Grenache & Gourmet: Tapas & Terroir
Highlights
- Savour vibrant Spanish-inspired tapas crafted to enhance the bold flavours of Grenache in the Oak Room.
- Join engaging discussions with Winemaker James Hastwell and wine educator Bruce Gordon, deepening your understanding of Grenache.
- Experience the exclusive pre-release tasting of Hastwell & Lightfoot's premium Sands Vineyard Reserve Grenache.
- Delight in a lively atmosphere filled with flowing conversation and exceptional wine at the McLaren Vale Grenache & Gourmet Festival.
Join Hastwell & Lightfoot during the McLaren Vale Grenache & Gourmet Festival for a vibrant Spanish-inspired food and wine tasting experience celebrating the launch of Hastwell & Lightfoot’s new premium hand-picked Sands Vineyard Reserve Grenache.
Set within the warm and intimate surroundings of the Oak Room, this special event brings together fabulous food, exceptional wine and the stories behind one of McLaren Vale’s most beloved grape varieties.
Guests will enjoy a generous tapas-style dinner featuring Spanish-inspired dishes designed for sharing, each carefully created to complement the expressive characters of Grenache.
Throughout the evening, Winemaker James Hastwell and respected wine educator / Cellar Door Manager Bruce Gordon will host an engaging Grenache Q&A and guided wine matching experience, exploring the style, craftsmanship and future of Grenache in McLaren Vale — including the official unveiling of our new premium reserve release.
Expect bold flavours, flowing conversation, perfectly paired wines and a lively celebration of one of the region’s signature varietals.
Your Ticket Includes:
Guided wine and food tasting experience featuring curated Spanish-varieties like Grenache and Tempranillo and paired Spanish-style tapas
An exclusive pre-relase tasting of Hastwell & Lightfoot’s new premium hand-picked Reserve Grenache
Q&A with Winemaker – James Hastwell & Cellar Door Manager and Wine Educator – Bruce Gordon
Start Time: 6:45 pm arrival for 7 pm start
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