January 2007

We hope that you have all enjoyed your Christmas and New Year and welcome to 2007 and what promises to be an exciting year at Wild Cattle Creek.

It has now been 2 years and we are continually evolving the business to meet customer demands! Our Chef's Table dinners in particular have been well received and we will continue with these throughout the year on a regular basis, with varying themes

Sunday afternoon music will also continue throughout the year (including winter months!), so keep an eye on our website for those dates.

We will be changing our operating hours as of February 1st, so please check below for changes.

During this busy period, please remember to ring ahead to book your table to avoid disappointment.

Chef's Table Dinners

Our Chef's Table dinners were both a success, and George is now preparing something special(and different for Rustic) for February 2nd 2007. An Indian night will be held as our "farewell" to our recently qualified Chef Dean, who will be heading off overseas in April. George has prepared a special menu featuring the cuisine of Northern and Southern indian cuisine, served in a buffet style.
Places are filling fast, and are limited, so please book your table now.

Valentines Day

Join us for our Valentines Day dinner on Wednesday February 14th. This is a special way to enjoy the company of that special person in your life with great food and good wine in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. $65 per person includes your dinner, a glass of Wild Cattle Creek sparkling upon arrival and a special gift. We also have available a Dinner,Bed & Breakfast package for $320 per couple. Overnight accommodation is available at Wallace House.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

As part of our participation in the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, the Age Good Food Guide Restaurant Express menu will be available for lunch from March 16th to March 30th. For $30 you can have a 2 course lunch with a glass of Wild Cattle Creek wine for $30. This event is always popular, so make sure you book ahead!

Cellar Door Specials

Visit our cellar door to try our new releases: the 2006 Sauvignon Blanc and also the 2006 Rose made from Merlot grapes this vintage. While you are there you can purchase 3 bottles for $50. Don’t forget the range of Yarra Valley Preserves that are also available and make great gifts. Watch this space next newsletter for full details on all of our new release wines and tasting notes.

New Hours

As of February 1st, we will no longer be open on Sunday nights or Tuesdays. (unless by prior arrangement)

Lunch: Wednesday to Monday

Dinner: Wednesday to Saturday

Wallace House

For a special treat you can enjoy a romantic Dinner Bed & Breakfast package at Wallace House. Fully self contained and conveniently located at the Wallace Road end of the property, it is just a short stroll down to the cellar door and restaurant. $300 per couple will get you overnight accommodation, fruit & cheese platter upon arrival and a 2 course dinner (or lunch). For more information visit our website at wallacaehouse.com.au.

Chef's Recipe

Rose and Strawberry jelly

We use our Wild Cattle Creek Rosé and local strawberries to make this scrummy jelly! Over summer it has been a popular dessert – especially when served with some home made berry ice cream…good old fashioned jelly and ice cream with an adult flavour!

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, dissolve sugar into water until it has a thick syrup consistency. Allow to cool
2. Dissolve half the gelatine as per instructions, allowing to cool. Combine with half the sugar syrup, half the wine and half the apple juice. Whisk lightly.
3. In individual glasses, line bottom with strawberries and then evenly pour a thin layer of jelly into each.
4. Refrigerate this first layer until slightly set.
5. Repeat step 2 with the remaining liquid ingredients and then place another layer of strawberries upon the first set layer. Evenly distribute the remaining jelly between the glasses on top of the first layer. Refrigerate until set.

Winners

Cellar Door business card
- 2 bottles of wine. Jaakko McVey

Christmas Functions
- overnight accommodation for 2 and lunch

Theresa Hardiman
- Bunnings Croydon

Coming Events

• February 2nd
  Chef's Table Dinner $50 p.p including 4 courses and wine
• February 11th, 18th & 25th
  Mainstream playing rock/pop
• February 14th
  Valentines Dinner $65 p.p includes 3 course dinner, special gift, glass of bubbles upon arrival

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