IRIS by Block & Cleaver, Pomonal

Five courses paired with five regional wines for a night that’s part dinner, part conversation, all provenance. Learn about the theory behind the pairings from the makers themselves and the art behind the dishes from Executive Chef Dean Sibthorp.

Where: IRIS by Block & Cleaver
Date: Saturday 3 October 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
Tickets: Food & Wine match $185/pp or Food Only $120/pp – here

A gathering to celebrate the region’s best provenance and mark the start of the 2026 Grampians Wine Festival. Five regional vineyards will discuss specific pairings between their selected wines and food tailored by the award-winning team at Block & Cleaver.

Enjoy the story behind the menu curated by Executive Chef Dean Sibthorp, alongside pairing notes from the winemakers, while taking in the Grampians backdrop.

Five tasting courses served in the style of ‘Iris’s’ chef canvas menu. Canapes on arrival followed by three savoury courses and a dessert to finish. This offers a snapshot of the produce available based on the season and surroundings.

After dinner, wines will be available for purchase, with an opportunity to discuss where to buy the selected wines on show as well as other vintages and varietals.

Leopold Hotel, Ararat with Seppelt Great Western

Join Seppelt Great Western for three vintage tastings of St Peter’s Shiraz
paired with three plates for just $59 per person.

Where: Leopold Hotel, Ararat
When: Thursday 8 October 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Tickets on sale soon.

Grampians Estate, Great Western

100 years ago Arthur Streeton painted the view over Grampians Estate, creating what would become one of his greatest works. This centenary is being celebrated with a magnificent four-course menu matched with Grampians Estate wines.

Where: Grampians Estate
When: Saturday 10 October 2026
Time: 12:00 pm
Tickets: $155 per person – here.

Celebrate the centenary of Arthur Streetons famous painting depicting the locality of Grampians Estate’s Mafeking Vineyard. Enjoy a magnificent four course menu prepared by one of the region’s top chefs Dean Sibthorp matched with Grampians Estate wines, including two vintages of Streeton Reserve Shiraz, 25 years on from its inaugural vintage. Owners and winemaker Sarah and Tom Guthrie will guide you through their range of white and red premium wines from their Halliday 5-star winery which notched up their 30-year anniversary in 2025.

Oak Hound Wine Bar, Ararat with Clayfield Wines

Winemakers Simon and Kaye Clayfield (Clayfield Wines) will steer you through a glimpse of contemporary history spanning the years from 1999 to the present across their range of premium Grampians Shiraz.

Where: Oak Hound Wine Bar, Ararat
When: Friday 16 October 2026
Time: 5:30 pm
Tickets: $25 per head – tickets coming soon.

Come along to the Oak and Hound Wine Bar and try some of the fantastic older museum Shiraz and the latest new releases from the Grampians only 100% winemaker of Premium Grampians Shiraz. Winemakers Simon and Kaye Clayfield will steer you through a glimpse of contemporary history spanning the years from 1999 to the present and showcase the evolution of our notable brands Massif Shiraz, Grampians Black Label, Pallah and others.

Black & Ginger, Pomonal Estate & Fallen Giants

One lunch, three paired courses, three wineries, one stunning stretch of Route 222 and no need for a designated driver. Enjoy a course and a glass of wine at each stop, plus commentary from the chefs and winemakers along the way. Transport is included, with pick-up available from Stawell, Halls Gap or Pomonal.

Where: Black & Ginger, Pomonal Estate & Fallen Giants
When: Saturday 17 October 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Tickets: $190 per person – here. Strictly limited to 10 tickets.

Join us for a unique collaborative culinary experience as we take you on a progressive lunch tour through three of the East Grampians’ finest wineries along the picturesque Route 222. This exclusive event will feature a selection of gourmet dishes paired with hand-crafted wines from Pomonal Estate, Black & Ginger Wines, and Fallen Giants Vineyard.

Tickets include three courses at three different wineries, a glass of wine at each venue, commentary by chef’s, winemakers, owners and representatives. Transport to and from each destination with pick-up/drop-off available from Stawell, Halls Gap or Pomonal.

10:15 AM – Pick up Stawell
10:40 AM – Pick up Halls Gap
11:00 AM – First Stop – Pomonal Estate
12:30 PM – Second Stop – Black & Ginger Wines
2:30 PM – Third Stop – Fallen Giants Vineyard
3:45 PM – Drop off Halls Gap
4:30 PM – Drop off Stawell

Seppelt Great Western

Descend into one of Australia’s most remarkable wine settings for an unforgettable dinner in the historic Drives, Seppelt’s hand-dug cellars dating back to the 1860s. A three course dinner paired with Seppelt wines – intimate, atmospheric and unmistakably Great Western.

Where: Seppelt Great Western
When: Saturday 17 October 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Tickets: $195 per person – here.

Salingers, Great Western with Seppelt Great Western

Good pizza, great Pinot, Friday night sorted. For one night only, Salingers pairs a special wood-fired pizza menu with Seppelt’s Drumborg Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier — two cool-climate expressions from the same vineyard, side by side. No formal tasting, no rules, just good food and interesting wine.

Where: Salingers Great Western
When: Friday 23 October 2026
Time: 6:00 pm

No tickets but bookings are required.

Good pizza. Great Pinot. Friday night sorted.

As part of the Grampians Fine Wine Festival, Salingers is bringing together two things that were always meant to be enjoyed together – freshly made pizza and great cool-climate Pinot.

For one Friday night only, settle in at Salingers with a special pizza menu created to enjoy alongside Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Noir and Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Meunier.

Both wines come from Seppelt’s Drumborg Vineyard in the cool climate of south-west Victoria, giving guests the chance to enjoy two different expressions of the Pinot family side by side.

The kitchen will be firing up a selection of special pizzas for the evening, with toppings designed around the bright fruit, savoury characters and freshness of the wines.

Order a pizza, grab a glass of Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier (or try both) and discover which pairing is your favourite.

There’s no formal tasting and no complicated wine rules. Pizza & Pinot is simply about enjoying good food, interesting wine and a relaxed Friday night at Salingers.

Come for one glass and a pizza, make a night of it with friends, or work your way through both wines and find your favourite match.

Pinot Noir. Pinot Meunier. Fresh pizza. Friday night at Salingers.

The Black & Ginger Wine Shed, Pomonal

A collection of Australian Grenache, lined up side by side for guests to taste and compare. There’ll be relaxed chats about each wine, plenty of room for questions and good food alongside. Limited to 15 places.

Where: Black & Ginger Wine Shed
When: Saturday 24 October 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Tickets: $100 per person – here.

Mountainside Wines, Warrak

Explore this Italian varietal with Shane and Jane in a guided tasting spanning multiple vintages. Paired with duck and cheese chosen to highlight Nebbiolo’s structure and aromatics, accompanied by a decade’s worth of stories from growing and crafting it onsite.

Where: Mountainside Wines
When: Saturday 24 October 2026 and Sunday 25th October 2026
Time: 12:00 pm
Tickets: $15 payable at the cellar door – to book call or text us on 0413 506 116.

A decade in the making. A weekend to savour.

Step into the world of Nebbiolo with Shane and Jane as they guide you through a tasting experience shaped by ten years of growing and crafting this noble Italian varietal onsite at Mountainside Wines.

Across Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October 2026, from 12.00-4.00pm, immerse yourself in the evolution, character, and complexity of Nebbiolo, from vineyard to glass.

Your ticket includes:

• $15 guided tasting of our Nebbiolo across multiple vintages

• A curated food pairing featuring duck and cheese, selected to highlight Nebbiolo’s signature structure and aromatics

• Stories, insights, and a behind the scenes look at how this variety has shaped our winemaking journey

Whether you’re a long time Nebbiolo lover or curious to explore something new, this is a rare chance to taste a decade of craftsmanship in one sitting.

Join us for an unforgettable weekend at Mountainside Wines. Where passion meets patience (and Nebbiolo shines).

Best’s Wines, Great Western

Best’s Wines is hosting the inaugural OktoberBEST – expect local brews on tap, sourdough pretzels, a barbecue from the local footy and netball club, live music from midday, market stalls and free face painting. Fun for the whole family, Great Western style!

Where: Best’s Wines
When: Sunday 25 October 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Tickets: Entry is free.

You are invited to join Best’s Wines in Great Western on Sunday the 26th of October, for the inaugural OktoberBEST festival. What begun as a quirky play on words is fast gaining traction and shaping up to be a fantastic event!

Celebrate fun, great wine and beer, friendships, family and community spirit.

We have teamed up with some amazing producers and local community including;

• Award-winning craft brewery Paper Scissors Rock from Halls Gap
• Blue Wren Bakery is baking sourdough pretzels.
• Our local Great Western Football and Netball club are going to fire up the barbie with -Pyrenees Premium cuts
• Coffee van.
• Live music from 12-4pm
• Market Stalls
• Free face painting