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Glenrowan Winemakers' Weekend

Baileys of Glenrowan,Taminick Gap Rd, Glenrowan VIC 3675
http://www.baileysofglenrowan.com.au/events.asp

The thirteenth annual Glenrowan wine region’s Winemakers’ Weekend 3 – 4 October 2008. The weekend will be full of activity, at a slow pace, for lovers of deep and complex wines and wholesome food. The celebration dinner on Saturday evening hosted by seven regional wineries is called ‘Slow Food From The Producer's Paddock’.

Renowned chef Leigh Hall will be sourcing the finest of local, seasonal produce to create a delicious slow prepared four-course dinner matched with regional wines specially selected by the winemakers.

On Sunday there’ll be tastings at each of the participating wineries, a delicious breakfast inspired by the producer’s paddock, wine appreciation sessions and the opportunity to share the magic of Glenrowan regional wines with the winemakers at each winery.

Tickets cost $100 each for the whole weekend which includes food, wine and music, plus Sunday’s breakfast and complimentary winemaker events.

For further information about the Glenrowan Winemakers’ Weekend visit the website. Opening Hours, daily 10:00am 5:00am

ABOUT GLENROWAN

The township of Glenrowan is the site of the final siege and capture of bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang in 1880. Their story is preserved in its attractions, museums and historic walks. Glenrowan is situated on the Hume Freeway just south of Wangaratta.

Food and wine
Glenrowan also has a long and rich wine making history. Folklore has it that Ned Kelly helped the Bailey family plant their first grapevines as a fencing contractor. The ensuing 130 years have established Glenrowan a reputation for full-bodied reds, particularly Shiraz and Durif, fragrant whites, and delicious fortified wines. The Cellar Doors are intimate, historic and welcoming. For more information about the wineries along with a detailed map of the region, Click here http://svc107.wic466d.server-web.com/images/wangaratta/Glenrowanwineregionmap.pdf

Glenrowan is fabulous for fruit lovers. The growers of the region produce strawberries, cherries, nectarines and peaches. A number of these orchard gates are open to visitors who can’t resist freshly picked (sometimes by the visitors themselves!), tree-ripened, sun-kissed summer fruits, also available as jam, ice cream, preserves and chutney throughout the year.