TASTE EVERY F 2021 —9 MAY 30 APRIL FLAVOURPROGRAM OF ESTIVAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA WELCOME TO WELCOME EVERY MASTERPIECE NEEDS A SIGNATURE The Signature is a masterfully crafted and truly remarkable wine. But it would not be complete without the signature of an individual who has contributed greatly to the life and soul of Yalumba. Who will be the next Signatory? Only time will tell. Embrace the Magnificent Unknown WELCOME TO WELCOME CONTENTS 04— CREATIVE TEAM 05—TALENT HIGHLIGHTS 06— TOWN SQUARE 07— TOWN SQUARE HIGHLIGHTS 08— TOWN SQUARE KITCHEN 09— THE TASTING TABLE 10— EAST END CELLARS MASTERCLASSES 12— TASTING AUSTRALIA AIRLINES 13— FEATURED EVENTS 14— ADELAIDE HILLS 17— CLARE VALLEY / EYRE PENINSULA FROM THE FROM THE 18— BAROSSA DIRECTOR PREMIER 20— FLEURIEU PENINSULA Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel is a The return of Tasting Australia presented by celebration of eating and drinking. It’s a 10-day RAA Travel is a chance to look forward with optimism. showcase of all things South Australian: our produce, South Australia’s hospitality sector has faced 23— KANGAROO ISLAND our people and our place. Each year we invite huge challenges during the past year. But tough times audiences to step beyond a standard food festival have been met with resilience and innovation. We all 24— FLINDERS RANGES / and discover deliciously different experiences that have a newfound appreciation for the simple pleasure YORKE PENINSULA feed their curiosity. Indulgent lunches with friends, of sharing meals, and for those who make it possible. local beverages served fireside at Town Square and Through more than 140 events, Tasting menus created by world-class chefs are just a taste. Australia encourages locals and visitors alike to 25— LIMESTONE COAST / This is your invitation to adventures only embrace our state’s food, beverages and hospitality. RIVERLAND South Australia can offer. As one of the country’s To spend time in our regions—from the Eyre Peninsula longest-running food and beverage festivals, Tasting to the Limestone Coast—and to meet the people 26— ADELAIDE Australia presented by RAA Travel has evolved with the behind the products they love. industry and continues to offer both innovative events Now is the time to plan your festival and the informal excellence our state does so well. experience. I trust you’ll receive a warm South 34— EVENT SCHEDULE Australian welcome at every turn. —SIMON BRYANT, FESTIVAL DIRECTOR —THE HON STEVEN MARSHALL MP, PREMIER OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA PAGE 03 #TASTINGAUSTRALIA 30 APRIL—9 MAY 2021 CREATIVE TEAM CREATIVE TALENT HIGHLIGHTS MEET THE TASTING AUSTRALIA CREATIVE TEAM PRESENTED BY RAA TRAVEL SIMON BRYANT These chefs, winemakers, hosts and sommeliers are here to create unforgettable food and beverage experiences for you during the festival— find out a little more about who is crafting your menu. SIMON BRYANT Bryant pairs serious cooking credentials with a deep passion for the people, produce and places that shape South Australia’s eating and drinking experiences. NICK STOCK Stock is among Australia’s most respected and prolific wine critics. Avid collectors and casual enthusiasts alike embrace his guidance, which is always centred on enjoyment. DARREN ROBERTSON London-born Robertson trained on home soil before continuing to hone his skills at Tetsuya’s in Sydney. Today he is co-owner of the Three Blue Ducks restaurants and author of three best-selling cookbooks. CHEONG LIEW The legendary Liew is best known for his years leading The Grange at Adelaide’s Hilton Hotel and helping expand the horizon for Australian hospitality. CHEONG LIEWCHEONG FROM THE FOOD CURATOR What a thrill it is to join the Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel team. In this—my first year as food curator—I’ve called on culinary talent from across the nation. Our restaurants are far-flung and diverse; uniting us is a love for dining and all its possibilities. The chefs who will cook for you this autumn are trailblazers. They forage, tend their own kitchen gardens, cook over fire and understand the power of food to comfort, spark curiosity and celebrate heritage. The collaborations set to unfold are hugely exciting—and I know the opportunity to join the DARREN ROBERTSON festival and work with uniquely South Australian ingredients is a shared source of inspiration. See you soon! —DARREN ROBERTSON, FOOD CURATOR FROM THE DRINKS CURATOR Beverages have never looked better. Wine, beer, spirits, champagne, sake—it’s all on the table at Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel, whether you’re an avid connoisseur or eager to learn more. This year you’ll find events uniting stars from across Australia and New Zealand. We’ll honour local legends and travel beyond our shores to revel in treasures from wine regions including Burgundy, Barolo and the Jura. Sip premium champagne, embrace all things distilled or raise your glass to our craft brewers. Cheers! —NICK STOCK, DRINKS CURATOR NICK STOCKNICK PAGE 04 TASTINGAUSTRALIA.COM.AU 30 APRIL—9 MAY 2021 TALENT HIGHLIGHTS JESSICA HILL-SMITH ANALIESE GREGORY MAGGIE BEER FOOD MAGGIE BEER MAT LINDSAY PALISA ANDERSON JAKE KELLIE This legendary Barossa cook, author and —Ester, Poly —Chat Thai, —Pirate Life Brewing television star is also an advocate for quality food This award-winning Sydneysider— Boon Luck Farm at every stage of life and established a foundation owner of restaurant Ester, wine bar Poly and kebab MARK LABROOY dedicated to the cause. shop Shwarmama—is considered one of Australia’s KARENA ARMSTRONG —Three Blue Ducks most inventive chefs. —Salopian Inn PAUL CARMICHAEL EMMA MCCASKILL —Momofuku Seiobo CHRISTINE MANFIELD ANDY ALLEN —Chefs on Wheels —Three Blue Ducks Born in Barbados, Carmichael trained in the Manfield is a curious chef, a ANDREW MCCONNELL United States and worked worldwide before taking perfectionist inspired by flavour and texture, and PAUL BAKER —Cumulus Inc., the helm at David Chang’s celebrated Sydney outpost a writer whose books have spiced up the lives of —Chefs on Wheels Cutler & Co. Seiobo in 2015. home cooks everywhere. LUKE BURGESS MORGAN MCGLONE ANALIESE GREGORY DARREN ROBERTSON —Belles Hot Chicken Gregory honed her skills at acclaimed kitchens —Three Blue Ducks PETER CLARKE across Europe ahead of stints in Sydney and then a A move to Sydney proved seismic for the —Vintners LUKE POWELL move to Tasmania, where she continues to use the English-born Robertson: he spent eight years at —LPs Quality Meats, freshest local ingredients. Tetsuya’s before going on to launch the Three Blue SEAN CONNOLLY Bella Brutta Ducks restaurants and finding further fame as a —Sean’s Kitchen LENNOX HASTIE television presenter and cookbook author. LOUIS TIKARAM —Firedoor DANIELLA GUEVARA —Stanley Restaurant Fire fascinates Hastie, who cooks ALANNA SAPWELL —La Popular Taqueria exclusively over open flame and opened Firedoor —Esmay TOM TILBURY —Gather at Coriole after five formative years at Spain’s Michelin-starred Queensland-based Sapwell is a rising star in ALEJANDRO HUERTA the Australian dining scene whose career has so far —No. 92 Asador Etxebarri. MARK WRIGHT spanned time at Sydney seafood restaurant Saint Peter —Mayura Station and Noosa pop-up Esmay. GREGGORY HILL DAN HUNTER —Hispanic Mechanic —Brae The lauded Brae—set on an organic farm in MATT STONE —Future Food System JACK INGRAM Victoria’s Otway Ranges—is Hunter’s first solo venture —Sunset Food and was launched after his six years at the Royal Mail Stone—resident of the new Future Food and Wine, Jolley's Hotel in Dunkeld. System project in Melbourne’s Federation Square— Boathouse is passionate about sustainability and spent five years CHEONG LIEW at Oakridge Winery in the Yarra Valley. Liew is among South Australia’s real food heroes; a chef, restauranter, teacher and culinary icon DUNCAN WELGEMOED who helped expand our shared culinary horizons. —Africola Adventurous and always evolving, Welgemoed celebrates his South African heritage at Adelaide hotspot Africola. BEVERAGE MELANIE CHESTER JESSICA HILL-SMITH XAVIER BIZOT OLLIE MARGAN —Sutton Grange —Yalumba —Terre à Terre and Daosa —Maybe Mae, Shobosho, Passion for the possibilities of winemaking and Hill-Smith returned to her family’s ShoSho the importance of place guide Chester’s every move. lauded label in its 170th year after stints with FIONA DONALD international beverage brands. —Seppeltsfield MARCUS MOTTERAM VANYA CULLEN —Hains & Co. —Cullen Wines RICK KINZBRUNNER BRAD EBERT Cullen is an industry trailblazer, recognised for —Giaconda —Hey Diddle YALE NORRIS —Islander Estate sustainable practices and careful craft in the winery. Stellar chardonnay has earned Kinzbrunner— MARCEL GIESEN who was among the first to plant grapes near CHESTER OSBORN MICHAEL DOWNER —Giesen and Bell Hill Beechworth—recognition as one of the world’s Winery —d’Arenberg —Murdoch Hill top white winemakers. Downer honed his skills with winemakers ANDREW GUARD MARK REGINATO near and far before taking the helm at his family’s KATE LAURIE —Andrew Guard Wine —Hellbound celebrated Adelaide Hills label. —Deviation Road Imports Sparkling is Laurie’s specialty, with NATHAN SHARPE ANNA FLOWERDAY her uniquely South Australian wines guided by MATT HARROP —Three Kings Wines —Te Whare Ra training in France. —Silent Way Wines from the organic Marlborough SHERWYN VELDHUIZEN label Flowerday leads are made from the region’s TONY LOVE ERINN KLEIN —Bell Hill Winery oldest vines. A veteran wine, food and lifestyle —Ngeringa journalist with a love for a great story and the TIM WATKINS PETER FRASER people who shape it. DARREN LANGE —Black Market Sake —Yangarra Estate Vineyard —Master Cask Fraser has been the winemaker and driving STEPHEN PANNELL SAM WIGAN force behind the award-winning Yangarra Estate —SC Pannell JON LARK —Yalumba Vineyard in McLaren Vale since 2000. McLaren Vale star Pannell is arguably the —Kangaroo Island Spirits greatest Australian winemaker of his generation. GRAHAM WRIGHT JUSTINE HENSCHKE JAMES LINDNER —The Odd Whisky Coy —Langmeil Winery —Henschke CLIVE PATON Sixth-generation Henschke is marketing and —Ata Rangi public relations manager in the family business.