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3rd to 5th May, 2013 An exclusive weekend celebrating fine music, food and wine

Picture a trail through ancient eucalypt forests, past pristine surf beaches, and the promises offered in hectares of vines leading to your next cellar door. Awaiting you are intimate performances with the Australian String Quartet, exceptional guest artists and indulgent gourmet experiences.

The Australian String Quartet is delighted to team up with four of the region’s most outstanding vineyards and chefs to bring together the exclusive Margaret River Weekend of Music from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th May 2013 at Cullen Wines, Voyager Estate, Leeuwin Estate and Vasse Felix.

Over the weekend, the Australian String Quartet will bring to life timeless and exquisitely beautiful music with leading guest artists including renowned Australian soprano, Sara Macliver. Set in the stunning cellars and galleries of the wineries, each concert will be preceded by an insightful introduction by the eminent musicologist and conductor Richard Divall.

Established in 1985, the acclaimed Australian String Quartet tours nationally to capital centres and regional communities each year. One of Australia’s finest music exports, the Quartet is regularly invited to perform at international music festivals and has toured extensively throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, New Zealand and Asia in recent years. The Australian String Quartet are privileged to perform on a matched set of Guadagnini instruments. This rare family of instruments, handcrafted in Italy between 1743 – 1784, produce a superb unified sound in the hands of Kristian Winther, Anne Horton, Stephen King and Rachel Johnston.

Tailored packages and concert tickets for the Margaret River Weekend of Music events are limited. Join us for a truly magnificent weekend!

C ul l e n Win es

The words quality, integrity and sustainability define the Cullen philosophy. This second generation family company use biodynamic practices to create the best quality expression of the vineyard in the wine.

Photo: Frances Andrijich

V o ya ge r E s tat e

Founded by Michael Wright, Voyager Estate offers a truly memorable wine experience.

The vineyard’s location was selected because it has the ideal characteristics to create wines of elegance, complexity and balance.

Le e uwin Es tate

A family winery, Leeuwin Estate celebrates fine wine, food and the arts with internationally acclaimed wines, an award-winning restaurant, a collection of Australian art and a series of spectacular alfresco concerts.

Va sse F e l i x

Margaret River’s oldest wine estate, Vasse Felix focuses on crafting wines that best express the distinct characteristics of the region’s best performing varieties. In 2012, Vasse Felix was rated as a ‘Top 100 International Winery’ by Wine & Spirits Magazine, USA.

T h e C ab e r n e t P ac k a g e

An exclusive opportunity to indulge in the first-class offerings of the region’s finest wineries in the company of the Australian String Quartet and its guest artists.

F r i d ay 3 May – C u l l en W i n es

The Festival commences on Friday evening with twilight canapés served overlooking the historic vineyard at Cullen Wines and an intimate concert performance in the surrounds of the vineyard’s barrel cellar.

Satu r d ay 4 May – Vo ya g er E s tat e

The stunning grounds of Voyager Estate await on Saturday morning for a delicious high tea brunch at the award-winning restaurant followed by a concert in Australia’s largest underground barrel cellar, nestled underneath pristine landscaped gardens.

Leeuwin Estate is well known for its connection to music and the arts and is the setting for the weekend’s premier event on Saturday evening. A sophisticated black-tie event, the evening will comprise pre-concert canapés, an intimate Gala concert in the winery’s Art Gallery and a sumptuous Gala dinner with members of the Australian String Quartet and guest artists.

The weekend’s concluding events will be hosted at Vasse Felix. Presented in the Art Gallery, the Quartet’s finale concert will be set amidst artwork from the celebrated Holmes à Court Collection.

Savour the weekend’s experience over a farewell lunch with the Quartet in the iconic Vasse Felix Restaurant.

Pre-concert drinks and canapés Opening concert

High-tea brunch Morning concert Satur d ay 4 May – L eeu w i n E s tat e

Pre-concert drinks and canapés* Gala concert * Gala dinner* S un d ay 5 May – Va s s e F el i x

Morning tea Finale concert Farewell lunch* *Only available as part of the Cabernet Package Accommodation Our preferred accommodation supplier is Smiths Beach Resort. To book call +61 8 9750 1200. For other accommodation options, contact Margaret River Visitor Centre, phone +61 8 9780 5911 or www.margaretriver.com Bus Transfers (optional) Bus transfers will be available on the weekend from Smith’s Beach Resort and other major resorts in the Yallingup area and from the Margaret River main street.

M e r l o t P ac k a g e

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Fr iday 3 May – Cu lle n W i n e s

F r i d ay 3 May – C u l l en W i n es

Pre-concert drinks and canapés Opening concert

Pre-concert canapés & opening concert S u n d ay 5 May – Va s s e Fel i x

Sat ur day 4 May – Vo ya g e r E state

High-tea brunch Morning concert Sunday 5 May – Va sse F e lix

Morning tea Finale concert

Scallop dish from Vasse Felix

Morning tea & finale concert

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Optional extra: A three-course dinner with matched wines is available at Cullen Restaurant post concert on Friday night. Reservations essential by calling Cullen Restaurant on (08) 9755 5277.

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