Exploring Balnarring
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ELAN
with Emily Davenport
Elan Vineyard is a family run affair in Turners Road where winemaker
VINEYARD
Selma Lowther makes small parcels of beautiful wine. They are one of
the few local vineyards to produce Gamay the varietal which is used
MORNINGTON PENINSULA
to make classic French Beaujolais. This is a farm-gate vineyard, old
Enjoy 100% Estate grown hand made wines
world hospitality, new world expertise.
Bring your own gourmet treats to picnic or use the gas BBQ.
Cellar Door open
Open first weekend of every month 11-5pm or by appointment.
first weekend of every month 12-5
Visit Willow Creek Vineyardand this year's new releases from the
or by appointment also open
premium Tulum label the 2004 Tulum Vintage Brut, the 2006 Tulum
Open Melbourne Cup Weekend
Chardonnay and the 2005 Tulum Pinot Noir. While you are there indulge
your tastebuds at Bernard McCarthy's award winning Salix Restaurant
17 Turner Rd, Bittern 3918
and Café. Treat a loved one to a candlelit dinner on the deck over
Ph. (03) 5983 1858
Melways. Ref. 162 K5
summer, the café is also a great place to stop for a light lunch between
cellar doors. Willow Creek is celebrating Australia Day with a gourmet
BBQ. Pack a picnic rug, sit on the lawn and enjoy local musicians
performing throughout the afternoon. A great day for all ages.
NO R T H WAY D O W N S E S TAT E
The Balnarring region is also home to Lazaar Vineyard. A great menu
Schindler
is available on Friday and Saturday nights with something to please
Cellar Door
all palates. Try their fresh and zesty Verduzzo, a very ancient variety
Sales & Lunch
grown exclusively on the Peninsula by Lazzar, try it with baked fish
Overlooking the Lake
such as schnapper. Over December Lazzar will be celebrating all things
Christmas with a festive menu and open-air tastings.
icturesque Far m House
Northway Downs draws upon the Schindler family's Austrian
Self- Catering A ccommodation
heritage. Extend your stay in this beautiful part of the world by
booking the farm house for a weekend and test run life as a vigneron.
Enjoy the warm summer months on the terrace under the shade of
the grapevines, listening to Austrian music and indulging in authentic
Austrian food. Roast pork with sauerkraut, house smoked meats,
finishing off with Apple Strudel and cream. Join them for lunch on
Sunday the first full weekend of the month and enjoy award winning
Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.
Make time to visit Balnarring Vineyard home of Quealy Wine
and winemaker Kathleen
Quealy. Taste the first vintage
of two new grape varieties to
the Peninsula, Tocai Friulano
and Muscat Giallo.
See page 71 for more.
BALNARRING
Elan Vineyard
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Open 12 noon to 5.00pm
Lazzar Wines
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1st Weekend of the month with
Willow Creek Vineyard
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A u s t r i a n L u n c h s e r v e d o n S u n d a y.
Balnarring Vineyard
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Nor thway Downs Estate
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437 Stumpy Gully Road,
Balnarring
PEN 11am-6pm Every Fri, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays
Wine & Food
plus Every day in January Weekdays by appointment
SUNSET DINNERS Fri & Sat Bookings Recommended
2910 FRANKSTON-FLINDERS ROAD BALNARRING
ph / fax. 03 5983 1813
m. 0418 390 012
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Peninsula Visitor . . . Summer 2007-08
