The annual Cupcake Day for the RSPCA is on again, raising money for the RSPCA, a community based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.
Check out www.nbia.org.au for more information about becoming involved. Registrations close August 6.
More than 130 award-winning and new release wines from the island’s top wineries will be showcased in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this August, including sensational sparkling, outstanding Pinot Noir, classy Chardonnay and elegant Riesling. Meet some of the state’s best winemakers, discover emerging producers, compare wines in selected varietal wine flights and sample some of Tasmania’s finest seasonal produce. Book now to attend the annual interactive tutored tasting ‘Shining Lights’, hosted by one of Australia’s leading wine writers, Max Allen.
WHERE & WHEN Melbourne - Tuesday 17 August (Intercontinental, the Rialto, 495 Collins Street) Brisbane - Tuesday 24 August (Holiday Inn, 159 Roma Street) Sydney - Thursday 26 August (Intercontinental, 117 Macquarie Street)
EVENT TIMES TRADE / MEDIA ONLY: Tasting 11am-4pm - complimentary Max Allen's Shining Lights tasting for trade only - 2.30-3.30pm - $25
CONSUMERS: Tasting 5-8.30pm - $35 Max Allen's Shining Lights tasting for consumers - 6-7.00pm - $25 Special Package Tasmania Unbottled + Shining Lights tasting - 5-8.30pm- $50