Aged to Perfection: Luxury ALL Included, Winemaker Escape Weekend

Luxury, All Inclusive Escape & Winemaker for the Weekend.
Indulge in Luxury, All Inclusive Escape & Winemaker for the Weekend. unmatched hospitality, and a comprehensive winemaking experience, ALL accommodation.  Our program offers much more than just a weekend away. Experience winemaking’s art, science, and passion; Getaway to Queensland’s premier region.  It’s a chance to live the winemaker’s secret life!

Inclusions:

• Hand pick your grapes

• Masterclasses: Hands-on pressing, crushing, blending, sommelier-led tasting, and winemaking techniques

• 2 nights luxury accommodation

• 2 full breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 exceptional dinners with paired wines

• Exclusive access to your wine’s progress

• Take home personalised wine pack

Immerse yourself in the luxury and creativity of winemaking, savouring the beauty and hospitality of Heritage Estate.

Friday:
Stay 2nights amidst the vineyards starting with a fireside dinner featuring seafood, game meats, and expertly paired wines.

Saturday:
Pick your own beautifully ripened grapes, rewarded by breakfast on the terrace. Crush the grapes, press, and blend wine under the guidance of highly awarded winemaker, enjoy a gourmet lunch with estate views. A sommelier-led tasting masterclass refines your palate before the day culminates in a progressive 4course dinner served across stunning estate locations.

Sunday:
Savor a hearty breakfast before field sampling, sugar-PH testing, & understand the science of winemaking. Depart with free bottles of wines. Back at home, monitor your own wines on a dedicated webpage. Later receive your wine bottled to cherish the memories of this unique experience.

Dinner starts at 5:30pm

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1. HORS D’OEUVES
Enjoy

• a complimentary glass of wine on arrival and photography in the vineyard
• house olives grown on our Sundown Vineyard @ Ballandean,
• baked brie with cranberry, honey & walnut
• grilled camembert fresh herbed garlic and chardonnay wine

Entrée – Alternate Drop

1. Charred Baby Octopus
   Succulent baby octopus lightly charred, delicately paired with flying fish roe, and finished with a silky French cognac-infused sauce. Served in a crisp baby cos lettuce boat for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
2. Venison Tataki Cured Gravlax
   Seared venison tataki, delicately cured in an Asian-inspired gravlax brine, laid atop toasted Turkish bread and adorned with a vibrant ruby-red cabbage slaw, providing a harmonious contrast of richness and acidity.

Main Course – Alternate Drop

1. Macadamia, Parmesan, and Thyme Crusted Salmon
   A golden-crusted fillet of Tasmanian salmon, encrusted with crushed macadamia nuts, aged Parmesan, and fresh thyme. Accompanied by a roasted pumpkin, candied pecan, and whipped goat cheese salad, drizzled with an orange Riesling reduction and finished with a balsamic Shiraz glaze.
2. Quail Maryland & Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Nam Jim Sauce
   Premium duck breast, seared to perfection, served with a fragrant Nam Jim dressing. Paired with grilled asparagus spears, sautéed wild mushrooms, and a velvety sweet potato purée, creating a symphony of rich and vibrant flavors.

Dessert – Alternate Drop

1. Sticky Date Pudding with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
   A warm, spiced sticky date pudding, drenched in a decadent butterscotch sauce, paired with creamy Madagascan vanilla bean ice cream, offering a comforting yet indulgent finale.
2. Salted Dark Chocolate Tart
   A rich dark chocolate tart with a delicate hint of sea salt, served with a refreshing raspberry sorbet and a dollop of Chantilly cream. Finished with edible gold dust and fresh raspberries for an elegant touch.

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