There are dozens of fabulous experiences in the Adelaide Hills from 1-31 May 2025 for Chardonnay-lovers. Here are just a few to book now.
Thursday 1-Saturday 31 May 2025
11am-4pm
Howard Vineyard Chardonnay May Food & Wine Tasting
Enjoy creative pairings of sweet and savoury snack-sized foods matched with five Chardonnay wines, including Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, and Sparkling Méthode Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs.
Karrawatta Meander Through Anth’s Garden: A Chardonnay Tasting
Choose a vertical tasting of Anth’s Garden Chardonnay with vintages from 2017 to 2022, showcasing its depth and complexity over time. Or opt for a comparison tasting, highlighting the differences between our Anth’s Garden and Anth’s Garden Grand Vin Chardonnays, offering insight into our unique approach to viticulture and the distinct characteristics of each wine. $30
Longview Vineyard Chardonnay & Pasta
Available every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday throughout May is Longview Vineyard’s exclusive Chardonnay and Pasta special. Choose from a selection of house made pastas crafted by their chefs and pair it with their perfectly balanced Macclesfield Chardonnay. $29.
Murdoch Hills Tasting Flight
Dive deep into Murdoch Hills’ Chardonnay range with matched cheeses per variety from Section 28 Cheeses.
11am-5pm
Shaw + Smith Aged Release Chardonnay Wine Flight
Explore the nuances of aged Chardonnay with a special wine flight. $25.
12-3pm
Hesketh Wines @ Grünthal Brew Class in Your Glass, Lob in Your Gob
A fun pairing of Hesketh Small Batch Chardonnay 2024 with Lobster Mac & Cheese Croquettes, offering a delightful culinary experience.
Sunday 4 & 18 May 2025
11am-4pm
Barrister Block Wines The Pantry Picnic
Enjoy a delightful picnic featuring Chardonnay-infused scones and muffins, fresh Coffin Bay oysters, a local cheese and charcuterie box, fresh fruit, a bottle of wine and a picnic rug to use and take home afterwards.
Saturday 17 May 2025
11.30am-12.30pm
Murdoch Hill Tasting Experience
This relaxed hosted social tasting experience around Murdoch Hills’ communal table is limited to 18 people. Deep dive into everything chardonnay, and what makes the Adelaide Hills such a special spot to produce amazing Chardonnay; this will include a cheese platter to share. $35.
Saturday 17 & 24 May 2025
6-7.30pm
Sidewood Estate Pairings of Provenance
Join an intimate and knowledgeable masterclass led by Winemaker Dylan Lee and Cheesemaker Kris Lloyd. Enjoy six tastings of Sidewood Chardonnays - including back vintages and pre-releases, perfectly matched with artisanal cheeses from Woodside Cheese. This exclusive event explores how terroir, technique, and time shape these exceptional pairings. $59.
Sunday 18 May 2025
11am-5pm
Nepenthe Sunday's on the Hill - Chardonnay Fest
Enjoy a Chardonnay Masterclass, sip on premium wines, indulge in delicious Mexican food from El Guaco and groove to live music by Zara K. Family and dog-friendly with lawn games and plenty of fun. From $15.
Saturday 24-Sunday 25 May 2025
10am-4pm
Cobb's Hill Estate Chardonnay & Cheese Tasting Experience
Indulge in a curated selection of three exceptional styles of Chardonnay from Cobb's Hill Estate, including back vintage wines and reserve releases, paired with a selection of cheeses. $40.
Saturday 24 May 2025
11am-4pm
Howard Vineyard Chardy Party "Get Chardy with us @ HV"
You receive an Adelaide Hills Wine Region branded Riedel glass to keep and take home, plus a wine tasting of Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, Methodé Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs, Howard Vineyard Chardonnay and Amos Chardonnay. $39.
Tappanappa Tiers Masterclass and Tour with Brian Croser
Planted in 1979 in Piccadilly Valley, The Tiers Vineyard is Adelaide Hills’ first modern vineyard, pioneering South Australia’s cool-climate winemaking and producing acclaimed Chardonnays. Join Brian Croser and discover how he chose the location in the 1970s, the efforts behind the winery’s design, and his vision for its future. The experience concludes with a vertical tasting of Tiers Vineyard Chardonnays, showcasing decades of craftsmanship in every glass. $65.
6.30pm
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard The Height of Purity: A Chardonnay Experience
Discover 10 consecutive vintages of S&G Chardonnay from Mt Lofty Range Vineyard’s Lenswood estate in the Adelaide Hills at an opulent, memorable soiree. $195.
Sunday 25 May 2025
12-3pm
Shaw & Smith Chardonnay Lunch with Martin Shaw + Ella Shaw
Discover how to value and cellar old wines, when to open them and how to appreciate them for their rare and wondrous qualities. Join Martin Shaw and Ella Shaw for a three-course lunch paired with current and aged release Chardonnays. $190.
12-4pm
Bird In Hand Feast Among the Folly
An immersive open-air dining experience by Chef Jacob Davey, the long lunch will take place amongst among the garden, with select Chardonnay pairings guided by Senior Winemaker, Sarah Burvill. Set beneath open skies and surrounded by autumn hues, this is a celebration of food, wine and nature. From $230.
2-3.30pm
Ngeringa Cellar Treasures: A Museum Chardonnay Tasting with Erinn Klein
This relaxed afternoon is the perfect introduction to both the beauty of Chardonnay and the unique story of Ngeringa. Winemaker Erinn Klein will be sharing five of his favourite Chardonnay vintages from the last 20 years, paired with tasty treats from the kitchen. $35.
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