In Pictures: Dozens celebrate the launch of Fine Vines Festival

Rachel GreenBusselton Dunsborough Times

Fri, 27 October 2023 2:00AM

Fiona Finlay and Amanda Whiteland. Credit: Rachel Green

The Fine Vines Festival started with a bang last Thursday night, with event organisers, friends and sponsors invited to the launch party at Edwards Wines Cellar Door.

Attendees enjoyed a live DJ set, wines from Edwards, Jilyara, Cape Grace and Jingalup, and food prepared by chef Tim Whitty.

During the 10-day festival, ticket-holders will get access to the vines, experts and wines from more than 80 local producers.

Zac Webb started the event with a welcome to country, and many sponsors and organisers shared their thoughts on the third year of the festival.

“Its a celebration of the Margaret River wine region and its incredible producers, vineyards and all the people associated with the wine industry in the region and the incredible work they do,” joint festival director Brianna Delaporte said.

Mal Chow, Kasey Kearns, Brennan Pratt and Warren Allan. Credit: Rachel Green

Brianna Delaporte and Erin Molloy. Credit: Rachel Green

Angus Hughson with Nick and Sarah James-Martin. Credit: Rachel Green

Tryphena Humphries and Flo Moratorio. Credit: Rachel Green

Ruby Bell and Cassy Howard. Credit: Rachel Green

Maddy Plummer and Tara Cake. Credit: Rachel Green

Ariana and Vicky Dawson. Credit: Rachel Green

Belinda Hopkins, Jo Richardson and Pip Heaford. Credit: Rachel Green

Malcolm Benitez and Manuela Paiva. Credit: Rachel Green

Lara McCall, Emmy Scoles, and Romain Lassialle. Credit: Rachel Green

Phill Cronin, Zac Webb, and Grant Henley. Credit: Rachel Green

In Pictures: Dozens celebrate the launch of Fine Vines Festival

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