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Artisans Bend presents Wine and Cheese Fest 2022 at Timber Yard, Port Melbourne, for gourmet food, wine, and music lovers alike.
This year’s festival will bring together over 2,000 visitors and more than 50 boutique wine, artisanal cheese and specialty smallgoods exhibitors in the landmark Timber Yard’s venue – including us!
The festival is one of Melbourne’s must-visit events for foodies. Sample from a feast of gourmet goods, sip on something delicious from artisanal producers and learn something new at one of the free, in-person Master Classes. There’s so much to see, taste, and enjoy as you relax into an afternoon of great music, great wine, and all-round good vibes.
What’s on Offer
We're so excited to be returning to Wine & Cheese Festival this year, bringing a selection of Schulz products along with us for you to taste, enjoy and take home on the day.
You'll be able to sample and buy a range of Schulz staples including the fan-favourite, traditional German Quark. We have been making Quark for over 35 years, using Hermann’s original recipe – it's one of Simon’s fondest products. Also in the line-up, we’ll have our Fetta in Brine and Cultured Fresh Butter on offer to taste and to take home. Our Fetta is handmade from our gently pasteurised, fully certified organic full cream cows milk - The result? A smooth, creamy and 'udderly' delicious cheese!
Pictured our take-away cheese tasting pack and our Pastry Chef Hila Perry holding a wheel of our smoked Bütten Cheese.
We'll also be bringing along our Bütten and White Mould signature cheeses which are usually only available from our Creamery & Cafe. You'll be able to taste them on their own or in our festival grazing boards with handmade Biscotti courtesy of our in-house pastry chef Hila Perry.
Plus many more exclusive festival Schulz treats!
What to See, Do and Eat!
Learn sommelier and cheese-making skills through free Masterclasses offered by professional wine and cheesemongers throughout the day. Dal Zotto wines will present their Prosecco master class, while Susuro Wine will take you through Italian grape varieties and how to match them with different cheeses.
Want to get your feet dirty and have a go at traditional grape stomping? Well, now’s your chance. Enter this year’s grape stomping competition to be in the running to win some great prizes.
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Take in the sounds of live musical performances from local artists, bongo drummers and DJs on stage throughout the day.
All attendees will also receive a Festival Glass to take home and a Festival Tote Bag to fill up with your favourite products by the local producers on the day.
Plus we’ll be giving away a $100 voucher to one lucky festival go-er to spend at our Creamery & Cafe in Timboon.
We’re in Good Company
Cheeky Rascal Ciders will be joining the festival to bring you their 100% real fruit blended cider straight from their cellar door at Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, an icon of the Mornington Peninsula. Make sure you give their Pomegranate & Apple Cider a try! It’s perfectly balanced with sweet delicious pink lady apples and tangy pomegranate juice - it’s great over ice on a hot day.
You’ll also find Yarra Valley legend Rob Dolan of Rob Dolan Wine, known for his skill in the winery, passion for helping others and cheeky character. Every one of their wine reflects both the region and the man himself. We can’t wait to see what vino delights he brings along from this year's festival; We’re personally big fans of his 2017 True Colours Shiraz.
We’ve got a double pass for this year’s festival to give away to one lucky winner!
Join thousands of foodies at this special culinary event! Delight in an expanse of exciting food and wine, sample locally made wine & cheese, and support producers of quality, boutique products at the spectacular Timber Yard in Port Melbourne. Head over to our Instagram for details on how to enter!
Artisans Bend presents Wine and Cheese Fest 2022
When: 26th February
Time: 12pm-8pm
Where: The Timber Yard, 351 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne 3207
Tickets are still available online through Eventbrite, and there will be limited available at the door on event day.