EVENTS
THE FEAST OF CANDELA - ALKINA X EL ESTANCO
It’s a partnership for the ages: El Estanco chef Julian Velasquez is joining Alkina winemaker Amelia Nolan for a culinary pairing of food, fire and micro terroir-focused wine in the heart of the Barossa.
WHEN - Saturday 4th May 2024
TIME - 11:30am - 4:30pm
WHERE - El Estanco, Greenock
With roots deeply embedded in the heart of Latin America, Velasquez brings a vibrant array of flavours, culture, and traditions to his cooking. Expect fire-fuelled creativity, seasonal vegetables from Alkina’s organic Kitchen Garden and a creative take on paddock to plate cuisine, with a menu inspired by Latin American cooking and Greenock’s tapestry of terroir.
A selection of Alkina’s locally grown and made wines will be expertly paired with each course. Nolan is set to journey into ancient stones, soils, organic and biodynamic viticulture, and the creation of unique, micro-terroir wines from the vineyard just down the road.
Candela represents the radiant spirit of fire, which Colombians employ to symbolise the passion within their culture, the illumination and the spark. It’s not merely a cooking technique but rather a deep cultural affinity with fire.
LOST IN THE F.O.G - A FESTIVAL OF GRENACHE
Lose yourself in the FoG at the Festival of Grenache at Alkina, Barossa Valley.
WHEN - Saturday 18th May 2024
TIME - 12pm - 4pm
WHERE - Alkina
Join Alkina and other great local grenache producers for a day of tasting, learning, eating, music and good times. The roving tasting will allow you to taste the best of the state’s grenache as well as other vinous gems, while hearing from the growers and makers.
A whole new line-up of participating wineries in 2024 include: Alkina, Whistler, Hewitson, Tomfoolery, Spinifex, Willunga 100, Bondar, Gentle Folk, Adelina, Ricca Terra + an imports table!
The talented chefs at Alkina love to cook over fire Argentinian-style and they’ll have all the eats covered, led by flame-grilled, locally made chorizo and sausages (or ‘choripan’ in South America) served with fresh Barossa sourdough and homegrown and made condiments, plus empanadas and other goodies. New wineries, stunning views, tunes and friendly vibes mean this will certainly be a FoG you’re happy to get lost in.
Your ticket includes entry, your glass, all your tastings and a hot, delicious choripan. Tickets are very limited and will sell fast.