5 ways to spend a week in Clare Valley
Clare Valley Gourmet Week has the best of the region on show until May 25. Whether you want to graze through a platter, indulge in copious amounts of wine, or make your very own blend, we’ve got you covered.
Twilight Tastings
Kerry Thomson from Wines by KT and Marnie Roberts from Mintaro winery Matriarch & Rogue will present a laid-back evening of tastings. Guided by two local favourites, this is the perfect opportunity to sip and compare wines from different vintages and varieties. To top it all off, the experience will include carefully curated bite-sized nibbles from a local favourite, Pinto Thai.
Where: Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre, 8 Spring Gully Road, Clare, SA 5453
When: Monday, May 19, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Cost: $80 per person
Book via the Clare Valley Gourmet Week website.
History of Grenache at Sevenhill Cellars
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Sevenhill Cellars, Clare Valley’s oldest winery, opens its doors for an exclusive opportunity to explore the history of Grenache. The two-hour guided experience allows participants to visit the winery’s 100-year-old vineyard and learn all things Grenache, from aspects of the grape to how elevation affects the growth of vines and the final product. Participants will also have the opportunity to gain insight into the production of Grenache products by taking a tour of the underground cellar. Naturally, the experience wraps up with a guided tasting of Grenache wines paired with a regional produce platter.
Where: Sevenhill Cellars, 111c College Road, Cellar Door, Sevenhill, SA 5453
When: Wednesday, May 21 – Friday, May 23, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Cost: $80 per person
Book via the Clare Valley Gourmet Week website.
Pikes x Roma Long Lunch
If fine wine and bold Italian flavours are what your tastebuds fancy, then this is a collab you don’t want to miss out on. Join culinary duo Callum Hann and Themis Chryssidis as they bring their expertise and robust flavours from their newest venture, Roma, to Clare Valley for an Italian long lunch. They promise to bring together the best of Pike’s wines and Italian flavours.
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Where: Pikes Wines, 233 Polish Hill Road, Polish Hill River, SA 5453
When: Saturday, May 24, 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Cost: $160 per person
Book via the Clare Valley Gourmet Week website.
Blend and Graze at Knappstein Wines
If you are looking for more than just swirl and sip, visit Knappstein Wines and become a winemaker for the day. This interactive and hands-on experience will be hosted by the winery’s winemaking and cellar door team, allowing participants to discover the art of winemaking. But that is not where all the fun ends. Participants will also have the opportunity to make their very own master red-wine blend before the session wraps up with a Clare Valley grazing platter and a full tasting of the Knappstein range.
Where: Knappstein Wines, 2 Pioneer Avenue, Clare, SA 5453
When: Wednesday, May 21, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Cost: $85 per person
Book via the Clare Valley Gourmet Week website.
Grand Morning High Tea at Paulett Wines
Join Paulett Wines as they host a grand morning high tea, bringing together good food and community spirit to show their support in the fight against cancer. Treat yourself and take your stand against cancer by indulging in some bubbles, wine, coffee, and canapés, with all proceeds going towards Love Your Sister. Love Your Sister is a charity co-founded by Samuel and Connie Johnson that puts the fun in fundraising, beginning with Connie daring her brother, Samuel, to unicycle around the country to raise $1 million for cancer research.
Where: Paulett Wines, 752 Jolly Way, Polish Hill River, SA 5453
When: Thursday, 22 May, 9.30 am – 11.30 am
Cost: $50
Book via the Paulett Wines website.
Clare Valley Gourmet Week runs from May 16 ’til May 25. Find out more via the website.