Charles Sturt University (CSU) is set to host its 33rd annual Vintage Dinner in Wagga Wagga on Friday 12 November. CSU Winemaker, Mr Andrew Drumm, says while the overall quantity of fruit harvested was down due to rain, the fruit is of higher quality, with a lot more hand-harvesting this year. “The harvesting of grapes by hand is a more delicate procedure to mechanical harvesting and therefore leads to a superior product,” Mr Drumm said. Up to 270 guests are expected to attend the Vintage Dinner. Wines from various vintages will be provided including the hand-harvested 2010 Rosé, the award-winning 2007 sparkling wine, and the 2010 Moscato, the first commercial crop off the Muscat vines at CSU in Wagga Wagga. Entertainment will be provided by the Italian-born classical/pop singer Mr Antonio Villano. His performances include The Elder Park Christmas Carols, The Australian Tour Down Under, The Adelaide Carnivale, Italian festivals and charity events. Tickets are on sale for $60 from Ms Karen Jamieson on 02 6933 2221. Pre-dinner drinks will be held from 6.45pm with dinner served in the Convention Centre at CSU in Wagga Wagga from 7pm.