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What's On Guide
The Vintage Festival is indeed here again … but it’s happening under many roofs, not just one.
Download our What's On Guide for full details of all events, special guests and the wines we'll be featuring throughout the Festival
Thursday
15th April
6:00PM
Welcome
What’s going on
6:05PM
winemaking
From wine roundabout to Route des Vins
If you’re stuck in a rut with the same old grapes, learn to discover new wines and varieties with confidence with Will Lyons.
6:20PM
winemaking
A celebration of sparking wine
Unboxing The Festival Sparkling Six Selection – Part 1
Taste along with our panel of experts, through different styles of sparkling wine and unbox the Festival Sparkling Six Selection.
6:40PM
winemaking
Inside the winery
Peep behind the scenes and discover some fascinating winemaker secrets.
6:55PM
Fine Wine
Fine Wine – Bordeaux tasting
Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves.
6:55PM
History
A Life in wine with Hugh Johnson OBE
Will Lyons interviews world-famous author and Vintage Festival legend Hugh Johnson.
7:40PM
Spirits Vault
RUM! RUM! RUM!
Join our live rum tasting, hosted by Paul McFadyen, leading rum expert.
8:10PM
World of wine
Wine times
Tales and anecdotes from the Old World
Some of our favourite Northern Hemisphere growers, estate owners and winemakers share stories and seasonal updates.
8:20PM
World of wine
Port – Not just for Christmas
Tune in as our wine buyer and port enthusiast Samuel Fishlock engages in lively conversation with Carlos Flores of Andresen.
8:45PM
History
‘DIRECT’: My Story with Tony Laithwaite CBE
Join Will Lyons as he chats to Tony Laithwaite about his evocative memoirs ‘Direct: My Story’.
Friday
16th April
6:00PM
Welcome
What’s going on
6:05PM
Craft beers
Brew Republic
Bringing the taproom to your front room
Meet the brewers at Orbit Beers and Anspach & Hobday - tour the breweries and join us for a quiz.
6:35PM
World of wine
Wine times
Tales and anecdotes from the New World
Favourite Southern Hemisphere growers, estate owners and winemakers share stories and seasonal updates.
6:50PM
Food & wine
Friday’s wine kitchen:
with Pasta Evangelists and Tom Laithwaite
Don your apron, prep your kitchen and sharpen your knives for a live cook-a-long demonstration with Pasta Evangelists
7:10PM
Food & wine
Wine & cheese
New twists on a timeless theme
Pull up a pew as we raise the curtain on some mouthwatering wine and cheese combinations.
7:35PM
World of wine
Vineyard Partners
Introduction to our Vineyard Partners, featuring a Q&A with the Chief Winemaker.
7:50PM
Spirits Vault
Spirits Vault
Virtual Gin & Vodka Tasting and Cocktail masterclass
8:15PM
Entertaining
Refine your tasting skills
A beginners guide to wine tasting.
Enjoy three wines specially chosen to highlight the differences between different styles.
8:40PM
Winemaking
Sustainability in wine
Sustainability, it’s the new buzz word. Catch up on the latest news with our award winning eco-winery RedHeads in the Barossa.
Saturday
17th April
5:00PM
Welcome
What’s going on
5:05PM
winemaking
A celebration of sparking wine
Unboxing The Festival Sparkling Six Selection – Part 2
Taste along with our panel of experts, through different styles of sparkling wine and unbox the Festival Sparkling Six Selection.
5:25PM
Fine wine
Fine Wine– Champagne tasting
Join Will Lyons and Ethan Boroian as they discuss these three signature cuvées.
5:55PM
winemaking
The future of english sparkling wine with Oz Clarke, OBE
Taste along with our panel of experts, through different styles of sparkling wine and unbox the Festival Sparkling Six Selection.
6:25PM
World of wine
Wine times
Tales and anecdotes from the Old World
Some of our favourite Northern Hemisphere growers, estate owners and winemakers share stories and seasonal updates.
6:40PM
Food and wine
Tom Kerridge: Cooking with Wine
Join Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge in his kitchen as he demonstrates how wine can transform a dish into something really special
7:05PM
Entertaining
Picnic perfect this spring with special guests
Top tips and inspiration for the perfect picnic including ideal wine pairings.
7:25PM
Entertaining
A sensory experience with the ministry of taste
Join The Ministry of Taste for some fun, thought-provoking and interactive wine tastings.
7:55PM
Food and wine
Turn a home wine tasting event into a gourmet’s delight with special guests
Top tips and inspirations for creating your own home wine tastings.
8:25PM
Spirits Vault
The Spirits Vault
Aged whisky - a tasting through time
