Every Weekend.

Wine Lovers' Escapades

Prepare to be tantalised by Rutherglen's internationally acclaimed fortified wines. The smooth Ports, Muscats and Tokays hit just the spot...

AND There's more. Luscious Reds and Beautiful Whites. A range for all tastes from this wonderful region.

Autumn

A fascinating time to visit Rutherglen's vineyards. Vigneron's are each busily bringing in their precious harvests as the enticing aromas of fermenting varieties pervade the wineries.


Young blood and Bloody Legends Weekend.
October 27 & 28 October

Saturday - Young Blood's Masterclass

Evening - Young Bloods Masked Dinner

Sunday - Rutherglen Picnic in the Park.
Picnic in the Park features the wineries and food producers of Rutherglen. There will be wine tasting and sales and gourmet food from the region. This is a great opportunity to sample the best the region has to offer and discover some of the hidden delights.

Winter

What do you mean you've never seen Rutherglen's Winemakers 'put their wines to bed'! Well, while the vines are being pruned back in readiness for Springs' bud burst now's the time to see it!

Spring

Spring means 'bud burst'. Transforming the vineyards across Rutherglen into waves of green while indoors, the vignerons' previous vintages are being racked or siphoned off from their winter sediment.

March 8th & 9th and 15th & 16th 2008

Tastes of Rutherglen.
Someone pinch me! 

The pride of Rutherglen's vintages complimenting the creme de la creme of dishes from the regions' best restaurateurs presented just for you. We're talking about two weekends of pure epicurean delight. If your appetite is whet…you're table is waiting.

The Easter Feast Saturday and Sunday

The weekend to celebrate life with Rutherglen's finest wines. BBQ.s Dinners and what about Muscat and chocolates instead of Easter Eggs.

May

The Joy of Wine
From the vine to the wine glass you'll not only discover how Rutherglen's finest is produced this Grapevine Getaway will be an education for your palate, your nose and your ears. Superb White and Sparkling Wines, great company in relaxed surrounds... and with the delights of food matching too. Wine 'Appreciation'? That's an understatement!

June Queens Birthday Weekend

The Rutherglen Winery Walkabout

A weekend of wine, food, music, art and craft. It is Australia's greatest wine festival.
You can join Grapevine Getaways legendary pilgrimage for a fun and festive tour.

August

The Joy of Wine
If you loved our "appreciation" tour in May, you'll adore this. Because this time, Rutherglen's irresistible reds are on the table… as are the North East's specialty, fortified wines. Collectors! Discover how the pro's assess the aging potential of their vintages… then you'll know when it's time for that special bottle of yours to stop collecting dust.