Strangebird & Spanish Wines Fiesta — Celebrating 20 years of ridgemill estate!
Saturday 30 November 2024 — FREE ENTRY & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Pack your party shoes & head to Stanthorpe — ridgemill estate is throwing a wine fiesta!
Join the ridgemill estate team celebrate two decades of exceptional wine-making, lots of growth embracing the cultural heritage and new ventures in the business, plus extraordinary guest experiences!
This milestone event is not just a celebration of us, but is also an appreciation for the many staff, contractors and suppliers who have been part of our growth and our success.
It is a tribute to the winery’s Spanish heritage, our role in the emergence of the Granite Belt's iconic Strangebird Wine Trailand our connection to the Granite Belt community.
Sink into wine time!
Soak up the sounds, play lawn games & bathe in spring sunshine. Enjoy specialty wine tasting experiences & dine amongst the vines! Then, from 6:30 PM — LATE, we’ll turn up the heat at theFiesta Finale — Tapas & Vino Extravaganza!Get your Spanish fusion on as we ignite the night with all the fire & flair of Spain!
FIESTA PROGRAMME:
10:00 AM— Cellar Door Opens
FIESTA BEATS: 11:00 AM — 4:30 PM
Kruella Da Ville + Flamenco House Brisbane (Free)
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FIESTA EATS: Available 11:00 AM — 3:30 PM
4 Stagioni Wood Fired Pizzas (No booking required)
Wine in the Vines Picnic (Pre-booked)
BoHo Lounge (Pre-booked)
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FIESTA: TALKS TOURS & TASTING
11:30 AM & 3:00 PM:The Remarkable Journey — Talk & Tour (Free)
1:30 — 2:00 PM:Strangebird Wine Odyssey — Wine Education Talk (Free)
2:00 — 2:30 PM: Blind Wine Tasting Experience (Tasting token)
4:30 PM —Cellar door closes
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FIESTA FINALE: TAPAS & VINO EXTRAVAGANZA
6:30 PM — LATE:(Ticketed)
Scroll down & keep reading for full details of this amazing day & evening fiesta event!
Fiesta Beats — Turn Up the Heat!
At the heart of every great fiesta is music!
We’re thrilled to feature two incredible bands:KRUELLA DA VILLE&FLAMENCO HOUSE BRISBANE
Together, they bring a blend of energy & excitement that will set the mood for an unforgettable day of celebration!
Kruella Da Ville
Performing a lineup of hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s, this local duo know how to set the dance floor alight!
Boogie & dance like nobody’s watching.
Flamenco House Brisbane
Vibrant Spanish music & flamenco dance show by the best exponents of this art in Queensland!
Don't miss the FREE flamenco dance lesson @ the Tapas & Vino Extravaganza!
Fiesta Eats — Epic Flavours Elegant Vibes
With fresh local flavours in every bite our fiesta eats promise not to disappoint!
Whether you choose theWine in the Vines Picnic, relaxing in ourBoHo Lounge, or opt for the tasty 'here for the vibe' pizza — we invite you to settle in, capture yourself aStrangebird& embark on a delicious journey!
Wine in the Vines Picnic
$75 p/p
Bookings essential. Opens 11:00 AM
Complete with chic all’aperto mini picnic table all you need to do is arrive, collect your picnic hamper, flight of 3 wines & settle in to enjoy the rest of the spoils of the fiesta!
Includes:Curated, local flavours picnic hamper + Strangebird flight of 3 wines.
BoHo Lounge
$25 p/p
Bookings essential. Opens 11:00 AM
Luxe long-table style under gazebos: Kick back & unwind with flair in our BoHo lounge. A relaxing setting to settle in with friends & soak in the fiesta vibes!
Includes:Refined 2-cheeses grazing board with olives, dried fruits, condiments & crackers + glass of estate wine.
Here for the Vibe
Pizzasfrom$20
Order on the day. Available 11:00 AM — 3:30 PM
Wood Fired Pizza with a twist of Spanish! BYO blanket or nestle into one of our ‘niche nests’. Settle in, smile & let the good times roll!
Includes:Head to 4 Stagioni pizza van when you’re set to order!
Fiesta — Talks Tours & Tasting
We're weaving unforgettable experiences into the fiesta vibe!
Get up close & personal with Martin & Michelle during theirFree Talk & Tour.Enhance your knowledge of the region’s emerging & alternate grape varieties during the highly anticipatedStrangebird Wine OdysseyOR! Join theBlind Wine Tasting Experience— are you ready to challenge your palate?
The Remarkable Journey
 11:30 AM & 3:00 PM (free talk & tour)
Join owners Martin & Michelle as they share the inspiring origins of ridgemill estate& hear how our Spanish roots shaped our approach to winemaking today. Learn the story of the changes to the estate over 20 years & what has inspired the building of an award-winning tourism destination.
Strangebird Wine Odyssey
1:30 — 2:00 PM (free wine education talk)
Delve into the origins of Strangebird— a narrative of innovation within the Granite Belt's emerging grape varieties. Hosted by ridgemill estate's head winemaker Peter McGlashan. Learn what inspires Peter’s 20 year commitment to ridgemill estate wines.
TO LISTEN BE AT THE MAIN STAGE — 1:30 PM
Blind Wine Tasting Experience
2:00 — 2:30 PM (Tasting token $15 p/p)
Get up close & personal with a Strangebird— hosted by Byron from the cellar door, be ready for an epic wine adventure! Dive into our curated selection & explore a narrative of heritage & a touch of elegance.
Fiesta Finale — Tapas & Vino Extravaganza
Olé! — Get Your Spanish Fusion On | 6:30 PM — LATE | COST: $65:00 p/p
Join us for a lively trio — Spanish food, Spanish wine & the sweaty, sensational rhythms of an authentic Spanish flamenco dance performance that willhave youfeeling like you’ve stepped straight into the heart of Spain!
Authentic,traditional tapasby Lizzie Sabo |flamenco dance performanceby Brisbane based, dance company 'Flamenco House Brisbane' |wineby ridgemill estate.
Dress to impress — there's a free flamenco dance lesson with your name on it!
Tapas & Vino Playbook:
Dress code: ‘Spanish Fusion - ‘Olé’
6:30 PM — LATE
Meet, greet & sangria!
Entertainment by Flamenco House Brisbane.
Authentic Tapas — Bring it on! A Granite Belt foodie experience like no other, our tapas menu will mirror the traditional tapas served in the old towns of Spain & like good wine at a fiesta — the tapas will flow!
Wine Reveal — Launch of the ridgemill estate limited release'Reserve Tempranillo'.Taste the new release & discuss its features.
Speeches & Toasts — Hear from key figures including Martin & Michelle, founding couple Tom & Cath plus winemaker Peter McGlashan. If you feel you have a story to share about ridgemill estate — step up & grab the mike!
We'll meet again — Final words of thanks & appreciation.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Strangebird & Spanish Wines Fiesta — Saturday, 30 November 2024!
Be part of this joyful celebration — a blend of wine, food and culture that resonates with community spirit.
With informative wine education sessions, riveting storytelling and exquisite tastings, the event promises a rich mix of sensory delight.
We welcome wine enthusiasts, visitors to our region and locals eager to celebrate and connect over remarkable wine, food and song!
ABOUT ridgemill estate
Located just five minutes from Stanthorpe, ridgemill estate is renowned for its award-winning wines of elegance and finesse. Paired with breathtaking vineyard views the estate also offers a range of contemporary accommodation options nestled amongst the vines, where style and luxury are the vibe.
OTHER RIDGEMILL ESTATE EVENTS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU:
Soirees @ ridgemill estate| fortnightly on Fridays
Nashville in the Vines— Country Music Show | 1 Feb 2025
'Pick Crush Plunge’– Wine Immersive Experience | 25 Feb - 20 Mar 2025.
