THE Orange Wine Week 2008 events program is already proving to be popular with more than 90 events featuring.

They include a wine blending challenge, wine and food matched lunches and dinners, historical tours, high teas and music from the Orange Regional Conservatorium.

President of the Orange Wine Week Committee, Charlotte Gundry, is encouraging people to pick up a program (an insert in the new visitor’s guide) from the Orange visitor’s centre, a local winery or download it from www.tasteorange.com.au as soon as possible.

“The program is really packed full of fun and informative events,” said Charlotte.

“I encourage people to start booking early so that they are not disappointed, as some events get booked out early.”

Dates to watch out for are:

l Friday October 17 - Clear Image Orange Wine Show Public Tasting.

l Friday October 24 - The Night Market supported by Spiegelau, The Class of Glass.

l Saturday October 25 - Stew and Shiraz in the Shed, hosted by NSW DPI.

l Sunday October 26 - Taste Orange in the Park supported by Orange City Council.

Bookings can be made online for the Orange Wine Show public tasting, Taste @ the Hotel Canobolas (an informal guided tasting for beginners and enthusiasts alike), as well as Stew and Shiraz in the Shed.

Visit the website, www.tasteorange.com.au, for tickets and further information or contact 6360-1900.