National Wine Centre‘s emergence out of the COVID-19 bubble will be particularly… BUBBLY with the return of Sparkling Fest (formerly Champagne Fest).
The popular festival’s format will differ as expected, with the usual one day extravaganza split into a five part series.
Expect a series of masterclasses, a four-course dinner, and ‘Wined Bar’ Sunday sessions. Here’s what to check out (and book):
SPARKLING FEST MASTERCLASSES:
LOCAL GEMS MASTERCLASS | SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER, 1:30pm – 3pm
$75PP
Join National Wine Centre’s Head Sommelier as you venture through some of Australia’s best sparkling wines. You will be looking at examples from across Australia looking at producers including Deviation Road (Adelaide Hills, S.A), Stefano Lubiana (Tasmania) and Sittella (Pemberton, W.A). Masterclass includes six tastings.
SPARKLING ACROSS THE WORLD MASTERCLASS | SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER, 1:30pm – 3pm
$75PP
Join National Wine Centre’s Head Sommelier as you look at sparkling wines from across the world. They will be showcasing sparkling wines from Europe as you look at different styles from France, Spain and Italy. Masterclass includes six tastings.
BIG HOUSE CHAMPAGNE MASTERCLASS | SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER, 1:30pm – 3pm
$95PP
Join National Wine Centre’s Head Sommelier as you look at some of the most well-known Champagne labels. This masterclass will look at the different ‘house’ styles as you look at some amazing Champagne from houses like Bollinger, Pol Roger and Louis Roederer. Masterclass includes six tastings.
GROWER CHAMPAGNE MASTERCLASS | SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER I 1:30pm – 3pm
$95PP
Join National Wine Centre’s Head Sommelier as you discover some of the smaller Champagne producers with our Grower Masterclass. You will look at different styles of Champagne from across the region, this is one not to miss for all those who love a new discovery. Masterclass includes six tastings.
SPARKLING FEST DINNER:
DEVIATION ROAD SEAFOOD AND SPARKLING DINNER | 4 COURSES | THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER | 6:30pm – 10:30pm
$180PP
Deviation Road produces exciting cool climate wines from mature vineyard resources in the Adelaide Hills, where owners Hamish and Kate Laurie continue a five-generation family winemaking tradition. Their range of sparkling wines have received many accolades, confirming Deviation Road as one of Australia’s premium sparkling wine producers.
With this dinner, indulge in a stunning four course seafood dinner designed by Executive Chef Steven Clark to work in harmony with the paired Deviation Road méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines.
You will be guided through the evening by hosts Hamish and Kate Laurie, along with Head Sommelier James Boden as they share their extensive knowledge and insights into the wonderful world of local sparkling.
An evening not to be missed by lovers of bubbles and seafood alike – tickets are limited.
WINED BAR:
Sparkling Fest will continue on with the National Wine Centre’s Wined Bar throughout October with Champagne and Sparkling wine flights, brunch boards and live music on Sunday afternoons. Keep an eye on their social pages for further details.
Click here for more info and to grab your tickets.
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