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Calling all sparkling lovers! The Adelaide Hills Wine Region has announced a brand-new festival to celebrate not only the new season that is upon us but also the beautiful sparkling that comes from the region which is the perfect accompaniment to the warmer weather.
“Sparkling Spring” will be held from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd October with the inaugural event celebrating Sparkling Wines from the Adelaide Hills in a series of bubbly tasting experiences at cellar doors over the featured weekend and beyond.
“Sparkling Spring focuses attention on the stunning sparkling wines being made in the Adelaide Hills,” says Alex Trescowthick, President of the Adelaide Hills Wine Region body.
“Spring is a lovely time to visit the hills as buds burst on the vines to signal the start of the growing season. And what better way to celebrate Spring than with a glass of sparkling wine?
“The Adelaide Hills has so many fabulous styles to choose from, ranging from trendy ‘Pet Nats’ to those made by the ‘traditional method’. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience different styles of outstanding quality wines without travelling overseas to France, Italy, or Tasmania. There are world-class Sparkling wines right here on your doorstep in the Adelaide Hills.”
Some Sparkling Spring events inspire patrons to ‘Indulge Yourself’ with bubbles; perhaps by painting an original artwork at Nepenthe’s Bubbles & Brushes or smelling the roses at Karkoo Nursery for Golding’s Bubbles & Blooms.
A truly fine indulgence will be tasting the Daosa range at Tappanappa. Others will prefer relaxing with a picnic at Cobbs Hill or dancing the day away at Howard Vineyard. The ‘Masterclasses’ will be as informative as they are delectable, delving into the seriously good sparkling wines made by méthode traditionelle to rival the best in the world.
The Lane Vineyard and Sidewood Estate confidently show theirs against famous Champagnes, while Deviation Road and Mount Lofty Ranges Vineyard focus on their most limited-release gems.
Of course, there are plenty of ‘Lunches and Brunches’ ranging from proper sit-down affairs at Sidewood and Karrawatta, to pizzas at Artwine, food trucks at Nepenthe and delicious bites at Hesketh’s ‘Sparkling Snack-tacular’.
A highlight of the weekend will surely be the long lunch prepared by Andre Ursini at Deviation Road. For those looking to stay close to town, there are also two ‘City Events’. Croser and Golding will take their ‘Effervescence’ experience to North Adelaide one Sunday in October but will also continue to offer it every day at their cellar doors in Lobethal and Woodside.
Barrister’s Block is hosting a sparkling afternoon of High Tea at The Feathers hotel. With over 20 different events to choose from, there are plenty of ways to turn your face to the warming sun and celebrate Spring with a glass of Adelaide Hills Sparkling this October.
Sparkling Spring is on from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd October.
For a full list of events and to book tickets, visit the website here.
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