Wine Masterclasses

A stunning guided wine tasting experience

The ultimate guided wine-tasting session with two of Australia’s best palettes, join Emma Farrelly (Director of Wine for the State Buildings & COMO The Treasury) and Foni Pollitt (Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room) as they lead you through an extraordinary wine tasting experience. Delve into their top picks, from creamy delights to the unique finds and, naturally, the finest from Southern Forests wine!

Pls note: Wine Masterclasses do not include a Festival Village ticket which must be purchased separately to enter this event.

These are 18+ events.

Thanks to our beverage sponsors:

Sparkling Wine Masterclasses

with Foni Pollitt

Date: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June // Time: 11am
Price: $70pp (plus booking fee)

Renowned for cool climate viticulture, sparkling wines from this region are delicate, restrained and full of vigour. Embrace the sparkling session to start the day right. You’ll be sipping on:

2023 Pemberly of Pemberton Prosecco
2013 Pemberly of Pemberton Grand Vintage Sparkling
NV Folklore Sparkling Brut South West
NV Cherubino Ad Hoc Carte Blanc Prosecco Pemberton
Woodgate Pet Nat Brachetto
2017 Truffle Hill ‘Truffle Hunters’ Reserve Pinot Noir Sparkling Manjimup
NV Howard Petit Jete Sparkling Pemberton Mount Barker

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Chardonnay Masterclass

with Emma Farrelly

Date: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June // Time: 12.30pm
Price: $65pp (plus booking fee)

All hail the queen of white grapes (potentially of all grapes?). If you’re a fan of this magnificent variety, this is the class for you… Your Chardonnay journey will take you to:

Below & Above Chardonnay
Pemberley Chardonnay
Cherubino On the Fringe Chardonnay
Truffle Hill Chardonnay
Ampersand Chardonnay

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Pinot Noir Masterclasses

with Foni Pollitt

Date: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June // Time: 2.15pm
Price: $60pp (plus booking fee)

The most alluring, charming and sexy of them all, this is one for the pinot lovers…or maybe just the lovers. Be seduced by:

On the Fringe Pinot Noir
2020 Below and Above Pinot Noir Pemberton (Eastbrook)
2022 Pemberley of Pemberton Pinot Noir
2022 Truffle Hill Pinot Noir Manjimup
2022 Ampersand Pinot Noir Western Australia

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Bold Reds Masterclass

with Emma Farrelly

Date: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June // Time: 3.45pm
Price: $55pp (plus booking fee)

Join us for a deep dive into the rich, powerful and plush red wines that grow so beautifully in the abundant soils of this very special region. Get ready to meet:

Below & Above Merlot
Pemberly Velours en Rouge
Picardy red blend
Woodgate Shiraz
Peos Estate ‘Four Aces’ Cabernet Sauvignon

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