Local Food & Wine
We are pleased to announce a
partnership with local winery “Murrindindi Vineyards” at
Murrindindi. This acclaimed vineyard is run by the
Cuthbertson family who produce wines of the highest quality.
Winemaker
Hugh Cuthbertson is a prominent figure in the
Australian wine industry, and he is frequently called on for
his expertise as a judge in wine shows.
Delux cheese platter
With our
deluxe cheese platter, we showcase the
Cuthbertson family reserve wine (either
Cabernet
or
Chardonnay – your choice), with a selection of high quality
cheeses and biscuits. The award winning Chardonnay
will already be in the refrigerator for those coming late.
The cost for this option is $70 per couple.
Regular cheese platter
The
regular cheese platter, costing $49 per
couple, is a selection of cheeses and biscuits with a bottle
of the Murrindindi Vineyard's “Don't Tell Dad”
Cabernet or a
bottle of the “Don't Tell Dad”
Riesling. The wines in this
package are both fine wines, but more in the “easy drinking”
mode.
If you like the Murrindindi wines you taste with the
cheese platters we can supply them at cellar-door rates.
Exploring the region
The wine and food options around our lovely town are
growing, with many more opportunities to sample wines from
the region at
- Snobs Creek Estate
www.snobscreekvineyard.com.au A pretty
vineyard on the banks of the Goulburn River
on the way to Eildon, - great range of
varietals on tasting.
- Rees Miller Estate - a great vineyard
near Yea, for the red wine enthusiast -
Silkie and David also have a great line in
cleanskins, so you could stock up with
something for every occasion Tel. 5797 2101.
- Growlers Gully - near Merton, is open
for tastings and offers a great platter for
a light lunch as well, which is always a
great option Tel. 5778 9615
- Nillahcootie Estate - is a great new
find for us - on the Midland Hwy, enroute to
Benalla, it has a great restaurant & a good
range of wines, with a fabulous view over
Lake Nillahcootie
www.nillahcootieestate.com.au
- Stonelea Country Estate is always a
perfect option for that special dinner,
bookings are advisable
www.stonelea.com.au
- Finally you can sample a great range of
local wines and food at the Ruffy Produce
Store which is the perfect spot for a casual
lunch under the trees in summer, or cosy and
warm inside in winter
On Arrival
We now have two choices for dinner on arrival
at Athlone Country Cottages
- We are working with a local butcher to
develop a BBQ pack that can be available on
arrival. Athlone Country Cottages have BBQ
facilities available for all guests and
there is outdoor furniture for a relaxing
dinner by the lake or beside the cottages.
- Plus we now have a great new restaurant
which has opened in Yarck, 10 mins from
Alexandra on the Maroondah Highway, called
the Tea Rooms of Yarck - open Fri dinner,
Saturday lunch & dinner, Sunday lunch &
dinner. Do not be mislead by the name, this
is such a great asset to our area, fabulous
food, great wine, a real gem! Tel 5773 4233
