Get a taste of the good life

FINE FARE: Tastes of Rutherglen is set to return on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, which is the Labour Day long weekend in Victoria.
FINE FARE: Tastes of Rutherglen is set to return on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, which is the Labour Day long weekend in Victoria.

Rutherglen is set to serve up its finest food and wine as autumn arrives in beautiful North East Victoria.

Tastes of Rutherglen is set to return on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8 (Labour Day long weekend in Victoria).

Whether you're heading down from Albury-Wodonga or Wagga for this annual food and wine festival, the rewards are well worth the relatively short journey.

And the Winemakers of Rutherglen are urging Australians to show their support for the bushfire-affected region by booking a trip for the annual food and wine festival.

This year's festival is set to be one of the biggest and best on record with a revamped program; focusing more on event-goers experiencing a taste of the Rutherglen region as a whole.

There will be 18 Rutherglen wineries ready to welcome visitors to the tasting table to sip and savour their way around the entire region all weekend long.

With a stellar line-up of cellar door activities, special events, masterclasses and menus for the whole family to enjoy, Tastes of Rutherglen is the ultimate long weekend escape.

Tastes of Rutherglen 2020 will offer visitors the chance to discover perfect pairings of the region's stand-out wines combined with fresh local produce and authentic experiences.

There will be two days jam-packed full of great things to do, such as wine tastings, gourmet food, masterclases, live music, activities for children, exclusive dinner events, concerts, markets and more.

For the full program of what's on visit the website: tastesofrutherglen.com.au.

Tastes of Rutherglen 2020 tickets are $20 per person, which includes access to all 18 wineries in the region.

Not a big drinker? Designated drivers will receive complimentary festival entry as well as two free tea/coffee/soft drink vouchers, courtesy of the team at TAC Towards Zero.

And why not take all the stress out of driving with the TAC Winery Shuttle Busservice for $27 per day, or even hop on a bus from all nearby regional cities at just $37 per day.

Purchasing your entry tickets for the event is easy - visit tastesofrutherglen.com.au

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