We’re heading to Kuzu in Woodend for a special evening celebrating local food as Chef Eriko creates a specially curated menu to accompany Curly Flat’s beautiful wines.
One night. Seven+ wines. One exceptional menu.
Taste the current vintage alongside select previous vintages and experience the evolution of Curly Flat across different years and styles.
Date: 13th October 2026
Location: Kuzu, 42D Anslow Street, Woodend
Price: $265 per person, + all Curly Flat wines included.
Book via the Kuzu website: Book here!
Menu: Menu will be released closer to the date.
Please note: dietary requirements cannot be accommodated for this event.
Founded by Head Chef Eriko Pannam and Front of House Sensei Gareth Rowlands, Kuzu has built a loyal following for its warm hospitality and creative take on classic Japanese izakaya dining. Eriko’s menu combines traditional Japanese flavours with her own thoughtful, approachable style, while Gareth and the Kuzu team bring the kind of relaxed, generous service that makes the restaurant feel instantly welcoming.
BUDBURST 2026 Festival Tickets NOW ON SALE
BUDBURST IS BACK AND WE’RE CELEBRATING 35 YEARS!
JOIN US ON 14 AND 15 NOVEMBER 2026
Over two festival days, 26 wineries across 15+ Budburst venues will open their doors.
Come and taste delicious cool climate wines, get to know the winemakers, hear their stories and learn what makes our region so special!
The Budburst lineup is packed with a fantastic range of food and entertainment options, all set against a backdrop of the stunning Macedon Ranges scenery.
There are a variety of ticketing options available across the Budburst weekend:
- Budburst Weekend Festival Pass (2 day festival ticket – Saturday AND Sunday) – $55
- Sunday ONLY Festival Pass – $39
Designated drivers, and accompanying children under 18, are invited to the festival at no charge, please select this option at time of booking.
Your Budburst ticket includes wine tastings across all festival sites, a Macedon Ranges Wine tasting glass and Budburst Passport with full map and event listings across the weekend.
Don’t want to have to worry about driving this Budburst? Make use of our Budburst buses and visit 5+ Budburst sites and 8+ wineries across each of the dedicated bus routes. Budburst bus tickets are sold as an ‘add-on’ when you purchase your festival pass and cost $70 for the day. Please note that bus tickets do sell out and we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment. Please note you must be 18 or over to travel on a Budburst bus.
Book by 31 August to enjoy an Early Bird 10% discount on your festival passes!
Tickets available here!
Full program to be released soon…
We look forward to welcoming you back to The Ranges soon!
