Get up close and personal with the world’s sexiest grape variety at this year’s Pinot Palooza festival, an event dedicated to – you guessed it – pinot noir.
This year, the annual festival's hosting an exciting line-up of pinot producers from Australia and New Zealand. There'll be multiple sessions staggered across the weekend to cater for the overwhelming demand (we Melburnians sure adore our pinot) – with rivers of vino, music, chats and snacks galore.
Pinot Palooza founder and newly appointed Chair of Wine Victoria, Dan Sims says: “Since the very beginning, Pinot Palooza has been all about rewriting the rules of stuffy wine tastings and encouraging punters to just discover and explore wines they love – plus, it helps that we know how to throw a really good party. "
Talk about a juicy vibe! Highlights of the lineup include last year's People's Choice winner Meadowbank (Tas), Oakdene (Geelong), Fleet (Gippsland), Murdoch Hill (SA) and Vinteloper (SA), plus so much more. Whether you're all about organic, biodynamic, vegan or low-intervention, there's a wine just for you.
Anticipate a buzzing hive of pop-up bars, food stalls and interactive activities designed to put your note-taking skills and taste buds to the test. Tickets cost $55 a head (ten buckaroos cheaper than last year!) and include all wine tastings, a fancy REVEL-branded wine glass and Pinot Palozza tote bag to gather all your treasures from the day.
For more details, check out the website. Pinot Palooza will take place on November 22-23 at the Royal Exhibition Building.