Viva la Dulce

The idea of ‘Sweet Living’ will differ from person to person, but for those behind Viva la Dulce, it is an opportunity to celebrate the best in food and wine. Featuring a range of stallholders, demonstrations and master­classes in the name of sweet living, the food and wine festival will take place at St Anne’s Winery on August 30, a family­owned winery situated in the Pentland Hills, Myrniong, 10 minutes west of Bacchus Marsh. Master­classes include ‘Chocolate and Port’, a must for the sweet tooth. The one­hour session will feature an array of chocolates matched with boutique Port and fortified wines. Truffleberry Farm’s truffle industry expert Chris Macquet, meanwhile, will host a two­hour master­class where you’ll learn all about “the diamond of the kitchen”. This special master­class will include four truffle dishes, all matched to premium Victorian wines. The festival kicks off at 11 a.m. and finishes up at 5 p.m. Bacchus Marsh Coaches will be operating a complimentary bus service from Ballan train station to Viva La Dulce festival from 11.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Proceeds from Viva la Dulce Food and Wine Festival are distributed back to the Ballan District Hospital and the Rotary Club of Ballan. For further information, hit vivaladulce.org.