for wine lovers

WA Albany Food and Wine Festival, March 17th Enjoy the local wine and produce at this special event, which forms part of the Taste Great Southern program. The festival will incorporate food tastings and wine seminars along with craft beers, spirits and local food on display, but the showstopper is set to be special guest Marco Pierre White, who will be doing cooking demonstrations with local chefs during the day. Plus, live music adds to the festival atmosphere. 11.30pm–5.30pm. Pre-purchase tickets, $16, at the gate $20 per person. Eyre Park, Albany. tastegreatsouthern.com.au/tickets

NSW

High Country Wine and Cheese Festival, March 9th–10th Taste some of Australia’s best wine and cheese and enjoy live music at the Thredbo Alpine Hotel and try rolling a wheel of cheese down a steep hill. There’s also a village-wide progressive dinner at five top dining destinations each offering a course paired with a glass of wine. (02) 6459 4200. thredbo.com.au