Tastes of Rutherglen
Leave the everyday behind and step into the vibrant world of Rutherglen wine country, for a long weekend of unforgettable sips, bites and fun times! Festival tickets from $25.
Here's what's happening at Scion across the festival weekend:
FOOD BY GRACE, 11 - 3
Don't miss Asian-inspired dishes from chef hatted Grace bar + eatery, available Saturday & Sunday.
MATCHED DISHES - ALL $35
Price includes dish with matched glass of wine:
Local mushroom and tofu dumplings, broccoli, sesame-spring onion dressing, cashews, herbs (Vegan)
Included wine match: Daylight Red (chilled red)
Salmon crudo, cucumber, radish, caper-coriander-chive sauce, tamari mayo, fried shallot (GF, DF)
Included wine match: Blonde (dry white)
Local BBQ steak, spiced carrot purée, edamame, spring onion, crunchy Asian verde (GF, DF)
Included wine match: ‘Little Riff’ Durif
KIDS MEAL
Dirty duck dimmies, soy (4 per serve) (DF) $14
LIVE MUSIC AMONG THE GUMS
Relax under the gums with our signature Rosé or a Spicy Muscarita:
Saturday 7th, 12.30pm - 4.30pm - DJ set from ByJingo Flamingo
Sunday 8th, 12pm - 3pm - singer/songwriter Jessica Lorraine
DRINKS ALL DAY
Wines by the bottle and glass, signature Scion cocktails, local beers, soft drinks and non-alc. options.
WINE TASTINGS, 10 - 4
Our usual tasting fee will be waived on the Saturday & Sunday for visitors who have purchased Tastes of Rutherglen tickets.
Tastings will be on a walk-in basis only for the Saturday & Sunday this year.
Bookings are welcome for the Friday and Monday, with walk-ins also welcome.
Please note our maximum group size for tastings is 8 guests.
WELCOME COURTYARD SIPS & CANAPES, FRIDAY 6 MARCH
Join the Winemakers of Rutherglen at De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate for a regional welcome to the festival. Mingle with local winemakers over canapés and a curated selection of Rutherglen wines and cocktails. 5.30 - 7pm, $45pp
See the Full program & Buy tickets for Tastes of Rutherglen 2026.
