News and Events
Some fun things on this weekend:
Friday 28 February
El Estanco Greenock have their legendary pizza night happening from 6 pm – 9.30 pm
Friday at Five is on at the Barossa Distilling Company, cocktails, gin and other beverages available plus music and wood fired oven pizzas. 5 pm – 6 pm.
Summer of Secrets is on at Jacob’s Creek, an Asado BBQ, live music, great wine, a communal table and lawn games. 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Summer of Sunsets will be happening at Atze’s Corner Wines, live music, food and wine. 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm.
Saturday 29 February
Have a little fun, do a little dance, get down tonight, with Saturday Night Fever at Red Door espresso, mouth watering food, live music, cocktails and local beers and wines. 6 pm – 10 pm
Sunday 1 March
Cruise on down to the first Sunday Funday for 2020! It’s going to be a fantastic day, with live music, fabulous food and of course – Gibson’s famous basket pressed wines by the glass or bottle at Gibson Wines, 12 pm – 5 pm
Plenty to choose from, have a fantastic weekend!! If you want to be part of the action in the future …….https://stonewellcottages.com.au/specials/
I have learned that the only one that can give Reggie a command and he will obey is Evan.
Reggie and Tilly were up by the vineyard shed, having a sniff around. Whilst talking on the phone I became distracted and Reggie took full advantage of this and decided to go exploring. Tilly thought it was a fabulous idea and decide to go along and see what might eventuate.
First stop the lake, where both dogs took a little dip as it was a warm day, next a meander through the bush vine Grenache and then up to the Shiraz. The whole time I am calling him using a commanding voice, a cajoling voice and finally a pleading voice. Reggie always managed to be about three feet out of my reach, just enough distance for me to still see the disdainful look of pity he was sending me. By now all my hope of catching him or him actually obeying a command had completely dissolved, I thought i would be walking around the vineyard for hours!!
How was this resolved? I called Evan who drove up the vineyard driveway, one call and Reggie was by his side……..
he was in trouble for taking off, but, I don’t think he was too concerned.
Well, it’s that time of year again, Harvest time!
Sugar level check of all the Shiraz blocks this morning, using a refractometer, revealed some blocks are close to being ready for harvest, which is typical timing for our Stonewell location. We measure sugar level in baume’, which is directly proportional to alcohol level in wine. Typical target is 14.5 baume’. This is only one metric for determining being ready for harvest, but is a key indicator, along with flavour, colour, ph, and titrateable acidity. Perfect ripening conditions at the moment with day time temperatures between 25-32 deg C.
Final wash of the harvester and we’re ready to go.
Bye bye sleep, see you on the other side of harvest!
If you are lucky enough to be staying with us over the next month, you are welcome to come out and be involved with harvest.
A really nice piece of news for all of us at Stonewell Cottages and Vineyards.
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A lovely relaxing evening with great vibes:
Fri 21, Kalleske Wines have Wines by the Grass, spend a relaxing night with Kalleske and enjoy Kalleske certified organic and biodynamic wines, cuisine by Vintage Chef Co Catering (with a changing menu each month), acoustic classics by Amber Kalleske and Greenock Brewers Barossa Valley Craft beers.
Sun 16 the Barons of the Barossa cloaked in traditional robes appear for the annual blessing and declaration of Barossa’s first season’s pick of grapes. A colorful street procession follows, with music by Tanunda Band leading the way up Murray Street to the rotunda in Keil Memorial Garden, followed by young grape carriers, wine fraternity Barons of Barossa, plus winemakers and viticulturists.
A presentation will announce the Barossa Winemaker and Viticulturists of the Year – emphasizing their unique services to the region’s wine industry.
This a 35 year old tradition, a public event and open to anyone that would like to attend. It commences with the Blessing of the Grapes at Tabor Church at 11 am.
Equally as important is the 2020 vintage forecast, made this year by Barossa vigneron Adrian Hoffmann, with grapes crushed in an original, 100-year-old hand-cranked press.
Sun 16 the Barons of the Barossa cloaked in traditional robes appear for the annual blessing and declaration of Barossa’s first season’s pick of grapes. A colorful street procession follows, with music by Tanunda Band leading the way up Murray Street to the rotunda in Keil Memorial Garden, followed by young grape carriers, wine fraternity Barons of Barossa, plus winemakers and viticulturists.
A presentation will announce the Barossa Winemaker and Viticulturists of the Year – emphasizing their unique services to the region’s wine industry.
This a 35 year old tradition, a public event and open to anyone that would like to attend. It commences with the Blessing of the Grapes at Tabor Church at 11 am.
Equally as important is the 2020 vintage forecast, made this year by Barossa vigneron Adrian Hoffmann, with grapes crushed in an original, 100-year-old hand-cranked press.
Treat your Valentine this Valentines Day to a weekend of entertainment, The Barossa Fringe starts Fri 14 with events all over the Barossa. Not to be missed is Wanderlust 2020, the inaugural Arts event, that will transform the village of Greenock, into a meandering Gallery of Visual Arts. For tickets and information – https://www.barossa.com/…/5…/_Wanderlust-2020-Fringe-on-Tour
Whether you are a bit of a romantic or not, another great option is to head just around the corner from Stonewell Cottages to Whistler Wines Summer Session #4. Great food, excellent wines and a wonderful venue. Feb 14, 5 – 9 pm.
Witness the Barossa come alive as the Fringe comes to town in February 2020! With 13 events over four days across multiple venues there’s no party like a Barossa Fringe party. Friday Feb 14 – Sunday Feb 16
Join us at Wanderlust 2020, transforming the village of Greenock, gateway to the Barossa Fringe, into a meandering Gallery of Visual Arts. The town will open its arms, doors and streets, inviting visitors to stroll Greenock’s town centre, indulging and celebrating local art, food, wine and entertainment in true Barossa style. The grand exhibition opening night, midsummer street party kicks off The Barossa Fringe on Friday, February 14, 2020, 5.30pm. Exhibitions in each venue will remain in place for two weeks.
Feeling tired, need an escape? Make a snap decision for that much needed break now and grab yourself a great deal by booking direct! Our last minute rates are available 28 days prior to arrival and offer significant discounts that aren’t available via other last minute or online travel websites. Book a stay in February of just one night or more and receive a free Barossa Food Basket valued at $85 Use Promo Code: FABFEB
So many reasons to come and stay with us…….