Effervescence enthusiasts and bubbles buffs, it's time to whip out your flutes. A popular festival entirely dedicated to sparkling wine and Champers is returning to Melbourne this year, and yes, we'd like a top up, please.
Melbourne first hosted the Bubbles Festival in 2017, and since 2021 it’s cemented itself as a national festival, with this year’s shindig landing in a swanky new venue overlooking the Yarra and city skyline. Gather your fellow bubble-loving friends: the event is taking place on May 3 at Rivers Edge Events.
Sparkling wines from Victorian producers will be showcased at The Bubbles Festival, as will bubbles from across Australia, and international sparkling wines including Champagne. Each ticket includes a two-hour tasting session where you’ll enjoy more than ten types of sparkling in a Riedel Champagne tasting glass, and get to meet and chat to the growers and producers. Plus, tasty canapés will be available to pair with your glasses.
There's even an option to bump up your experience to VIP, offering you priority access with a private tasting of a special cuvee prior to doors opening and a Riedel Extreme Champagne glass twin pack (valued at $85). A small portion of every VIP upgrade ticket is donated to the Dine with Heart program with Sacred Heart Mission for Melbourne.
Whether you’re a fizz connoisseur or looking for something fun to do with a fellow wine-loving pal, it's sure to be a luxe day out. Tickets to the fizz fest start at $129 per person, plus booking fee, and you can get them here. Cheers!