Looking at it from a ‘workers’ point of view all I can say is WE SURVIVED! As a first timer, I had a preconceived idea of what to expect... what a massive underestimation on my part. This is truly a huge weekend!

This event is growing in momentum each year and is such a fantastic marketing & promotional tool for the Lovedale region. Wandin Valley experienced a ‘Lions share’ of the visitation over the weekend and we estimate that we would have had approximately 10,000+ people come through our gates over the weekend….many of these taking a few bottles with them to enjoy at home.

It was great to see a number of our Cork Club members spend some time in our Members area. They were able to enjoy our Reserve range wines with our Winemaker/Manager Matt Burton and assistant winemaker Chris Sharpe, without the hustle and bustle of going to the other Tasting & Sales tent.

A special thanks to John Dean for the great photography.

Michelle Ashpole.