Winter

Welcome to winter! The cold weather certainly set in quick, and the vines are now bare as they head into preparing for the next vintage. Inside, the open fires are crackling and best enjoyed with a glass of red or pre dinner cocktail in the wine bar before dinner. You may still find Jeynelle roasting chestnuts in the open fire at night for all to enjoy.

Thanks to John Morton for supplying the chestnuts throughout May and our Sunday afternoon Chestnut session was great fun and very educational. Chestnuts still have a place on the winter menu, as the chefs have been inspired as a result of Chestnut month and John’s advice.

A reminder to all that we are closed Monday and Tuesdays during winter, but still open for Lunch and Dinner from 11.30am Wednesday to Sunday.

Wine dinner: bookings still available

To celebrate the release of the 2004 Cabernet Merlot, 2005 Chardonnay, Rose and the Pinot Gris from Wild Cattle Creek, we invite you to the inaugural New Release dinner on Friday June 23rd at 7.00pm. Get a table together for what will be a fun filled night.

Wine maker Geoff will conduct a blind tasting of our Cabernet Merlots, wine trivia and lots of prizes to be won! Orders will be taken for Wild Cattle Creek wines at 10% discount on the night.

$65 per person includes food and wine.
Wine Club members: $60 per person.

Christmas functions

Christmas is creeping up, so don’t forget to book your Christmas functions. Menus for groups of 30 or more start at just $30 per person. If you have a smaller group, we have a special restaurant menu available every night from November 24th at a set price of $37.50 for 2 courses, or $45 for 3 courses. We also have Finger Food menus available if you are looking for a casual function.

Booking is essential during November and December, so don’t delay!

Locals Night

Wednesday and Thursday nights during June, July and August.

Enjoy the friendly 'local' atmosphere that makes Rustic Charm at Wild Cattle Creek an award winning restaurant.

Come and sample our fine selection of local produce and our award winning wines.

Open Fire, Cosy Wine Bar, Vineyard Views

2 courses $37.50 includes a glass of Wild Cattle Creek wine.

Not valid in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

Website

www.rusticcharm.com.au

Our current menus are available on the website as a downloadable PDF file. You will also find information on functions, weddings and all upcoming events.

Chef's Recipe - Cauliflower
& Blue Cheese Soup

Winter is the season for cauliflowers, so try this delicious recipe.

Sautee onions and garlic in butter in large pot until transparent. Add cauliflower and stock. Simmer for 25 minutes, until cauliflower is soft. Add blue cheese. Simmer for a further one minute. Puree in blender and season to taste.

Enjoy with some fresh crusty bread and a glass of Wild Cattle Creek Pinot Gris.

Wallace House Historic Homestead Accommodation

Wallace Homestead, the original homestead at Wild Cattle Creek, is now available for accommodation. The Bridal Suite, suitable for couples, enjoys magnificent views over the vineyard, large ensuite and has a fully equipped kitchen. Wallace House has two bedrooms, a large clawfoot bath, log fire and overlooks the beautiful cottage gardens. Both suites have TV, CD, and DVD player amongst other little luxuries. For a special gift, we have dinner, bed and breakfast package available for $350 per couple. It includes a two course dinner, a bottle of wine, chocolates and breakfast hamper. Phone Jeynelle now for further details.

Wine and Food Suggestions

2005 Pinot Gris is an excellent food wine and in particular goes well with the vegetable and fetta parcels on the winter menu.
2005 Chardonnay is very similar to 2004, and is a light easy drinking Chardonnay with only subtle oak. It therefore compliments light chicken dishes. In particular, our current dish: chicken with chestnut and mushroom stuffing. It would also go well with a chicken salad.

Wild Cattle Creek in the city

As part of the Australian Wine and Food Exhibitions, Wild Cattle Creek will be at the following venues.

June 14th & 15th-Melbourne Stock Exchange
June 28th & 29th – Telstra Building
July 5th & 6th – Optus Building

Make sure you come and visit us for a tasting and to pick up some exclusive exhibition specials: current specials include $99 per case (selected wines only).

Coming Events

• Mainstream June25th, July 23rd
• Cheek to Cheek, July 9th
• June 23rd – New Release Dinner $65p.p
• July 28th – Beer Dinner $70p.p. Featuring Hargeaves Hill Brewery
• October 8th – Shedfest. Warburton Highway
  Wine Festival
• November 7th – Cup Day with live music,
  sweeps and glorious food
• December 31st – Richie and the Royals. Rock and Roll dinner dance $85 per person

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