The SBWIA is concerned that the newly-formed “Super RTO” tourism group covering the South Burnett, Toowoomba, Southern Downs and Granite Belt (see related article August 30, 2012 below) will see ten years of hard work by local tourism operators to build “South Burnett brand awareness” washed away.
Australian wine expert Rob Geddes has nominated five South Burnett wines as being amongst Australia’s best in the 30th edition of his soon-to-be-released Australian Wine Vintages.
The annual Vine Dining Long Lunch at Moffatdale, hosted by local cellar doors Bridgeman Downs and Clovely Estate, drew a good crowd of partygoers on Saturday eager to sit in the sun, sip fine wine and enjoy good food.
Moffatdale’s annual Vine Dining Long Lunch will be making its fourth outing on Saturday, August 18.
Kingaroy’s Accents Restaurant & Cafe will be holding an evening with Master of Wine Peter Scudamore-Smith on Friday (July 27).
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association has announced an ambitious plan to claim the new Queen’s Birthday long weekend for the region.
Southburnett.com.au is proud to be supporting South Burnett On Show, an entertainment showcase being co-ordinated by the South Burnett Wine Industry Association from September 29 to October 1.
The South Burnett Wine Appreciation Society will be holding its next monthly meeting at the Kingaroy Butter Factory Conference Room at the rear of Taste South Burnett at 67 William Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm onwards this Friday, June 25.
ABC Rural’s “Country Hour” dropped in on the South Burnett yesterday, with presenter Neroli Roocke presenting the popular lunchtime radio show live from Crane Wines on the Booie Range.
Barambah Wines at Redgate has mothballed its cellar door for the next two years. However the company says it will continue to produce wines from its Redgate vineyards and retail them through the firm’s Brisbane office; their website; and existing cellar door, restaurant and hotel outlets.
Crane Wines will be offering live music to entertain visitors to their cellar door over Easter.
