Spring finally arrived at Pennyroyal Farm....Did Spring arrive, or have we missed it? It seems that the weather has finally improved and that Spring has definitely arrived at Pennyroyal. Hang on, isn't it Summer? Well at least we are enjoying some milder weather, and our native garden is just flourishing. It is also a real treat being so green at this time of year. At Pennyroyal Farm we have a range of native plants that are all in bloom at the moment.
Most of our natives have been sourced by our local green thumb native experts at Otway Greening. www.otwaygreening.com.au
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Out and About WINERIES The Otway Hinterland is real
treasure trove for beer and wine connoisseurs. The Ranges are home to some of the best wineries and breweries that Victoria has to offer. If you are visiting over the holidays, you will surely find a beer or wine for just about anyones palate providing a genuine taste of our region.
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Blakes Estate Blakes Estate is located in Deans Marsh, nestled in the foothills of the Otway Ranges. The winery is situated only 16 km from the coast near the town of Lorne and the Great Ocean Road. The close proximity to the coast ensures a warm summer and a long, dry autumn with temperatures modified by the maritime influence. This climate, together with the light,
sandy, tertiary aged Otway soils are perfect for growing Pinot Noir vines in which the vineyard specialises. The Blakes make a “Burgundy style” Pinot Noir and a “Champagne style” sparkling wine from their Pinot grapes. They also make a small volume of Rosé to compliment the other wines as well as a lovely Pinot Grigio. The vines are hand pruned, the grapes hand picked and the wine is hand made in the authentic French “Burgundian style”. www.blakesestate.com.au
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Gosling Creek WineryGosling Creek flows from the Great Otway National Park through fern gullies and picturesque rolling countryside to the Barwon River. The vineyard is located on the northern slopes, where the maritime influences of Bass Strait make an ideal location for cooler climate grapes The Gosling Creek range of wines include a Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz Rose, Pinot Noir Rose, Sparkling Shiraz, Dolce and a Fortified Shiraz Gosling Creek offers fantastic free music on Sunday afternoons as well as a light lunch menu. Gosling Creek is family and pet friendly with free picninc and BBQ facilities. www.goslingcreek.com.au
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Dinny GoonanDinny Goonan is a small award winning winery located on the Deans Marsh Road in Bambra. The winery operates in an environmentally sustainable way and they offer an exceptional range of wines made from hand pruned and picked grapes. Dinny Goonans' range consists of an elegant Shiraz, some of citrus inspired Rieslings, a crisp Semillon and Bordeaux style Cabernets. Dinny Goonans' Cellar Door offers a lovely informal vineyard platter, great coffee and of course a fantastic range of wines. dinnygoonan.com.au
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