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Grenache & Gourmet is a celebration of McLaren Vale Grenache wines and culinary expertise. Come sip, savour, and stay a little longer. Let Grenache lead the way.

Grenache & Gourmet is a flavour-filled festival of the world-class wine, seasonal food, and the stories that shape the remarkable McLaren Vale wine region in South Australia. This is McLaren Vale’s annual invitation to slow down, tune in, and savour the region’s most expressive variety—Grenache. From exclusive tastings and long-table feasts, to immersive adventures and meet-the-maker masterclasses

, this is a festival designed for curious palates and thoughtful travellers—those who appreciate craftsmanship, connection to land, and the stories behind every bottle. At the heart of it all is Grenache—vibrant, fruitful, and unmistakably of this place. Whether savoured solo, revealed in a blend, or enjoyed alongside McLaren Vale’s full spectrum of premium wines, it’s a variety that brings people together—and no one does it quite like McLaren Vale.

10/09/2026

Ever wondered why some food and wine pairings just work?
Join sensory scientist and winemaker Dr Wes Pearson of Juxtaposed Wines for an interactive masterclass exploring how taste shapes what we experience in the glass and on the plate.
A series of delicious experiments leads into Juxtaposed's single-vineyard Grenaches, matched with a few well-chosen nibbles.

Grenache & Gourmet: Exploring the Science of Taste
19 & 20 September only!
https://grenacheandgourmet.com.au/grenache-gourmet-exploring-the-science-of-taste

09/09/2026

From blanc to fortified, Grenache can do it all.
Join for a guided tasting through four distinctive styles, beginning with fresh Grenache Blanc and moving through Estate and Reserve Grenache before a decadent fortified finish.
It is a lively look at how site, season, winemaking and time can shape one remarkable grape.

Grenache & Gourmet: Four Shades of Grenache at Oliver's Taranga
18 September–5 October
🔗 https://grenacheandgourmet.com.au/grenache-and-gourmet-olivers-taranga-four-shades-of-grenache

08/09/2026

A little time travel for Grenache lovers.
At Bondar Wines intimate cellar door, taste through three back vintages of Bondar and Hope Springs Eternal Reserve Grenache.
See how these wines evolve with time, and discover a few rare, sold-out bottles along the way.

Grenache & Gourmet: Bondar Grenache Over the Years
Every Saturday & Sunday throughout the festival
🔗 https://grenacheandgourmet.com.au/grenache-gourmet-bondar-grenache-over-the-years

05/09/2026

Same grape. Three distinctly McLaren Vale places.
Compare d'Arenberg's Districts Grenache side by side and see how geology and site shape each wine's character.
An artisan grazing plate completes the experience, along with entry to the d'Arenberg Cube.

Grenache & Gourmet: The Districts Grenache Experience at d'Arenberg
18 September–5 October
🔗 https://grenacheandgourmet.com.au/grenache-gourmet-the-districts-grenache-experience-at-darenberg

04/09/2026

Three wines, three plates and one very delicious case for Grenache.
Settle in for a guided tasting of Beach Road Winery & Restaurant Grenache, Eredita and Grafter, each paired with a seasonal plate from mushroom arancini to slow-braised beef rib and crispy pork belly.
More substantial than a tasting, lighter than a full lunch - and made for people who enjoy seeing food and wine bring out the best in each other.

Grenache & Gourmet: Three Expressions at Beach Road Winery
Every Saturday & Sunday throughout the festival
🔗 https://grenacheandgourmet.com.au/grenache-gourmet-three-expressions

31/08/2026

Five Grenaches. One historic vineyard.
Taste the many expressions of Grenache grown on Kay Brothers Wines' Amery Vineyard, from a family winery that has worked with the variety since 1895.
With views across the vines to the Mount Lofty Ranges, it is a simple, revealing way to see how one site can tell many stories.

Grenache & Gourmet: Five Wines. One Vineyard.
18 September–5 October
https://grenacheandgourmet.com.au/grenache-and-gourmet-five-wines-from-one-vineyard

30/08/2026

Duck Wellington with The Absconder - Grenache in its element.
Created by Head Chef Taiaha Ngawiki and Chief Winemaker Emma Wood, this dining experience celebrates the 2025 release of Wirra Wirra's finest old-vine Grenache.
A rich, balanced dish and an elegant wine made to meet at the table.

Grenache & Gourmet: Wirra Wirra Wines In Our Element Dining Experience
18 September–5 October
https://grenacheandgourmet.com.au/grenache-gourmet-harrys-deli-in-our-element-dining-experience

26/08/2026

A long lunch by the sea, with Grenache in hand.
Begin with a welcome Ginache from Never Never Distilling Co. , then settle in for a seasonal feast shaped by the ocean and land around Aldinga Beach.
Four expressive Grenaches from In Praise of Shadows wide coastal views and generous beachside hospitality make this a spring afternoon to remember.

Grenache & Gourmet: In Praise of Grenache Lunch at Pearl
Friday 18 September only!
https://grenacheandgourmet.com.au/grenache-and-gourmet-in-praise-of-grenache

25/08/2026

From old vines to a Grenache G&T, this is a tasting with plenty of twists.
Start in the cellar door with five expressions of Grenache and a tasting plate, then step into the vineyard with the winemaker to meet the 90-year-old vines behind the Grounded Cru Wine Grenache.
Back at the cellar door, finish with a refreshing Grenache Gin & Tonic.

Grenache & Gourmet: Old Vines to New Expressions
19 & 20 September only!
https://grenacheandgourmet.com.au/grenache-and-gourmet-old-vines-to-new-expressions

24/08/2026

33 events. 31 venues. 40 producers. 18 days … by our maths that’s A LOT of reasons to gather your crew and book that spring winery tour.

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