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Your guide to the Adelaide Hills’ 2025 Winter Reds festival

Winter Reds is back this weekend and there’s tonnes on. Here’s our top picks of what to check out!

An Adelaide Hills favourite is just around the corner, as Winter Reds returns this weekend! On July 26th and 27th, this fantastic wine region will come alive as wineries and venues across the region put their best foot (and red wines) forward for you to explore. While there is going to be heaps on, we’ve picked out a few of our favourites to check out over the weekend.

Fireside Reds Festival at Kuitpo Hall | July 26

Picture standing by a crackling fire, full glass of Adelaide Hills red in hand, in the company of your favourite people. With the mysterious depths of the forest serving as a backdrop and tasteful music drifting through the air, Kuitpo is bringing together a compelling list of intriguing labels for this ultimate Winter Reds event.

Where: Kuitpo Hall, 772 Brookman Rd, Kuitpo
When: Saturday, 26 July, 10am to 5pm
For more information and tickets, click here.

Hillside Winter Lunch at Paracombe Wines | July 26

Paracombe Wines Hillside Winter Lunch is back and better than ever for this year’s Adelaide Hills Winter Reds Festival.

This experience includes a two-course lunch with a menu of French-inspired Coq au Vin Blanc, a rich Hungarian Beef Goulash, and a Slow Cooked Vegetarian Lasagne layered with seasonal vegetables and served with local pear and rocket salad. Dessert includes a Lemon Curd Tart and a rustic Apple and Pear Crumble finished with fresh strawberries and double cream.

Where: 294B Paracombe Road, Paracombe
When: Saturday, July 26th
For more information, click here.

Winter Reds Dairy Block Party | July 26

During this year’s Winter Reds, the much-anticipated Karrawatta Dairy Block Party returns!

Over the weekend, they’ll be partnering with Chef Duncan Welgemoed and the talented Africola team to bring you an unforgettable winter feast of delicious bold flavours and a perfectly paired glass of their 2019 Adelaide Hills Dairy Block Shiraz.

Entertainment will be just as stylish too, with DJ Phoebe Snow setting the vibe on Saturday, and Will Solomon with his guitar on Sunday.

Where: 164 Greenhills Rd, Meadows SA 5201
When: Saturday, 26 July and Sunday, 27 July
For more information, click here.

Golding Wines’ Winter Wine Fest | July 26 – 27

This July, Golding Wines is bringing together the ultimate all-in winter celebration. As part of this year’s Winter Reds festival, Golding Wines is turning up the heat in a collaboration with Vinteloper and The Caledonian Hotel for a weekend of food, wine, and seriously good times.

Golding Wines and Vinteloper have come together to offer the ultimate two-stop experience, and the Caledonian Hotel in North Adelaide has joined the fun as the start and end point for the day. The crew have also taken care of travel logistics, so you can simply show up and enjoy.

Where: 52 Western Branch Rd, Lobethal, South Australia 5241
When: July 26th and 27th
For more information, click here.

The Shiraz Social! @ Howard Vineyard | July 26 – 27

Back by popular demand for its third year running, Howard Vineyard’s Shiraz Social is set to heat up the Adelaide Hills as part of this year’s Winter Reds Festival. Pack in and get cosy for a weekend of wine, dancing, and feasting at Howard Vineyard. From fireside drinks to live music, DJs, and long lunches, The Shiraz Social has everything you need for the perfect wine-fuelled winter weekend.

Where: 53 Bald Hills Rd, Nairne SA
When: Saturday, 26 July, 10am to 5pm, and Sunday, 27 July, 10:30am to 5pm.
For more information, click here.

Winter Reds on the Hill at Nepenthe | July 26 – 27

Taking over the Nepenthe Cellar Door on Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th, Winter Reds on the Hill is going to be a weekend packed with delicious red wine, local music, woodfired food, and total good vibes, all in the beautiful Adelaide Hills.

When: July 26th and 27th
Where: 93 Jones Road, Balhannah, SA 5242
For more information, click here.

El Rancho at The Lane Vineyard | July 27

This Winter Reds, The Lane is turning up the heat with El Rancho. This is a Sunday fireside celebration of smoky flavours, bold reds and relaxed vineyard charm. Forget refined dining, this one’s all about boots on, glass in hand and good times by the fire.

Set high above Hahndorf with panoramic views and a soundtrack that will be a mix of soulful and laid-back tunes with just a hint of country edge. The Lane is embracing a new winter energy. It’s bold, immersive and just a little bit cowboy chic.

Where: 5 Ravenswood Ln, Hahndorf SA 5245 Ravenswood Ln, • hahndorf SA 5245
When: Sunday 27 July from 11am to 5pm.
Tickets: $25 ticket includes a Riedel glass and first pour of Shiraz
For more information, click here.

Matt Preston’s Winter Reds Long Lunch at LOT.100 | July 27

 Former MasterChef icon and renowned food critic Matt Preston is heading to the Adelaide Hills to host a once-in-a-lifetime event that’s in true South Australian style. As part of the much-loved Winter Reds festival, Matt will be hosting a relaxed yet refined long lunch at LOT.100 with a selection of the region’s most talented winemakers, and he’s inviting fellow foodies to come along.

Where: LOT.100, 68 Chambers Rd, Hay Valley SA 5252
When: Sunday, July 27th
For more information, click here.

There’s tonnes more on too! To check out the official Winter Reds program, click here.

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