Drinks Academy presented by Adelaide University | Tasting Australia

Great drinks deserve an academy. Meet ours: a new addition to Town Square and one set to feature the best in beverages from near and far.

This is your go-to destination for festival parties and masterclasses, together with the debut Learn series and a fun new celebration of beer. Love a cocktail? We’ll have plenty – and the best bartenders on hand to craft them. If it’s fresh, delicious and interesting, it’s here.

Friday 2 May
Opening Night Party (multiple sessions)

Saturday 3 May
Masterclass — Champagne (2:30pm)
Learn — Cellaring: Building a Cellar and Ageing Wines (4:30pm)
Cocktail Party (8:30pm)

Sunday 4 May
Learn — Food & Wine Pairing (1:00pm)
Masterclass — Great South Aussie Reds (3:00pm)

Wednesday 7 May
Masterclass — Australia's No. 1 Riesling Freak (5:00pm)
Masterclass — Moss Wood Family Tree (7:00pm)

Thursday 8 May
Learn — Natural Wine (8:00pm)

Friday 9 May
Masterclass — Bravo Barbaresco (4:00pm)
Beer Hall (8:30pm)

Saturday 10 May
Masterclass — Chardonnay (12:00pm)
Masterclass — La Dolce Vita (Italian) (2:00pm)
Learn — Fortifieds (4:00pm)
A-Z of Wine (8:30pm)

Sunday 11 May
Masterclass — St Agnes XO The Ultimate Collection (2:00pm)