Date/Time
01/09/2023 – 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location
Cellos Grand Dining Room
Information
A Tradition of Excellence
What better way to welcome the first day of spring than with a wine tasting lunch in Cellos Grand Dining Room, featuring guest winemaker Ben Cane from Duke’s Vineyard.
Located at the western foot of the stunning ancient Porongurup range in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, Duke’s Vineyard is a ten-hectare vineyard planted in 1999 to Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
Duke’s Vineyard is a family-owned, boutique winery that was recently purchased by Ben and his partner Sarah Date, when founders Duke and Hilde Ranson decided to retire in 2022. Duke’s Vineyard has achieved many outstanding accolades over a 20+ year history including being awarded Best Australian Wine of the Year in 2019 for the 2017 Magpie Hill Reserve Riesling by James Halliday’s Wine Companion.
- 2-course lunch with wine tasting
- Special guest winemaker Ben Cane from Duke’s Vineyard
- Set in the magnificent Cellos Grand Dining Room
MENU
On Arrival
Duchess Sparkling Riesling
Main Course (alternate serve)
Grilled salmon fillet, scallops, citrus beurre blanc & broccolini
Chargrilled eye fillet, garlic potato puree, corn, beans & red wine jus
2022 Frankland River Riesling
2022 Magpie Hill Reserve Riesling
2021 Single Vineyard Shiraz
2021 Magpie Hill Reserve Shiraz
Dessert (alternate serve)
Apple tart tatin, berry sorbet
Tropical cheesecake tart, banana ice cream
Single Vineyard Rose
Venue: Cellos Grand Dining Room, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
Time: 12.30 pm
Tickets: $75.00 per person + booking fee
Includes 2-course lunch with wine tasting. Additional beverages are available for purchase. Inclusive of GST and Member Discount.
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Winemaker Ben Cane
Ben Cane is a visionary winemaker and viticulturist known for his unwavering commitment to crafting exceptional wines that showcase the unique terroir of a region. With a passion for sustainability and a deep understanding of the land, Cane has established himself as a true custodian of the vineyards he tends to. Drawing inspiration from the principles of biodynamics and organic farming, he employs meticulous vineyard management techniques to nurture the grapes and ensure their expressive potential is fully realised.
Driven by a profound respect for nature, Cane’s winemaking philosophy is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. He believes that great wines are born from a holistic approach that encompasses both the vineyard and the cellar. By carefully selecting premium fruit and employing minimal intervention techniques in the winemaking process, he allows the inherent character of each vineyard site to shine through in his wines. Embracing the visionary approach that made Duke and his long-time wine consultant Rob Diletti revered figures in the industry, Ben will continue to push boundaries and explore new frontiers, constantly seeking ways to enhance the expression of the Porongurup terroir in his wines.
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