TEN REGIONAL EVENTS TO EXPLORE
03 MAR 2025
Ready for regional adventure? You’ve come to the right festival. Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond features events across South Australia, held everywhere from rustic country pubs to tranquil cellar doors and even a private island. It’s time to explore.
RUMI LOUTH ISLAND JOURNEY
This seafood lover’s dream offers an idyllic ocean-to-plate culinary experience on the Eyre Peninsula. The full-day RUMI Louth Island Journey features a lavish multi-course lunch at Samphire Restaurant, plus time to chat with chefs and local producers.
SAVOUR THE YORKES
Settle in for a family-friendly celebration of food, wine and music at Barley Stacks Wines on the Yorke Peninsula. Delicious local fare, regional wines and live tunes are set to feature, with stunning valley views and lawn games on offer too.
THE HUMBLE X NGERINGA TASTING ADELAIDE HILLS LUNCH
Biodynamic Adelaide Hills winery Ngeringa is hosting this luxe long lunch. Join winemaker Erinn Klein – together with chef Stacey Conner and sommelier Jade Tareha from Noosa’s Humble on Duke – for farm-to-table delights and a 2025 vintage tasting in the barrel ageing room.TERROIRS OF THE BAROSSA TASTING AT CHATEAU TANUNDA
Celebrate Barossa heritage at Château Tanunda, established in 1890 and testament to the region’s colourful history. This guided tasting will be held in the barrel hall and invites guests to delve into the four sub-regions of Barossa terroir.
BOSTON BAY WINES – THREE REGIONS PRODUCERS LUNCH
Three regions, four courses – one delicious long lunch. Gather with Barristers Block founder Jan Allen and her son Lachlan Allen for a lunch offering Eyre Peninsula seafood and elements from the Adelaide Hills and Wrattonbully.
CANDYLAND: SWEET SECRETS OF THE LAND DOWN UNDER
A sweet-filled celebration at McLaren Vale’s Bec Hardy Wines is putting a fun spin on native flavours. Indulge in bold, creative desserts from chef Connor Bishop, with a glass of sparkling to start and stunning vineyard views beyond.
MAYURA WAGYU + BALNAVES CABERNET
The best pairing for prime Limestone Coast beef? Local red wine. This exclusive tasting menu at Penola’s Royal Oak hotel will feature Mayura Station beef and a glass of Balnaves cabernet.
IMPAIRED BY TEMPERANCE
Renmark fine diner Temperance is welcoming diners for a seven-course dinner with a twist. Food will be matched to the evening’s drinks, celebrating the resilience and innovation of local producers.
SUPER FREAK
Gather at the Barossa home of Rieslingfreak for a full immersion into the brand and remarkable rieslings from around the world. A four-course lunch prepared by Fino Seppeltsfield head chef Dan Murphy is also part of this special experience.
THE ULTIMATE FOODIE LADIES DAY OUT
Spend a day on the Fleurieu Peninsula with tour host Wanderlust Willunga. You’ll visit the local farmers’ market, join a fermenting workshop and relax over lunch before continuing on for retail therapy, coffee and a wine tasting.
