The Laneway Vineyard

Overview

Everyone dreams of throwing in the 9-to-5 grind for a more leisurely way of life, and swapping the big smoke for a quiet place in the country, too. And, if you like alcoholic beverages made from fermented grapes, we're guessing holing up in your own winery, making as much as pinot noir as you can handle and feasting on cheese features heavily. We'll admit it if you do.

Alas, that's not the path most of us are fated to follow; however the Regatta's new two-day festival can help you pretend otherwise. The Laneway Vineyard doesn't just boast over 50 international and local tipples, plus gourmet food stalls created by the Boatshed restaurant. It also brings a slice of chateau life to the city.

So, sip on whichever nectar of the gods takes your fancy, nibble on wood-fired pizzas and pulled pork wraps (as well as red wine and chocolate gelato and champagne sorbet for dessert), and enjoy a weekend of food and drink-focused bliss. Live acoustic tunes by day and DJ sets by night will keep things pumping, because this isn't just a wine showcase — it's a celebration.