Venue & Special Events

You’ll feel as though you have arrived in Tuscany, but in a bush setting. On a hot day the buildings are refreshingly cool.  If it is cold, there’s always a welcoming fire. On a fine day there’s the beautiful Mediterranean courtyard, where you can sit and sip a delicious glass of wine, linger over a gourmet platter and listen to the sound of the fountain and birds.

When you come to taste our wines you’ll be treated to an informative and enjoyable experience whether you’re a connoisseur or beginner. Our range includes red, white, sweet and dry as well as sparkling and fortified varieties.

The buildings will inspire you: handmade from recycled timbers, convict mined Grampians sandstone and materials from closer to home such as our own Panton Hill sandstone. There are lots of stories to tell.

Discover the personal touch and real family hospitality… delicious gourmet platters with seasonal produce… classic as well as innovative wines… unique handcrafted jewellery… organic seasonal fruit from our orchard.

Arrangements can be made for food and wine catering, cooking classes, winery tours with barrel tastings, BBQ or picnics. Groups welcome.

Event Listings

Winter Wine Fest 2010 Inaugural Event

• Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th June 2010
• Come and celebrate with us, and five other family owned boutique Nillumbik wineries our inaugural Winter Wine Fest...promising to be the first of many.
• What better way to welcome winter, than with excellent wine and warming winter fare, in front of our huge open fire.
• ..So looking forward to seeing you on the weekend of the 19th and 20th of June for some progressive tasting and eating, right on Melbourne's doorstep.
• For groups of 6 or more, let us know which day you'd like to come by calling 9719 7342 or 0408 101 523
• Best Regards, Dorothy
• Download the brochure here
• A range of hand crafted jewellery will be on display and available to purchase.

Panton Hill Winery 2010 menu:

• Sardinian Slow Cooked Lamb
  in Fennel and Tomatoes
  served with warm, crusty bread
• Homemade Mushroom and Taleggio Pizza
  or
  Potato, Garlic and Fresh Rosemary Pizza
  with a touch of cheese,
  both served with salad greens
• Apricot Crumble with almond, coconut and spelt crust served with cream/ ice-cream
  Assorted Teas and Coffee will be available

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OPEN CELLARS EVENT 2010

• Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th October 2010
• A once a year opportunity to visit some cellars that are not always open to the public and taste wines that are not always on offer by the glass. Experience special events at many of the wineries. All this just over 30 minutes from the centre of Melbourne.
• At Panton Hill, warm yourself in front of our huge open fire, sample delicious wines, taste our home made gourmet pizzas and enjoy an exhibition of vibrant ceramics by Mary Lou and Chris Pittard.
• Last year's brochure is here
  2010 brochure will be available shortly
• or map to the Wineries here
• There will be an Exhibition of the recent ceramic works of Mary-Lou and Chris Pittard on the 18th and 19th of October in conjunction with Open Cellars.
  www.pittards.com.au

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MEDITERRANEAN COOKING CLASSES

HANDS-ON class matched with PANTON HILL WINES. All in surroundings that transport you to southern Europe.

Agata Commisso from Amoré Cucina will pass on some tips and family recipes learned from her mother and grandmother before her. You can look forward to lots of hands-on cooking, laughter and, of course, great food and great wine!

Classes include cuisines of SOUTHERN ITALY, PORTUGAL and SPAIN. Includes all materials, morning tea, wine and lunch.

2010 dates:

• Saturday 30 October - Mediterranean Feast
  
• Private Function - choose your own date (minimum class - 8 people)
  
• Gift Vouchers available throughout the year

• For bookings phone, email or register online:
• Amore Cucina 03 9844 5789
• Email: ag@amorecucina.com
• Website: www.amorecucina.com

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