The Wine and Cheese Fest will return to The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne on Saturday 1 March, giving Melburnians the opportunity to taste and buy the best wines, cheeses and artisan produce from more than 50 exhibitors.
The 12th edition of the Wine & Cheese Fest will showcase the very best from around Victoria and beyond such as Boatshed Cheese, Milawa Cheese Company, That’s Amore Cheese, Witchmount Estate, Santolin Wines and Rob Dolan.
There will be unlimited free tastings on the day as well as a huge selection of eateries to choose from including Frencheese, That Arancini Guy, La Santa Muerte (Mexican Cantina) and many more. Of course, it will be too irresistible for everyone not to support Aussie businesses by buying bag-full of produce to take home!
Attendees can also make the most of learning from the producers and wine makers with the free masterclasses that can turn wine and cheese lovers into aficionados. While the program will be announced closer to the event, the classes will include wine making, wine and cheese pairing and cheese making demonstrations.
For a fun winemaking experience, there’s the famous Wine and Cheese Fest Grape Stomp Competition between 3pm and 4pm in the under-covered outdoor area. Expressions of interest are open now, so those interested in taking part (it’s free to get involved and there’s prizes to be won) should complete the form on the website www.wineandcheesefest.com.au. And, for those not actually stomping, it is great to watch!
All day entertainment will include live music, DJs and roving artists, the perfect accompaniment to relaxing with a glass of wine in hand and a delicious cheese dish.
There are two mouthwatering sessions available, early and late afternoon, and all tickets include tastings, masterclasses, a tote bag and a glass.
Tickets are on sale now via www.wineandcheesefest.com.au
