Saturday May 8, 2010

This year for the first time we will be making a sparkling liqueur- a deliciously decadent wine to be enjoyed either as a pre-dinner aperitif or with fruit based desserts and milder styles of cheese. We have named this new wine Sparkling Rain and with just a little luscious sweetness together with a shimmer of bubble, we are sure it will prove very popular with our female customers.

To launch its arrival we are planning an indulgent afternoon to be held at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley on Saturday 8th May (Mothers Day weekend) from 2.30pm-4.30pm and we would like to invite you to attend.

This exclusive event will revolve around a high tea to be served in Rock Salt restaurant. Guests will be able to view the latest fashion on parade and be tempted by exquisite handcrafted accessories throughout the afternoon whilst enjoying a fabulous afternoon tea, Capercaillie Sparkling Rain and take home a gift bag full of goodies!

Book your tickets early as our 2008 Sparkling Moscato Indulgent High Tea was a sellout event!

$75.00 per person

Phone: 02 4990 2904

Email: capercaillie@hunterlink.net.au

What is a vertical tasting, some of you may ask?

In a vertical tasting, different vintages of the same wine variety from the same winery are tasted. This emphasises differences between young and aged wines and vintages. Causes of differences will include the weather, wine making techniques and the use of oak.

A bracket of our award winning Hunter Semillons and our top shelf Ghillie Shiraz from three of the best past vintages will be presented for tasting at the cellar door. The cost per bracket (Semillon or Shiraz) will be $10 per person wine only or why not try both for just $15. Individual cheese platters will also be available for purchase on the day.

Bookings preferred but not essential. Phone 02 4990 2904

The Recipe
Take 8 quality Hunter Valley artists and sculpters
Add one oak wine barrel each
Soak in copious amounts of artistic inspiration
Arm with a vast assortment of tools and materials
Put them to work frantically for several weeks
Ensure lots of creative energy
Add a charity of their choice

Where:
By the lake at Capercaillie, Londons Road, Lovedale

What's on Offer:
3 course picnic style lunch under the marquee on the lawns of the winery

Entree
Antipasto platter - salami, olives, pickled vegetables, feta cheese, paté, breadroll

Main Course
Choice of:
Thai Chicken Salad - tender roast chicken pieces shredded through Asian noodles, mixed fresh salad greens, peanuts, capsicum, bean sprouts with a spicy Thai dressing, OR
Mediterannean Beef Salad - medium rare roast Scotch fillet sliced and tossed through a mix of roasted vegetables including carrots, sweet potato, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, parsnip, pumpkin, potato and fresh herbs
(Please note that main course choices will be dependant upon popularity on the day of the event and menu selections may alter due to produce availability).
Vegetarian option (must be pre-ordered) - Pumpkin and Feta Fritarta with char grilled Mediterannean vegetables

Dessert
Mixed berry parfait - layers of juicy berries, creamy marscapone, light vanilla sponge topped with crunchy toasted oats and coconut
Coffee and Tea - self serve
STRICTLY NO BYO ALCOHOL OR FOOD

Be Entertained
Live music to accompany an assortment of relaxing and competitive optional activities, suitable for all ages and abilities

The Highlight
The 8 pieces of barrel art will be auctioned at around 3pm to raise money for each artist's chosen charity

If you are unable to join us on the day but would like to view the barrels for the purpose of making a bid, simply send us an email with View Barrels in the subject line and we will send you a reply back with pictures and further information on each artist.

The Charities and the Artists
Gary & Stephen Luke for Starlight Children's Foundation
Howard Archbold for Kids with Cancer Foundation
Carl Filby for The Spastic Centre
Michael Garth for Youth Off The Streets
Megan Barrass for Cure for Life Foundation
Col Henry for The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Trish Sutherland for Hunter Medical Research Institute
Chris Fussell for Cancer Council NSW - Hunter Region

Something for Everyone
Every guest will receive a gift bag to the value of $40

Price
$80 per person includes lunch, entertainment, fun and games and gift bag

$25 per person under 18 years (when accompanied by an adult) includes lunch, entertainment, fun and games

Free of Charge - if you just want to come along to view the wonderful barrel art and participate in the auction!

Bookings
Phone Capercaillie on 02 4990 2904 before 13th March

Dan's first addition to the Capercaillie range is a Sparkling Moscato. Made from Muscat grapes traditionally used for fortified wines, it has been treated as if we were making a white wine, but with the fermentation stopped before the wine has reached dryness. This results in a lovely light fresh summery drink, with a blush of pink watermelon colour, a little fruity sweetness and the slightest bubble in the glass. At a low 5% alcohol it's just perfect as an aperitif.

To lauch our first Sparkling Moscato you are invited to an indulgent high tea at the five star Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, whilst viewing the latest collection of fashions from labels including Lisa Ho presented by Wilson & Hunter.

Enjoy head chef Hamish Unahi's afternoon indulgence menu with Tea Forté prestige teas, Piazza D?oro coffee and of course Capercaillie Sparkling Moscato. Not only will you view fashions from Australia's top designers, but a range of exquisite hand made glass from Setsuko Ogishi, jewellery from Brian Cox, handbags from Two Cats Design, and silk scarves from Maureen Locke Maclean, all leading local artisans.

If that isn't enough to tempt you every guest will receive a gift bag valued at over $100. Plus there will be great prizes to be won, including an accommodation package from Crowne Plaza, Spa Treatment from Tea Tree Spa, Capercaillie Wine packs and other handmade fashion accessories.

Indulgent High Tea Menu

*Oak smoked salmon & asparagus rolls *Labna & Tomato Bruschetta

*Peking Duck & black fungus salad *Triple brie with walnut bread

*Triple chocolate & macadamia Slice *Lemon Curd Tart

*Scones with berry jam & double cream *Individual gelato glasses

*Marinated strawberries with white chocolate velvet

*Tea Forté tea *Piazza D'oro coffee

Where: Red Salt Restaurant Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Wine Country Drive Pokolbin 2325

Date: 2.30pm-4.30pm Saturday 3rd May 2008

Price: $75 per person including high tea and Sparkling Moscato

Bookings: Phone Capercaillie on 02 4990 2904 before 24th April.

10th Anniversary Dinner
Date Saturday 17th June 2006.

You are invited to join us for dinner and dancing on Saturday 17th June, 2006 to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. The evening will commence at 6pm with canapés and a selection of museum release wines followed by dinner in the cellar of 1 Broke Road, Pokolbin. This black tie event will feature a feast provided by Darren Ho of Terroir Restaurant, music from our great friends Claymore and Serotonin and a charity auction for the Mater Hospital, Newcastle.

COST - $165.00 per person (GST incl)

DRESS - Black Tie or Highland

AUCTION - A selection of rare and vintage wine, travel/accommodation packages, art and a range of other unique items will be auctioned during the evening raising much needed funds for the oncology and surgical units of the Newcastle Mater Hospital.

Free Sunday Recovery Brunch- You are also invited to brunch on Sunday morning from 10am at Capercaillie Winery.

RSVP- 7 June, 2006.

TO ORDER TICKETS- Please go to the order form, select either standard or vegetarian ticket in the Capercaillie merchandise section. Also list number of people attending the free Sunday Brunch. In the comments section please list all guests names attending for seating plans.

For any further information or to receive a printed invitation please contact the winery.