I have studied the program and here are my top picks over the three days…
FRIDAY: Gateway to Gourmet – Friday Night Drinks
It’s Opening Night of the biggest and most famous weekend of the year in Clare, why not come and celebrate?
Open the ‘Gateway to Gourmet Weekend’ by joining the Clare Valley Wine Food & Tourism, together with Sussex Squire Wines, feasting on scrumptious Ginger Jar Catering cuisine and enjoying the local acoustic sounds of Brad Bryksy. You will be hosted in our award-winning facility amongst the natural surroundings of the Clare Valley’s authentic country charm.
Wines available at ‘Happy Hour’ prices and meals available for purchase. While here, why not purchase your Gourmet Glass or Gourmet Survival Kit? Free entry.
MORE INFORMATION: www.clarevalley.com.au/calendar_main/event/1840
FRIDAY: Pikes Beer Company – Brew House Blues
Rug up and gather around teh bonfires to enjoy classic live blues and roots from three original artists headlined by Ollie English band. Feed the inner you with sensational New Orleans inspired entree cusine. Freshly brewed Pikes beer off the tap and Pikes Wines by the glass or bottle. Limited to 250 people, ticket include a beer OR a glass of standard range Pikes Wine. Fresh brewed espresso coffee by Buzz Espresso. – $20pp.
TO BOOK: www.clarevalley.com.au/calendar_main/event/1991
SATURDAY: The Gourmet Hub
Your Senses Unearthed …Wine – Food – Music – Regional Produce
Rhythm Stick Wines, Artwine, Farrell Wines, Penna Lane Wines and Greg Cooley Wines team up with foodie fashionista, Sam Worral-Thompson of Kitchen and Catering by Sam. Sizzling Spanish inspired disched guaranteed to thrill, hot rocking tunes to groove to by the Escapades and a stella line up of wines.
Clare Valley Cuisine Gourmet Market will be showcasing the regions’ produce creating your one-stop venue for wine, food and good times.
Kick off your sunday with breakfast served from 9am.
TO BOOK: www.clarevalley.com.au/calendar_main/event/1911
SATURDAY: Little Italy @ clos Clare
Join us in the beautiful Tuscan inspired surroundings of our Watervale Vineyard where you will be treated to our delicious gourmet wood oven pizzas and other tasty morsels. Enjoy our range of Assyrtiko, Rose, Riesling, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon as you dance the day away with live music by CueDuo (from 12pm Saturday) and The B-Sharps (from 12pm Sunday). Where else would you want to be !? – Bus Bookings required
MORE INFO: www.clarevalley.com.au/calendar_main/event/1987
SUNDAY: Start the day Spanish Style @ Mr. Mick
Enjoy Spanish omelettes. or pancakes with a glass of Gela Cuvee Brut or Mr. Mick Tempranillo to kick start your gourmet day.
Chorizo or vegentarian omelette or pancakes with orange syrup.
Bookings essential on (08)8842 2555 or info@mrmick.com.au
MORE INFO: www.clarevalley.com.au/calendar_main/event/2014
SUNDAY: Cheese & Wine Masterclass – Eldredge Wines
Barossa Valley Cheese Company (well know for their award-winning Washed Rind Cheese) will join Eldredge Wines to present a cheese & wine tasting masterclass.
Learn about different styles of cheese and the way a perfectly matched wine can change the flavours & mouthfeel!
$30pp, bookings essential.
MORE INFO: www.clarevalley.com.au/calendar_main/event/1932
