2nd July 2022 Wineries of the region
Miserable wet day again
Running Creek bridge still not underwater fortunately. Apparently it does flood and needs to be monitored
Back out on to the Bunya Highway.
Having decided to do a wine tasting and have lunch at the wineries we decided to take up Ina’s suggestion of lunch at Dusty Hill, as it is supposedly the best, we thought that we had better ring to book. Unfortunately they were booked out. In fact have been booked out three weeks in advance!!!!
This is the last of the 6 wines that I chose and liked
Not long after we had our initial couple of wines from the 6, a large group came in for some tastings, so we ended up on the back burner!!
First thing we did when we got up was to unpack all the wet things from in the car and hang them out, not necessarily to dry but so that they don’t end up too smelly.
Mark and Ina called in to check on the area to make sure that the dam near us hadn’t risen to have an effect on the area where we are camped.
Lay Day for us do made the most of the fact that we could go and visit the wineries of the region
It was quite late in the morning before we headed out. Still quite misty
Running Creek bridge still not underwater fortunately. Apparently it does flood and needs to be monitored
Back out on to the Bunya Highway.
Having decided to do a wine tasting and have lunch at the wineries we decided to take up Ina’s suggestion of lunch at Dusty Hill, as it is supposedly the best, we thought that we had better ring to book. Unfortunately they were booked out. In fact have been booked out three weeks in advance!!!!
However we were able to make a lunch reservation at Moffatdale Winery
Heading north towards Murgon, following the wineries trail signs
Turned left here along Barambah Road
Following the Barambah Wine Trail
Crossing over the picturesque Barambah Creek
Driving along the pretty tree lined road
Reaching Moffatdale
Turning towards the Dusty Hill Winery
Even though we couldn’t have lunch here, we decided to do a wine tasting here
Paid our 6 dollars each for 6 wines. The wine tasting session started well because there was only one other couple in there and they were just leaving, so we had the full attention of the lady behind the bar who explained quite a bit to us about the winery…. The fact that the land that the winery is situated on was only purchased in 1996 and was just dirt. This is why the winery is named Dusty Hill.
Heading north towards Murgon, following the wineries trail signs
Turned left here along Barambah Road
Following the Barambah Wine Trail
Crossing over the picturesque Barambah Creek
Driving along the pretty tree lined road
Reaching Moffatdale
Turning towards the Dusty Hill Winery
Even though we couldn’t have lunch here, we decided to do a wine tasting here
Paid our 6 dollars each for 6 wines. The wine tasting session started well because there was only one other couple in there and they were just leaving, so we had the full attention of the lady behind the bar who explained quite a bit to us about the winery…. The fact that the land that the winery is situated on was only purchased in 1996 and was just dirt. This is why the winery is named Dusty Hill.
We chose 6 different wines as per the list here, which are all produced here except the bubbles.
My first one that I tasted was the bubbles which I did like
We both tasted the Verdelho and both liked it. Apparently Verdelho is the main wine produced in this region
This is the other label that the winery produced wine under. This was one of the wines on the list that we enjoyed- heavy red. We ended up buying a bottle of this one and a 2016 Shiraz that wasn’t on the tasting list but one that was recommended by a couple that were actually buying several of.
My first one that I tasted was the bubbles which I did like
We both tasted the Verdelho and both liked it. Apparently Verdelho is the main wine produced in this region
This is the other label that the winery produced wine under. This was one of the wines on the list that we enjoyed- heavy red. We ended up buying a bottle of this one and a 2016 Shiraz that wasn’t on the tasting list but one that was recommended by a couple that were actually buying several of.
This is the last of the 6 wines that I chose and liked
Not long after we had our initial couple of wines from the 6, a large group came in for some tastings, so we ended up on the back burner!!
We took the opportunity to sit back and relax in the comfy chairs there
Apparently these are the Verdelho grape vines growing
The view out the back of the winery
Once we had finally finished our tastings and made our purchases, we headed to the Moffatdale winery for our lunch
The Moffatdale winery was a much smaller concern and not as busy which suited us
Pretty view down to the creek from the deck of the winery
Nice quiet deck with a pleasant view out suited us, with a heater to warm us up as it was cold
We ended up having a three course meal. Each course very delicious. Aracini balls and pate for the entree.
Apparently these are the Verdelho grape vines growing
The view out the back of the winery
Once we had finally finished our tastings and made our purchases, we headed to the Moffatdale winery for our lunch
The Moffatdale winery was a much smaller concern and not as busy which suited us
Pretty view down to the creek from the deck of the winery
Nice quiet deck with a pleasant view out suited us, with a heater to warm us up as it was cold
We ended up having a three course meal. Each course very delicious. Aracini balls and pate for the entree.
With a bottle of Verdelho to accompany it all.
I chose this fish dish for my main meal. Blue Groper that I have never had before, very tasty
We had heard that port was sold in bulk here. Very tempting but we ended up just buying a small bottle of this tawny port and the chocolate port
Seeing as we were so close to the Bjelke Peterson Dam we drove in to check it out
Drove over the Dam wall
Not very good weather to be looking across the dam !!!
Plenty of picnic facilities at the dam
We walked out to the viewpoint
One of the plaques at the lookout
Further round we could see the spillway
There was even a Pelican on the water
An information board near the boat ramp
We drove back to the highway a different way
Interesting countryside. In fact this is the route for one of the suggested loop bike rides in the region
Passing through farmland as well as wineries
I chose this fish dish for my main meal. Blue Groper that I have never had before, very tasty
We had heard that port was sold in bulk here. Very tempting but we ended up just buying a small bottle of this tawny port and the chocolate port
Seeing as we were so close to the Bjelke Peterson Dam we drove in to check it out
Drove over the Dam wall
Not very good weather to be looking across the dam !!!
Plenty of picnic facilities at the dam
We walked out to the viewpoint
One of the plaques at the lookout
Further round we could see the spillway
There was even a Pelican on the water
An information board near the boat ramp
We drove back to the highway a different way
Interesting countryside. In fact this is the route for one of the suggested loop bike rides in the region
Passing through farmland as well as wineries
We ended up back on the highway near Goomeri
Mural on one of the walls
Whilst in Goomeri I wanted to locate where the rail trail was
Mural on one of the walls
Whilst in Goomeri I wanted to locate where the rail trail was
Found one end of the trail
Also found the station
But couldn’t find where the trail joined up on the other side of the road. Found where the old rail bridge would have been with a bit of a track beside it
Saw this bridge which we ended up presuming that was where the trail goes over the gully
We presumed that this sign was meant to be pointing to the route for the trail, over that bridge
This is what the sign was pointing to
Bill found this plaque on the station building
This sculpture was in the park next to the station
We eventually drove around the back, to the other side of the main road and eventually found where the track continued
This was our route for today
Also found the station
But couldn’t find where the trail joined up on the other side of the road. Found where the old rail bridge would have been with a bit of a track beside it
Saw this bridge which we ended up presuming that was where the trail goes over the gully
We presumed that this sign was meant to be pointing to the route for the trail, over that bridge
This is what the sign was pointing to
Bill found this plaque on the station building
This sculpture was in the park next to the station
We eventually drove around the back, to the other side of the main road and eventually found where the track continued
This was our route for today
I'm sure the bikes appreciated the rest and you the wine and tucker :)
ReplyDeleteWe sure did enjoy the wine and the food. Felt that we had earned a rest (not sure about the bikes!!) and a good feed.
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