Events
We know how to party! Famous annual food & wine events include Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout and Tastes of Rutherglen. There's always something on in Rutherglen - take a look!
The Dark Side of Wine
Dark Side of Wine. Ten nights. Fire and candlelight across one of Australia’s most storied wine regions. Step inside a heritage castle lit by thousands of candles for a live performance inside walls that have stood since…
Legend and Lore Fireside Dinner
Lake Moodemere Cellar Door and Lakeside Restaurant offers an amazing winter night of dinner, wine and live music by the fire. Featuring the Moodemere Quartet. Experience the mystique of Lake Moodemere Estate by night. The evening begins…
Rutherglen Market
Discover the heart and flavour of North-East Victoria at the vibrant Rutherglen Market, where everything is seasonal, regional, and beautifully crafted. Held on the second Sunday of every month, this much-loved market brings together a lively mix…
Secret Cinema – A Dark Side of Wine Event
A pop up secret cinema for one day only. There are two movie sessions on this day. The first is a family friendly afternoon of entertainment with the screening of the family movie ‘A Minecraft Movie’. Doors…
Legacy Dinner: A Collaborative Dining Experience
Join four iconic winemaking families for a decadent four-course dinner that highlights the unique flair of each cellar. Pull up a chair for the return of the Legacy Dinner, a truly unique event where four of Rutherglen’s…
Fire and Fizz Brunch
Ever experienced a winery brunch? Join them for their Fire and Fizz Brunch, held especially for the Dark Side of Wine Festival. Settle into St Leonards Vineyard’s rustic cellar door room for a morning sparkling with a…
L.J. Dinner
Join Jones Winery for the famous L.J. Dinner this August. Enjoy a sumptuous menu of several courses created by Briony Bradford matched with wines made by Mandy and Arthur. This year Jones Winery and Vineyard released the…
Dark and Perfect: A Century of Fortified
As part of the Dark Side of Wine Festival, descend beneath All Saints Estate into the private underground Family Cellar for an experience granted to very few. Head Winemaker and owner Nick Brown will personally guide you…