The Secret Art of Winemaking Workshop

Blending Wine, Blending Memories: Discover the Secret Art at Tahbilk Estate

Tahbilk Estate invites you to step inside the historic Len Evans Museum and uncover The Secret Art of Wine Blending—a 90-minute, hands-on workshop where wine, knowledge, and creativity meet in the glass.

Designed to be intimate and interactive, with just eight participants per session, this experience offers the rare chance to taste like a winemaker and learn the intricacies of blending Australia’s iconic duo—Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. You’ll be guided by one of Tahbilk’s expert wine ambassadors through a sensory exploration of each varietal: their structure, aroma, tannins, and flavour profile, both oaked and unoaked.

Oak, you’ll discover, is more than a flavour enhancer—it’s a sculptor of texture and depth. As you compare unoaked samples that spotlight pure varietal character with oak-aged expressions offering spice and silkiness, you’ll begin to understand how these layers come together in a harmonious blend.

Then the real fun begins. Using graduated cylinders, funnels, and precision measuring instruments from the Tahbilk laboratory, you’ll experiment with blending—adjusting proportions, tasting, and refining—until you’ve created a red wine that’s entirely your own. You'll bottle and seal it with a screw cap, complete with a custom label, ready to take home and enjoy (or proudly gift).

Held Fridays through Mondays at 11am in the atmospheric surrounds of the Len Evans Museum, this experience is not only educational—it’s incredibly rewarding. Whether you're a budding wine lover, a seasoned sipper, or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend time with someone special, this workshop delivers.

Looking for a thoughtful birthday or anniversary present? The Secret Art of Wine Blending makes a memorable gift—equal parts experience, indulgence, and keepsake.

Add to the day with lunch at Tahbilk Estate Restaurant, where a seasonal menu and regional wines offer the perfect finish to your winemaking adventure.

🗓 Available: Friday–Monday at 11am
📍 Location: Len Evans Museum, Tahbilk Estate
🎁 Book or gift the experience: tahbilk.wine/SecretArtofWineBlending