Verdelho in the Valley this Spring

Lilac Hill Estate www.lilachillestate.com.au Ph: 9378 9945 Verdelho is synonymous with Lilac Hill Estate Wines. Having accumulated many accolades the Lilac Hill Verdelho sits comfortably amongst the leaders in the Swan Valley, crafting a dry style. An expressive wine showing varietal characters, lively acidity, fruit intensity and approachable in its youth, however will mature with elegance. A must to try Olive Farm Winery www.olivefarmwines.com.au Ph: 9296 4539 For the spring events, we will be showing people our brand new 2011 Verdelho Our first Dry Verdelho that has come out of Olive Farm. We will also be releasing / tasting a NV Liqueur Verdelho, a blend of Verdelho barrels made by myself and past Yurisich generations over 75 years of fortified winemaking experience in the family. It will be released in our etched, 700mL decanters. We also have a late picked Verdelho and we will be encouraging people to come and try all 3 wines next to each other, to gain an appreciation of how diverse and tasty this variety is, as well as how the Swan Valley is such a great place to grow it Entopia Wines www.entopia-wines.net.au Ph: 9296 0062 During October we will be releasing our first White Port. This Verdelho based port is complementary to our Golden Georgia which is a Chardonnay/ Verdelho blend that has been attracting very positive comment since it was released last year. Come and taste our new port and hear tales of our 6 weeks of wanderings in China, an amazing adventure. Pinelli Winery www.pinelli.com.au Ph: 9279 6818 The warmth of October sees the new shoots of next years vintage bursting into life. At Pinelli Estate, spring will also herald the long awaited release of our 2011 Reserve Verdelho that follows our 2010 and 2009 gold medal winning releases. Our winemakers have described the Verdelho from the2011 vintage as; Delicious fruit salad characters abound on the nose and palate with tropical characters of honeydew melon, banana and white nectarine. The palate is refined and has great structure with crisp acidity lending good length of flavour to the wine. Best enjoyed with a fillet of your favourite seafood such as snapper and dhufish. We invite you and your friends to visit our Cellar Door in October to taste our latest Verdelho release and other delicious wines from our Reserve range.

MORE SPRING EVENTS

& NEW RELEASES IN THE SWAN VALLEY
Harris Organic Winery Ph: 9296 0216 Any Sunday morning in October come and have a walk at Harris Organic Vineyard and hear about organic growing from the viticulturalist Duncan 10.00 11.00am $10.00 p/p which includes a wine tasting and snack. Bookings essential Upper Reach Winery Ph: 9296 0078 Spring Accommodation Midweek Special @ Upper Reachs Spa Cottage. Stay two nights & have a bottle of Verdelho on us (Sun-Thurs) $325 for two people, save $147. Immerse yourself in Spring this year, its the most perfect time of year for a really decadent escape! Give yourself a chance to relax, indulge & unwind. Upper Reach has just one luxury spa cottage at the vineyard, so your privacy is assured. The two bedroom cottage dates from 1907 and has been completely refurbished to offer everything you need for the perfect weekend away. The main bedroom has a queen sized bed, the second a double. Luxuriate in the cottages spa; relax with a glass of Upper Reach wine on the deck, whilst you overlook your vines. www.upperreach.com.au Fish Tail Wines www.fishtail.com.au Ph: 9250 1119 Nothing is better than bubbles in Spring Bubbling Barra (Sparkling Chenin Blanc and our new release Tipsy Trout (Sparkling Merlot) Normally $25.00 per bottle for the month of October they will be reduced to $20.00 per bottle. Jane Brook Winery www.janebrook.com.au Ph: 9274 1432 October Wines 2008 Elizabeth Jane Method Chapenoise Pinot Chardonnay...A bottle fermented sparkling which has spent three years on yeast lees, has fine beads and loads of crisp flavor $30.00 per bottle. 2009 Atkinson Family Reserve Shiraz...Celebrating all that is fantastic about the Swan Valley produced from 70 year old vines $50.00 per bottle RiverBank Winery www.riverbankestate.com.au Ph: 9377 1905 Dine with us at River Bank (minimum 2 main meals) you can purchase any case of our wines (not already on special) for a huge 50% discount. Not available with any other offer. Conditions Apply. Live Jazz is on the 1st of October from 12-3pm for our diners. Swan Valley Wines www.swanvalleywines.com.au Ph: 9296 1501 On the second weekend in October ( Saturday October 8th and Sunday October 9th) visitors on that weekend can join a celebration around the launch of a new label SVW. Extent, as well as this seasons new Chenin Blanc. Tasting plates with various nibbles on offer, as well as discounted wine bargains. A door charge of $10.00 per person will apply. Sittella Winery www.sittella.com.au Ph: 9296 2600 As the Best Exhibitor of the Swan Valley Region 2011. Sittella would like to Showcase during the October month the award winning NV Sparkling Chenin and Verdelho, both the produce of the Swan Valley. Enjoy this especially during our Spring Luncheon/ Tasting menu on 8th & 9th of October.

The Wineries of the Swan Valley

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Contact & Booking Details

Sat Oct 8 SITTELLA WINERY Sun Oct 9

The release of Harris Organic Muscato Rose Muscat and Harris Vintage Shiraz. Available for tasting every Saturday in Oct, free tasting for those who www.harrisorganicwines.com.au mention that you saw it on the calendar normal tasting fee $5.00 p/p. Ph 9296 0216 Live Jazz between 12.00pm and 3.00pm for our diners. www.riverbankestate.com.au ph 9377 1805 Check out the fantastic new cutting edge Cellar Door and restaurant at Upper Reach. We are releasing the much awaited 2010 Tempranillo and 2011 www.upperreach.com.au Verdelho why not enjoy a tasting then relax over lunch in the restaurant or simply have a glass of wine on the Cellar Door deck. Ph 9296 0078 Meet the winemaking team for masterclasss throughout the day. Lunchtime bookings available for each masterclass. www.janebrook.com.au Ph 9274 1432 2011 Spring Lunch at Sittella Winery. www.sittella.com.au A four course tasting menu for $75.00 p/p exc wines to celebrate Spring. Wines Recommended for this occasion are SV Sparkling Chenin and the For bookings phone 9296 2600 Email info@sittella.com.au SV Verdelho. Winery tour with Isobel and Laura Pearce (the owners) Let the family that own and run Upper Reach take you on a very personal tour around the www.upperreach.com.au winery. Isobel aged 9 cant wait to give you her insights into what living on a vineyard is really like $10.00 per person Kids by donation. Ph 9296 0078

Sun Oct 2 UPPER REACH WINERY Sun Oct 9 Sun Oct 23 Sun Oct 30 Sat Oct 8 UPPER REACH Sun Oct 9 Sat Oct 22 Sat Oct 29 Sun Oct 9 JANE BROOK WINERY

Museum Weekend. Were opening up some of our older vintages to see how the Upper Reach Shiraz and Reserve Chardonnay are ageing up. A great opportunity to try some aged wines and kick start your own wine cellar.

Lunch on the decking while listening to the fabulous music of Threeskins, returning by popular demand.

www.janebrook.com.au Ph 9274 1432 to make a booking for lunch

Sat Oct 15 Sat Oct 15 Sun Oct 16

UPPER REACH WINERY HARRIS ORGANIC WINERY JANE BROOK WINERY

Sun Oct 23

JANE BROOK WINERY

Sun Oct 30

PINELLI WINERY

Its the Rose Revolution. Spring is here come and try the new Black Bream Pink on it first day. Enjoy a glass on the new cellar door deck or book for lunch in the restaurant. If you cant make it in person, join our virtual Black Bream Pink tasting on Facebook. Debs Wood fired Vegetarian Pizza and Wine by Twilight 4-7pm $20.00 p/p. www.harrisorganicwines.com.au Bookings essential Ph 9296 0216 From 10.00am enjoy a taste of fantastic house made food products from jams, chutneys, sauces and verjuice. Enjoy a talk with Chef Denise at 3.00pm www.janebrook.com.au to learn some of those cheffing secrets and revel in our new range of French cooking pots and dishes potted by Caroline Mc Cruddin. Ph 2741432 for more information or lunch bookings Winemaker Mark Baird is holding a private blending Masterclass in the winery between 10.30 12.30. the cost is $50.00 p/p, you get to your blended www.janebrook.com.au red home and lunch can be booked after your hard mornings work. Phone 92741432 for more information or to make a booking th Oct commencing at 12.30pm sharp. Guests will be www.pinelli.com.au Pinelli Estate will be holding a 3-course set menu luncheon (entre, main and dessert) on Sun 30 able to relax under the vines of our pergola area whilst being treated to the culinary delights from chef Emmanuel Fillaudeau. Manu learnt his trade in Ph: 9279 6818 France and has worked in London and Australia and has prepared a menu especially for the occasion. Cost will be $50.00 per person and will include a glass of wine of the diners choice. Tickets are limited so email us on bookings@pinelliwines.com.au or phone 9279 6818 to confirm your booking.