Italian Festival Draws Bumper Crowd
Between 700 and 800 people travelled to Moffatdale Ridge for the South Burnett’s first-ever Italian Festival
Clovely Wins Big At State Wine Awards
Brett Heading and Dr Susan Mercer have every reason to smile after the couple’s Clovely Estate winery won two major awards plus gold, silver and four bronze medals at the 32nd Annual Queensland Wine Awards.
State Asked To
Use Queensland Wine
The SBWIA will ask the State Government to use Queensland wines at all State Government functions
Local Wineries Win National Awards
Four South Burnett wine outlets have won six awards from Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine
Try Something New At Bridgeman Downs
Long-established South Burnett wine producers Bridgeman Downs Cellars underwent a quiet but significant change six months ago.
Kick Back With A Long Lunch At Cranes
Some people say the long, lazy lunch died in the 1990s. And that may be true – but only in the cities.
Winemaker’s Dinner At Historic Station
Eighty people will have a rare chance to dine out at one of the South Burnett’s most historic properties during this year’s South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend.
How Is Wine Made?
Ever wondered how wine is made? If you have, then Tipperary Estate will be happy to take you through the entire process on Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5.
Kindy Will Tour Local Wineries
The Nanango and District Kindergarten hosted a South Burnett wine tasting tour last year as a fundraiser, and it turned out to be such a success they’ve decided to do exactly the same this year, too.
Jazz It Up At Moffatdale Ridge
Jazz fans who want to kick back and relax over the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend should make a bee-line for Moffatdale Ridge, located 10km from Murgon on the Barambah Road not far from Bjelke-Petersen Dam.
Tour A Winery, Have A Pizza
If you’ve ever wondered how grapes get turned into wine, you can have all your questions answered at one of the South Burnett’s largest wineries during the October long weekend.
A Toast To Five Stars At Last!
It’s taken 17 years but the South Burnett finally has a five-star winery the equal of the best anywhere in Australia … and Clovely Estate co-owner Susan Mercer couldn’t be happier.
‘It’s Time’ At Captains Paddock
The South Burnett will soon be missing a couple of very familiar faces with the departure of Captains Paddock Vineyard owners Maryanne Pidcock and Pete Eaton.
Leading Winemaker Moves On
The South Burnett’s longest serving and most awarded winemaker will be leaving the region on Friday.
Barambah Wines Re-Opens Cellar Door
Barambah Wines have returned from 20 months of “mothballs” and reopened their Redgate cellar door
Festival Plans Dinner Under The Stars
A gala four-course wine and food dinner under the stars will kick off next year’s Wine & Food In The Park Festival.
Wine Industry Re-Elects Executive
The South Burnett’s wine industry has just faced down a “very challenging” 12 months, according to South Burnett Wine Industry Association president Jason Kinsella.
A Noble Victory … At Last!
Moffatdale’s Wally Pesudovs has been quietly celebrating a victory. After five years of hard work, four failed crops and $18,000 in outlays, he’s finally released his first wine.
Something To Sing About
Moffatdale Ridge didn’t tell anyone they intended to hold their third Opera On The Lawn come rain, hail or shine, but as things turned out, they did anyway.
Long Weekend Debuts To Applause
The new South Burnett On Show October long weekend festival looks set to be repeated after a successful debut last weekend.
