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Gippsland Gourmet Country again presents the much awaited Palate of Passions Festival in 2009 which a wonderful selection of events and activities.
A Palate of Passions highlights our magnificent region, our food & wine experiences that encompass the flavours of seasonal produce, specialist cheeses, traditional meats and breads.
Saturday 24 - Monday 26 January Down To Earth up at Mt Baw Baw Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort Bring the whole family to learn about, experience and create a better environment. contact: Sally Jones 03 5165 1136 E: marketing@mountbawbaw.com.au
Saturday 7th February Shakespeare in the Vines - A Midsummer Nights Dream Wild Dog Winery time: 5pm onwards - bookings required. See Shakespeare as it was meant to be outdoor among the vines. Dinner Show packages or BYO picnic and chair. No BYO alcohol. Contact: Keltie Mullin 03 5623 1117
Saturday 21st February Degustation Lunch at The Outpost Retreat. Cost $95.00pp Enjoy a 7 course degustation and see how clever cooking and local produce have made The Outpost Restaurant one of the regions true food stars. Contact: Barb & John Snelling. 03 5628 9669 E: inquiries@theoutpostretreat.com
Weekend 28th February & 1st March Palate, Poetry & Platters at The Parrot. The Red Parrot Cafe, Noojee. From 12noon onwards A La Carte menue. An afternoon of bush poetry, a demonstration and works of landscape artistry and the very best our our local wines and cheeses. Bookings essential. Contact: Brian Kennon 03 5628 9602
Sunday 1st March Jindi Harvest of Gippsland Lardner Park, Lardner. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost $20.00pp includes tasting glass, divided wine/produce carry bag. Groove to Ross Wilson and his band or simply enjoy the breathtaking views at the Jindi Harvest of Gippsland Food & Wine Event Contact: Mark 03 5626 1373
Sunday 1 to Sunday 29 March Relax with a Picnic from Brandy Creek Wines Brandy Creek Winery & View Cafe - Drouin East Time: All day. Cost $30.00-$60.00pp Relax with a picnic prepared by the View Cafe chef and choose from a range of gourmet tapas, salads and local cheeses. Contact: Marie McDonald 03 5625 4498 E: booking@brandycreekwines.com.au
Monday 2nd March The Grayn Restaurant Wine Dinner The Grayn Restaurant Pakenham Time: 6.45 - 10.30pm Cost $70.00pp Unique dining experience - A 4 course meal to excite the taste buds accompanied by Gypsy Creek award winning boutique wines Bookings essential. Contact Glenda Garrad 03 5940 2727 E: enquiries@grayn.com.au March 4-29 Harvest Temptations at Jacks at Jindivick Jacks at Jindivick - Jindivick Times: 6pm start with dinner 7pm. Available Wed-Sun Cost: $90pp The four course food lover's indulgence. Contact Paul 03 5628 5424 E: jacksatjindivick@bigpond.com
Harvest Temptations at Jackson's Cafe Bar & Providore Jindivick Times:10am-4pm. Available Wed-Sun throughout March. Choose from our huge range of the best wines this region has to offer. The Providore stocks a gourmet lover's treasure trove of goods. Contact: Paul 03 5628 5424 E: jacksatjindivick@bigpond.com
Saturday March 7 Nosan Lowan at Clearly Delicious Lillico via Warragul Time: 2pm-5pm Cost $35pp A cultural experience with a traditional Welsh High Tea, complimentary glass of wine, music and poetry and browse in our glass gallery. Contact: Cathy John 03 5623 1592 E: info@clearlydelicious.com.au
Saturday March 7 Paella Feast at Brandy Creek Wines Drouin East Times: 6.30pm- Paella served at 7.30pm Cost $49pp An authentic slice of Spain with the legendary Paella Feast. Enjoy culinary theatre and savour the aromas as Jose the chef creates 5 gourmet paellas. Contact: Marie McDonald 03 5625 4498
Saturday March 7 Baby Boomers Night Wild Dog Restaurant Warragul Times: 7pm-late. Bookings essential. Dinner, dancing and celebrating the 60's and 70's rejoice the best years of your life at the best venue Contact: Keltie Mullin 03 5623 1117
Sunday March 8 Taste of Croatia at Piedmont Wines Noojee Times: 12noon-4pm Cost $45pp Bookings Essential Lunch alfresco under shade. Starting with chevapchichi, succulent piglet and lamb roasted in wood fire oven, dessert and coffee. Contact: Lubi Juric 03 9733 0449
Monday March 9 Hair of the Dog Wild Dog Winery, Warragul Times: 11am to late. Let your hair down on the last day of the long weekend with food, wine and music. Contact: Keltie Mullin 03 5623 1117
Friday March 13 A Palate of Passions World's Longest Lunch Trestle Bridge Noojee Times: 11.45-4pm Cost $95pp Dine in style on the historic Trestle Bridge, sitting amongst the tree tops sipping wine, dining on local produce, listening to soft music - how divine! Contact: Joanne Kingwill 0407 230 043 E: kingwillconsulting@bigpond.com
Saturday March 14 Russian Gypsy Night Helena At Parnassus Drouin East Time: 7pm Cost $68pp From the Russian Steppers to the Ural Mountains, feast on a traditional Russian banquet to the sounds of Lucy Nicolson Contact: Helena Szedow 03 5626 8522
Friday March 20 Wine Dinner Wild Dog Winery Restaurant, Warragul Time 7pm-11pm Best local award winning wines matched to local produce. Contact: Keltie Mullin 03 5623 1117
Saturday March 21 A Celebration of Shiraz at Kouark Winery Drouin South Time: 12noon-5pm Compare and contrast all 8 shiraz vintages in a fun and relaxed afternoon at Kouark. Contact: Phil Gray 03 5627 6337
Sunday March 22 A Taste of Alpaca Nickelby At Darnum, Darnum time: 12noon-5pm Cost Adults $35pp Children $28pp. Bookings Essential Alpaca is known around the world for its exquisite fleece however people are realising alpaca meat tickles the tastebuds! Local wine, music and fashion parade Contact: Angela Betheras 03 5627 8121 E: angela@nickelbyatdarnum.com.au
Sunday March 22 Decadent Sunday Wild Dog Winery Restaurant Warragul Times: 12noon-6pm Bookings Essential Enjoy a feast of local produce accompanied by delicious Wild Dog Wines contact: Keltie Mullin 03 5623 1117
Thursday March 26 - Sunday March 29 Farm World 2009 Lardner Park Warragul Cost: $13pp. Australia's premier mixed farming field days with over 650 exhibitors showcasing the latest in farm machinery. Contact: Mark Cockerell 03 5626 1373
Saturday March 28 ASADO Authentic Argentinean BBQ Brandy Creek Wines & View Cafe, Drouin East Time: 12.30p, BBQ at 1pm Cost $55pp A traditional Argentinean Gaucho BBQ feast. Contact: Marie McDonald 03 5625 4498 E: booking@brandycreekwines.com.au |