Enjoy a day at Balmoral sipping on wines from the Mudgee Region, sampling spirits from some incredible distilleries and enjoying delicious food from across Sydney.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Balmoral Beach and live music all day to entertain you, this promises to be a great day out for everyone.

Event Highlights:

Wine Tasting: From 20 unique wine vendors from the Mudgee region.

Food Stalls: delicious food options from over 15 gourmet food vendors from across Sydney.

Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music performances throughout the day.

Family Activities: Face painting for kids ensures fun for the whole family.

Pet friendly: bring your furry pets (leashed) along to join the festival to join Puppuccino for a pet friendly activation!


We look forward to welcoming you to a day of indulgence and fun at Balmoral by the Glass - Featuring Mudgee Wine.

Sunday 23rd of August, 2026

Balmoral Beach Rotunda 10am to 5pm

Drink.

  • Two bottles of Peterson red wine, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, with red wax seals, placed on a wooden surface against a white background.

    Petersons

    For over 40 years, Petersons Family Wines have been producing multi award winning wines. in 1996 they established Petersons of Mudgee in the heart of wine country. We recommend trying one of their unique varietals or full bodied reds.

  • Six bottles of Bunnamagoo Riesling wine, with three standing upright and three stacked horizontally on a wooden table, and a white box with a house and tree illustration and the text 'Bunnamagoo' in a bright room with large windows.

    Bunnamagoo

    Built in 2009, Bunnamagoo produces single vineyard wines that each embody their own character. They focus on ensuring the process of winemaking is as far from factory methods to maintain the integrity of the wine.

  • A bottle of Skimstone Estate Merlot wine, two wine glasses filled with red wine, a plant in a jar, and some rocks on a wooden surface with a vineyard and hills in the background.

    Skimstone

    The estate-grown wines are fruit drive, haracterised by depth, vibrancy and delicacy. This award winning vineyard’s philosophy to winemaking is to make wine with fresh, classic and elegant characters.

  • A person pours rosé wine into two empty wine glasses on a wooden table outdoors under a striped umbrella on a sunny day.

    Slowfox

    Owners, Kate and Rob, make their wine themselves, on site, hand picking the fruit and making small amounts with the best of each seasons fruit. They specialise in big bold flavours in their red Tempranillo, Malbec, Shiraz and Cabernet and crisp fresh coolness in their rose and Viognier.

  • Several glasses of pink rosé wine with a bottle labeled 'Logan 2015 Hannah Rosé' and similar bottles in the background.

    Logan

    Logan’s award-winning Tasting Room has been wowing visitors for more than a decade and is inspired by the character of rich fruity Australian wines and the balance and structure of Old-World wines. Their winemaking philosophy embodies wines that ooze Australian fresh fruit flavours whilst embodying European-style balance and finesse.

  • Six bottles of wine, three rosé and three cabernet sauvignon, arranged on a mosaic table outdoors with trees in the background.

    Grattai Grove

    Come on a journey with Anna and Norbert as they have planted several half-acre blocks of vines from scratch to offer a wider range of hand-picked small-batch wines going forward. They also source limited quantities of grapes from trusted growers in the Mudgee region.

  • Six bottles of red wine from HESLOP winery, including Shiraz, Touriga Nacional, Merlot, and Mr Rascal Zin Fan pad, arranged on a wooden surface.

    Heslop

    This family-owned vineyard and winery in the heart of Mudgee’s premium wine growing area produces small batches of handpicked traditional and alternative varietal wines made by a father and son winemaking team.

  • Two wine bottles held up outdoors against a landscape with green fields, trees, and mountains in the background, with a blue sky and scattered clouds.

    Robert Stein

    With a wine growing family lineage dating back to 1838, the vineyard, which was established in 1976, is now producing award-winning reds, whites & fortifieds. All wines are made on site from grapes grown on the property.

  • Two hands holding glasses of rosé wine in front of a barn with a sign that says "Lowe" and purple flowering trees on either side.

    Lowe Family Wine Co

    Specialising in small batch winemaking from vines that are un-trellised and un-irrigated, Lowe produce wines that speak distinctly of the terroir and region. Known for their gutsy quartz loving Mudgee reds, their flagship variety is Zinfandel.

  • Bottles of wine in a metal bucket at an outdoor event with more bottles in the background on a table.

    Burrundulla

    Burrundulla Wine Estate, nestled in the heart of Mudgee, New South Wales, crafts exquisite wines showcasing the region's terroir. With a focus on sustainable practices, they produce premium varietals like Shiraz and Chardonnay.

  • A picnic setup featuring a woven basket with two bottles of wine, a cheeseboard with assorted cheeses and crackers, empty wine glasses, and autumn leaves on a gray woven blanket.

    De Beaurepaire

    De Beaurepaire Wine, from Rylstone, NSW, offers exquisite cool-climate varieties like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz. Their family-owned vineyard meticulously crafts each wine, delivering elegance and complexity.

  • First Ridge

    Specialising in award-winning Italian varietals, First Ridge combines stunning vineyard views with a passion for producing distinctive wines grown exclusively from their Mudgee vineyard. 

  • Martins Hill Organic

    Family-owned and proudly Mudgee, Martins Hill crafts approachable, award-winning wines that showcase the region’s rich winemaking heritage and relaxed country charm.

  • McIntosh Estate

    A boutique family-owned vineyard in the heart of Mudgee, McIntosh Estate is known for its award-winning wines, warm hospitality and relaxed cellar door experience overlooking the vines.

  • Teto

    Teto Wines crafts small-batch, alternative varietal wines that showcase creativity, innovation and the unique character of the Mudgee region.

  • diLusso Estate

    Inspired by the flavours and traditions of Northern Italy, di Lusso Estate produces an exceptional range of Italian varietal wines alongside a celebrated food and wine experience.

  • Optimiste

    A modern Mudgee winery focused on expressive, small-batch wines, Optimiste celebrates optimism, craftsmanship and the joy of sharing great wine with friends.

  • Topo

    TOPO Wines embraces the landscape and elevation of the Mudgee region, producing elegant, site-driven wines that reflect their unique sense of place.

Eat.

  • Bundles of smoked sausage labeled 'Chorizo' with paprika on a red surface at a market stall.

    Goose on the Loose

    Award winning, premium handcrafted Australian salami with truly unique qualities

  • Large paella pan with cooked rice, chorizo, green beans, and other ingredients, outdoors at a food event.

    Sofrito Paella

    Traditional Spanish paella, using the highest quality ingredients- cooked right in front of you.

  • Cooking takoyaki balls on a cast iron pan, with one being lifted with a skewer.

    Wanderfood

    Wanderfood is based in Bondi Beach, they are a boutique and artisan foodie vendor, who love to develop healthy treats for you to enjoy with your family.

  • Assorted bowls of different types of gnocchi with various sauces, topped with cheese and herbs, on a rustic wooden table with walnuts, garlic, and herbs nearby, and a wedge of blue cheese on a slate board.

    The Gnocchi Way

    The Gnocchi Way celebrates pillowy potato dumplings, tender and comforting, adorned with various sauces like rich marinara or creamy gorgonzola, showcasing Italian culinary craftsmanship with each delightful bite.

  • Popi's Souvlaki

    Popi’s Souvla serves up authentic Greek street food. Their speciality is lamb off the bone, marinated with flavours of Cyprus and their mouth watering yiros.

  • Turkish Gozleme

  • High Valley Cheese

    Handcrafted speciality cheese made in Mudgee using traditional recipes. These award winning cheese producers are a must try!

  • Cut The Crepes

    Sweet and savoury authentic French style crepes.

  • Milnes Providore and Caterer

    Milnes Providore is the taste of Mudgee, home of gourmet delights. Sample the unique, sophisticated flavours of their caramelised balsamics, seasonal sauces, pastes and more.

Shop.

  • Tiger Purrr Chai

    Tiger Purrr is chef crafted, loose leaf chai that is all about that pure, slow-release caffeine. They are proudly small batch and obsessed with premium quality, thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

  • Balmoral Hamper Club

    The Balmoral Hamper Club is Australia's latest luxury hamper company with old fashioned values. We believe that hampers should be packed full of specialty items that you don't indulge in often.

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Balmoral by the glass centers around live music, wine sampling, food stalls and kids activities.

Crowd gathering at an outdoor event near the water with multiple white tents and a pink tent, trees, boats on the water, and hills in the background on a partly cloudy day.

Get in touch

If you have a general enquiry, please contact us below.

events@cmeventmanagement.com.au

FAQ’s

Wine Glasses
Branded wine glasses will be available for purchase on the day. The glass is required for tastings and/or purchase of a glass/es of wine.

Smoking
Smoking is not permitted within the Festival space.

Water Stations
There are several drinking taps around the Festival space. Bottled water will also be available to purchase.

Pets
We love your fur-kids, just make sure they’re on a leash!

Hours of operation
Gates will open at 10.00am and service will conclude at 5.00pm.

Toilets
There are toilets available on site.

ATMS
There is one ATM located on the corner of Raglan St & The Esplanade. This is to the south of the event space.

First Aid
Medifast will be on site to provide assistance throughout the day should you need.

Parking
There is limited street parking so we encourage you to use our FREE shuttle bus which will run all day. A map will be provided closer to the event date.

What happens if the weather turns bad?
Unfortunately we cannot control mother nature and in the case of severe weather, we will have to cancel the event.

Can I bring my kids?
Yes, please do! We will have some activities for your little ones.