Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia

What's On in August

August 2025
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All Winter: Experience A Fiery Winter Warmer at Sirromet on Saturdays and Sundays from 4.30 pm on the green. This cozy firepit and hamper experience includes premium delights, signature mulled wine, and memorable take-home insulated cups. Book HERE

All Winter: With Chandon Winter Fondue, enjoy rich, in-house fondue made from local Yarra Valley cheeses, served with gourmet accompaniments, perfectly paired with a Chandon sparkling wine tasting flight. Available daily, it's the ultimate gloomy day escape. Book HERE.

All Winter: Catalan for ‘Dusk’ or ‘Evening’ – Vespre Bar transforms Pt. Leo Estate’s busy Cellar Door space into a sleek wine bar on Saturday evenings from 5pm. As the sun sets over the Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park, take a cosy seat at Vespre and enjoy Culinary Director, Josep Espuga’s, new tapas-style menu for winter. The beverage list has been expanded to include the classic Champagne, wine and cocktail offer, as well as some cracking international wines by the glass. Reserve here.

All Winter: Warm yourself from the inside out with Chandon's Warming Winter Lunch, weekday special. A five-spiced duck and shitake pie, served with chips and salad. Paired with a glass of Chandon Pinot Noir Shiraz, the perfect bubbles for a winter's day. Book Here

1 Aug: Festa Tartufo returns to Josef Chromy in 2025 with a five-course truffle feast by Chef Nick Raitt, paired with Josef Chromy Wines. Celebrate Tasmania’s winter magic—crackling fires, earthy truffles, and fine wine. Optional premium wine flight available. Gather your friends, indulge in flavour, and secure your table now! Book Here.

2-10 Aug: Explore the Dark Side of Wine with Rutherglen’s boldest winemakers. Blend vintages, sip Muscat by moonlight, and uncover the secrets of Durif in immersive day and night events. Don’t miss Stanton & Killeen’s sell-out 1950s murder mystery Deadly Vintage—a killer night of wine, intrigue, and retro flair. Book Here.

3 Aug: Join Jess Florence, a Tasmanian artist and art therapist, for a relaxed and creative afternoon of painting and wine at Devil's Corner. These unique sessions combine abstract expression with still life elements, using natural inspiration like native flowers, shells and Tasmanian landscapes. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll be supported in a welcoming, no pressure environment. Book Here.

9 Aug: Celebrate winter with a truffle hunt at Pipers Brook led by Diego the Kelpie, followed by a gourmet farm lunch. Then visit House of Arras for sparkling tastings and vineyard insights, guided by Flinders the Collie. A day of farming, flavour, and faithful dogs in Tasmania’s picturesque countryside. Book Here.

10 Aug: Join renowned florist Bess Scott at Printhie Wines for a hands-on winter wreath workshop using native wildflowers. Held fireside at the cellar door, this floral experience includes a glass of Swift Sparkling Rosé on arrival and a sparkling brunch. Celebrate the beauty of seasonal blooms with expert guidance and creativity. Book Here.

15-31 Aug: Join Penfolds Magill Estate at their Cellar Door to taste a selection of wines from the newly released Penfolds Collection 2025. The tasting will include a tasting flight of 2025 Bin 51 Riesling, 2023 Bin 28 Shiraz, 2023 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, 2022 St Henri Shiraz, 2021 Grange Shiraz. Book Here.

 

 

 

Location

Various wineries

When

1 August - 31 August