Exploring Balnarring & Merricks North

Balnarring and Merricks north

are home to wineries both large

and small. Though not far from

the hills the wines produced

here are distinctly different.

italian varietals grow alongside

old world favourites with a few

surprises in between. - Emily d.

Ready for a leisurely lunch?

Willow Creek's restaurant Salix might

be the place to start. Hit the tasting

bench (pictured) & try their critically

acclaimed wines. Lighter meals are

available in the cellar door for those

more pressed for time.

Elan VinEyard in a sheltered rural setting,

cropping vineyard, where attention to detail and

constant care is taken. Elan also grow the grape

perfect for family groups to enjoy themselves.

of Beaujolais, Gamay as cherry bright with juicy

Bring your own picnic or use our barbeque to

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freshness that saturates the senses.

cook your own tasty treats.

Bluestone Lane

Vineyard

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Cellar Door wine tastings open first weekend

Since the early 1980's they have been quietly

of every month 12 ­5 pm or by appointment.

pursuing their passion to produce fine quality

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Also open festive weekends such as Easter

wines. The grape vines are hand-pruned and the

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Weekend and Winter Wine Weekend .

fruit is hand- harvested, so that only the best

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fruit is processed.

To accompany their wines over Winter Wine

Northway Downs

Weekend, Gourmet frankfurts cooked on the

In the coming months you will be able to taste

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barbeque. Enjoy these tasty treats in a crusty

the 2005 Merlot, 2005 Shiraz, 2008 Riesling,

roll smothered in chutney or mustard.

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2008 Chardonnay and the 2004 Cabernet/

Merlot. All these wines show the excellent fruit

Make Elan Vineyard a `must visit' winery to enjoy

flavours that are only seen in wines from a low

excellent wine, great food and a warm welcome.

A Ta s t e o f A u s t r i a o n t h e P e n i n s u l a

N O R T H WAY D O W N S E S TAT E

Northway Downs Estate and the home of the Schindler family has

become a popular place to visit the first weekend every month. If you

Schindler

Cellar Door

wish to enjoy the Austrian style food and music played on the Sunday

Sales & Lunch

- book well in advance, for locals have discovered that that this is a

Overlooking the Lake

great place to enjoy a Sunday afternoon with family and friends. The

Picturesque Farm House

cellar door is designed like an outdoor barn, with a covered veranda

overlooking the vineyard & lake and on a sunny day extra seating is

Self- Catering Accommodation

available under the pergola or in the vineyard rotunda.

Enjoy their award winning wines on the terrace or inside. Wander the

wetlands with a glass of wine in hand or admire the country views from

the gazebo. They know you will delight in savouring their homemade

sausages from their own smokehouse served with cheese, pickles,

dips and fresh rye bread.

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ELAN

VINEYARD

MORNINGTON PENINSULA

Enjoy 100% Estate

grown hand made wines

Open 12 noon to 5.00pm

Cellar Door open

1st Weekend of the month with

first weekend of every month 12-5

A u s t r i a n L u n c h s e r v e d o n S u n d a y.

or by appointment

B o o k i n g s E s s e n t i a l  Te l e p h o n e 0 4 1 7 0 5 0 6 2 7

17 Turner rd, Bittern 3918

437 Stumpy Gully Road,

Balnarring

Ph. (03) 5989 7209

Mel. 162 K5

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Peninsula Visitor . . . Autumn / Winter 2009