Taste Market brings the flavours of the Great Southern to Middleton Beach on Sunday 8 March, from 11am to 3pm. This family friendly event is the ultimate meeting place for premium Great Southern wine, beer, spirits and produce, inviting locals and visitors to experience the very best of the region in one stunning coastal setting.
With tastings from local beverage producers alongside pop-up food options, expertly led masterclasses and family friendly activities, this relaxed yet vibrant celebration is the perfect way to close out your Taste Great Southern weekend.
Meet the producers
Bringing together 12 of the Great Southern’s top wineries, 4 breweries and 2 distilleries – this event puts passionate producers front and centre. It’s your chance to meet the people behind the labels, taste and discover new favourites worth coming back for.
Wineries: Alkoomi Wines, Barrel Farm/Yilgarnia Wines, Castle Rock Estate, Cherubino Wines, Duke’s Vineyard, Ferngrove Wines, Frankland Estate, Lange Estate Wines, Parish Lane Wines, Plantagenet Wines, Rockcliffe Wines, Shepherd’s Hut Wines.
Breweries: Boston Brewing Co., Dune Beer Co., Barrel Farm, Lights Beach Brewing.
Distillery: Woodlands Distillery, Nullaki Distillery.
All offerings at Taste Market will be available by the glass to enjoy on the day, or by the bottle to take home, making it easy to share the region’s best wines, beers, and spirits with your friends and family.
A feast for the senses
Local and visiting chefs will be teaming up with regional producers to whip up delicious bites that showcase local ingredients like you’ve never experienced before.
Amy Hamilton from Liberté will be dishing up her take on Vietnamese dish Bun Cha using Plantagenet Pork, Luke Foyle from Juanita’s will pair his skills with Mount Barker Chicken skewers, Guy Turland (the Bondi Chef), will feature Fletcher Lamb cutlets, Stacks Soufflé Pancakes will have locally sourced sweet and savoury options available and the ‘Oyster King’ Jerry Fraser and Tom from Shucks and Nibs will be freshly shucking Leeuwin Coast Albany Rock Oysters with Hooked Up.
Masterclasses
Tickets include the option to participate in any of the 3-x free approachable wine masterclasses hosted by sommelier Cyndal Petty and Emma Farrelly in the main area, with the choice to purchase an additional intimate masterclass ticket hosted within the adjacent Albany Surf Life Saving Club.
AN ODE TO DRINKING AND EATING FROM ONE LAND | Hosted by Cyndal Petty, 11.15am – 12.15pm
A masterclass in connection – learning the basics of food and wine matching, while exploring the art of eating and drinking from one region, shaped by the landscapes of Western Australia’s Great Southern.
GROUNDED: EXPLORING THE SUB-REGIONS OF GREAT SOUTHERN | Hosted by Emma Farrelly, 12.45pm – 1.45pm
Journey through the five subregions that define Western Australia’s Great Southern – Frankland River, Mount Barker, Porongurup, Denmark and Albany. This is an immersive tasting that reveals the true diversity and quiet power of the Great Southern.
Fun for everyone
There’s fun for all ages too, with face painting for the kids, giving little ones a chance to get creative while parents explore the region’s wines, beers, and local flavours. Adding to the lively atmosphere, a live DJ will keep the energy flowing throughout the day, providing the perfect soundtrack as you sip, taste, and savour everything Taste Market has to offer.
Hosting the day will be food journalist Max Veenhuyzen, your guide through the Sunday market as he chats with chefs, producers, and stallholders, sharing stories, insights, and the passion behind the incredible flavours on offer.
Secure your spot
Tickets for Taste Market are available through the Taste Great Southern website. Entry is $40 + booking fee, and free for children under 18 when accompanied by an adult.
Your ticket includes entry, up to 2 x tasting per producer, access to the free masterclass sessions and entertainment. This is a family friendly event.
If you’re a RAC member, you can enjoy 10% off, simply use the code ‘RAC10’ at checkout.
See you there!
