Events

Savour the Magic of Summer in the Alpine High Country....... 

Awaken your senses with a weekend showcase of delicious regional food and exciting cool climate wines from the spectacular Alpine Valleys.   

Ease into the weekend on the Friday evening with an Italian barbeque, a locally brewed beer or a movie under the stars. 

At Saturday’s “Taste the Valleys” festival, the flavours of the Alpine Valleys will come together in Howitt Park, Bright.  Savour the region’s innovative wine styles and an array of mouthwatering dishes on the leafy banks of the Ovens River. Taste Alpine as you wander through the Farmers Market.  Dangle your feet in the cool, mountain waters and relax to cruisy live music all day and into the night.  Enjoy the Alpine Style Masterclass Program see what happens when our talented regional chefs team up with some of the finest alpine producers.  Throw in a handful of passionate Alpine Valleys winemakers and you have a recipe for pure flavour. 

On Sunday, the Alpine Valleys wineries, restaurants and farmgates throw open their doors to welcome visitors to a range of special events.   Explore the Valleys in person and discover live music performances, special cellar door releases, al fresco lunches, wine and food matching, tours, a beer-fest and much more.  Take advantage of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail and cycle between venues, or enjoy the scenic drive along Victoria’s Great Alpine Road.

Please click here to download the festival brochure (2010)

2010 Masterclass Chef Profiles and Their Recipes
Patrizia Simone
      - makes Orecchiette with Sausages, peas & Zucchinis matched with Ringer Reef 2009 Chardonnay
      - Click here for recipe

Naomi Ingleton
      - makes Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries matched with Michelini Isabella
      - Click here for recipe

Jan Waddington
      - makes Roasted Venison with Beetroot, Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce & Wild Rocket matched with Tawonga Vineyard 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
      - Click here for recipe