Pinot Noir with a fireside feast at Golding Wines. Taste current and back vintage Francis John Pinot matched with a five-course degustation menu by La Dolce Vita head chef Rob Paglia.
Ticketed event - $90.00 pp
Golding Wines – 52 Western Branch Rd, Lobethal
https://www.goldingwines.com.au/
Longview Vineyard
Sit back, relax and enjoy an afternoon of BBQ, Blues and Back Vintage Reds at Longview Vineyard. Hurry, this one will book out!
Longview Vineyard – 154 Pound Rd, Macclesfield
http://www.longviewvineyard.com.au/
Mount Lofty House
Indulge in a wine dinner featuring Shaw + Smith wines and a 6-course degustation menu created by Executive Chef Girard Ramsay.
Ticketed event - $119 pp
Mount Lofty House – 74 Mt Lofty Summit Rd, Crafers
http://www.mtloftyhouse.com.au/
Break out of hibernation and visit one of these cosy wineries this winter. Browse the full Winter Reds events program here.
Book your Winter Reds Adelaide accommodation at alluxia.com and choose from our handpicked collection of luxury Adelaide accommodation.
Have you made plans to head to the hills for Winter Reds Weekend?
Image credit: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
