LEARN SOMETHING NEW AT TASTING AUSTRALIA

21 MAR 2025

Yes, there's great eating and drinking. But Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond is also a chance to expand your intel on this most delicious of worlds – learning from experts in everything from oysters to old vines. Ready? We have seven ideas to get you started.

TAIKUNTHI RESTAUTANT OYSTER LUNCH WITH DARREN ROBERTSON

This French-inspired lunch will be hosted at the elegant Taikunthi Restaurant and led by celebrity chef Darren Robertson. Picpoul and other sparkling wines are set to complement his three courses, along with unlimited South Australian oysters. Guests will also hear directly from Adelaide University biological science researchers exploring how baby oysters use sound cues to settle in their environments.

LEARN - FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

Master pairing like a pro. Join Tasting Australia drinks curator and sommelier Meira Harel and leading wine communicator Curly Haslam-Coates for this immersive experience, set to cover cellaring, natural wines, fortified drops and pairing. Bring questions, leave inspired and host your next dinner party in style.

MASTERCLASS - GREAT SOUTH AUSSIE REDS

Celebrate South Australia’s finest reds in a masterclass hosted by drinks writer Katie Spain and featuring Seppeltsfield chief winemaker Fiona Donald, Henschke senior winemaker Gwyn Olsen and Wirra Wirra chief executive Matthew Deller MW. Taste rare, iconic wines and learn from experts shaping a South Australian. Think shiraz, grenache, cabernet – plus some foreign interlopers.

COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS WITH THREEFOLD DISTILLING

Unleash your inner mixologist at this exclusive cocktail masterclass – to be held on the Merrymaker Rooftop Bar together with Threefold Distilling. Enjoy a welcome gin and tonic, then learn to craft two signature cocktails with expert guidance. Just 20 places are available for this special hands-on experience.

MASTERCLASS - LA DOLCE VITA

Embrace the sweet life and discover the world of Italian wines together with their South Australian counterparts. Guests will explore selections from the big-name regions of Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto, plus some hidden gems. Hosting this session will be winemaker Anita Goode and vine nursery owner Kim Chalmers, together with wine importers Matt Paul and David Ridge.

COOK FOR A CAUSE WITH OZHARVEST - NO WASTE, JUST TASTE!

Join OzHarvest for this hands-on, zero-waste cooking masterclass. Transform rescued ingredients into gourmet meals and get exclusive backstage access to commercial kitchens at either OzHarvest Adelaide or Adelaide Oval, depending on the session you choose. Cook, taste and make an impact, with every ticket sold helping feed those who need it most.

MASTERCLASS - GLOBAL EXPLORATION OF SHIRAZ, ANCHORED IN THE BAROSSA

Seppeltsfield chief winemaker Fiona Donald and Tasting Australia drinks curator Banjo Harris Plane are teaming to talk all things shiraz. Explore Seppeltsfield’s renowned Grounds collection alongside international benchmarks, learn how a single-vineyard shiraz can express the nuances of its environment, and discover the intricacies behind an iconic wine.