Upcoming Events
Christmas in July
Saturday, 25th July, 2009
Join us for feasting and festivities as we celebrate Christmas in July at the Vineyard, on Saturday, 25th July. Arrive by 6:30pm to be entertained by the legendary Savoyards group, then indulge in a delicious festive feast. View our Christmas in July dinner menu. To RSVP, contact the Vineyard on 07 5543 4011 or e-mail info@canungravineyards.com.au.
Office and social groups are also welcome for Christmas in July celebrations throughout the month. For bookings or further information, contact our Events team at functions@canungravineyards.com.au.
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Vineyard 10th Anniversary
Saturday, 10th October, 2009
It's our 10th birthday! To celebrate our decade milestone, we will be holding a special Members 10 Year Anniversary Party on Saturday, 10.10.09 - be sure to mark it in your diary!
We're planning a massive day with a creek regatta, markets and of course plenty of good food and great wine. Stay tuned for more details soon.
Our History...
From humble beginnings as a Magistrate’s House in Warwick over 150 years ago, Shane O'Reilly nurtured his dream of creating an outstanding, award-winning boutique vineyard and so the Canungra Valley Vineyards were born.
In 2009, we celebrate 10 years since we first opened the vineyard and in that time are proud to have become one of Southern Queensland's most popular (and award-winning!) boutique vineyards.
The Vineyard was opened by Terry Jackman (then Chairman of Tourism QLD) and Jan Power MP by the ceremonious 'pop' of a bottle (as smashing it over the barrel proved difficult!). The vines were then blessed by Father Bernie Gallagher.
Here are some 'historic' shots from the first planting day.
Past Events
Bernard Merlot Chambourcin Members Wine Launch
Saturday, 30th May
The eagerly anticipated launch of our new Bernard Reserve Merlot Chambourcin was a great success with over 80 members joining us to celebrate this new vintage. This lucky crop survived the devastating flood waters one year ago and was hand-picked by our loyal members and staff just after the big clean-up.
Members joined our winemaker, Kieran Carney, in the wine cellar to taste this new release, which has been blended with a new premium variety. Afterwards, Chef Rob Wauters hosted a fantastic cooking demonstration using the new Bernard.
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Chambourcin and Verdelho Harvest
Sunday, 22nd February, 2009
150 eager harvesters joined us at the vineyard bright and early at 5:30am on Sunday 22nd February to help pick our Chambourcin and Verdelho crops. We picked almost 6 tonnes all up, with 5.5 tonnes of Chambourcin and 1/2 tonne of Verdelho. Our loyal harvesters were then rewarded with a delicious BBQ breakfast, followed by over 40 enthusiastically energetic members battling it out in our annual grape stomping competition!
Thank you again to everyone who donated their time to the harvest and we look forward to welcoming you back for the wine launches. Watch this space...
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Always committed to see a job through to the end, Vineyard team members Mark, Alison, Chantelle and Glen then escorted the grapes to the winery in Murgon for crushing.
Thankfully the grapes arrived safely, obviously due to their expert bodyguarding skills - look our Kevin Costner!
Sunday, 25th January, 2009
Corvette Down Under Car Club recently visited the Vineyard as part of their Rob McAllister Memorial Run. The cars were amazing and certainly turned a few heads!
For more information, visit their website.
If your club or group is interested in visiting the Vineyard, contact our Events team on 07 5543 4011 or e-mail functions@canungravineyards.com.au.
