Tastes of Rutherglen

SATURDAY 8 + SUNDAY 9 MARCH.

Leave the everyday behind and step into the vibrant world of Rutherglen wine country, for a long weekend of unforgettable sips, bites and fun times! Festival tickets from $25.

Close up of a hand holding a Rutherglen Muscat Spritz

Here's what's happening at Scion across the festival weekend:

LIVE MUSIC FROM MIDDAY

Relax under the gums to live music, with a glass of wine or Scion cocktail in hand:

Saturday - singer/songwriter Jessica Lorraine 
Sunday - DJ Josh Densten

FOOD BY GRACE, 11 - 3

Don't miss lip-smacking dishes from Grace bar + eatery, available Saturday & Sunday.

Menu includes matched glass of wine:

Poached prawns with Vietnamese rice noodles, cucumber, radish, pickled vegetables, edamame, coriander, nuoc cham, fried shallots (GF, DF) $35 ... Included wine match: Scion Blonde

Shiitake mushroom dan dan noodles, Asian greens, sesame, seeds, herbs (Vegan) $32 ... Included wine match: Scion Daylight Red

 

BBQ duck salad, wombok, green papaya, Asian herbs, crispy noodles, sunflower seeds, sesame dressing. (DF, GFO) $35 ...  Included wine match: Ron Diamond Frisky Red

Kids meal (Under 12s only): Crunchy chicken tenders with chips $15

Local legends Gelatina will also be scooping up their house-made gelato!

DRINKS ALL DAY

Scion wines by the bottle and glass, Muscat G&Ts, local beers, soft drinks and non-alc. options.

WINE TASTINGS, 10 - 4

Our usual tasting fee will be waived on the Saturday & Sunday for visitors who have purchased Tastes of Rutherglen tickets.

Tastings will be on a walk-in basis only for the Saturday & Sunday this year. 

Bookings are welcome for the Friday and Monday, with walk-ins also welcome.

Please note our maximum group size is 8 guests.

Crowd seated under umbrellas next to winery shed

 

WELCOME CELLAR SIPS, FRIDAY 7 MARCH

Join the Winemakers of Rutherglen at The Victoria Hotel for a regional welcome to the festival. Mingle with local artisans, savour Chef Brendan Anderson's crafted canapes, and enjoy a curated selection of Rutherglen  wines. 5 - 6.30pm, $40pp



FULL PROGRAM

See the Full program & Buy tickets for Tastes of Rutherglen 2025.