Crush: News from Canungra Valley Vineyards

Soak up the last of the summer sun with this ever popular wine. The Unwooded Chardonnay is a versatile wine that suits a relaxing drink in the afternoon or to have over dinner with friends. Honeysuckle and pear aromas complement the melon flavours rounding out the medium body and smooth finish.

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by Judy Youngs, Platinum Member

Roast Duck Leg Confit, slow cooked with Citrus Marmalade, Fresh Beans, and Par Boiled Chats Potatoes (GF)

'Three ways to relax:
1. Start the car
2. Drive to O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards
3. Order the Roast Duck Leg Confit with a bottle of your favourite wine (Judy's is the Devine Red)

To be allowed to eat this succulent duck leg is quite an honour. Forget Duck a l'orange, Chef Rob has taken roast duck to another planet with citrus marmalade and pieces of orange and lemon rind treated with the Chef Rob special touch. Let the taste buds explode and fill the mouth with magic. To complete the meal experience, order the Pear poached in Honey with Hazelnut Ice-cream; the pear just falls apart - YUM! Now that's relaxation.'

Take a sneak peak at the full Autumn Menu.

Feeling hungry? Treat yourself to lunch at 'Vintage'. Bookings essential - call the Vineyard on 07 5543 4011 to reserve your table today.

DIARY DATES

WINE LAUNCH - Saturday 19th April:

Join us for a fantastic day as we celebrate the long awaited and eagerly anticipated launch of these fabulous wines. Arrive by 11:30am for a 12:00pm start in the Wine Cellar with our Viticulturalist Daffyd Westlake to taste and savour these new releases. Stay on for lunch and relax beside the creek with a picnic or BBQ basket, or enjoy our special Launch Menu at 'Vintage', based on the new Autumn menu. Our wine launches are always popular so be sure to book early as places are booking fast and numbers are limited. Bookings essential - call the Vineyard 07 5543 4011 or e-mail wine@oreillys.com.au.

MOTHER'S DAY - Sunday 11th May:

Spoil mum this Mother's Day and treat her to a delicious lunch at the Vineyard. Enjoy our special Mother's Day Menu, which also includes a bottle of Picnic Bubbles and a box of Silky Oak chocolates. Bookings essential - call the Vineyard on 07 5543 4011 to reserve your table.

PLATYPUS PLAY SEMILLON 2008 LAUNCH - Late May / Early June (date to be advised):

Even though we lost our Semillon vines with the flood at the Vineyard earlier this year, luckily we still have our vines at the Ballandean estate. Therefore, we will be launching our limited edition Semillon 2008 vintage later this year and invite you to join us for this special occasion. With limited quantities available, don't delay in trying this new vintage! To register your interest, contact the Vineyard on 07 5543 4011.

'MUSIC BY THE CREEK' BLUES FESTIVAL - 6th July

Join us as we 'jazz it up' during our 'Music by the Creek' Blues Festival, on Sunday 6th July. Come and enjoy an afternoon of great food and live music featuring renowned Blues artist Bo Jenkins and his band, Australia's premier Blues / Harp player Chris Wilson and The Easybeats' Stevie Wright, plus special guest Sarah Carroll. Hurry - book now as numbers are strictly limited! Early bird discounts apply. Tickets are $100.00 per person and include a picnic basket and bottle of wine.

BRISBANE EKKA - 7 - 20th August:

If you're at the Ekka this year, come and visit us in the Woolworths Pavilion for wine tasting and a chat. We'll be in the same location but with a fantastic new booth design.

REPLANTING SEMILLON VINES - July / August (date to be advised):

Make your mark and claim your row for the grand replanting of the Semillon vines. This will be an all-day event but we will provide a delicious lunch as a 'thank you'. To register your interest, contact the Vineyard on 07 5543 4011.

MEMBER'S SOCIAL DAY - September (date to be advised):

Join us for a fun-filled Member's Social Day at the Vineyard! We invite you to bring your friends and family for a relaxing day under the shade of the Silky Oak trees and enjoy great food, fantastic wine and good company - maybe even some creekside cricket! Stay tuned for more details.

VINEYARD NEWS

All the harvests have now been completed, with Mike Hayes ecstatic over the quality of the Chambourcin fruit. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the second harvest for the Port grapes and we will keep you posted on the Port's progress.

The vines will now start to go into their dormant stage over the cooler months, but we are looking forward to replanting the Semillon vines out the front of the property in July or August this year. Our Vineyard Supervisor Glen will then spend some quality time keeping the nutrition up to the vines and the pests away.

We look forward to welcoming you back out to the Vineyard soon. Cheers!
The Vineyard Team

O'REILLY'S SPECIAL OFFER

As an O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards Platinum Member, O'Reilly's would like to extend this special offer...

~ Autumn Escape Package ~

For only
$139.50 per person, per night, twin share (Sun – Fri nights)
OR
$159.50 per person, per night, twin share (Sat night)

WINE OF THE MONTH - Platypus Play Unwooded Chardonnay

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