Tastes of Rutherglen Set to be the North East Victorian ‘Food and Wine MECCA’ over two indulgent weekends, Rutherglen hosts the ultimate Fête des Gourmand. Festival goers will be able to experience a selection of gourmet dishes prepared by leading chefs and matched to the best wines Rutherglen region has to offer. Hungry for more? Join a winery activity, and make this weekend a fabulous culinary experience!
Tastes of Rutherglen 10th-11th & 17th-18th March 2012 Discover the passion of Rutherglen’s local producers & the winemakers behind our world class wines Purchase your tickets online
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Rutherglen Wine Region
www.winemakers.com.au 1. All Saints Estate All Saints Rd Wahgunyah
6. CoFIeld Wines Distillery Rd Wahgunyah
11. Morris Wines Mia Mia Rd Rutherglen
16. St Leonards Vineyard St Leonards Rd Wahgunyah
2. Anderson Winery Chiltern Rd Rutherglen
7. Gehrig Estate Wines Murray Valley Hwy Barnawartha
12. Mt Prior Vineyard Gooramadda Rd Rutherglen
17. Scion Vineyard Slaughterhouse Rd, Rutherglen
3. Buller’S WINERY Three Chain Rd Rutherglen
8. John Gehrig wines Gooramadda Rd Rutherglen
13. Pfeiffer Wines Distillery Rd Wahgunyah
18. Valhalla Wines All Saints Rd Wahgunyah
4. Campbells Wines Murray Valley Hwy Rutherglen
9. Jones Winery & Vineyard Jones Rd Rutherglen
14. Rutherglen Estates Drummond St Rutherglen
19. Vintara Wines Frasers Rd Rutherglen
5. Chambers Rosewood Barkly St Rutherglen
10. Lake Moodemere Vineyards McDonalds Rd Rutherglen
15. Stanton & Killeen Wines Jacks Rd Rutherglen
20. Warrabilla Wines Murray Valley Hwy Rutherglen 21. Watchbox Wines Indigo Creek Rd Indigo Valley
Purchase your preferred all inclusive package online at winemakers.com.au and let the indulgence begin. Packages
Extras
• Taste Pack
Additional culinary tickets available for $20 and individual glasses $12
(All packages include Taste of Rutherglen gift bag, hat and water)
$50 incl glass + 2 culinary tickets.
• Taste & Shuttle Pack 1 $75pp incl glass + 2 culinary tickets + shuttle bus ticket from Rutherglen, Corowa or Wahgunyah
• Taste & Shuttle Pack 2 $80pp incl glass+ 2 culinary tickets + shuttle bus ticket from Yarrawonga, Wangaratta, Albury/ Wodonga
Booking Your Tickets All tickets can be purchased online at: winemakers.com.au or by calling 1300 787 929
Tickets are redeemable for a Culinary Experience or a Culinary Activity
Taste Rutherglen on the Main
Rutherglen Farmers Market
Friday 9th March, 6.30pm Experience Rutherglen friendly atmosphere around a long dinner table with stunning dishes showcasing Rutherglen’s own unique hero produce and wines during a three course gourmet dinner. The event is co-hosted by the Winemakers of Rutherglen and special guest Jared Ingersoll - Chef and cookbook author - from Danks Street Depot in Sydney. Jared always sources the best Australian produce and supports artisan producers. This is a unique occasion to mingle with both wine industry legends and a renown chef and get all the inside tips! Live music with beautiful acoustic duo Elissa van Dorst & Peter Cominos . $120pp, bookings essential.
Sunday 11th March, 9am -12.30pm Rutherglen Lions Park, Douglas Street (behind Jaspers Service Station). Start off your Sunday morning on the first Taste of Rutherglen weekend by visiting the Rutherglen Farmers Market with over 20 local and regional producers offering an extensive range of fresh produce for sale.
WARRABILLA ROUTE
Create your own Tastes of Rutherglen winery tour...
Rutherglen Wine Experience 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 Campbells
10.05 10.35 11.05 11.35 12.05 12.35 1.05 1.35 2.05 2.35 3.45 4.15 4.45
Buller
10.10 10.40 11.10 11.40 12.10 12.40 1.10 1.40 2.10 2.40 3.40 4.10 4.40
Lake Moodemere
10.20 10.50 11.20 11.50 12.20 12.50 1.20 1.50 2.20 2.50 3.30 4.00 4.30
Warrabilla
10.35 11.05 11.35 12.05 12.35 1.05
1.35 2.05 2.35 3.05 3.15 3.45 4.15
Rutherglen Wine Estate
10.50 11.20 11.50 12.20 12.50 1.20
1.50 2.20 2.50 3.20 3.50 4.20 4.50
Hop on and off as you like in a safe and easy tour of the wineries. Passengers can interchange buses at the Rutherglen Wine Experience.
Valhalla Route
Tickets for buses must be purchased as part of a Taste Shuttle Bus Pack. Children’s bus tickets sold separately $10/ticket.
Stanton & Killeen
10.07 10.37 11.07 11.37 12.07 12.37 1.07 1.37 2.07 2.37 3.50 4.20 4.50
Pfeiffer
10.14 10.44 11.14 11.44 12.14 12.44 1.14 1.44 2.14 2.44 3.43 4.13 4.43
Starting Points 8.30am Lavington Coles Car Park, Union Rd 8.40am Albury QE2 Square, Dean St 8.55am Wodonga Civic Centre, Hovell St 9.05am Wodonga Birralee Carpark, Melrose Drv 9.25am HOWLONG Golf Club / Motel 9.30am HOWLONG, Courthouse Hotel 9.40am Morris Wines (Drop off) 9.55am RWE (Drop off) 9.00am Mulwala Mulwala Ski Club 9.10am Yarrawonga Town Hall 9.20am BUNDALONG, Service Station Murray Valley Hwy 9.45am Campbells Wines (Drop off) 9.55am RWE (Drop off) 9.00am Wangaratta The Centre, Chisholm St 9.30am CHILTERN, Motor Inn, Main St 9.30am Corowa River St Bus Stop 9.35am Wahgunyah Caltex Service Station 9.45am Stanton & Killeen Wines (Drop off) Drop-off at same point will be between 5pm and 6pm. All Buses will return to the Rutherglen Wine Experience at 5pm. FREE Wine Holding service: Exchange your wine purchases for a ticket and have them safely stored in the wine holding tent at the Rutherglen Wine Experience Building. At the end of the day, pick up your purchases before heading home. For further information ask your bus driver.
Should you be driving home from the Rutherglen region?
Rutherglen Wine Experience 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00
Cofield
10.17 10.47 11.17 11.47 12.17 12.47 1.17 1.47 2.17 2.47 3.40 4.10 4.40
Valhalla
10.23 10.53 11.23 11.53 12.23 12.53 1.23 1.53 2.23 2.53 3.34 4.04 4.34
All Saints
10.27 10.57 11.27 11.57 12.27 12.57 1.27 1.57 2.27 2.57 3.28 3.58 4.28
St Leonards
10.35 11.05 11.35 12.05 12.35 1.05
1.35 2.05 2.35 3.05 3.20 3.50 4.20
Rutherglen Wine Experience 10.55 11.25 11.55 12.25 12.55 1.25
1.55 2.25 2.55 3.25 3.55 4.25 4.55
MORRIS ROUTE Rutherglen Wine Experience 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 Anderson
10.05 10.35 11.05 11.35 12.05 12.35 1.05 1.35 2.05 2.35 3.05 3.35 4.05
Jones
10.08 10.38 11.08 11.38 12.08 12.38 1.08 1.38 2.08 2.38 3.08 3.38 4.08
Morris
10.25 10.55 11.25 11.55 12.25 12.55 1.25 1.55 2.25 2.55 3.25 3.55 4.25
John Gehrig
10.32 11.02 11.32 12.02 12.32 1.02
1.32 2.02 2.32 3.02 3.32 4.02 4.32
Mt Prior
10.35 11.05 11.35 12.05 12.35 1.05
1.35 2.05 2.35 3.05 3.35 4.05 4.35
Rutherglen Wine Experience 10.50 11.20 11.50 12.20 12.50 1.20
1.50 2.20 2.50 3.20 3.50 4.20 4.50
WATCHBOX Route Morris
10.25 11.25 12.25 1.25
2.25
3.25
Gehrig Estate
10.32 11.32 12.32 1.32
2.32
3.32
Watchbox
10.50 11.50 12.50 1.50
2.50
3.50
Gehrig Estate
11.08 12.08 1.08
2.08
3.08
4.08
Morris
11.14 12.14 1.14
2.14
3.14
4.14
Bus schedule is accurate at time of printing. Pick-up and drop-off times may vary. Confirm current bus schedule with Rutherglen Wine Experience on the day.
VINTARA Route Rutherglen Wine Experience 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 Scion
10.05 10.35 11.05 11.35 12.05 12.35 1.05 1.35 2.05 2.35 3.05 3.35 4.05
Rutherglen Estates
10.10 10.40 11.10 11.40 12.10 12.40 1.10 1.40 2.10 2.40 3.10 3.40 4.10
Vintara
10.25 10.55 11.25 11.55 12.25 12.55 1.25 1.55 2.25 2.55 3.25 3.55 4.25
Chambers
10.45 11.15 11.45 12.15 12.45 1.15
Rutherglen Wine Experience 10.50 11.20 11.50 12.20 12.50 1.20
1.45 2.15 2.45 3.15 3.45 4.15 4.45 1.50 2.20 2.50 3.20 2.50 4.20
TAC Designated Driver Reward Campaign Are you driving? In recognition of the importance of a designated driver, a reward program will operate with free tea and coffee. In addition, designated drivers will go into the draw to win one of four cases of Rutherglen Wines. For further details, collect an information card from participating wineries or call 1300 787 929.
Event Sponsors
Contacts event information: 1300 787 929
4 - 14 March 2011
melbournefoodandwine.com.au
accommodation & visitor information: 1800 622 871 www.winemakers.com.au, www.rutherglenvic.com
TASTES OF RUTHERGLEN | 10TH - 11TH & 17-18TH MARCH 2012
Daytime Menus, Music & Entertainment All Saints Estate
Campbells Wines
Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March
Saturday 10th & 17th March
1800 021 621
1800 359 458
Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Lemon and herb marinated calamari with rocket & pecorino salad, homemade potato wedges and garlic aioli. Matched to the All Saints 2009 Marsanne.
Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm BBQ pork, prawn and coriander omelette roulade on a vibrant Vietnamese noodle slaw with a mint, lemongrass and ginger dressing. Catered by King River Café, Milawa. Matched to the Campbells 2011 Riesling.
Saturday 10th & 17th March
Sunday 11th & 18th March
John Gehrig Wines
Rutherglen Estates
Valhalla Wines
Warrabilla Wines
Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March
Saturday 10th & 17th March
Saturday 10th & 17th March
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th March
Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm A trio of Spanish flavours served on crostini: prawn with artichoke paste, chorizo & mushroom braise and lamb and tomato meatball. Catered by Tuileries Restaurant , served with a glass of the Rutherglen Estates 2010 Tempranillo.
Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Locally inspired Three Little Birds Tasting Trio: goose liver pate, duck egg frittata with Butt’s smoked trout & goat’s cheese and a chicken & tarragon bruschetta with lime aioli. Matched to the Valhalla 2011 Three Little Birds – Marsanne Viognier Roussanne.
Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Catered by Adam Pizzini of Rinaldo’s who will be preparing his famous slow cooked beef cheeks served on polenta with braised root vegetables and topped with basil pesto. Matched to Warrabilla 2006 Reserve Shiraz.
Culinary Activities Italian varietal Masterclass in the barrel room at Rutherglen Estates cellar door with Winemaker Marc Scalzo. Marc will introduce you to some emerging interesting Italian varieties from both Rutherglen Estates and Italy. Two sessions 11am and 2pm.
Sunday 11th & 18th March
03 5727 3395
Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Verjuice infused chicken thigh with marinated grapes, EV olives, pinenuts and rosemary garnished with a rocket salad and served with local Milawa Bakery Ciabata bread. Matched to the John Gehrig 2011 Riesling. Culinary Activities Join French cheese passionate Florence from Larder Fromagerie in Beechworth for a gourmet cheese experience matched to John Gehrig wines. Brush up on your French too! Two sessions 2pm and 4pm.
Jones Winery&Vineyard
02 6032 7999
Sunday 11th & 18th March
02 6033 1438
Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Goat tagine wood fired pizza: slow braised Trahna Farm goat with Moroccan spiced vegetables, dates & Aintree Farm almonds topped with preserved lemons and natural yogurt dressing. Matched to the Valhalla 2009 Roaming Goat – Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre.
02 6032 8496 Culinary Activities Join us in Indigo Cheese Co. for a cheese & wine pairing appreciation course. With a focus on Victorian cheeses, learn anything from the art of cheese making, to the different cheese types, to pairing them with the correct wines. Two sessions 10am and 2pm.
Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Deconstruction of the Wellington: prime Angus fillet steak, Milawa free range chicken liver pate, confit of mushroom and shallot, buttery puff pastry with garden greens and red wine vinegar dressing. Catered by King River Café, Milawa. Matched to the Campbells 2005 Bobbie Burn Shiraz.
Sunday 11th March
Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March
Culinary Activities Must do experience for all gourmands! Our Terrace Head Chef Matthew Wright invites you to a cooking class. Add to your food & wine pairing knowledge ang get a few sought after cooking tips, even get your hands dirty…Master Chef style! 10am. Sunday 18th March Culinary Activities Ever wanted to experience what a winery vintage time is like? Then join in for a `behind the scene’ tour with the winemaking team and get first hand the secret of our 2012 vintage. Two sessions 10am and 2pm. Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th March Live music with Brisbane band `Cheap Fakes’. Kids entertainment: jumping castle, circus and face painting. 12pm4.30pm
Anderson Winery
Culinary Activities A tasting of the `The Superstars’ paired with regional cheeses; Cellar Club members free. Tasting of limited and special back vintage wine releases. Two sessions 12pm and 3pm. `The Snappers Quintet’ and `Kimba and the Gin Remedy’ featuring the great jazz age from roaring swing to 50’s jump blues, featuring high energy live acts with horns, vocals and more...
Chambers Rosewood
Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm A modern version of Duck a l’orange. Crispy duck, vibrant salad combined with caramelised beetroot, orange and hazelnuts. Food by Mrs Browns of Rutherglen served with a glass of Anderson 2004 Sparkling Shiraz. Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th March Live music by Darryl Ross ‘The man of many voices’.
Buller’s Winery
02 6032 9660 Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Moroccan char grilled prawns: generous serve of delicious king prawns, sautéed in traditional Moroccan spice with salad of gourmet lettuce, red- grape tomatoes, and flaked almonds. Matched to the Buller Cellar Selection 2010 Sauvignon Blanc. Saturday 10th March Renee Geyer: Heading in the Right Direction - Australia’s Queen of Soul in concert area (plus support act) with bar selling wine, Champagne cocktails and strawberries and cream. 12pm-4pm Entry to concert with a culinary ticket or $20 at the door. Sunday 11th March Live music in concert area with bar selling wine, Champagne cocktails and strawberries and cream. 12pm-4pm
Culinary Experiences 1pm-4pm Assiette d’abricots: delicious array of apricot desserts including tarte fine, brioche pudding and poached apricots accompanied by almond praline ice-cream. Matched to the Jones Winery & Vineyard Apero. Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Confit duck crousillant: shredded duck confit layered in crispy pastry served with shiraz grape chutney and a salad of autumn greens. Matched to the Jones Winery & Vineyard 2009 Shiraz. Saturday 10th & 17th March Culinary Activities So how does that wine Taste? A wine and food tasting exercise that explores how what we eat impacts on the way a wine tastes with winemaker Mandy Jones. One session 10am.
02 6032 8641
Saturday 10th & 17th March
Lake Moodemere Vineyards
Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 1pm-4pm Mouth watering layers of raspberries and Lindt white chocolate cake - the perfect accompaniment to a chilled glass of our very popular Chambers 2011 Botrytis Muscadelle. Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Activities Brewing perfect coffee at home - an entertaining workshop - plenty of tips, sample bag and mug to take home. Four sessions 10am, 11.30am,1.30pm and 3pm. Groove with `The Reclining Rockers’ 12pm-5pm. Junior Art Competition: a multimedia exhibition of work from students between 5 and 18 depicting the theme “planting our planet”.
Cofield Wines
02 6033 3798
Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm 12 hour Moodemere lamb with a red wine, garlic and butter sauce, served with Gooramadda olive pangrattato, roast garlic custard and Kipfler potatoes. Matched to the Lake Moodemere 2009 Merlot. The Great Lake Moodemere Hole in One: swing with ease to win $1000 worth of wine
Morris Wines 02 6026 7303
Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Duck ravioli: homemade pasta, filled with slow cooked duck served with a burnt butter, sage and walnut sauce accompanied with a baby rocket, pear and parmesan salad. Matched to the Morris 2009 Blue Imperial (Cinsaut).
Mt Prior Vineyard
Saturday 10th & 17th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Succulent BBQ Tandoori Chicken with a jewelled rice salad, cucumber and mint yoghurt raita and pappadams. Paired with the Cofield 2008 Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay. Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Seared medallions of Riverina beef on a potato rosti with plum jam and peppercorn jus, sauteed mushrooms and spinach paired with our Cofield 2007 Sparkling Shiraz. Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th March Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th March
Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Under the peppercorn trees enjoy a BBQ, with gourmet sausages, homemade bread and tomato sauce served with a green leaf salad. Matched to the Mount Prior Vineyard 2005 Shiraz.
Pfeiffer Wines
Gehrig Estate Wines
Music & Entertainment
Local courtesy bus Tickets are redeemable for a Culinary Experience or a Culinary Activity
Scion Vineyard 02 6032 8844
Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 1pm-4pm After Dark by After Noon: French chocolate hazelnut torte, hand-made leaf of nougatine dark chocolate, Gundowring hazelnut & Frangelico ice cream with a touch of raspberry. Matched with a chilled French-style Scion semi-sweet Durif.
Stanton & Killeen Wines 02 6032 9457
Saturday 10th & 17th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Lemon paprika Rivalea pork medallions on a cozido of white bean, wine, paprika, roast tomatoes, pork sausage and garlic infused olive oil topped with crackling and a parsley & coriander salad. Catered by the Green Shed, Beechworth. Matched to the Stanton & Killeen 2006 Vintage Fortified.
Relax and enjoy Megs & Pete singing up a storm. Winery tours throughout the day. Get hands on with Anton the winemaker as he showcases the new season wines fermenting in the strawbale winery.
Vintara Wines 0447 327 517
Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm A duo of Japanese flavours: a brochette of tiger prawn and scallop served with daikon and wakame salad seasoned with miso mayonnaise and sancho pepper and a tuna takaki with teriyaki glaze and lotus crisps matched with the Vintara 2011 Viognier.
Watchbox Wines 02 6026 9299
Saturday 10th & 17th March Culinary Experiences 1pm-4pm Delicious white chocolate and strawberry cheesecake with homemade vanilla bean ice-cream. Matched to the Watchbox 2010 Pink Moscato. Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Prepared in the wood-fire oven: pollo fricassee (chicken with white wine) served with a creamy roast pumpkin and spinach risotto. Matched to the Watchbox 2008 Riesling. Sunday 11th & 18th March Live music with Elissa van Dorst and Peter Cominos. 12pm-4.30pm
TASTES OF RUTHERGLEN 10TH - 11TH & 17-18TH MARCH 2012
Breakfast & Evening Functions
Saturday 10th & 17th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Middle Eastern spiced lamb served with fresh Turkish bread, a minted green salad and lemon yoghurt sauce. Catered by Leigh Hall and matched to the Pfeiffer 2010 Merlot.
02 6026 7296
Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Succulent beef, blue cheese, witlof and walnut salad. Prepared by Brooke The Creative Cook and matched to the Gehrig Estate 2008 Durif.
Culinary Experiences 1pm-4pm Deliciously decadent chocolate and Pear Torte, with Chocolate Ganache, a seasonal berry compote and lashings of rich cream. Catered by Leigh Hall and matched to the Pfeiffer 2011 Noble Drop. Saturday 10th & 17th March Singer Songwriter Dave Daly, 12pm-4pm. Sunday 11th & 18th March Singer Songwriter Dave Daly, 1pm-5pm.
All Saints Estate 1800 021 621 Sunday 11th March, 7pm
Campbells Wines
1800 359 458
Sunday 11th March, 7pm Saturday 17th March, 7pm
Twilight Dinner in the Vines. Set amongst the estate old vines, celebrate Rutherglen food heroes in a 3 course gourmet degustation menu prepared by Terrace restaurant Head Chef Matthew Wright and matching wines by All Saints Estate. $130pp, $117pp for Wine Club members. Outdoor event. Bus options available.
Join us for an evening of great wine and a trio of jazz rhythm and swing. The feast begins under the oaks overlooking the Bobbie Burns Vineyard and finishes amongst the barrels in the winery. $120pp, $110pp Cellar Club members.
Anderson Winery
Valhalla Wines & Rutherglen Estates
Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Lamb cutlet served with a warm salad of caramelised onions, pinenuts and roasted capsicum seasoned with cumin complemented by marinated fetta with a capsicum coulis. Catered by the Green Shed, Beechworth matched to the Stanton & Killeen 2009 Prince Reserva.
02 6032 8111
Saturday 10th March, 7pm
Saturday 10th & 17th March Popular local artist Mark Haze 11am-4pm
Gold medal degustation at Tuileries Restaurant! Join Howard & Christobelle Anderson for a delicious 7 course degustation dinner featuring 6 of our Gold medal winning wines. View menu at www.andersonwinery.com.au , $140pp.
Sunday 11th & 18th March The very talented duo Maurice and John 11am-4pm
Jones Winery & Vineyard
St Leonards Vineyard 1800 021 621
Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March Culinary Experiences 11am-2pm Tapas y Vino: enjoy gourmet tapas and a glass of St Leonards 2011 Cabernet Franc. Indulge in this Spanish attitude, bring the family and enjoy fine wine with delicious tapas for all to share on the winery lush green grass.
02 6033 2805
Sunday 11th & 18th March
Culinary Activities: bookings essential, contact individual wineries
Culinary Activities Tour the vineyard and winery with CEO Phil Chamberlain. Starts at 11am, bookings essential min. 24 hours prior to the day.
02 6026 5591
Regional and handcrafted markets, 10am-4pm. Live music 12pm-4pm. Vintage tour with winemaker Damien Cofield: get your hands dirty while gaining an insight into a small family boutique winery. 3pm
Culinary Experiences
Culinary Experiences 9am-12pm Smoked salmon and dill potato cake, baby spinach leaves, lemon butter and smoked salmon rosette. Catered by Tuileries Restaurant and served with a glass of the Rutherglen Estates 2011 Moscato.
Live entertainment by `Me and the Girl’
02 6032 9449 Culinary Experiences 1pm-4pm Flourless Swiss chocolate and almond torte, served with cream and topped, for those who dare, with a chilli truffle and matched to our Chambers 2007 Shiraz.
02 6032 8111
Saturday 10th & 17th March Sunday 11th & 18th March
Saturday 10th & 17th March
02 6035 7242
Culinary Activities Baile Salsa!: always wanted to travel to Spain and get some salsa dance lessons but no time to do so? Visit St Leonards Vineyard for a Salsa dance class you won’t forget! Two sessions 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Latin live music with Melbourne band “Anthony’s Wiseguys”. Kids entertainment: jumping castle, clown. 12pm-4pm
02 6033 1438
Saturday 10th March, 6.30pm Rhône Roaming Dinner. A progressive journey of discovery as we showcase the flavours of Rutherglen and the Rhône Valley (France). Enjoy different courses and wines at several vineyard and winery locations around Rutherglen. $110pp, $100pp for Cellar Club members. Bus transport included.
02 6032 8496
Saturday 10th & 17th March, 7pm Celebrate harvest with us at our Vintage Banquet. Gourmet three course dinner prepared by our chef Kate Akrap. $60 pp (inc. a complimentary glass of Apero Crush), wine extra and bus $10pp (Rutherglen & Corowa areas).
Cofield Wines
02 6033 3798 Saturday 10th March, 6.30pm Join us for our Annual Vintage Jazz Dinner. A jazz orchestra will set the evening’s mood in our Barrel Room as guests enjoy a four course gourmet meal. Prepared by The Pickled Sisters Café using only the freshest local produce on offer, it will be sure to excite your tastebuds! $130pp, $120pp Cellar Circle members (prices include wine). Bus options available.
Chambers Rosewood 02 6032 8641 Saturday 10th March, 7pm
A lively charity dinner featuring the Celtic/ Gypsy influences of `The Hollands!’ - music to make your heart sing. Plus the launch of our two fabulous new cocktails by Nick Rose of Richmond’s Qualia Lounge. $60pp, bookings essential.
Vintara Wines 0447 327 517
Saturday 10th & 17th March 9am-11am Sunday 11th & 18th March 9am-11am Join us for a Vintara breakfast feast. Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and a glass of the Vintara 2006 Sparkling Elan. Have an ogre appetite? Order the big breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and tomato relish and a glass of Vintara 2006 Sparkling Elan $25pp.
Pfeiffer Wines 02 6033 2805
Saturday 10th & 17th March, 6.30pm Our gnarly, old Pinot Noir vines turn 50 this year. In recognition of this special achievement we have decided to celebrate with an evening of Pinot “pfun”, hearty “pfood” and “pfine” wine. $105pp, $94.50pp Wine Club members.