Experience every flavour of Tasting Australia’s Winter Series. From immersive and educational experiences to innovative collaborations with esteemed chefs, there are events to satisfy every taste and budget this July. Read on to discover 8 Winter Series events, all priced at $150 or under.
1. DELICIOUS BREWS WITH DARK HUES
$55 | Thu 21 July | Adelaide
In a nod to the season, enjoy an immersive masterclass on dark-coloured beers at Brightstar Brewing. Hosted by head brewer Steve Brockman and sensory expert Briony Liebich, learn about Brightstar’s background and take a tour of the brewery. After the tour, settle in for a guided tasting featuring three new-release dark brews served with an individual grazing board.
2. DARK FORAGE
$65 | Wed 20 & Thu 21 July | Adelaide
A blind tasting experience, but not as you know it. In a pitch-black room at Adelaide’s Arthur Art Bar, sip South Australian wines sourced by Forage Supply Co, matched with delicious vegan canapes. The subtle nuances of wine and food will become bolder as you breathe in the fruity aromas and diverse range of flavours, allowing your senses to take over.
3. RAGI PRESENTS “THE LOST SPICE”
$105 | Sat 30 July | Adelaide
Ready for a food adventure? Join legendary chef Ragini Dey at Ragi’s New Deli on Hutt Street for a night of fun and drama. Expect live fire pits of charcoal cooking, low and slow curries, Najobe Zara grace lamb and Dairyman pork cheek with chutneys made from Adelaide Hills fruit. Enjoy matching wines by McLaren Vale label Rusty Mutt Wines.
4. FORAGE SUPPLY CO X SOI 38
$120 | Sat 30 & Sun 31 July | Barossa
Join Adelaide’s Soi 38 and Forage Supply Co for seasonal lunch in the heart of the Barossa. Explore the beautiful Rogasch Cottage in Tanunda and enjoy lunch served in it’s 100-year-old cellar. Feast on 10 courses – including seven entrée-sized dishes and three larger offerings – paired with wines from Forage Supply Co and other local producers.
5. PROHIBITION LIQUOR CO CULT CLASSICS: ORIGINAL GIN AND SA PRODUCE EXPERIENCE
$125 | Thu 21 July | Adelaide
Gather at Adelaide distillery Prohibition Liquor Co for an evening of small-batch spirits and local accompaniments. With a gin and tonic in hand, take a seat in their cosy cocktail lounge to enjoy local snacks on arrival. Next, learn how to make a martini over a selection of tapas, before finishing the evening with a London Calling cocktail – a fitting ode to Prohibition heritage.
6. ADELAIDE’S HIGHEST CHEESE EVENING AT MERRYMAKER ROOFTOP BAR
$149 | Sun 31 July | Adelaide
Adelaide’s highest rooftop bar invites to you to an indulgent evening for cheese connoisseurs. Featuring a selection of Adelaide’s best cheeses, you will be treated to traditional raclette and fondue served with condiments and crudites. Hear from head chef Gabriele Pezzimenti and his produce partners as they offer an educational guide for the evening.
7. THE BANDIT CHEF SERIES WITH JAKE KELLIE
$150 | Sun 24 July | Adelaide
Head to Prospect’s Anchovy Bandit for their latest Chef Series in collaboration with Jake Kellie, a star shaking up the Adelaide food scene. Expect an evening of culture and creativity as Kellie joins Anchovy Bandit’s Shane Wilson to create dishes inspired by the traditions of Italy. Each course promises an unusual use of ingredients, featuring the best of South Australian produce.
8. PRUNER’S LUNCH AT KAY BROTHERS - SOLD OUT
$150 | Sun 24 July | Fleurieu Peninsula
Ever wanted to live out your dream of being a winemaker? Join McLaren Vale’s Kay Brothers wines in their historic Amery vineyard for a lesson in pruning. Tour the vineyard and pass around the secateurs to have a go at pruning yourself. After all that hard work, enjoy a delicious feast by local chef Todd Steele – complete with Kay Brothers wines from the very vineyard you pruned.
Still can’t decide? Explore the full Winter Series program here.
