Sydney, get ready to "brie" delighted. Delicious cheese and wine fest Mould x Pinot Palooza is heading to the Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park from June 12-14 for one gloriously gouda weekend.
Bringing together two previously separate events: Mould (est. 2017) and Pinot Palooza (est. 2012) makes for the perfect pairing, don’t you think? Think more than 50 artisan Australian cheeses alongside over 50 types of vino from Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
Expect cheeses from creamy bries to gloriously funky blues as well as tons of silky and spicy wines, all poured by the winemakers themselves. It’s your chance to chat tannins with the pros, discover a new cellar door, taste some oozy cheese and even stock up on artisan salami, local honey, crackers and preserves for your next charcuterie board.
Sydney will have four sessions across three days. Festival favourites Milawa Cheese return with their crowd-pleasing cheese wheels; Rub-a-Dub will have their bold and flavour-packed haloumi and spices; Ohkela Wine is all about low-intervention drops; and sustainable standouts from the Adelaide Hills, Vinteloper join heaps of other cheese and wine producers.
Beyond the tastings, there'll be bars pouring wine, spirits, beer and cocktails, plus food producers slinging ready-to-eat bites and pantry heroes. There’s also a very handy "cheese check" counter, allowing you to keep your cheesy purchases cold instead of lugging them around the event.
Says event organiser Jess Audas, Head of Revel, "Cheese and pinot naturally belong together, and this format gives people the freedom to explore both at their own pace, talk directly with producers, and enjoy the experience. It’s about great produce, great people and having a genuinely good time."
Tickets are $59 (+ booking fee) and include cheese and pinot tastings, a complimentary cooler bag, a stemless wine glass and a custom wine tote. Book your tickets here.