Matt Preston returns as official ambassador for 2026 Winter Reds Festival

The Adelaide Hills Wine Region has announced the return of food personality Matt Preston as the official ambassador for the 2026 Winter Reds Festival, following his “successful debut last year”. This year, Preston will be joined at select food events by chef, TV personality and friend Warren Mendes. Winter Reds is an annual red wine festival held in the Adelaide Hills in late July. The Adelaide Hills Wine Region said that Preston’s attendance last year brought “his infectious enthusiasm for great wine and warming food to numerous events across the Adelaide Hills as he dropped by to meet fans and take selfies”. Preston said he jumped at the chance to return after the experience he had at last year’s festival.