Despite the hot weather, the 2018 Crush Festival will go ahead as planned this Australia Day long weekend, 26 – 28 January. Individual wineries may make the decision to modify, cancel or postpone their events so please make sure to check directly with the venue you plan to visit.
With over 30 separate events taking place throughout the Adelaide Hills, there really is something for everyone or every age and of every wine preferance. General entry to Crush is free, and you can purchase an official souvenir Spiegelau wine glass for $10 at all locations.
I have studied the guide (available here for download) at great lengths and these are my top picks:
FRIDAY PICK
Artwine: Australia Day Alfresco
Australia Day for sunset drinks and platters from 4-8pm (Cellar Door open as normal from 11am).Beat the heat at Artwine this Crush festival. The forecast is HOT but we will cool you down with misting fans, water stations and plenty of undercover seating and shade. We are open until 8pm on Friday and 11am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday.
72 Bird In Hand Road, Woodside
(08) 8389 9399
www.artwine.com.au
facebook.com/ArtWineEstate
SATURDAY PICKS
BREAKFAST: Penfolds Breakfast on the Terrace
Penfolds invites you to begin your Crush Festival Celebrations at Magill Estate… Move to sleek and soulful tunes of DJ Driller on the terrace while enjoying Penfolds wines and breakfast canapes. Saturday 9.00-11.00am. Free entry. Food and Wine from $10. Bookings required.
78 Penfold Rd, Magill
08 8301 5943
www.penfolds.com
facebook.com/penfolds/
LUNCH: Howard Vineyard Rose. Repeat.
Rose. Repeat. will be full of delicious food, live music and, of course, everyone’s favourite pink drink. Guests are encouraged to dress in pink and white, as Howard Vineyard transforms into a sea of pink. #RoseRepeat $10pp. Saturday 10.00am-9.00pm.
53 Bald Hills Rd, Nairne
(08) 8188 0203
www.howardvineyard.com
facebook.com/howardvineyardcellardoor
DINNER: Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard Vintage Twilight Dinner
Head Chef Adam Bowden (formerly Ritz Hotel London) re-creates the famous Ritz classics with an 8 course hosted winemaker dinner matched to back vintages of single vineyard wines set amongst the vines; listen to bygone tunes and converse all things vintage. Saturday Night 6.30-10.30pm, This is a ticketed event, tickets can be bought via www.mtloftyrangesvineyard.com.au
166 Harris Rd, Lenswood
(08) 8389 8339
www.mtloftyrangesvineyard.com.au
facebook.com/mtloftyranges
SUNDAY PICKS
BRUNCH: O’Leary Walker Wines Pitching a Good Time
Unwind under an open rustic bell tent with thirst quenching drinks on arrival. If you dare, peer out into the wild to discover intrinsic music or retreat into your den and sink your teeth into a forage spread. $50pp 10-15 people/tent. Saturday + Sunday 2hr sessions between 10.00am and 5.00pm.
18 Oakwood Rd, Oakbank
(08) 8388 4263
www.olearywalkerwines.com
facebook.com/olearywalkerwines/
LUNCH: Glen Twin Estate The North Shore Beach Party in the Hills
Tonne’s of sand on our island beach, a slip n slide on the playing field, icy-poles (think champagne, gin & fruit flavours), wine tastings, grape crushing @ the “Stomp the Grapes” stage, live music & DJ’s all afternoon, classic summer food stalls (fish & chips, gourmet salads, fruit stations, lolly bars), as well as inflatable toys & pools to chill out in.
Our “Exclusive Spa Packages” are the VIP way to go with each private paddling pool seating 6 guests. Includes food & beverage package with oysters, antipasto, matched wines & much more! Bookings for a maximum 6 people, $480.
Entry ticket bookings are essential: Adults: $15pp, Kids: $5pp. Sunday 12.00pm – 7.00pm.
Lower Hermitage Road, Houghton
(08) 8380 5657
www.glenewinestate.com.au
facebook.com/glenewinestate
EARLY DINNER: Sidewood at Maximilian’s
Perfect for the whole family, play it cool at Sidewood at Maximilian’s this CRUSH. DJ’s until 6pm. Award winning wines and ciders. A la carte dining, kid’s zone and infamous $2000 Golf Challenge. Saturday and Sunday 11.00am-7.00pm.
15 Onkaparinga Valley Rd, Verdun
(08) 8388 7777
www.sidewood.com.au
facebook.com/SidewoodEstate
General entry to Crush is free, and for ticketed events, you will need to book through the individual winery event pages via their website.
Crush is very proud of their fabulous Designated Driver Program, and all DDs can collect an identifying wrist band at participating venues to take advantage of complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and offers made exclusively to them.
There are also numerous bus services leaving from various destinations around the city, which can all be founded booked here:
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MORE INFO
26 January – 28 January
Throughout the Adelaide Hills
www.crushfestival.com.au
facebook.com/events/286002578558196/
