Adelaide’s City South Precinct is set to host an exciting array of cellar door experiences next weekend, offering locals and visitors alike a taste of regional flavours right in the heart of the city. The event, known as Vino & Vibes, will run from 12pm to 5pm on both Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26. It promises a vibrant blend of wine, beer, and spirit tastings, complemented by live music and entertainment.
Across the precinct, eight different venues will participate, each presenting a themed tasting event that showcases their unique offerings. Locations include 55Ml, A Prayer for The Wild At Heart, Cafe Troppo, Gilbert Street Hotel, Hard Day’s Nights, Minor Works Community Centre, Prohibition Liquor Co, and Vitisculpture. Attendees can expect an immersive experience with the added convenience of free transport provided by local wine tour operator Vino & Beyond. Their service will run between the venues from 1pm to 4:30pm, allowing guests to explore freely without the hassle of transport.
In addition to tastings, many venues will feature live performances. For instance, the Prohibition Liquor Co is set to entertain visitors with DJ JD spinning funk and disco tracks from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday and Brian Ruiz with acoustic sets on Sunday afternoon. Similarly, Gilbert Street Hotel will host DJ Inkswel on Saturday and Cal Williams Jnr on Sunday. The vibrant musical offerings are perfectly paired with the venues’ extensive drink and food menus, enhancing the festival atmosphere.
Cafe Troppo will offer an intriguing assortment of $10 tasting flights from small-block producers in the Adelaide Hills like Jauma, No Mountain, Ada, and Family Wines. This will be paired with live music featuring Aidan J Jones on Saturday and Naomi Keyte on Sunday, providing a relaxed backdrop to the sophisticated tastings. Meanwhile, Vitisculpture will combine wine tasting with creative pursuits, offering a unique opportunity to engage in pottery-making while sampling wines from Woodstock Wines.
Entry to most venues is free, with the exception of a couple which are ticketed. This arrangement ensures accessibility and encourages participation from a wide range of visitors, aiming to draw both connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike.
For more detailed information on the event, tasting notes, and entertainment schedules, visitors can download the Event Map or visit the City South Association’s official webpage.
SAT MAY 25 | SUN MAY 26 | 12PM-5PM
VENUES | TASTINGS | ENTERTAINMENT
Prohibition | 22 Gilbert St Adelaide | www.prohibitionliquor.co
$20 Gin Flights (3 x Prohibition Gin varieties).
$15 off any bottle purchases if flight is purchased.
$18 Field Blend Gin Cocktail special.
Antipasto, platters, toasties and sliders available to eat.
DJ JD playing funk’n’disco 1-5pm on Saturday,
Brian Ruiz plays acoustic 2-5pm on Sunday.
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Market Shed on Holland | 1 Holland St Adelaide | https://www.bowdencellars.com.au/adelaide-wine-markets
SUN ONLY: Winter Dark Beer Festival 12-4pm. $29+ BF.
4hrs of dark beer tastings from 10 local brewers plus food and clothing stalls
plus live blues music from T-Bone. Presented by Adelaide Wine Markets.
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Gilbert Street Hotel | 88 Gilbert St Adelaide | www.gilbertsthotel.com.au
Free tastings of Grant Nash Wines from McLaren Vale.
$10 By-the-glass special of Grenache and Rose.
Top notch pub fare available all day.
DJ Inkswel on Saturday arvo. Cal Williams Jnr live 2pm-5pm on Sunday.
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Café Troppo | 42 Whitmore Square Adelaide | www.cafetroppoadelaide.com
3PM-7PM | $10 Tasting Flights from passionate small-block Adelaide Hills producers Jauma , No Mountain, Ada, and Family Wines on Saturday plus live music from Aidan J Jones. Then on Sunday, enjoy $10 Tasting Flights from boutique Adelaide Hill producers Gentle Folk, The Stoke and The Other Right plus live sounds from Naomi Keyte.
A seasonal Tapas menu will also be on offer both days.
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Vitisculpture | 301 Morphett St Adelaide | www.vitisculpture.com.au
Book now for a tasting experience with a difference! Enjoy 4 varietals from Woodstock Wines as you learn pottery skills and get to keep your masterpiece! Make Pinch Pots from 12-2pm on Saturday ($65) and learn Wheel Throwing from 12-2.30pm on Sunday ($105). Bookings essential via their website here.
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Hard Days Night | 301 Wright St Adelaide | www.harddaysnightadl.com
$10 Tastings of 4 varieties by Golding Wines. Bottle sales available.
A Magnum to be given away!
Awesome burgers and tasty sides available all day,
plus Shifty Lizard Brews, Cocktails and more.
Young & Restless DJs both days 12-5pm.
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55ML | 33 Mill St Adelaide | www.bar55ml.com.au
Free tastings of Paracombe Wines from the Adelaide Hills.
Cocktails and by-the-glass options a plenty!
Tasty snacks and small plate available all arvo.
Live acoustic tunes by Kyri (Sat) and Cassie (Sun).
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Minor Works Building | 22 Stamford Court Adelaide | www.youthoptions.org.au
SAT ONLY : $5 Range tastings of Bent Creek Wines
(credited against any take home orders). By the glass available also.
Beef and Vegetable Sliders available for purchase.
Live music by Andy Salvanos all afternoon. Presented by Youth Options.
Community Centre will be open for patrons to engage in local activities.
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A Prayer For the Wild At Heart | 44 Hurtle Square Adelaide www.aproayerforthewildatheart.com.au
$10 Tasting Flights of Le Petite Vanguard Wines
or $15 Premium Tasting Flights of Vanguardist Wines.
Mouth watering meal and snack options from their highly regarded chefs.
Acoustic tunes by Weezy Listening (Sat 2-5pm)
& Jacqui Lim on keyboard (Sun 2-5pm).
www.citysouth.org.au/vinoandvibes
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