taste - the gourmet edition

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - Taste - The Herald, Barossa Valleywww.barossaherald.com.au [email protected]

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WHAT makes the Barossa trulyspecial will be on show this monthduring the annual NAB BarossaGourmet Weekend.

While it’s an opportunity to indulgethe taste buds through food andwine, the gourmet event hosted forAugust 20 and 21, is aimed at thefamily.

This year about 20 wineries opentheir doors and picture perfectvineyard settings to host thousandsof locals and visitors wanting toshare in the experience.

Apart from premium food and wine,the weekend is complemented with arange of entertainment at eachvenue, including music and fun forthe children.

This year is the introduction ofsome special events guaranteed todelight locals and visitors alike.

Take in a movie at Jacob’s CreekVisitor Centre on Friday, August 19,or relax with selected museum winesat the Penfolds Supper Club.

For those with a culinary yearning,the Regional Cooking School atYalumba, hosted by Peter Clarkefrom Vintners Bar and Grill, onSunday, August 21, will be thehottest ticket in town.

Now is the time to check out theofficial gourmet map and work outwhich wineries you hope to visit.

You can start at the cool end ofthe Barossa at Creed Wines,Lyndoch, and slowly work your waythrough to Gibson Wines at LightPass.

Again, the National Bank ofAustralia will provide support throughvolunteering roles which includesurging the public to donate to theOvarian Cancer ResearchFoundation.

According to events managerSamantha Foreman, there’s alreadya buzz of excitement from wineries inanticipation of the weekend.

“While we hope for perfect weathermost of the venue operators aremindful this is a winter time eventand can cater for a change inweather,” Samantha said.

She said the Gourmet Weekend isguaranteed to banish the winterblues, so come and experienceBarossa hospitality at its best.

For further details, contact the teamat the Barossa Visitor Centre on8563 0600 or visitwww.barossagourmetweekend.comon the internet.

Warm your senses


Daily Gourmet Shuttle pass.For $25 pp per day travel safely to any

of the 18 participating venues.

Departing Saturday and Sunday from any of the designated locations listed on our map loop.

Please visit our website or grab a brochure for more information.

Phone 8564 3022 or visitwww.linksa.com.au

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THE annual Gourmet Weekend isaimed at those who take their foodand wine seriously, according toorganisers.

With this in mind they also urge thepublic to think about a designateddriver.

Organisers of the weekend havealso liaised closely with membersof the South Australia Police toensure tourists and locals areconscious about the drink-drivingmessage.

“There will be a police presenceover the weekend and people shouldchoose not to be foolish,” SamanthaForeman said.

In addition, transport options overthe weekend have been madeavailable.

There will be coaches departingfrom Adelaide and Gawler linkingwith the shuttle bus service in theBarossa. You can start your day ateither one of your favourite wineriesor at one of the town locations.

With the support of Barossa Wineand Tourism Association, LinkSA willbe provide a Park ‘n’ Ride offer to allthe participants of the BarossaGourmet Weekend, where you cantravel the whole day getting on andoff the shuttle buses where andwhenever you like.

Tickets for the shuttle service are$25 per person and can bepurchased from the LinkSA depot inAngaston, as well as from one of thefriendly drivers on the day. Also, youcan pre purchase these from theBarossa Information Centre, GawlerInformation Centre, TanundaCaravan Park and from the BarossaTourist Park in Nuriootpa.

For more information on either ofthese services contact LinkSA on8564 3022 or visit wwwlinksa.com.auand click on the Barossa Gourmetlink. “Your safety and enjoyment isour primary concern, pleaseconsume alcohol responsibly and donot drink and drive,” Samantha said.

Be responsible

ABOVE: Television celebrity chef and Barossa manCallum Hann (centre) enjoyed the 2010 weekend atThorn-Clarke Wines.He is pictured with Cheryl (left) andDavid (right) and Helen and Sam Clark.

RIGHT: Gourmet map courtesy of Barossa Printmasters.


Food by The Semaphore Pantry

BREAKFAST: Open sandwich of toasted foccacia, baby spinach, scrambled egg, roasted tomatoes, crispy speck & herbed ricotta $15

Thai Duck leg curry served with fragrant rice, pickled carrot & zucchini salad with handmade roti $15

Home-made gnocchi with assorted mushrooms in a roast garlic & caramelised onion sauce and truffled parmesan $12

Double chocolate brownie with salted caramel mousse & roast almond wafers $10

Vegetarian option & kids breakfast available

Wines Full Range of Gibson Wines

Music Cousin Leonard & Free Genie– unique brand of folk rock/hip hop

Willows Road, Light Pass – Breakfast 9 – 11am dailySat 9am – 5pm Sun 9am – 5pm

P: 0416 213 661E: [email protected]

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Shake off the witner blues this August and indulge in a weekend of wine andculinary adventure - heart-warming food matched with premium Barossawines and live entertainment.

Visit www.barossagourmetweekend.com.au for a full program and details ofspecial tastings and other fun filled family activities.

Wineries create the right mixfor family fun

NEW kid on the blockfor the 2010 NABBarossa GourmetWeekend Pindariewinery made waveswhen they brought intheir haystack.

The successfulcombination of hay andchildren has meant thewinery, off GomersalRoad, will bring theirstack back as part oftheir hospitality duringthe event.

Gourmet Weekendevents managerSamantha Foremansaid the haystack

meant children werehappy which in turnequalled happyfamilies.

Events managerSamantha Foremansaid, other wineries arefollowing a similar andsimple path.

Kies Winery at Lyndochwill bring out toys forchildren to play with.

St Hallett will includeold-fashioned sackraces andentertainment bySplodge, which involvesface painting and childfriendly fun.

Chateau Tanunda areclaiming to have on sitethe ‘world’s biggestbouncy castle’. Theyhave also organisedface painting and funtattoos.

Whistler Wines willhost a disco for the littleones and activities tomatch.

Also, wineries havebeen mindful about‘fussy little eaters’ withkids’ and vegetarianoptions available.

For family fun, thencheckout the officialguide.

Places to visitBEHIND the scenes about 20wineries are gearing up for theannual NAB Barossa GourmetWeekend.

Each one has made a consciouseffort to complement their wineswith tantalising foods, plusentertainment for young andold.

In the past few years, the wineryoperators have made a specialeffort to cater for children andthose with special foodrequirements.

You can visit:• McGuigan Barossa Valley• Creed Wines

• Kies Family Winery• Schild EstateWines• Kellermeister Wines• Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre• St Hallett• Chateau Tanunda• Artisans of Barossa• Magnificent Seven• Saltram• Gibson Wines• Richmond Grove• Peter Lehmann• Whistler Wines• Seppeltsfield Wines• Pindarie• Gomersal Wines• Ross Wines Barossa

ABOVE: Just whatadults want, nochildren in sight andno complaints aswineries provide ahost of fun for theyoung ones this year.

RIGHT: ChateauTanunda and itsbeautiful views drewcrowds during the2010 GourmetWeekend.


Join us for the 2011 Barossa Gourmet Weekend.• Music by Adelaide’s freshest up and coming 7 piece Jazz and Funk

band, The Clique.

• Gourmet menu by Two Brothers Catering.

• Intimate Wine Master Classes with winemaker Matt Reynolds,including 2011 vintage tasting’s from the barrel and a vertical tasting ofour flagship Wild Witch Shiraz, vintages 2004, 2006 & 2008. Rated96, 97 & 96 points respectively by James Halliday. $45.00, bookingsessential.

• Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows by the open fire.

• Family friendly atmosphere with face painting for the kids from 11am -2pm Saturday and Sunday.

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Food - Tapas by Handmade The famous Spanish Omelette served with garlic aioli &grilled bread $13

Warm salad of Chorizo Sausage, fresh herbs, roasted pepper& beans with Cabernet vinegar & confit garlic toast $15

Bread & butter pudding with apricots, almonds &Seppeltsfield Vera Viola Oloroso $14

www.seppeltsfield.com.au

of compelling stories and lush instrumentation,carrying the listener through elegant ballads, gypsy romantica and alurching night waltz in the rain.

MMusic - The Bakers Suite Straight from the heart andreminiscent of a smoky, Frenchcafé, The Baker Suite create aseductive and potent world full

Come and visit us at this years Barossa Gourmet Weekend. Locals Very Jane will be playingand there will be plenty of ac�vi�es for the kids. Handmade Catering will be serving Moroccan

spiced lamb saddle with preserved lemon and almond couscous plus steamed Belgiumchocolate and shiraz pudding with pure cream.

We hope to see you for a glass of Faith Shiraz straight from the barrel!

11 am to 4 pm Sat, Sun 20th & 21st August. On the lawn under the gumsSt Halle� Road, Tanunda ph. 08 8563 7000

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MUSICAL TREATS: Barossa band Very Jane will again produce theiracoustic roots at St Hallett winery during the Gourmet Weekend. Checkout the official guide for other musical entertainers appearing live.

For your official NAB BarossaGourmet Weekend brochure visit theBarossa Information Centre, MurrayStreet, Tanunda or the Herald office,opposite the town rotunda.Also, check out www.barossagourmetweekend.com.au

The event is proudly sponsored byNational Bank Australia NAB, Mix102.3, Channel 7, SA TourismCommission, Atlantis Premium SpringWater, LinkSA, Barossa Grape & Wineand Barossa Printmasters.


WHERE ARE WE?

WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUEnquiries and bookings (08) 8563 3611

www.gomersalwines.com.au

GOURMET WEEKENDAugust 20th and 21st, 2011

8am - 5pm

WHAT’S ON?Hearty cooked COUNTRY

BREAKFAST to start your day for $15ACOUSTIC HIGHWAY playing fantastictunes on the verandah all afternoon

The famous BAZ’S BURGERS

for lunch, only $10For something sweet, a

generous serve of delicious APEX APPLE STRUDEL for $10

2008 Riesling

2011 Shiraz Rose

2007 G2 Shiraz Cabernet

2008 G2 Grenache

2008 Shiraz

2006 Grenache Shiraz Mataro

2005 Vintage Fortified Shiraz

Our full range of Gomersal wines willbe available from $5 a glass

7pm Saturday 20th August, 2011

Entertainment by

TWO OLD GUYS AND SOME BLONDE CHICK

$90pp, drinks purchased at the bar.

Bookings essential: Gabriela White 8563 3611

DEGUSTATION DINNERA Gourmet Journey of 6 coursesthrough the Barossa it’s cuisine& it’s finest produce from farm

gate to plate as interpretedby Owen Andrews

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Enjoy a movie at our place thisGourmet Weekend

Food options: SA seafood platters and other gourmet delights.

Julie and Julia is a comedy-drama starring Meryl Streep contrasting the life of chef Julia Child with that of New York food blogger and aspiring author Julia Powell,

who aspires to cook all 524 recipes in Child’s cookbook in 365 days.

From 11am – 4pm on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st: Food, Wine and Live Music

P 08 8521 3000 W jacobscreek.com Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat

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Welcome to the Movies at Our PlaceDoors open 6pm, movie screens 7pm

$15 per person, includes indoor movie, a glass of wine or soft drink

10.30 – 4.30pm

Enjoy Barossa Gourmet Weekend atRichmond Grove Winery

Food by Jacob’s RestaurantMusic by Colonel Mustard

P 08 8563 7303 Para Road, Tanunda

www.richmondgrovewines.com

Friday Night - 19th August

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st August


Dining excellenceWHILE the wines are winning awardsat Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, so isthe Jacob’s Restaurant.

In July the team was rewarded fortheir efforts in dining after they werepresented the tourism award at theannual Excellence for Restaurant &Catering SA awards night.

According to the judges, the centreis a hidden gem, while JCVC visitorcentre manager Elaine Ratcliffe, saidthey were thrilled to receive theaward for the second year in a row.

“It is testament to the hard workand passion of our staff who weredelighted to receive this recognitionfrom our industry peers. We hope towin again next year to enter theSouth Australian Restaurant andCatering Hall of Fame,” Elaine said.

Judges’ feedbackFood - ‘All the food has a real fresh

cooked smell and texture, thisreinforced we were going to enjoy awell-prepared lunch. All dishesincluding sides were cooked with avery good skill. Desserts wereinnovative, the homemade ice creamshad great flavour and texture’.

Service - ‘All tables were set welland uniformly. The use of the roomwith table positioning was impressiveto, so we didn’t feel crammed in thelight and airy space’.

Staff members were very courteousand efficient. They displayed verygood knowledge of both food andwine and tourist information area.They were very obliging and welltrained but with a friendly warmth.’

Atmosphere - ‘The venue in a cellardoor is very buzzy and vibrant.

‘Staff switched between areas butclearly stayed on task in therestaurant. They were able torecommend/upsell their wines thatwere in the peak of cellaring by theglass to us in the hope (it worked) wewould buy a bottle from the cellardoor’.

Other comments - ‘The value formoney is excellent for the standard oftheir output of food staff and venue.This proved to be a very enjoyableexperience that I would gladly takevisiting guests from overseas orinterstate or even locals to see whata hidden gem this venue was. If thisvenue is designed to promotetourism they have got it right. Welldone’.

About 1200 guests, including JCVCstaff ate, drank and danced the nightaway to celebrate the high quality ofrestaurant, caterers and hospitalityprofessionals that South Australiahas to offer.

ON THE NIGHT: Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre staff (from left) MartyComini, Briony Kyloh, Laura Farrington, Louise Ratcliffe, Jules Puccetti,Bec Murphy, Josh Trevena, Andy Shephard, Natalie Allen, categorysponsor, Donna Pywell, category sponsor, manager Elaine Ratcliffe,Donna Domasi, Alex Trevena and Renee Jeffrey. Picture courtesy ofFestival City Photography.

TEAM EFFORT: Partof the Jacob’s CreekVisitor Centre team atRowland Flat whoprovide excellence indining are (from left)Louise Ratcliffe, JoshTrevena (head chef)and Bec Murphy.

Cellar Door Open Mon to Fri 9am – 4.30pm Sat & Sun 11am – 4pm Milton Park, Gawler Park Road, Angaston Ph +61 8 8564 3036

www.thornclarkewines.com

15% DISCOUNT AT CELLAR DOOR ON PRESENTATION

OF THIS AD DURING THE GOURMET FESTIVAL

“FAMILY OWNED AND ESTATE GROWN, OUR WINES ARE NURTURED FROM

THE VINEYARD TO THE BOTTLE.” VISIT US AT CELLAR DOOR AND SAMPLE OUR

COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF RED AND WHITE AWARD WINNING TABLE WINES

AND A GREAT SPARKLING. James Halliday Five Star Winery 2006 - 2012 B a r o s s a W i n e s A u s t r a l i a

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Gourmet Weekend20th & 21st August – 11am to 5pm

• Gourmet Shuttle Bus stop number 11• Wood oven pizzas & Pepperjack beef pie• Housemade regional platters & desserts • Live & local modern Jazz on the terrace • Chill out sessions in Dolans Den• Saltram Estate Wines, Pepperjack Ale & Barista coffee

Saltram Wine Estate Cellar Door Sales & Restaurant

open 7 days, except Christmas Day

COMING SOON

• Spring a-la-carte menu released in September• Melbourne Cup ladies day• New, fresh Christmas menu for your

2011 Christmas function

Restaurant bookings – 08 85610 216Function enquiries welcome – 08 85610 [email protected] www.saltramwines.com.au

Wine tasting 10am - 4:45pmRestaurant 12 - 3pm

Platters, Cakes and Coffee 10am - 4pm

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BAROSSA wineryHenschke Wines hasbeen inducted into theFamily BusinessAustralia (FBA) Hall ofFame.

The Keyneton winerywas one of three SouthAustralian businessesto receive the honour.

The award recognisesSouth Australianbusinesses that haveexcelled in their area ofexpertise and made asignificant contributionto the state’s societyand economy.

FBA South Australianchapter chairman KentAughey said HenschkeWines “exemplified thefundamentals of asuccessful multi-generational familybusiness.”

“Henschke Wines isone of the longest-established family winenames in the BarossaValley, and one of themost recognisedwinemakers inAustralia,” he said.

“Since JohannChristian Henschkepurchased the

Henschke winery atKeyneton in 1861, eachgeneration has beendedicated to restoringthe internationalperception of Australianwine as one of quality,diversity and integrity.”

Mr Aughey said theHenschke family is nowa member of the selectgroup, “Australia’s FirstFamilies of Wine.”

“Henschke is adaptingto the needs of thepresent by establishinglong-term ecologicallysustainable practices

and is also workingtowards organiccertification forits vineyards,” hesaid.

“The current fifth-generation, StephenHenschke and his wifePrue, continuallyenhance the family’sreputation bydemonstrating anexceptionalunderstanding ofwinemaking andviticulture, blended withastute businessacumen.”

Hall of fame

Brewing successFOUR out of the five beers createdby a Barossa company have beengiven the thumbs up.

Barossa Valley Brewing andBrasserie, located at Murray Street,Tanunda, won silver and bronzemedals for their Organic Ale andBee Sting in the category ofDraught Ales in the recent RoyalAdelaide Beer awards.

The Organic Ale creation involvesbeing hopped four times whichhelps to create big, bold aroma andflavours, while the Bee Sting’ssubtle rounded honey tones add

complexity without excesssweetness to produce a refreshingbeer.

The company’s English SpecialBitter and Coffee Chocolate Stoutalso received accolades.

According to the company, mostof these beers had only recentlybeen developed, and they werehappy with the result.

The awards follow their highestmedal achieved for their OrganicAmerican Pale Ale at the AustralianInternational Beer awards in2010.

HONOURED: Prue and Stephen Henschke,Henschke Wines with Minister for Industryand Trade Tom Koutsantonis and SA Chapterof Family Business Australia Kent Aughey.

Barossa Valley Estate, Seppeltsfield Rd, MaranangaPh: (08) 8568 6950 Fax: (08) 8568 6955

Email: [email protected] Web: www.bve.com.au

During the cooler months Barossa Valley Estateis serving up warming lamb pie served with

shiraz sauce and a side salad .....$15

“Come in and try one and Jill mayeven share her recipe with you?”

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Enjoy Hot Soup andSavouries

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Join us for Gourmet taste sensations atSt Hallet’s & Seppeltsfield

NOW OPEN

Budget Private Rooms from $75 • Dorm Rooms from $24 • Bike Hire $20 GROUP BOOKINGS AVAILABLE

Call 8563 0198 for booking enquires 9 Basedow Road Tanunda or visit barossabackpackers.com.au

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