Daniel and Courtney, the dynamic duo behind Chefs & Dogs, have a passion for dogs and fresh food that knows no bounds. They’ve dedicated their lives to spreading awareness about the benefits of nutrition and fresh food for our furry friends’ health and quality of life. Not only have they ran a business providing fresh…
It’s the 2023 vintage and Grampians Estate’s Tom Guthrie is pressing his Riesling. In his 60s, the winemaker has quite a successful business with his line-up of popular wines and bursting cellar door. The grapes Tom is pressing are some of the oldest Riesling in Victoria, planted in the 1890s. “Our little part of the…
For the first time in more than 30 years, Rick Heinrich will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy the Grampians Grape Escape in all its glory. One of the four founding members of the food, wine and music festival, Rick remembers those first preliminary meetings in 1991 discussing how to get more people…
Who makes the very best Shiraz in the Grampians region? What if we told you it was everyone? With the 30th Grampians Grape Escape Festival comes another incredible Barrique – a Shiraz so special it sings the harmonious song of history, collaboration, talent and taste. This is a wine so unique to our region that…
Grampians Grape Escape: Celebrating 30 years! When Kevin Erwin was asked to be the Grampians Grape Escape Festival Chair, he admits it was an easy decision. The renowned food, wine and music festival is a true celebration of the region and what it has to offer and for Kevin, being part of those festivities is…
By Hilary McNevin, from Turnip Media and board member of GGE Sunday’s Masterclasses will have you tasting, talking and planning your next visit to the Grampians. We need bees and bugs. These lovely pollinators keep plants thriving and we won’t have much of anything to eat or drink if we don’t look after the little…
By Hilary McNevin, Turnip Media and GGE board member Saturday’s Masterclasses at this year’s GGE will be filled with stories from the producers, makers and those committed to bringing ethical food to our plates while celebrating all that is delicious about the Grampians, Pyrenees, Henty and western Victoria. Anthony and Amanda Kumnick moved from raising…
Singer-songwriter Andy Nelson loves listening to music. He admits his greatest inspiration is other artists. That drive saw him go from playing his favourite covers in and around his hometown of Bathurst, to writing his own lovely lyrics and catchy melodies that have given him confidence to back his own brand. Andy describes his sound…
For songwriter Neil Murray, the feeling of performing at the foot of the Grampians is one of connection, grounding and positivity – this is home. Poignantly, when asked to describe his sound, Neil says simply, “heartland belonging”. His folk, rock and roots sound has been an unforgettable contribution to Australian music. Beginning his career as…
An insatiable mix of Rock and Latin flavour is coming to the Grampians Grape Escape stage, and the men behind the sound cannot wait to show patrons what they’ve got. Malcura, an acoustic trio from Sandringham, have been performing for many years. They already have a string of achievements under their belts, including an EP,…
