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Thinking about your next getaway after the long weekend? Here’s the view this morning! Stonewell Cottages awaits your arrival. Nothing better than putting your feet up in front of a wood fire, enjoying a glass or two of Barossa’s finest. Such a beautiful time of the year here…..
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Living locally you are privy to information not everyone has access to, so I will share with you the fabulous locals meals available at our fine dining and top end eating establishments.
Firstly St Hugo often seen as a degustation destination, also has a condensed lunch version available ‘A taste of St Hugo’. The lunch comprises two courses beautifully crafted by Executive Chef Mark MacNamara. Enjoy a daily changing menu that takes advantage of their kitchen garden. $45 pp.
Appellation at The Louise, a wonderful fine dining restaurant has locals night on every Wednesday. A three course set menu inspired by Executive Chef Daniel Murphy focusing on freshness and local produce. $59 pp. Bookings essential.
The last of my local tips is Vino Lokal, Thurs night is “Kitchen Table night” where $50 gets you a seat at the Vino Lokal Long Table. Just sit back, relax with a glass of wine from the extensive Artisans Of Barossa wine list and be well looked after by the culinary skills of Executive Chef Ryan Edwards and his team, as the chef’s weekly specials are unveiled. Bookings essential. Limited to just 18 people. (Note Kitchen Table was previously held on Wed nights and has now changed to Thurs nights)
So join the locals and book a mid week getaway and take advantage of all this good food and wine! Check out our Winter Warmer specials > www.stonewellcottages.com.au/specials/
We are brimming with romance!! If you’re considering something along these lines, we have plenty of good ideas. Have a look at our Proposal package www.stonewellcottages.com.au/packages/proposal-package/ or send us a message and we can help you plan your perfect proposal.
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Was your birth year 1987, you’re vibrant, lively, sweet and intense. Was your birth year 1973, you’re sophisticated and stylish, bold but with some smoothness and softening edges. Was your birth year 1952, you’re full bodied, well balanced, complex with strong character.
Find out if you are aging as well as a Seppeltsfield Tawny! Try your birth year at Seppeltsfield in the Centennial Cellar where you can sip on a wine as old or as young as you are directly from the barrel. A perfect activity to warm the soul on a winter’s day!
Our Winter Warmer Package includes this experience plus plenty more. Plan your winter escape now!
Early knock off bbq after a big week of pruning. Plus too nice a day to be working!!
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Here we are, the weekend of the winter solstice, does that mean I now have to start planning for Christmas??
There are some great events on this weekend……..
Lambert Estate Wines have ‘Fireside Friday” kicking off from 5 pm with acoustic music, a great fire, delicious food and of course – wine.
To celebrate the shortest day of the year from Fri through to Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm, Elderton Wines cellar door team will be venturing down to the Ashmead Family Cellar to select a special wine to be opened for your enjoyment. Paired with a plate of local cheeses from Barossa Cheese, you will be able to settle in by the open fire, or at the long table in the “Smoke room” and enjoy a glass of wine that has been carefully aged in optimum cellaring conditions.
On Friday El Estanco Greenock have their fortnightly pizza night, flavorsome food and great beverages.
Saturday night if you are after something a little different, book into Red Art – Rojomoma for their launch of their Amplify Shiraz. This rustic little cellar door is hosting a 3 course dinner accompanied with wines and a string quartet. A great way to celebrate the solstice!! Bookings essential
Have a great weekend!!
Winter in the Barossa, we love a good fire, warming and mesmerizing at the same time. Here are our top picks of places to dine that have a wood fire where you can relax and soak up the ambiance with a good Barossa red and some tasty regional food.
Favourite restaurant with best open fire has to be Vintners Barossa. It’s been our personal pick for years for all our special occasions. Consistently good food and service.
Favourite cafe El Estanco Greenock A character filled little place with Julian’s heritage and love of traditional Colombian cuisine ensures there is always something super tasty on his daily menu.
Favourite local pub The Greenock Really popular with the locals, you are guaranteed of good pub fare with some great daily specials. Chris and his family offer friendly service with good old country pub atmosphere.
Other great restaurants all with cosy fires we recommend you visit when in the Barossa are 1918 Bistro & Grill, FINO Seppeltsfield, Hentley Farm and Appellation at The Louise.
There you go! Just a few to get you started! Too many choices to fit into just a day trip! Why not escape to the Barossa for a few cosy nights. Check out our newly released winter specials www.stonewellcottages.com.au/specials/
Discover WHAT’S ON in the Barossa > www.barossa.com/events/event-calendar
It’s been almost 2 years since we’ve seen water flowing into our irrigation dams! Last night, we welcomed 34mm of much needed rainfall. A happy day here!
Winter rain is critical for our vineyards. It is needed to fill the soil profile with moisture, down to a depth of 1 – 1.2m so that when the vines begin to come out of dormancy in early spring, they can grow new shoots vigorously. Insufficient winter rain can mean the vines may sense dry conditions in early spring, which can have a negative effect on crop levels. If we have average winter rainfall, the vines will generally crop well, and will continue to utilise the stored moisture in the soil throughout spring, minimising the necessity to irrigate until summer. Early winter rain is also important to saturate the soil profile, so that further rainfall in July and August will flow to our irrigation dams. This provides us with the irrigation water, required for the vineyards through summer. Good winter rain is also great for our broad acre farmers. No rain = no food!
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Living locally you are privy to information not everyone has access to, so I will share with you the fabulous locals meals available at our fine dining and top end eating establishments.
Firstly St Hugo often seen as a degustation destination, also has a condensed lunch version available ‘A taste of St Hugo’. The lunch comprises two courses beautifully crafted by Executive Chef Mark MacNamara. Enjoy a daily changing menu that takes advantage of their kitchen garden. $45 pp.
Appellation at The Louise, a wonderful fine dining restaurant has locals night on every Wednesday. A three course set menu inspired by Executive Chef Daniel Murphy focusing on freshness and local produce. $59 pp. Bookings essential.
The last of my local tips is Vino Lokal, Thurs night is “Kitchen Table night” where $50 gets you a seat at the Vino Lokal Long Table. Just sit back, relax with a glass of wine from the extensive Artisans Of Barossa wine list and be well looked after by the culinary skills of Executive Chef Ryan Edwards and his team, as the chef’s weekly specials are unveiled. Bookings essential. Limited to just 18 people. (Note Kitchen Table was previously held on Wed nights and has now changed to Thurs nights)
So join the locals and book a mid week getaway and take advantage of all this good food and wine! Check out our Winter Warmer specials > www.stonewellcottages.com.au/specials/
Discover WHAT’S ON in the Barossa >
www.barossa.com/events/event-calendar
Plenty happening here in the Barossa on the June long weekend!! Here are a few of our picks to help with your planning! A busy weekend with lots of delicious Barossa food and wines available! So much goodness! So hard to choose!
Fri 7 June
Elderton Wines have their rib and red lunch, yummo!!
El Estanco Greenock have their fortnightly pizza night.
Rusden Wines have their Benchmark interactive Wine Session.
Sat 8 June
In celebration of National Rosè Calabria Family Wines is hosting a Rosè inspired June Long Weekend of indulgence. Rosè cocktail masterclass on Saturday and Sunday. Live music,rose and a long lunch at Harvest Kitchenwith stunning views over the valley.
Celebrate World Gin Day with Seppeltsfield Road Distillers. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of live music and food by Ruby’s Food Van and Barossa Valley Ice Cream Company Make the most of your long weekend and taste through their entire range, or indulge in a specially designed cocktail. Be sure to try their awesome Shiraz Gin, made from our very own Stonewell Cottages & Vineyards Shiraz, lovingly picked by hand one sunny Sunday afternoon by Jon and Nicole and their friends with Evan keeping the pace!
Sun 9 June
Whistler Wines have their biggest event of the year, their Stew and Shiraz day. Sit by a fire with a glass of wine and a big bowl of delicious stew!!
Discover WHAT’S ON in the Barossa this weekend www.barossa.com/events/event-calendar
Photo courtesy of Seppeltsfield Road Distillers.