The Festival for Curious Palates
McLaren Vale's Grenache & Gourmet is your annual invitation to slow down, tune in and discover one of South Australia's most distinctive wine regions through its world-class wines, delectable food offerings and authentic regional experiences.
What to Expect at Grenache & Gourmet
Over 18 days, McLaren Vale's Grenache & Gourmet festival brings together cellar doors, chefs, growers, winemakers and producers for a curated program of tastings, dining experiences, masterclasses and one-off collaborations.
Sip & Savour
Pique your tastebuds with Grenache & Gourmet's Sip & Savour offerings, where McLaren Vale's culinary and winemaking talents come together in perfectly paired experiences.
From long lunches to intimate tastings, every experience is a celebration of Grenache’s natural harmony with food: where seasonal menus, local chefs, and cellar door pairings come together to showcase the depth, nuance, and generous spirit of McLaren Vale’s vibrant food and wine culture.
Learn & Explore
Step beyond the cellar door with Grenache & Gourmet's Learn & Explore offerings, where McLaren Vale Grenache comes to life through immersive, hands-on experiences.
From vineyard tours and blending sessions to creative encounters with winemakers and growers, these moments invite you to connect with the land, the craft, and the people behind every bottle. It’s discovery, done the McLaren Vale way.
Relax & Unwind
Slow down and settle in with Grenache & Gourmet’s Relax & Unwind offerings, where McLaren Vale’s easygoing spirit takes centre stage through laid-back, flavour-filled moments.
These casual events celebrate the seamless blend of wine, food, and music, inviting you to savour life’s simple pleasures. It’s connection and comfort, served the McLaren Vale way — warm, welcoming, and wonderfully unhurried.
The festival for those who appreciate connection to land and the stories behind every sip — and every bite.
At the heart of it all is Grenache: vibrant, fruitful, and unmistakably of McLaren Vale.
Whether savoured solo, revealed in a blend, or enjoyed alongside McLaren Vale’s full spectrum of premium wines, it’s a variety that brings people together, and no one does Grenache quite like McLaren Vale.