Adelaide Hills Crush Festival 2013 - The Stylish Alternative

Ambassador's Choice!

Our Crush ambassadors are passionate about wine, food and creativity - take a note out of their books and check out their Crush 2013 recommendations!

Simon Bryant - For the taste buds.

Who could resist starting the day with fair trade coffee, tempting breakfast and biodynamic wines at Ngeringa? (9am - 10.30am)
Next I plan to get into the spirit of this beautiful region with a private tasting at The White House with By Jingo wines (11am - 12.30pm)
Then I invite you to join me at Murdoch Hill Winery at 1.30pm for a live cooking demonstration with fresh Adelaide Hills produce (1pm - 3pm)

www.simonbryant.com.au

Paul Vasileff of Paolo Sebastian - Wines with style.

Kickstart the day at Barristers Block's Big Fat Greek Crush with a delicious breakfast of pancakes and stunning wines (10.00am - 11.30am)
1950s Glamour is magnificent and inspires many of my designs. Head to Howard Vineyard and soak it up. (12.00pm - 1.30pm)
Then I invite you to join me at the gorgeous Mt Lofty House at 2.30pm to see my latest collection of handmade gowns on show at my exclusive event. (2.00pm - 3.30pm)

www.paolosebastian.com

Michael Ellis, The Wine Punter - From one wine lover to another.

Kick off Crush early with very stylish art, music, wine and canapés at Petaluma (Fri 5pm - 8pm - don' forget to book!)
The best start to any wine festival is with a hearty breakfast and Barratt's Big Breakie paired with their stunning wines is just the ticket. (9.30am - 11am)
A glass of wine and a game of bocce in the paddock behind the RockBare cellar door? Sounds good to me! A great way to ease into the afternoon. (11:30am - 1pm)
It's now time for a change of pace with some beats and aerosol art at Longview's Krush Klinic. The place will be pumping with DJs, live street art and their range of edgy wines. (1.30pm - 3pm)
I'll be finishing my day with BK Wines at the Barker Hotel. Halliday rates Brendon Keys as a 'dark horse' to watch in his latest wine bible and he's spot on. One of my favourite winemakers, BK has an inspired approach to winemaking and produces exemplary wines that define the Adelaide Hills - a perfect finish. (3.30pm - late)

www.thewinepunter.com

Tasting Glasses

General entry to Crush is free. A Spiegelau Festival Bordeaux wine glass is yours to keep for only $5.

Image credit: Messenger Newspapers

Transport to/from the hills

Sunday Jan 27th – departs Arkaba Hotel Carpark from 9.30am/10.00am and returns to same location from 4.00pm/4.30pm. This service will connect with Hahndorf Shuttle Loop. Bookings essential, phone 8389 5622 (office hrs) or 0437 500 411. $40pp (includes all day travel on Shuttle Loops)

Transport around the hills

Hop-on, hop-off Shuttles

Hahndorf Shuttle loop – Stops at Hahndorf (Somerled/Rockbare/By Jingo Wines at The White House), Verdun Park Wines, Nepenthe, Johnston Oakbank.

Lobethal Shuttle loop – Stops at Lobethal (Robert Johnson Vineyards), Lobethal Road Wines, Barristers Block Wines, Golding Wines, Murdoch Hill Wines and Johnston Oakbank. Shuttles will connect at Johnston Oakbank for transfer between loops.

All-day ticket is $15/head.

Adelaide Metro Bus Service

Bus route 864 services Stirling and Hahndorf with an hourly service.

Visit adelaidemetro.com.au and look up 864 Sunday and public holiday service.

Drive safely

Make sure you have a designated driver.

Designated drivers

For designated drivers – collect your wrist band at participating venues and receive a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage. Valid Sun Jan 27 only.