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A street-long wine and food festival returns this October

The Around Hermitage Association, supported by Singleton Council is bringing the D’Vine Festival to Pokolbin this October.  In its second year, the festival has been completely reimagined to bring a great range of hands-on culinary experiences, more entertainment, more activities and a whole host of child and dog friendly events.  This truly is a festival for those who love the finer things in life.

This October long weekend will be an unforgettable one with the D’Vine festival events encouraging participants to eat, drink, play and experience what local producers in heart of the Hunter Valley have to offer. Early bird tickets are available till August 4th for just $35 per adult.

With over 28 events taking place from wine and gin tastings to gourmet food tastings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Other events are perfect for experiencing the breathtaking Hunter valley views with a scenic horse drawn carriage rides or take curated Vigneron tours through working vineyards and learn what it takes to make some of the best wine in Australia. Some of the event highlights include an Italian Festival at Nicita Estate, displays of local artwork in the Keith Tulloch Wines barrel room, and the dog friendly ‘For the Love of Whine – Glandore Paws Festival’.

D’Vine can be a whole family affair with a number of venues being kid and pet friendly, children are sure to have a great time with events created just for parents and kids to enjoy together on Tuesday the 8th!

Shuttle busses are included in your event passport, taking guests from their accommodation to the amazing events, with concierge services so purchases can be held and taken back to accommodation, freeing you up to enjoy the good times. 

We would like to invite media and tourism representatives to the opening event on Friday night ‘Loving Local’ at Latitude 32 Wines, kicking off the D’Vine festival. This event is a great chance to network with event sponsors and Around Hermitage Association members.

"We’re proud be able to offer a high level of service across such a wide range of food and beverage experiences, all enhanced by the festival atmosphere and with entertainment at so many of the host venues.  Guests will have such a great opportunity to taste some of the most exclusive top shelf wines that aren’t usually available on the regular tasting menus, or at large events.  All our businesses have done an amazing job at putting together truly unique offerings for the Festival, and we’re so proud to welcome people with a taste for the finer things to our stunning region.  We’ve thought of everything to make the festival a relaxing and enjoyable experience, from pet friendly transport, through to a concierge service for your purchases."

Jo Bowskill, Around Hermitage Association Vice President.

For more on the D’Vine Festival visit www.d-vine.com.au  

If you’re interested in editorial opportunities or famils please get in touch with rachel@powerfulperceptions.com.au  

For further comments and quotes please contact Jo Bowskill 0433 641 604 or email info@thill.com.au

Photographs, logos and a full event program can be found here https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/pccrdg2pemitoqmx0awek/APdaK-LlSJDwcKpVtXeCpz8?rlkey=4ekew6g7f6escnsefe9ep25cp&dl=0  

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