SA's best wine, spirits and food take centre stage during Cellar Door Fest

2 February, 2024
South Australia's best wine, spirits and food will be showcased to thousands of festivalgoers in the heart of Adelaide this weekend (2 to 4 February) for Cellar Door Fest, the premier showcase of our state's food and drink.

Now in its 13th year, the event brings more than 100 of South Australia's hottest food, wine and spirit producers under one roof in the heart of the city for three days of gourmet fun at Adelaide Convention Centre.

From internationally renowned to boutique brands, the event offers the chance to learn about and sample South Australia's unparalleled wine regions and experiences, along with its vibrant distillery scene and incredible produce, providing the perfect inspiration for a future visit to the regions.

This year's event has attracted producers from across 15 South Australian wine regions, including as far away as the Eyre Peninsula, Riverland, Clare Valley, Coonawarra and Limestone Coast.

A new Great Wine Capitals Discovery Stage will further showcase the state's wine tourism industry through a series of free and interactive wine discussions, hosted by respected South Australian wine personality Nick Ryan.

This stage will feature some of South Australia's Best Of Wine Tourism Award winners, including McLaren Vale’s Yangarra Estate Vineyard; Pindarie and Alkina Wine Estate from the Barossa Valley; and Adelaide Hills' Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard and Sidewood Estate.

Festivalgoers will get the opportunity to hear from winemakers, learn about new varieties, join in great wine conversation and discover why Adelaide, South Australia is ranked alongside some of the best wine regions in the world as part of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.

Additional Festival highlights include:

the 'Meet the Maker' stage, hosted by South Australian MasterChef alum, Malissa Fedele, offering live cooking demonstrations including a special MasterChef-inspired 'mystery box' challenge; and
the return of the always-popular Emerging Producers zone, highlighting new talent from across the state who have been in the industry for three years or less.

Cellar Door Fest is proudly supported by the South Australian Government, through the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

Adelaide’s Great Wine Capitals Global Network membership includes PIRSA and South Australian Tourism Commission, as well as the South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA), and the University of Adelaide.

The festival opens to the public from 5 pm on 2 February, with festival doors also open from 11 am on Saturday and Sunday.

Event details are available at cellardoorfestival.com.