The Adelaide Hills Wine Region announces a brand-new festival called “Sparkling Spring” to be held Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd October.
The inaugural event celebrates Sparkling Wines from the Adelaide Hills with a series of bubbly tasting experiences at cellar doors over the featured weekend and beyond.
“Sparkling Spring focuses attention on the stunning sparkling wines being made in the Adelaide Hills,” says Alex Trescowthick, President of the Adelaide Hills Wine Region body.
“Spring is a lovely time to visit the hills as buds burst on the vines to signal the start of the growing season. And what better way to celebrate Spring than with a glass of sparkling wine?
“The Adelaide Hills has so many fabulous styles to choose from, ranging from trendy ‘Pet Nats’ to those made by the ‘traditional method’. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience different styles of outstanding quality wines without travelling overseas to France, Italy, or Tasmania. There are world class Sparkling wines right here on your doorstep in the Adelaide Hills.”
Some Sparkling Spring events inspire patrons to ‘Indulge Yourself’ with bubbles; perhaps by painting an original artwork at Nepenthe’s Bubbles & Brushes or smelling the roses at Karkoo Nursery for Golding’s Bubbles & Blooms. A truly fine indulgence will be tasting the Daosa range at Tappanappa. Others will prefer relaxing with a picnic at Cobbs Hill or dancing the day away at Howard Vineyard.
The ‘Masterclasses’ will be as informative as they are delectable, delving into the seriously good sparkling wines made by méthode traditionelle to rival the best in the world. The Lane Vineyard and Sidewood Estate confidently show theirs against famous Champagnes, while Deviation Road and Mount Lofty Ranges Vineyard focus on their most limited release gems.
Of course, there are plenty of ‘Lunches and Brunches’ ranging from proper sit-down affairs at Sidewood and Karrawatta, to pizzas at Artwine, food trucks at Nepenthe and delicious bites at Hesketh’s ‘Sparkling Snack-tacular'. A highlight of the weekend will surely be the long lunch prepared by Andre Ursini at Deviation Road.
For those looking to stay close to town, there’s also two ‘City Events’. Croser and Golding will take their ‘Effervescence’ experience to North Adelaide one Sunday in October, but will also continue to offer it every day at their cellar doors in Lobethal and Woodside. Barrister’s Block is hosting a sparkling afternoon of High Tea at The Feathers hotel.
With over 20 different events to choose from, there are plenty of ways to turn your face to the warming sun and celebrate Spring with a glass of Adelaide Hills Sparkling this October.
Details and booking links for Sparkling Spring events go live from 4pm Thursday 15th September at www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/
About Adelaide Hills Wine Region
Adelaide Hills Wine Region is a membership body established in 1988 which represents wineries, grape-growers, and associated businesses in the Adelaide Hills. A not-for-profit body, it works with members to represent their collective interests, to grow brand equity to ensure long-term sustainability of the grape, wine, and tourism industries in the region, and promote the Adelaide Hills brand locally, nationally, and worldwide.
About Adelaide Hills Sparkling wines
Adelaide Hills is South Australia’s premier cool climate wine region, which provides perfect conditions for growing the varieties favoured for making the best sparkling wines – most notably Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Cool ripening conditions ensures the high natural acidity required for making world class Sparkling wines, comparable to other acclaimed regions. Innovative Adelaide Hills producers make many different styles, including Blanc de Blanc, Blanc de Noir, Traditional Method, Prosecco, Petillant Naturel (Pet Nat) as well as Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Shiraz and other varieties.
