Skipping Rabbit Yacht Club:
Announcement posted by Kyneton Ridge 15 Dec 2025
Press release - for immediate release
December 2025, Macedon Ranges, Victoria
On Sunday 25 January 2026, Kyneton Ridge Estate will be transformed into Skipping Rabbit Yacht Club for one afternoon only. For the launch of 2025 Kyneton Ridge 'Skipping Rabbit' Pinot Noir sunset tasting and live concert by The Yachtski Brothers.
Part of Macedon Ranges Wine 'Summertime Fling' festival program, the event blends cool climate pinot noir, retro yacht rock, and a 70s inspired grazing menu by Ridge Café, a relaxed long weekend experience for pinotphiles, retro music fans, and summer visitors to the region.
Award-winning pedigree, new vintage release
The new 2025 release follows the sold out 2024 Skipping Rabbit Pinot Noir, which this year won a trio of wine show trophies: Victorian Wine Show 'Best Pinot Trophy', International Cool Climate Show 'Best Pinot Noir in Show', and Macedon Trophy' Pinot Noir Challenge.
"We're excited to celebrate the next release of Skipping Rabbit in the winery with friends and fans, with live music on a relaxing summer afternoon in the Macedon Ranges," says Kyneton Ridge Vigneron, Andrew Wood.
Yacht rock in the winery
Following the 'Skipping Rabbit' Pinot Noir 2025 tasting at the Barrel Hall Bar, guests can settle in for two live sets by The Yachtski Brothers - silky 70s and 80s yacht rock, old school funk, and soul grooves nodding to Toto, Hall & Oats, Prince, The Doobie Brothers - sipping sparkling and pinot on the winery deck at golden hour.
Two ways to join the crew
GA on the Deck $60 per head - Incl.
· New release Skipping Rabbit tasting at Barrel Hall Bar
· Deck chair seating and dancefloor
· Snack bowl and first glass of wine. Additional orders over the bar.
Captain's Tables $100 per head - Incl.
· New release Skipping Rabbit Tasting at Barrel Hall Bar
· Prime position tables for 2 or 4 people and dancefloor
· 70s vibe grazing menu all afternoon (cheese & charcuterie board, dip & corn chips, ice-creams).
· One bottle between two (Sparkling NV, Sparkling Shiraz, or Skipping Rabbit Pinot Noir).
Optional V-Line Bus Transfer can be added for $25 per head (Southern Cross to Kyneton Station is a myki trip) - from the station to cellar door, ideal for Melbourne visitors looking for a summer wine escape without driving.
EVENT DETAILS
SKIPPING RABBIT YACHT CLUB
2025 Pinot Launch and Yachtski Brothers Concert
Sunday 25 Jan 2026 (Aust Day eve) - 4pm to 7pm
Kyneton Ridge Estate - 517 Blackhill Road, Kyneton VIC 3444
GA on the Deck $60 | Captain's Tables $100 | V-Line Bus Transfer $25
BOOK via Eventbrite
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More info https://kynetonridge.com.au/ 2025 'Skipping Rabbit' will be released in Jan 2026, with current releases KYNETON RIDGE SPARKLING PINOT NOIR CHARDONNAY - MACEDON NV and KYNETON RIDGE 'RESERVE' PINOT NOIR 2024 on the Kyneton Ridge website, cellar door, and wine retailers incl. Nick's Wine Merchants, Winestar, and Woodend Cellar & Bar (contact Winestock for trade enquires). For images or wine samples, please contact Kim Pearce at Wine Brain, kp@winebrain.com.au, 0413 120 385.