News and Events
Our complimentary wine for guests this month is the Seppeltsfield Grenache. The wine was made in the ‘joven’ style, meaning it is to be enjoyed now and has no oak maturation. The grapes are harvested from a contoured row, bush-vine block. This means all the grapes have to be hand picked and hand pruned. The Grenache was crafted through the historic 1888 Gravity Cellar. Built into the hillside on a series of terraces, gravity guides the flow of fruit down through the winery to deliver gentle extraction of colour, flavour and tannin.
Enjoy the wine, then a ‘must do’, is visit Seppeltsfield. Drive along the iconic date palm lined roads, enjoy the beautiful gardens, have a picnic from Benno’s kiosk, or choose to dine at Fino, visit Vasse Virgin, the JamFactory and all the other artisan makers. It is a fabulous day out!!
These little guys were found near The Hideaway Cottage.
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Fluffy towels, snuggly bathrobes, candlelit 2 person spa, made all the more inviting with our new guest amenities from our friends in Seppeltsfield, Vasse Virgin. Have a big soak, relax and rejuvenate with their beautiful products.
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Here is another of our much valued producers who supply the cottages.
The Barossa Valley Cheese Company is the success of the hard-working Victoria McClurg, who is also a qualified wine maker. After a stint making wine in Bordeaux, France, Victoria found a passion for cheese, the joy in sharing cheese with friends and pairing cheese with wine.
Since opening in 2003, visitors have been welcome 7 days a week at the Cheesecellar, to enjoy the cheese that is made on site. The Cheesecellar offers:
• the full range of Barossa Valley Cheese Company cheese products, local gourmet condiments, a range of perfect cheese accompaniments
• a viewing window and live stream TV allowing visitors to see the ‘whey’ the team live, eat, breathe and make our exceptional cheese.
The Barossa Valley Cheese Company has continued to grow however Victoria remains the chief cheese maker, trains all of the production team and still makes all cheese on-site.
They redeveloped their production facilities in 2015 and have expanded in the tourism retail space. This means they have even more space to create cheese and share their passion with their customers.
Dan is running out foliage wires in the young blocks of vines to prevent the foliage from rolling over.
Evan is about to commence another round of nutrient spraying and they are both keeping the vineyard mowed to prevent weed growth and encourage vine growth.
Irrigation checks (of the drippers and dripper lines) are continuing and irrigation is being rotated throughout the vineyard.
Welcome to spring in the Barossa! This month, the region is filled with events for everyone…we’ll be sure to keep you up to date with what’s happening here as well on our Facebook Page.
See you soon!
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Recurring Events
Wednesdays, 7-9pm | Quiz Night at The Greenock, Greenock
A weekly quiz night with the Quiz Meisters Trivia!
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/407031449724901/
Thursdays, 5-7pm | Beers with the Brewer – Barossa Valley Brewing, Tanunda
Free schooner on arrival at 5pm, meet the brewer for a quick chat, followed by a tour of the brewery for an in-depth explanation of how the beer is made.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/234332400478629/
Fridays, from 4:30pm | Eat. Drink. Sun. Set. – Artisans of Barossa and Harvest Kitchen, Tanunda
Glasses of wine and tasty seasonal nibbles. Sunsets are complimentary!
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/218342892218045/
Fridays, 5-10pm | Fridays After Dark – Barossa Distilling Company, Nuriootpa
Friday late night cocktail hour! DJs and Live Music with a deep house party vibe. Local boutique wine, beer, and eats to get your weekend off to the right start.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/165347257454747/
November Upcoming Events
Friday, 30 Nov, 5pm – 9pm | Spring at Seppeltsfield
Celebrate the last evening of spring at Seppeltsfield! Celebrating wine, food, music, craft, design and beauty under the iconic palm trees as the sun sets over Seppeltsfield.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/353004191911340/
Saturday, 24 Nov, 11am – 3pm | Henschke Cellar Door Open Day
Join the Henschke family and staff to celebrate the launch of their new tasting room, built within the dry-stone walls of the 1860s Grain Barn. Live music – Family friendly event – Complimentary wine and finger food – Wines by the glass. Official unveiling 1pm.
Find out more: https://www.henschke.com.au/
Thursday, 22 Nov, 5pm – 8pm | Barossa Made Christmas Twilight Market & Tanunda Shopping Night
Bring your family & friends and get ready for Christmas with a special Barossa Made Market and late night Shopping Event in Tanunda.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/2209940955956175/
Sunday, 25 Nov, 1pm – 9pm | Carl Cox & Eric Powell’s Mobile Disco, Seppeltsfield
After two sold-out events in McLaren Vale in 2016 and 2017, the Mobile Disco is on the move in 2018, heading to the Barossa Valley’s Seppeltsfield. This is the feel-good event of the year; and with buses providing return transport you can pack your dancing shoes, and come party with us at the historical Seppeltsfield Estate.
Find out more: https://www.seppeltsfield.com.au/index.php/experience/events-functions/upcoming-events
Friday, 23 Nov, 6pm – 11pm | El Estanco Pizza Night, Greenock
Join us for our legendary fortnightly pizza nights. Kick back in our beautiful courtyard or inside in our quirky restaurant, drinking a local brew from our ever changing drinks list and sampling pizzas depending on available produce. Freshness and taste are the key drivers at El Estanco, with everything being made from scratch.
Find out more: https://www.elestanco.com.au/friday-fiestas
Friday, 9 Nov, 6pm – 11pm | El Estanco Pizza Night, Greenock
Join us for our legendary fortnightly pizza nights. Kick back in our beautiful courtyard or inside in our quirky restaurant, drinking a local brew from our ever changing drinks list and sampling pizzas depending on available produce. Freshness and taste are the key drivers at El Estanco, with everything being made from scratch.
Find out more: https://www.elestanco.com.au/friday-fiestas
October Upcoming Events
Sunday, 21 Oct, 5pm | Sunday, Funday – Gibson Wines, Light Pass
Join Gibson Wines for a not to be missed, Sunday Funday. Featuring live music by The Valley Cats and divine food by Deliciously Devious. Come along and enjoy the Gibson vibe, entry is free! No BYO
Find out more: https://www.gibsonwines.com.au/events/
Saturday 20 Oct | Taste Eden Riesling Masterclass
Attend a wine appreciation class or Masterclass and celebrate everything Riesling!
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/1039244142916238/
Friday 19 Oct, 5pm | Wines by the Grass – Kalleske Wines, Greenock
Come and spend a relaxing Friday night with Kalleske Wines! It’s the perfect way to start your weekend.
Find out more: https://www.kalleske.com/events/
Saturday 13 Oct, 11am – 5pm | Feast & Forage – Thorn-Clarke Wines, Angaston
Feast and Forage is on again! Bring some friends and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. Traditional Italian food, delicious kebabs, arancini balls and more. Plus Live Music and great wines!
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/2085101058406833/
Saturday 6 Oct – Sunday 7 Oct, 10am – 10pm | Fat Drip Barbecue Competition – First Drop Wines, Nuriootpa
This free community event will offer BBQ competitions, masterclasses, a gala dinner, food vendors and beverages.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/pg/fatdripbbqcomp/
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Here they come – baby bunches!! We’ve also had some rain, yayyyyy!
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On a long weekend in the Barossa there are plenty of options. Tonight head to La Bise Wines + Wine Bar for a pre-dinner drink and a platter in an intimate little wine bar with great service and an excellent range of wines Wander up the main street and choose a dinner venue from a range of restaurants.
If cocktails and DJs are more your scene, Barossa Distilling Company has live music and artisan spirits.
First thing Saturday morning, get your day started right with a trip to the Barossa Farmers Market, grab some tasty treats for later and say hi to one of our many local artisan producers that supply the cottages.
Saturday and Sunday, if you would like to get your share of culture, Barossa, Baroque and Beyond has everything from an heirloom fruit and vegetable talk to an eclectic line up of musical talent at intimate and relaxed venues throughout the valley.
Lots of fun things to do this weekend:
Eat. Drink. Sun. Set at Artisans of Barossa, El Estanco Pizza night, and, Fridays After Dark at The Distillery all happening tonight 14 September.
Get up nice and early Saturday morning and head to the Barossa Farmers Market for a great range of local artisan products ranging from bread and pastries, to venison and fresh veggies, and everything else in between.
Tomorrow night there is live music at Z Wine bar, Rosenvale Cellar door is having a curry day, and, 1918 Bistro and Grill are having a charity lunch.
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More like a craft than a production, husband and wife Paul and Janelle Amos roast their highly sort after coffee in very small batches with very big smiles: boutique, intimate and joyful, just the way they like it. Seasonal single origin, specialty grade coffee echos the boutique wine industry that surrounds them and their own patch of Shiraz in the hills of Seppeltsfield, where the Roastery comes to life once a week amongst the vines for the weeks fresh roast. The beautifully smooth Ethiopian Sidamo roast is our favourite and available in your cottage to take pause during your stay.
Take some of the weeks fresh roast home off the shelf from Nuriootpa Foodland and Tanunda Foodland, or arrange an online delivery from www.barossscoffee.com for a roast and post the same week.
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