Crush: News from Canungra Valley Vineyards

Named in honour of second generation family matriach, Lona O'Reilly, this wine is not only a celebration of Lona, but of all mothers and the unconditional love they give us. The appropriateness of the name was summed up at the wine launch by one of her daughters, Anne O'Reilly, by letting us all know that Lona likes nothing more than a glass of something cold, white and bubbly at the end of a long day!

The Lona is made from young South Burnett Semillon grapes in the tradtional Methode Champenoise style. The resulting wine is crisp and light in texture, with citrus fruit flavours balanced by mineral notes and slight biscuity touches. It is drinking very well now, but will also cellar well for 3-5 years to develop some of the more yeasty flavours.

Don't delay, make sure you have some in stock as there are only 600 bottles left until 2010!

Stock up on your supply of Lona Sparkling Semillon...
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NEW CELLAR DOORS Cellar door wine tasting

The Canungra Cellar Door is fully stocked and now open. It is located on the main street, right next door to the 'Outpost Cafe'. If you are passing through the town, pop in and say hello to Seiji or Emma.

For those on the Sunshine Coast, we invite you to the opening of our Yandina Cellar Door at the Ginger Factory on Sunday, 8th June at 2:00pm. As part of the celebrations, we'll be hosting a tasting of the Shane Reserve Shiraz and Viola Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, plus the new Lona Sparkling Semillon 2007. We look forward to seeing you there and introducing you to the new Yandina team.

DIARY DATES

PLATYPUS PLAY SEMILLON 2008 AND VINCE RESERVE VERDELHO 2008 LAUNCH - June (date to be advised)

We're just awaiting confirmation from our winemaker on bottling progress to confirm the final date for this event. Although we lost our Semillon vines with the flood earlier this year, luckily we still have our vines at Ballandean. Therefore, we will be launching our limited edition Semillon 2008 vintage plus the Vince Reserve Verdelho 2008 vintage later this year and invite you to join us for this special occasion. With limited quantities available, don't delay in trying these new vintages! To register your interest, contact the Vineyard on 07 5543 4011.

'DOWN BY THE CREEK' FESTIVAL - Sunday, 6th July

Join us as we 'jazz it up' during our 'Down by the Creek' 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! Tickets are $100.00 per person / $200.00 per couple and include a picnic basket and bottle of wine.

DAY TRIP TO SIRROMET WINERY - Friday 25th July

Join us for a fun day trip to Sirromet Winery for a winery tour, wine tasting and two-course lunch. The bus leaves from Robina train station at 9:30am with a pick up at Helensvale train station at 10:00am. Members price: $95.00 per person including tour, wine tasting, lunch and return bus transfers. Without bus transfers: $70.00 per person. To reserve your seat, please email Sam at wine@oreillys.com.au or call on Thursday or Friday on 07 5543 4011. RSVP by 18th July.

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.

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.

ANNUAL GOLD COAST HINTERLAND WINEMAKERS DINNER - Friday 22nd August Indulge in delicious Hinterland cuisine

Enjoy a gourmet six-course dinner matched with wines from Gold Coast Hinterland wineries and vineyards at the annual Gold Coast Wine Maker's Dinner, held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on Friday, August 22nd. Arrive at 7:00pm for pre-dinner drinks. Tickets: $150.00 per person. Dress: Evening wear. For more information or to reserve your ticket, contact Arwen (arwen@oreillys.com.au) or phone 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.

SAVOYARDS 'OPERA AT THE VINEYARD' - Saturday 1st November

Join the Savoyards Company for their Annual Musical Evening and Dinner held in the Vineyard's Grand Ballroom. Bookings direct through Savoyards by calling 07 3893 4321 or email bookings@savoyards.com.au to reserve your seat for this popular evening. Hurry as tickets are limited! Return bus transfers available between O'Reilly's and CVV for $25.00 per person (minimum numbers apply).

VINEYARD NEWS

After some TLC to rejuvenate the area, the ground has been broken for the replacement of the Semillon vines. We should be able to advise of a replanting date in the June edition of 'Crush'.

Experience the magic of autumn as the Chambourcin leaves change into beautiful shades of the season. We don't always get the right conditions for the change to happen with such effect, so it is wonderful to enjoy the beauty while we can.

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 ~

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$139.50 per person, per night, twin share (Sun – Fri nights)
OR
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WINE OF THE MONTH - Lona Sparkling Semillon

NEW CELLAR DOORS