Competition Winner Announcement
Announcement of Winners - Meet the Makers Competition (POST EVENT)
We're thrilled to announce the winners of our Meet the Makers Picnic competition, which showcased Darebin’s finest homemade beer, wine, and produce. Before we delve into the results, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this event.
First and foremost, a massive thank you to our esteemed business supporters from Akimbo Bread, Costante Imports, Jamsheed Wines, and La Sirène Brewing for their support. These Darebin community members not only gave generous contributions to the prize pool, but it was their tricky job to judge the entries and announce the winners of each category.
To all who joined us at heritage Bundoora Homestead Arts Centre, thank you for immersing yourselves in a world of creativity, community, and culinary delights. The atmosphere was delightful as we wandered through the Makers Showcase, sampling homemade wines, beers, and breads crafted with passion and dedication by our talented makers against the backdrop of incredible live music featuring Bumpy, Teymori, Wax’o Paradiso & DJ JNETT.
Now, without further ado, let's celebrate the winners of the Meet the Makers competition:
In the Beer Category:
- Best in Show: Brian Murray for their Raspberry Porter
Winner of $400 voucher to La Sirène Brewing, a private tasting for two at La Sirène (RRP $500) along with FUSE merch goodies!
- Runner Up: Seb Dworkin for their Pale Ale
Winner of $200 voucher to La Sirène Brewing along with FUSE merch goodies.
In the Wine Category:
- Best in Show: Ronnie Colussi for their Merlo, Cabernet, Grenache Blend
Winner of $400 voucher to Jamsheed Winery, a two-person masterclass with owner and head wine maker Gary Mills (RRP $500), along with FUSE merch goodies!
- Runner Up: Justin Sirianni for their Shiraz
Winner of $200 voucher to Jamsheed Winery along with FUSE merch goodies!
In the Produce Category:
- Best in Show: Emanuela Coco for their Plum Jam
Winner of $200 voucher to Costante Imports, a voucher to a cooking class of their choice at Costante Imports, along with FUSE merch goodies!
- Runner Up: Maree Meoli for their Tomato Passata
Winner of $100 voucher to Costante Imports along with FUSE merch goodies!
In the Sourdough Category:
- Best in Show: Chris Burgess for their Sourdough
Winner of $100 voucher to Akimbo Bread, a one-on-one deep dive into bread-making processes with Lindsay Oates, preserves and merch goodies from Akimbo Bread & FUSE.
In the People’s Choice Award:
- People’s Choice for Beer: Brian Murray for their Double IPA
Winner of $100 debit voucher, $100 voucher to Jamsheed Wines and FUSE merch goodies.
- People’s Choice for Beer: Ronnie Colussi for their Merlo, Cabernet, Grenache Blend
Winner of $100 debit voucher, $100 voucher to Jamsheed Wines and FUSE merch goodies.
Extra Awards:
- Mayor’s Choice Award: Tyler King for their Shiraz
Winner of $100 debit voucher, bouquet of flowers and FUSE merch goodies.
- Seniors Award: Kim Northmore for their Pickled Vegetable Relish
Winner of $100 debit voucher, a two-person masterclass with owner and head wine maker Gary Mills (RRP $500), along with FUSE merch goodies.
- Youth Award - Best in Show (Produce): Luca H for their Tomato Passata
Winner of $75 debit voucher, engraved rolling pin (RRP $47), baking recipe and FUSE merch goodies.
- Youth Award - Runner Up (Produce) Christian & Thomas H for their Ring of Fire Saltflakes
Winner of $25 debit voucher, engraved rolling pin (RRP $47), baking recipe and FUSE merch goodies.
Congratulations to all the winners! Your dedication to your craft and the exceptional quality of your creations truly shone through.
