The Dark Side of Wine
Highlights
- Uncover hidden stories as Rutherglen's vignerons open their cellars for an immersive wine experience.
- Savour house-style Muscats straight from the source, connecting with the region's rich heritage.
- Engage in interactive activities like the Muscat Murder Mystery, adding excitement to your wine exploration.
- Enjoy starlit evenings beside glowing fires, creating unforgettable memories in a legendary wine region.
The Winemakers of Rutherglen invite you to step into the shadows and uncover the mystery, magic, and mastery behind one of Australia’s most storied wine regions, as the Dark Side of Wine returns.
Over ten immersive days and nights, Rutherglen’s vignerons and winemakers open their cellars, stories, and secrets for an unforgettable celebration of wine, history, and sensory exploration. Beneath starlit skies and beside glowing fires, discover a new generation of winemakers breathing fresh life into 160 years of fortified and full-bodied tradition.
Whether you’re unravelling the code to find the secret cinema, cracking clues in a Muscat Murder Mystery, dancing in historic Rutherglen wineries coming alive with performers, or uncovering ancient barrels in candlelit cask rooms, each experience invites you deeper into the lore of this legendary region. Taste house-style Muscats straight from the source, blend your own bold red, and share in family tales passed down through generations.
This year’s program expands the boundaries of storytelling, from secret speakeasys and stargazing to brunches, progressive dinners and trivia nights.
Every glass tells a story. Every bottle holds a secret. And every moment at Dark Side of Wine 2025 promises revelation.
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