Naturellement: A Food, Drinks & Culture festival

we are neighbourgood and P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants presents Naturellement.

2 DELICIOUS DAYS 
TRY OVER 120 BEERS, WINE, NON-ALC & SPIRITS FROM AUSSIE PRODUCERS
FOOD BY TOP CHEFS FROM ACROSS NEW SOUTH WALES
PLUS MASTERCLASSES, TALKS, DJ's + GOOD TIMES

Naturellement is coming for you! An avant garde wine and drinks festival where we celebrate the unusual, the wickedly different, the well made and the artisan. A drinks event done righteously to celebrate regionality and local and smaller-scale producers.

After a sell out success in Newcastle Naturellement returns this spring taking on its regional tour - next stop it is landing on the banks of the beautiful Central Coast on Darkinjung land.

Try drinks from and meet over 30 producers across natural, organic and artisan wines, craft beers, small-batch spirits and the ever expanding excitement from non-alcoholic drinks creators. This is a festival that focuses on the best of best New South Wales drinks producers with an accompanying, locavore food theme in tow. Your ticket includes all samples from the variety of producers on site.

If you’re more of an international explorer, then the infamous Baller Bar, a feature at a multitude of festivals, is curated by P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants and will again deliver a smorgasbord of cult offerings from natural wine luminaries and harder-to-find rarities. The Baller Bar is about providing access to some of the seriously hard-to-get wines, while having a rollicking good time.

FOOD will feature collaborations by some of the the best regional restaurants and high profile chefs with a focus on the best of the Central Coast venues. These selected restaurants and bars will be providing a one-off snack menu that highlights the Central Coast region’s local producers, farmers and fisherfolk.

MASTERCLASSES are to be hosted by drinks journalist and prolific wine and drinks fanatic Mike Bennie (delicious magazine, James Halliday Wine Companion, Winefront, P&V Merchants). The class on offer will focus on ‘edutainment’ with involvement from producers of drinks and food. The line up will cover everything from introductory wine education to Amber and Orange Wine 101, Lambrusco tastings and a Wild Food Wild Wine session with Bennie and John Ralley and a Let’s Get Fizzical (a pet nat party). Classes are $20 and a short, sharp cheat sheet to success. 

TALKS programming is set alongside masterclasses and will feature local farmers, producers, fisherfolk and Indigenous voices. These discussions delve into sustainable food practices, regenerative farming, and Indigenous perspectives on food and land. 

So, get involved, support local, and get ready for one hell of a party..!

Naturellement leaves the community with a newfound love for all things artisan, natural, quirky, cool and delicious. 

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LINE UP SO FAR…more to be announced soon!

• OVER 120 WINES, BEERS, NON ALC AND SPIRITS TO TRY BY THE GLASS
• Giorgio de Maria Fun Wines
• Godot Wines
• Grafted Wines
• Grandis Wines
• Harkham Wine
• James Edwards Wines
• Jilly Wine Co
• Lo-Fi Wines
• Majama
• Mercer Wines
• Meredith by Mem
• Good Stock Wine
• The Farmer's Wife Gin
• Mateo
• Parley Wines
• Pride of Lunatics
• Sabi Wabi
• Tim Ward Wines
• The Welder's Dog
• Tractorless Vineyard
• Vinden Wines
• Vino Mito
• Viticult Wines
• Whole Bunch Wines

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A TICKET GETS YOU:

• Access to one three hour session with up to 30 producers to sample their wares, chat to the makers themselves and buy direct (you can load up and take home your sweet purchases).
• A fancy glass provided thanks to our partner PLUMM to use throughout the day and keep as a small memento of your excellent time.
• If you are a local to the Central Coast you get 10% off your Coasties card (discounts to businesses across the coast)
• Access to the curated line up of delicious food to match each session (food to be purchased separately).
• An all killer no filler line up of exceptional music talent (program to be announced)
• Access to over 30 primary producers to sample and meet (full lineup to be announced)
• A lineup of excellent talks (all free) (program to be announced)

WHAT ELSE:

• Add on a masterclass ticket to try some of the best drops with Mike Bennie (aka P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants) with a host of wine identities (an invaluable way to get your viticulture and oenology geek on). See program details below
• P&V’s Baller Bar giving access to some of the seriously hard-to-get wine rarities, if you want to try some fancy international drops.
• Purchasing bottled drinks from your favourite producers is definitely possible so bring your wallet and get buying (offsite consumption only).At the end of the day (at 6.00pm) The Galleria will fling open its doors to host you for dinner. Check out their great restaurants for a bite to eat and soak up the rest of the night.

NOTE: This event runs over multiple sessions over 2 days. Tickets for each session are limited to manage crowds, creating a better event experience. Avoid disappointment book your session early.

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MASTERCLASS PROGRAM - $20 Ea.

Saturday 17 May

• 12.00pm – 12.30pm – Introduction to Natural Wine
• 1.00pm-1.30pm – Old School, Good School, Lambrusco School
• 4.00pm – 4.30pm – Let’s Get Fizzical
• 5.00pm – 5.30pm – Wild Food, Wild Wines

Sunday 18 May

• 12.00pm – 12.30pm – Introduction to Natural Wine
• 1.00pm-1.30pm – Old School, Good School, Lambrusco School
• 4.00pm – 4.30pm – Let’s Get Fizzical
• 5.00pm – 5.30pm – Wild Food, Wild Wines

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MASTERCLASSES IN DETAIL

INTRODUCTION INTO NATURAL WINE: An intro to the history, evolution and current state of natural wine in Australia and further afield. Through the lens of four wines, Mike Bennie and winemaker friends will explore the basics of natural wine, what put it on the map, and why natural wine is so exciting going forward.

OLD SCHOOL, GOOD SCHOOL, LMABRUSCO: A deep dive into Lambrusco from traditional and Australian producers - proper Lambrusco made traditionally alongside wines from Australia that reinterpret the varieties and style

LET’S GET FIZZICAL: Sparkling wine comes in many shapes and forms - explore the breadth of sparkling styles that leans heavily into the vanguard of intriguing, naturally sparkling wines alongside some left of centre styles

WILD FOOD, WILD WINES:Exploring all things wild, this masterclass sees hunter and chef John Ralley from The Bush Kitchen join Mike Bennie in a tasting and discussion that focuses on wild game and wild wines.

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FOOD LINE UP IN DETAIL

Guest collaborating chefs including Jake Kellie (Arkhe), Alanna Sapwell-Stone (The Eltham), Matt Stone (You Beauty), Ash Cotter (Valentina's) and Ryde Pennefather (Bar Superette) with more to be announced!

Food by the region's top chefs - Carne & Cucina’s Alexandria and Nico Coccia (ex-El Bulli), Bush River Kitchen's John Ralley (Textbook Patisserie), Bells at Killcare’s and Chilli's Deli Cameron Cansdell (Saddles Mount White) and Hayley Hardcastle, Meribella's Joshua Mason (ex-Atelier Crenn) and more.

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TICKETING FAQ's

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Yes please. As alcohol is at the event, you must be over 18 to attend. Please bring a valid form of identification with you on the day just to be sure (Passport or driving license).

Are kids allowed?

We would recommend leaving the little critters at home for this one as it's not the most ideal place for little people. The event is busy, noisy and hectic at times so we don't want any sad faces. We suggest getting a babysitter and having the day off. We’ll bring the wine.

Will tickets be available on the door?

Only if we don't sell out first. We have capped the numbers to make sure its a good time for everyone, we would definitely recommend to book tickets prior so you don't miss out!

Is there a refund policy?

Refunds are not available for this event. To resell your ticket, please use Humanitix resale.  

For some reason I have not received my ticket - what to do?

You should have received an email confirmation, if you haven't check your spam or junk folders first. Otherwise maybe there was a typo in the email you gave us - no worries. Shoot us an email at hello@weareneighbourgood.com and we will get back to you stat.

What do I need to bring?

A smile and an empty belly and positive vibes. Oh, and also bring your tickets (you don't need to print, you can just show us on your phone!).

Is the venue accessible?

Yes! The venue is wheelchair accessible, except for the masterclass areas, which unfortunately have some limitations. If you have specific accessibility needs or require assistance on the day, please let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to help.

Are dogs allowed? 

As much as we love a four-legged friend, we kindly ask that you leave them at home (unless they’re a registered service dog, of course!).

What happens if it rains?

Naturellement is an all-weather event. Luckily for us most of the venue is undercover so we can kick on rain, hail or shine! If Mother Nature decides to turn it on, pack a raincoat or a stylish umbrella just in case. 

Be respectful, pretty please.

This event is about creating a safe environment for everyone and most importantly a good time that you remember. So don't be a jerk. Any inappropriate behaviour, of an intoxicated nature or not, that is dangerous to yourself and or others, is just not acceptable.

We have a strict ‘no tolerance’ policy so if we witness any of the above, we reserve the right to take appropriate action and have you removed from the venue. No refund and no fun.

we believe in community

We at we are neighbourgood. and P&V Liquor Merchants recognise that the past few years have been tough. In the spirit of community integration and accessibility for all, if you’d love to attend but can’t afford a ticket, please reach out to us at hello@weareneighbourgood.com—we’d love to chat.

Signed up for a Coasties Card?

When you purchase a ticket to Naturellement and you’re a local Coastie, you get 10% off your yearly membership—killer! Once you’ve purchased your ticket, Coasties Mag will be in touch to redeem your offer. For any further questions, shoot the team an email at hello@coastiesmag.com.

Still got a burning question?

No worries! Shoot us an email at hello@weareneighbourgood.com