It’s going to be the largest gathering of WA wine enthusiasts and foodies as City Wine brings back Perth’s Winter Wine Festival for yet another year of massive celebration of Western Australia’s wine regions, wineries, distillers, breweries, and more.
Now happening in its lush new home of Russel Square on May 21 to 22, Perth’s Winter Wine Festival is a mustn’t miss as it features a large option of incredible wines, beers, ciders, cocktails, and delicious food from all over the state.
If you’re looking to get down this part of the month with some good bottles of wine to go through the night, Russel Square will be packed with over 30 drink and food stalls, an entertainment package, and many more surprises. Below are some of what you can get and expect in this much-awaited winter break.
Foodies and Drinks
Expect Latina, Le Creme, Maneki Neko Perth, Mild Bite Food Truck, Mr. Dim Sum, Shak Shuka, and Smokr to make their grand appearance around the square spoiling you for choice of meaty burgers, American Smoked BBQs, Moroccan Street Food, baos and dumplings, Dimsum, and even Mexican Cuisines.
Also with over 200 wines to try from over 20 WA wineries, you will never get enough of wine tasting and drinking trying different brands from these said local makers. You’ll also get a chance to bring home some tipple to indulge straight from the souvenir premium Plumm wine glasses that you can take home once you purchase from the Plumm Glass Tickets.
From the Park Lounge, you can also enjoy an exclusive or VIP lounge retreat enjoying some complimentary wine and beer under the garden canopy at the courtyard areas with tables, seatings, and private toilets for comfort and convenience.
Entertainment Stage
While you’re enjoying some yummy bites and delicious drinks, Local Perth Artists and DJ will be playing all your favorites straight from the Entertainment Gazebo. Expect the singer-songwriter David Lazarus to open every night of the event with his acoustic and tunes liking to that of Jack Johnson, Ziggy Alberts, and John Mayer.
From there, DJ James Yelland will hype up the feel-good atmosphere to energy levels high with his unique mash-up of different musical genres blended together to create some good party and festival vibe.
Staycation at Alex Hotel
Ending the party experience around 9:00 at night, you are most welcome to extend the cozy fun at Alex Hotel where you can get 15% off any room type just by using the special code CITYWINE21 when booking.
Alex Hotel is an independent hotel located in Perth’s vibrant Cultural Precinct; created and designed by locals to show the beauty of the city. With over 70 bespoke rooms, rooftop terrace, and open-plan living areas, Alex Hotel is a perfect accommodation to stay longer for the night while the Perth’s Winter Wine Festival is rolling on.
For bookings and purchase of wine tickets, check out these links to begin: Wine Tickets | Alex Hotel. The registration is cashless, so pre-purchasing or bringing along cards will surely save the hassle.
For more information on the schedules and sets, visit here.
