Entwined in the Valley

Spring is in the air and after a long wet winter, the Swan Valley’s makers, growers and artisans can’t wait to welcome you back to Entwined in the Valley. It’s a great opportunity to rediscover WA’s oldest wine region through a three-day showcase of unique food and beverage offerings not available every day. More than 25 venues and producers will open their restaurants, cellar doors and grounds for ticketed and free events catering to a range of tastes and budgets. Get ready to eat, sip and play your way through our curated program of COVID-safe events including:

Meat you in the Swan Valley:
Love meat? Carnivores are well catered to this year:
- Reds and Ribs at Lancaster Wines on October 8: enjoy Argentinian barbecue ribs and premium reds not usually available for tasting – vegetarians also catered to
- American BBQ Long Lunch at Swan Settlers Market on October 9: stallholders have combined to create a unique event starting with a welcome gin cocktail and peaking with award-winning American barbecue meats from Gryphon Smokehouse
- Smokin’ Hot at Elmar’s on October 10: your chance to enjoy German favourites carved direct from the smoker to your plate

Bring the Family:
- Swan Valley Sisters and Friends Market Day on October 10: returns for a fourth year offering fresh produce, markets and entertainment
- Spring Delights at Clementine on October 10: Swan Valley-raised chef Caroline Taylor will be joined by local producers to cook up delicious meals at the Valley’s newest community space

Long lunches and dinners:
- Long Table Lunch in the Valley at Bailey Brewing Co on October 10: a curated three-course feast matched with the finest brews under the picturesque Bell Tower gazebo
- 1840 at Sandalford on October 8: join Sandalford’s chef, winemaker and vineyard manager for a four-course degustation of fine produce and 1840 Sandalford Wines from the Swan Valley including 2021 Rose and 2020 Chenin Blanc

Get hands-on:
- Australian Native Nougat Masterclass on October 9: Dale Tilbrook from Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery teams up with Mondo Nougat in a masterclass where you will create your own flavour using native ingredients
- Chevre and Yoghurt Making with The Cheese Maker on October 9: Learn how to make fresh goat’s cheese and yoghurt with Tanya Barretto at Old Young’s Kitchen
Coffee anyone?:
- Hearts of Panama at Yahava Koffeeworks on October 9: A showcase of the coveted Finca Hartmann from Panama featuring coffee, coffee-inspired cocktails and Panamanian snacks
- Oakover Gourmet Experience on October 9: Experience coffee cupping, wine and cheese tasting and a long table feast

There is also a supporting program of vineyard tours and market days including the chance to meet the acclaimed winemakers from Corymbia and Vino Volta, as well as a wine-tasting and chocolate pairing masterclass at Margaret River Chocolate Company.

Returning favourites sure to sell out quickly include Sittella’s Sparkling Brunch, Garbin Estate Wines Sparkling Masterclass and the Craft Cider Alchemist Workshop, this year at the new Funk 2.0.