Wine, food, music, mountains on offer
The Seriously Shiraz festival returns to the Grampians this weekend, just in time for Father’s Day celebrations and the start of spring.
Sunday is Father’s Day and the highly anticipated annual wine weekend provides the perfect way for families to celebrate all things about dad.
Seriously Shiraz brings the Grampians to life with a range of events to celebrate the region’s award-winning shiraz wine, for which the area is renowned.
The weekend includes a broad range of activities from wine-maker master classes and unique tasting experiences to live music.
Only two hours from Melbourne and one hour from Ballarat, the festival has become a magnet for weekend visitors to get out of town for a weekend, especially to celebrate with dad while exploring the stunning Grampians wine region.
Celebrating their recent five-star red-star ratings by James Halliday’s Wine Companion 2019, Grampians region wineries including Best’s Great Western, Grampians Estate, Mount Langi Ghiran, Seppelt Great Western and Fallen Giants will be at the festival, along with Mountainside Wines, Norton Estate, Steel Cutters Cottage and Clarnette and Ludvigsen. The festival will put the culinary spotlight on the Grampians.
Latest wine-quality ratings continue to establish the Grampians as one of the leading wine regions in Australia.
Grampians Tourism chief executive Marc Sleeman said Seriously Shiraz involved an exciting selection of Grampians wineries and winemakers who were serious about producing quality wines of every style. “There is something for everyone to enjoy this Father’s Day weekend, with master classes, special dining events, tasting experiences, art and live music,” he said.
“Wine lovers can learn what makes the Grampians one of the most historical and acclaimed wine regions in Australia with tastings from award-winning labels to latest vintages and the opportunity to ask producers about their wine-making experience.
“The event is more than just another wine festival, it’s a great way to explore the stunning Grampians, discover hidden gems and have a fun-filled weekend – plus it’s a bye week for AFL footy.”
Adding to the celebration will be Pomonal Art Exhibition and Festival, which celebrates the diversity, creativity and talent of Grampians artists.
The art exhibition in Pomonal Hall from Friday to Sunday will launch activities, kicking off the cultural experience on offer for dads and families.
People keen to get involved can see the festival’s full Sunday program of events and buy tickets online at www.seriouslyshiraz.com.au.
“The event is more than just another wine festival, it’s a great way to explore the stunning Grampians, discover hidden gems and have a fun-filled weekend” – Marc Sleeman