A workshop for serious wine drinkers and collectors.
Producing quality wine since the 1850s, the Grampians is one of Australia’s most historical and acclaimed wine regions.
The cool climate district produces an impressive mix of varietals from both large and boutique vineyards, with their distinctive Shiraz the region’s signature wine.
This rare and first chance to taste and purchase three back vintages from the Grampians Grape Escape barrique will be cherished by serious wine drinkers and collectors.
Guests will also taste showcase reds from Best’s Wines, Grampians Estate and Clarnette & Ludvigsen.
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Western Victoria’s finest wines on show during the Ballarat Winter Festival. Ballarat will host Western Victoria’s top winemakers and their best wines at The Red Series on July 27 from 1pm – 6pm.
Taste your way around the Grampians this first weekend of Spring and celebrate the award-winning Shiraz at the Grampians wine region’s ‘Seriously Shiraz’ Wine Festival.
Winemakers in the Grampians are serious about producing quality wines of every style and this Father’s Day weekend they are celebrating with masterclasses, unique tasting experiences and live music.
There are dozens of wineries across the spectacular Grampians wine region for you to taste, explore and enjoy.
With a full program of events, stunning venues, some of the best wines in Australia – and only two hours from Melbourne and one hour from Ballarat – this is the perfect weekend getaway.
Find out moreEnjoy the wonders of this iconic shiraz in a vertical tasting of vintages back to 2001.
Celebrate the end of winter in style with some mulled wine and a hearty gourmet banger around a warm fire!
Compare some of Australia’s best sparkling Shiraz against Grampians Estate’s Trophy vintages.
Celebrate the end of winter in style with some mulled wine and a hearty gourmet banger around a warm fire!
Join Sommelier James Boden from the National Wine Centre, Grampians winemakers and recognised faces from the award-winning wine region who will take you on a Seriously Shiraz-filled experience, tasting wine delivered to your door.
In The Cellar Masterclass
Grampians Shiraz is well known for its’ cellaring ability. Participants will enjoy and learn about how this varietal evolves as it ages in the cellar.
Connoisseurs and collectors will also appreciate the chance to taste and purchase the Grampians Winemakers 2018 Reserve Shiraz Barrique, a collaboration wine only ever available at the iconic Grampians Grape Escape festival.
Participating wineries
Best’s Wines: 2014 Bin 1 Shiraz
Pomonal Estate: 2019 Shiraz
Clayfield Wines: 2015 Massif Shiraz
Mount Stapylton Wines: 2018 Don Shiraz
Mount Langi Ghiran: 2017 Talus Shiraz
Collaboration of 10 wineries: Reserve Shiraz Barrique
Join Sommelier James Boden from the National Wine Centre, Grampians winemakers and recognised faces from the award-winning wine region who will take you on a Seriously Shiraz-filled experience, tasting wine delivered to your door.
Great Western Masterclass
Stories of pioneers and family traditions will transport you to the enchanting wine village of Great Western.
This masterclass is not only about stepping back to the gold rush days, as participants will hear from both the seasoned experts, and new winemakers in the region, who have all been busy experimenting with techniques and pushing boundaries, making a little history of their own.
Participating wineries
Seppelt Wines: 2018 St Peters Shiraz
Black and Ginger: 2016 Sugarloaf Road Shiraz
Grampians Estate: 2017 St Ethels Great Western Shiraz
ATR Wines: 2019 Chockstone Shiraz
The Story Wines: 2017 R.Lane Syrah
Kimbarra Wines: 2018 Kimbarra Shiraz
Join Sommelier James Boden from the National Wine Centre, Grampians winemakers and recognised faces from the award-winning wine region who will take you on a Seriously Shiraz-filled experience, tasting wine delivered to your door.
Vintage 2017 Masterclass
2017 was such a fine vintage in the Grampians region that many a bottle received accolades in the coveted Halliday Wine Companion Awards including Clarnette & Ludvigsen, SubRosa and Fallen Giants, all on offer in this tasting.
Relish in the opportunity to hear direct from the winemaker on how vineyard location and winemaking techniques can affect the finished product whilst you experience Grampians Shiraz from 2017 produced by six different wineries.
Participating wineries
SubRosa: 2017 SubRosa Grampians Shiraz
Fallen Giants: 2017 Fallen Giants Block 3 Shiraz
Miners Ridge Wines: 2017 Miners Ridge AT Shiraz
Mountainside Wines: 2017 Mountainside Wines Shiraz
Clarnette & Ludvigsen: 2017 Clarnette & Ludvigsen Shiraz
Fratin Brothers: 2017 Grampians Shiraz