tastes of rutherglen

march 8-9 & march 15-16, 2014

wine and food festival

Scion Vineyard 02 6032 8844www.scionvineyard.com

Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th.

Dessert and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.Hazelnut Affogato (Gundowring hazelnut ice cream drowned with fresh espresso coffee and roasted Mt Buffalo hazelnuts) and Renaissance Chocolates’ luxurious Dark Chocolate Brownie.

Wine match: Scion 2012 After Dark (Durif ).

Anderson Winery 02 6032 8111www.andersonwinery.com.au

Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th.

Entrée and Wine Match 11 am to 3 pm.Crispy duck, bok choy, red cabbage, orange, cucumber, spring onion & Anderson Shiraz reduced Asian glaze. Catered by Mrs Brown’s Rutherglen.

Wine match: Anderson 2005 Sparkling Shiraz.

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th. 10 am to 5 pm. Special free Back vintage tasting of our trophy / gold medal winning 2002 & 2003 Cellar block Shiraz.

Mt. Prior Vineyard 02 6026 5591

Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th.

Entrée and Wine Match 11am to 2 pm.Enjoy the flavours of the Mediterranean with a taster plate of Lightly grilled juicy melon with Spanish style ham, Marinated seafood with garden fresh herbs, Scrumptious Potato frittata, and Delicious Beef meatballs with tomato.

Wine match: Mt. Prior 2011 Shiraz/Grenache.

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th. 11am to 4 pm. Enjoy a tour of our underground wine cellar and share some stories of days gone past with charismatic story teller and owner, Jim Sawyer.

Jones Winery & Vineyard 02 6032 8496 www.joneswinery.com

Saturday 8th & Saturday 15th.

Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.Cornwall lamb faggots – braised Cornishtown lamb wrapped in iceberg with crispy potato rosti, ratatouille brunoise and lamb jus. Catered by Jones Cafe.

Wine match: Jones Winery & Vineyard 2006 Shiraz.

Sunday 9th & Sunday 16th.

Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.Yalandra wagyu beef slider with homemade plum sauce, hand cut spicy wedges and seasonal salad greens.

Wine match: Jones Winery & Vineyard 2011 Town Block.

Chambers Rosewood 02 6032 8641 www.chambersrosewood.com.au

Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th.

Dessert and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.Share an indulgent tasting plate of Louisa Morris’s finest desserts – a Lindt chocolate brownie, chocolate caramel tart, salted caramel macaroon and a raspberry tart.

Wine match: Chambers Rosewood 2003 Old Cellar.

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & 9th and Sunday 15th & 16th. 12 pm to 5 pm. It’s all about taste - Have you ever wondered how your sense of taste works? This fun scientific test will help you discover some fascinating facts about how your taste buds work. $5pp.

Cast a vote for the Popular Choice in our Junior Art Exhibition ‘The Best Book I’ve Ever Read’ theme.

Music provided all day.

John Gehrig Wines 02 6026 8228 www.johngehrigwines.com.au

Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th.

Entrée and Wine Match 11am to 4 pm.Experience our South of France style fish & chips ~White bait served with fries and John Gehrig Wines Verjuice Aioli. Catered by Milawa Kitchen.

Wine match: John Gehrig 2012 Riesling.

ActivitySaturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th. 11am & 2 pm. “Bonjour Rutherglen, if you are a cheese lover, come and join Flo the frog for a tasting of French and Australian cheeses matched with John Gehrig Wines Booking required.

Morris Wines 02 6026 7303 www.morriswines.com.au

Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th.

Dessert and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.Tastes of Spain dessert degustation plate. Indulge in the best of Spanish style desserts including, Orange Crème Catalana, Black and White Bonbon, Tres Leches Cake, Chocolate dulce deLeche icecream and the famous Churros!

Wine match: Morris Cellar One Classic Muscat.

Vintara 0447 327 517www.vintara.com.au

Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th.

Entrée and Wine Match 11am to 2 pm.Succulent Spanish Tapas Plate – a quadrille of slowly braised lamb empanada, moreish salmon croquette with garlic aoili, prawn gazpacho bursting with vine ripened tomato and skewered beef pinxos.

Wine match: Vintara Tempranillo.

Stanton & Killeen 02 6032 9457 www.stantonandkilleenwines.com.au

Saturday 8th & Saturday 15th.

Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.Enjoy traditional French fare of succulent wild rabbit and braised root vegetable pithivier with green tomato relish Catered by Ox and Hound, Beechworth.

Wine match: Stanton & Killeen Sparkling Shiraz.

Sunday 9th & Sunday 16th.

Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm. Sumptuous regional autumn grazing platter featuring a French inspired farmhouse terrine, smoked Harrietville trout, marinated olives, pear relish accompanied with Milawa bread. Catered by Ox and Hound, Beechworth.

Wine match: Stanton & Killeen 2011 Moodemere Shiraz.

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & 15th. 11am to 5 pm. Live music provided by Mark Haze.

Sunday 9th & 16th. 11am to 5 pm. Live music provided by Maurice and John.

TasTes of RuTheRglen MaRCh 8-9 & MaRCh 15 -16, 2014

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TasTes of RuTheRglen MaRCh 8-9 & MaRCh 15 -16, 2014

evening evenTsValhalla Wines & Rutherglen Estates Rhone Roaming Dinner 02 6033 1438 www.valhallawines.com.au www.rutherglenestates.com.au Saturday March 8th, 6:30 pm.

Join Rutherglen Estates and Valhalla Wines on a journey of discovery through the vineyards and winery. Enjoy four gourmet courses prepared by Tuileries’ chefs and served with a selection of perfectly matched wines from Valhalla Wines, Rutherglen Estates and the Rhone Valley. Start your evening at Rutherglen Estates cellar door before visiting several intimate locations. $125pp $115 Cellar Club members. Bookings essential at 02 6033 1438 or wine@valhallawines.com.au

Cofield Wines Retro Vintage Dinner 02 6033 3798 www.cofieldwines.com.au Saturday March 8th, 7 pm.

Shake your Groove thing as we set Saturday Night Fever alive!! Enjoy a four course, Retro inspired menu of your favourite classics designed by Pickled Sisters and matched to our outstanding Cofield wines. Get down and Boogie with local singer Keith Fischer! $110pp $100pp Cellar Circle members. Bookings essential.

Pfeiffer Wines 02 6033 2805 www.pfeifferwines.com.au Saturday March 8th, 6pm. Saturday March 15th, 6 pm.

Begin the evening with canapés on our Sunday Creek Bridge before we transport you to the historic Plough Inn in Tarrawingee to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pfeiffer Wines. Renowned chef Andrew Roscouet will prepare a very special 3 course meal perfectly matched to a range of our award winning wines. $150pp $135 Wine club members. Bookings essential.

Campbells Wines 1800 359 458 www.campbellswines.com.au Sunday March 9th, 6:30 pm.

Join Campbells and The King River Café to enjoy a sumptuous five course dinner matched to a handpicked selection of Campbells wines in the heart of the winery. $120pp, $110pp Cellar Club members. Bookings essential.

All Saints Estates Twilight dinner in the Vines1800 021 621 www.allsaintswine.com.au Sunday March 9th, 6:30 pm.

Set amongst the estate old vines, celebrate North East Victoria’s food diversity. Indulge in a degustation menu carefully designed by 1 Hat Terrace restaurant head chef Simon Arkless and matched to perfection with wines by All Saints Estate and St Leonards Vineyard. Dance your night away with French inspired band Ced Le Melodo. $130pp $117pp Wine Club members. Bookings essential. Outdoor event.

Jones Winery & Vineyard 02 6032 8496 www.joneswinery.com Saturday March 15th, 7 pm.

Join us in our annual vintage banquet. Fabulous four course feast prepared by our chef Kate Akrap with a sneak look at 2014 harvest wines. $60pp plus wine. Bookings essential.

Entrée & Wine Match

Activity (booking required)

Soak up the Experience

Shuttle (bookings required)

Children’s Activities available

Rutherglen Estates 02 6032 7999 www.rutherglenestates.com.au

Saturday 8th & 15th.

Entrée and Wine Match 11am to 4 pm.Penne pasta tossed through ragu of Italian pork & fennel sausage, tomato and green peas, served with shaved parmigianno reggiano. Catered by Tuileries restaurant.

Wine match: Rutherglen Estates 2012 Sangiovese

Sunday 9th & 16th.

Entrée and Wine Match 11am to 4 pm.Lemon scented yabbies, fennel seed panna cotta and apple fennel salad.Catered by Tuileries restaurant.

Wine match: Rutherglen Estates 2012 Renaisssance VRM (Viognier Roussanne Marsanne)

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th. 11am to 4pm. Music provided by Paul William Ray.

Pfeiffer Wines 02 6033 2805 www.pfeifferwines.com.au

Saturday 8th & 15th.

Entrée and Wine Match 11am to 4 pm.BBQ Butterflied Leg of Lamb, Blackcurrant Dressing, Farro and Mint Salad, Organic Leaves. Vegetarian option available. Catered by The Plough Inn Tarrawingee and north east Feast.

Wine match: 2012 Pfeiffer Merlot.

Sunday 9th & 16th.

Dessert and Wine Match 11am to 5 pm.Chocolate Eton Mess – Broken Pavlova, Chocolate Mousse, Vanilla Chantilly and Summer Berry Compote. Catered by The Plough Inn Tarrawingee and north east Feast.

Wine match: 2012 Pfeiffer Late Harvest Muscadelle.

ActivitySunday 9th & 16th. 10:30 am. Demystifying Wine Speak, One Glass at a Time! An informative, hands-on session that will lift the lid on some of those mysterious wine terms. Bookings required

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & 15th. 12 pm to 4 pm. Sunday 9th & 16th. 1 pm to 5 pm.Dave Daly – Guitar and Vocals.

Cofield Wines 02 6033 3798 www.cofieldwines.com.au

Saturday 8th & 15th.

Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.Succulent Slow Cooked Beef Cheek with a Roast Carrot & Avocado Salad, Citrus, Caraway & Chilli. Catered by The Pickled Sisters Cafe.

Wine match: Cofield Sparkling Shiraz

Sunday 9th & 16th. Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.

Caramelised Confit Pork Belly with a Crisp Waldorf Salad of Apples, Walnuts & Celery. Catered by The Pickled Sisters Cafe.

Wine match: Cofield Minimal Footprint Quartz Vein Malbec.

ActivitySaturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th. 11:00 am & 3:00 pm. Sparkling Wine Master class. We drink it, We live it, We love it! Join winemaker Damien Cofield as he takes you on the journey of our iconic Sparkling Shiraz.Taste & discuss a selection of old & new sparkling reds. Bookings required

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th. 12 pm to 4 pm. Local Singer Keith Fischer playing live on the lawns.

Saturday 8th & 15th Sunday 9th & 16th 10 am to 4pm. Wander our boutique Market.

Saturday 8th & 15th Sunday 9th & 16th 11am & 3 pm. The kids Grape Stomp

Valhalla Wines 02 6033 1438 www.valhallawines.com.au

Saturday 8th & 15th.

Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.A pulled and pressed Murray Valley Pork Belly Terrine simmered with aromats, stock, fresh herbs and wine accompanied by pickled blood plums, dressed greens and crusty Milawa Bread. Catered by La Maison Café.

Wine match: Valhalla 2012 Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre.

Sunday 9th & 16th. Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.

Layered Free range chicken and locally smoked bacon farmhouse Terrine infused with grain mustard and wild thyme served with house made spiced mandarin relish, greens and crusty Milawa baguette. Catered by La Maison Café.

Wine match: Valhalla 2012 Viognier.

Activity Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th. 11:00 am sharp. Join Anton, the owner/winemaker of Valhalla Wines for a unique hands on experience. You will find yourself crushing, plunging and pressing in the winery, concluding it all with an exclusive barrel tasting. Duration – 1 ½ hrs. Booking required

Valhalla Wines continued

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th. 11:30 am – 3:30 pm. Join Glenn Starr whose amazing voice knows few boundaries as as he brings a powerful stage presence to the grounds at Valhalla Wines.

All Saints Estate 1800 021 621 www.allsaintswine.com.au

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th.

Dessert and Wine Match 12 pm to 4 pm.Indulge in this decadent individual tartlet, roast Table Top figs and white chocolate mousse catered by the Terrace Restaurant.

Wine match: All Saints Estate Rutherglen Tokay.

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th. Entrée and Wine Match 11am to 4 pm.

Spoil your inner foodie with our 3 cheese platter, quince paste and crackers catered by Indigo Cheese Co.

Wine match: All Saints Estate 2013 Marsanne.

ActivitySaturday 8th Sunday 9th. 11:00 am. ‘What’s cooking?’ An exciting cooking class with 1 Hat Terrace Restaurant head chef Simon Arkless (45 mins) bookings required.

Saturday 15th. 11:00 am‘Taste & Talk’ Take an exhilarating journey through the world of cheese (45mins) bookings required.

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th. 11:00 am. Vintage behind the scene tour’ Follow the winemaker’s footsteps to learn the tricks of the trade.

Saturday 8th Sunday 9th. 12 pm to 4 pm. Live music on the winery lawn with Céd Le Melodo

St Leonards Vineyard 1800 021 621 www.stleonardswine.com.au

Saturday 8th & 15th and Sunday 9th & 16th.

Entrée and Wine Match 12 pm to 4 pm.Enjoy our home made pork and rabbit rillettes, crostini, cornichons, onion marmalade.

Wine match: St Leonards Vineyard 2013 Cabernet Franc.

ActivitySaturday 8th. 11:00 am. ‘Wine Sensory Lab’Hone your wine tasting skills with your friends! Join in the fun of an interactive experience with our sommelier Rocco Esposito. (45mins) booking required.

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th. 12 pm to 4 pm. Relax and enjoy great live music on the winery lawn with local acoustic duo Lee & Paige.

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th. 12pm to 4pm. Hear local band TopHat play their beautiful bluegrass tunes on the outdoor stage.

Campbells Wines 1 800 359 458www.campbellswines.com.au

Saturday 8th and Saturday 15th.

Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.The King River Café Spiced pork belly with fennel & marmalade set on a braised ratatouille with grilled scallops and rocket.

Wine match: Campbells 2012 Viognier.

Sunday 9th and Sunday 16th.

Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.The King River Café Gnocchi with local Italian sausage, olives, capsicum, herbs, baby spinach & topped with Milawa herbed chévre and a parmesan wafer.

Wine match: Campbells 2012 Bobbie Burns Shiraz.

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th. 11 am to 4 pm. Live music from some of Melbourne’s finest with The Gravy Train RnB Blues Explosion.

Saturday 15th &Sunday 16th. 11am to 4pm. Live music from some of Melbourne’s finest with The Gatsby Gents.

Bullers Wines 02 6032 9660 www.bullerwines.com.au

Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th.

Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.Fresh Thai green salad with plump, authentic tempura prawns and a zesty chili and coriander dressing. Catered by Da’lish Caterers.

Wine match: Bullers Nine Muses Pinot Grigio.

ActivitySaturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th.“Sweet and Sticky in the Cellar” – Join Winemaker Andrew Buller in the underground Cellar and indulge your senses in matching Rare and multi-award winning Buller dessert and fortified wines with a selection of hand-made sweet treats. Bookings required.

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th. Jamie Jardine, Accoustic Guitarist.

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th.Lee and Paige, Accoustic Duo

Lake Moodemere 02 6032 9449 www.moodemerewines.com.au

Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th.

Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.Richard of Mobius combines our own Estate grown Moodemere Lamb with the rich Italian flavours of his heritage. Slow cooked and served with peperonata, faro salad, capsicums sott’olio, rocket, and a caper and olive dressing.

Wine Match: Lake Moodemere 2012 HAZARD Shiraz.

ActivitySaturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16th. 3 pm.World renowned fortified wine producer, Bill Chambers, joins Michael and Joel Chambers in a guided tasting of Chambers fortified’s, demonstrating the inimitable style that has been established through six generations and over 150 years of tradition. A rare opportunity to be enjoyed at the heritage homestead in which the new Lake Moodemere Vineyards Cellar Door is now located. Bookings required.

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & 15th, Sunday 9th & 16thThe Great Lake Moodemere Hole in One - Try your luck for the chance to win $1000 worth of wine!

Warrabilla Wines02 6035 7242www.warrabillawines.com.au

Saturday 8th.

Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.French inspired rillettes of vine wrapped rabbit and duck confit, pickled walnuts, nashi and rocket salad. Vegetarian and gluten free options available. Catered by Gavin of Taste Restaurant Rutherglen.

Wine match: Warrabilla 2013 Reserve Cabernet.

Sunday 9th.

Entrée and Wine Match 10 am to 4 pm.Grade 7 plus wagyu rump cap with pickled beetroot, hazelnuts, rocket and Persian rocket vinaigrette. Vegetarian and gluten free options available. Catered by Gavin of Taste Restaurant Rutherglen.

Wine match: Warrabilla 2013 Reserve Shiraz.

Soak up the Experience Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th. 11am to 3pm. Bad Influence Live performance of the biggest hits from the past and present.