Pinot Palooza is coming back to the east coast, and it’s returning to its traditional spring-time slot. This sweet celebration of all things pinot came back to Sydney last year, after a two-and-a-half-year postponement due to the pandemic. And now, this sensational event has confirmed dates in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for October this year, marking a return to pre-pandemic normalcy. Look forward to a wine-derful line-up, with over 50 producers showcasing a massive array of pinot noir, like organic, biodynamic, vegan and low-intervention wines. This pinot party will take over Carriageworks, on October 6 and 7.
Pinot Palooza
Sip your way through the festival and discover some of the best pinot producers from Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Highlights this year include:
- Burn Cottage (NZ)
- Small Island (TAS)
- Charteris (NZ)
- Murdoch Hill (SA)
- M&J Becker (NSW)
- Moondarra (VIC)
- Ghost Rock (TAS)
- Meadowbank (TAS)
If you’re feeling peckish, pair your wine with cheese, salumi, terrines, patê, olives and more.
Tickets in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane cost $65 plus booking fee, and includes all tastings, a wine glass on entry and a Pinot Palooza tote bag to help you take your bottles home.
Dates around Australia:
- Perth – August 25-27 – Centenary Pavilion, Claremont Showgrounds (in collaboration with Mould festival)
- Sydney – October 6-7 – Carriageworks Bay 22 – 24
- Brisbane – October 13-15 – John Reid Pavilion Brisbane Showgrounds
- Melbourne – October 27-28 – The Timber Yard Port Melbourne