The best of South Australia’s wine, spirits and food will take centre stage in the city this weekend for the return of the annual Cellar Door Fest.
More than 150 wineries, distilleries and food producers from across the state will come together under one roof at Adelaide Convention Centre – with a spotlight on supporting Riverland producers, as well as on South Australia's status as a Great Wine Capital of the World.
Festival goers will be encouraged to sample and buy wines and spirits from the Riverland region, in a bid to support growers and producers impacted by the Murray River flooding.
Operators from across the Riverland, from Cadell to Loxton and Renmark, will be showcased – including 23rd Street Distillery, 919 Wines, Bassham Wines, Mallee Estate, Needle & Pin Spirits, Oxford Landing, Salena Estate Wines, Sixty Eight Roses, Spook Hill Wines, Starrs Reach Vineyard, and Winesmiths.
Consumers are also being encouraged to visit the Shop Local SA website to continue to support producers and businesses across the Murray River regions, beyond the life of the festival.
The event follows latest data showing three of the state’s best-known wine regions have seen record-high visitor expenditure levels – with Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Fleurieu Peninsula alone driving almost $1.2 billion in tourism spend in the year-end September 2022.
A Great Wine Capitals 'Discovery Space' at Cellar Door Fest will celebrate Adelaide, South Australia as one of 11 globally renowned wine destinations.
The dedicated area will feature tastings and masterclasses with past winners of the Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards, such as 2023 winners Sidewood Estate in the Adelaide Hills, Paulett Wines in the Clare Valley, and a masterclass by Tony Love profiling the 2023 Global Best of Wine Tourism Award winner Grapes for Good and Zoos SA from Langhorne Creek.
A popular fixture on South Australia’s vibrant events calendar, Cellar Door Fest is one of the state’s premier food and drink festivals, each year attracting around 10,000 attendees over the weekend.
From internationally renowned to boutique brands, the event offers the chance to learn about South Australia’s unparalleled wine regions, buzzing distillery scene and incredible local produce.
Attendees are encouraged to explore the regions, enjoy complimentary tastings, take part in masterclasses and cooking demonstrations, and chat with the makers themselves.
An 'Emerging Producers' zone offers a dedicated area to highlight new talent across the state.
The event is proudly supported by the South Australian Government, through the state's Great Wine Capitals Global Network membership – which includes the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) and South Australian Tourism Commission, as well as the South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA), University of Adelaide, and University of South Australia.
Cellar Door Fest opens to the public at 5 pm on Friday 3 February, with festival doors also open from 12 noon on Saturday and Sunday.
Event details at cellardoorfestival.com