The rush is on to secure tickets for this year’s McLaren Vale Bank SA Sea and Vines Festival, with some popular events selling out within days of tickets going on sale.
Two new highlights have been added to the 2014 program, with Matt Skinner’s Magical Plumm Bus Tour and ‘Secretly Social’ surprise events joining a packed line-up of premium local food, wine and hospitality.
Sea and Vines draws around 25 thousand people to McLaren Vale each June long weekend for activities ranging from indulgent degustations and tailored masterclasses to musical celebrations and family-friendly activities.
Tickets are now on sale for the June 6-9 events and people are encouraged to book their spots early for the following options:
Relish: ticketed events, Friday – Monday, with a relaxed vibe and a great line-up of food, wine and entertainment for breakfast, lunch or dinner
(Note: limited capacities and may sell out)
Delight: unique, intimate ticketed events including master classes, cheese and wine matching, dinners and degustations across the weekend
(Note: limited capacities and may sell out)
Sunday Experience: three fun sessions and different locations throughout the day, with great wine, food, music and entertainment
No bookings required:
Monday Zest: wander between family-friendly venues with food and wine activities as well as bouncing castles and even a petting zoo!
New this year:
Matt Skinner’s Magical Plumm Bus Tour: Saturday event visiting four wineries, with tastings guided by Matt plus a two-course at Red Poles
Secretly Social: dinners, locations and special events announced only to followers of the Sea and Vines social media channels
McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism CEO Marc Allgrove said Sea and Vines is a great showcase of what McLaren Vale has to offer.
“McLaren Vale is not just a wine region; it is home to a community that is thoroughly committed to its environment, its sustainability and its premium produce and experiences,” Marc said.
“We have an extraordinary culture of passionate people who understand the varied soils, unique climate and coastal influence of this region, and so create incredible food, wine and craft beers that are truly representative of McLaren Vale.
“Combine this with a scenic coastal drive, live music, art, markets and a many more great surprises along the way, and it’s not hard to see why we are the most visited wine region in South Australia.”
Chester Osborn from d’Arenberg said Sea and Vines is not your average wine festival.
“There’s an enormous amount of things on and obviously McLaren Vale has the best views and the best wines of any region!” Chester said.
“Our ‘Delight’ event has a Bohemian Oasis theme with a three course Persian-style dinner, music from the Jay Hoad band and lots of dancing. “We’ll also have the state’s top belly dancer and a serpent dancer with an albino python – I don’t think you’d see that at any other wine festival!”
For more information, the full program and ticket bookings, please visit www.mclarenvaleseaandvines.com.au
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