As the cooler weather sets itself against us, it's important we make the most of the beautiful Autumn sunshine that's hanging on by a thread. We suggest finding some time this month to attend the below events in the Barossa. Read the rest...
Autumn is signalled by so many changes, but for me, the one that always serves as the true indicator we have turned the corner into a new season is the light; that golden, flaxen coloured light that hits the hills of the Valley late in the afternoon. It’s as though golden syrup has been poured over every surface – it’s really no wonder to learn photographers refer to it as ‘magic light’. Food lovers will be equally enamoured by Autumn’s arrival, with an abundance of produce made all the more special because of their brief appearance; figs, quinces, pomegranates and lovely big field mushrooms to name a few. This ‘special appearance’ produce makes it an easy decision to return to the kitchen after months of weather too hot to contemplate the stove. Read the rest...
I have never been someone who is governed by convention, so I was always looking for another way of doing things. Like, the Verjuice, which came about because in 1984 we couldn't sell our Rhine Riesling grapes. So I said, "OK, I’ve read about this Verjuice, let's make some” and we became the first in the world to produce Verjuice commercially. Read the rest...
I can’t tell you all how proud I am of the Farm Shop team at any given time of year, but especially so at Easter. It’s hard to imagine the amount of organisation that goes into the preparations so we can manage the huge influx of visitors over the Easter period, going right through to the following long weekend for Anzac Day. It sounds simple enough you might think, just knowing that we do two to three times normal business, but it takes huge energy, commitment and great spirit to see it all through. I’m going to take this as the perfect chance to not only wish you and your families a wonderful Easter, but also to thank my ‘other family’, my incredibly dedicated staff, for everything they do to make everyone’s long weekend so enjoyable if a visit to the Farm Shop is part of the plan. Happy Easter everyone! Read the rest...
Established over a century ago, Maggie’s Barossa orchard is made up of a collection of 2000 trees including heirloom apples and pears, all bursting with the kind of flavour many of us might remember from our childhood; real flavour, and that’s exactly what you’ll find filling each of her cider bottles. The invitation to BYO drinks has been answered in the most delicious manner with Maggie’s 4 pack of cider - regardless of whether your destination is the beach, a picnic blanket or a shared meal in your own backyard. Read the rest...
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