Riversdale Estate - Issue 15 - December 2020
WELCOME...
 
SEASON'S GREETINGS

After a tumultuous year we hope you are able to enjoy the Festive Season with family and friends, enjoying the Australian Summer, good food and some Riversdale Wine. We wish each of you a very Happy Christmas and let us hope that 2021 brings prosperity, happiness and health to everyone.


FESTIVE WINE SPECIAL

 
'TIS THE SEASON!

To complete your festive feast and holiday tipples, we are offering our Reserve Sparkling Riversdale Estate Crux & Rose at the celebration price of $33.00 per bottle!

To order please contact us on:
62 485555 or
info@riversdaleestate.com.au

To ensure delivery before Christmas, order by 10/12/20 - offer ends 05/01/21

ALONG THE GRAPEVINE...

ESTATE UPDATE

Our vines have kicked off with a bang this year as a result of one of the wettest recorded years at Riversdale Estate in more than thirty years. Budburst was around a week earlier than in 2019 but with the cooler spring days we had growth slow down slightly, however growth hascaught up & now looks to be 8 days ahead of the previous growing season. If the weather behaves it looks like we will have a very high quality Vintage ahead, however there is still plenty of quality management to come.

In the Winery we are completing additional tank areas. Our bottling line is being set up at the moment and we will be getting our first maiden onsite vintage into bottle by December. We are looking forward to releasing several new look labels in 2021.

MEET EMILY!
 
STAFF PROFILE
 
Emily as the Supervisor heads up the FOH at the Bistro, and we have had the pleasure of working with Emily for 3 years. Emily has a terrific knowledge of Riversdale Wines and patrons enjoy her wine tasting experiences both in the Bistro and wine tastings in the Cellar Door. Emily relaxes with a glass of our Estate Riesling and being of Italian heritage, slices of garlic pizza!


DEGUSTATION EVENINGS

 
WHAT FUN NIGHTS THEY ARE INDEED!

What a fabulous night we have with guests indulging in 6 courses and 6 wines, banter and repartee! Our Spring Degustation featured Spring seasonal dishes with one of the courses being our Riversdale Estate lamb, always on the menu, and fresh from paddock to plate. The Asian Degustation was another great success with 6 Chinese traditional courses paired with our best wines for the night and insights from our Vigneron & Winemaker.

Our next Degustation is March 26, 2021 with only 26 seats available, and booking fast, so go online, fb or call us 62 485555 to book seats. Get a group together for a lovely night!

THE HIGH TEA EXPERIENCE

TEA ANYONE?

In our purpose built High Tea Orangery our guests love the atmosphere we have created at Riversdale Estate, which is hard to replicate and where guests step back in time or be whisked away to a European setting for a little while, to enjoy a splendid High Tea, complete with trimmings, service and a plentiful choice of beautiful teas. Our recently themed Halloween High Tea & Vegan High Tea were sheer delights to see and to eat!

We have a full list of themed High Teas on our Website for 2021, with themed High Tea’s ranging from The Lion King to Abba, to Elvis and Marilyn Monroe to a Titanic High Tea, where inspiration will be taken from the Titanic menus. Due to the popularity of our High Tea in the Orangery, bookings are made well ahead, so don’t leave to the last minute to book! Book online, fb or phone or email. Payment on booking required.

SHOPPING SPREE!
 
CAROLE'S TREASURES

A section of the Bistro is dedicated to “Carole’s Collection” – a treasure trove of vintage fashion, shoes, handbags, giftware and books. Carole Murray (you may have had the joy of purchasing a little something from her at the Sorell market in the past years) offers a carefully chosen selection of beautiful, new and vintage fashion, jewellery, gifts and accessories to choose from.

Carole graces her collection on a Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 4.00pm. There is nothing like bagging a beautiful bargain and finding something that is gorgeous, and not readily available! Pop in and say hello to Carole, have a coffee and a piece of the Pastry Chef’s House cake, and mull over what you have seen and really have to have!


CAKE... COFFEE OR TOWER?

LET THEM EAT CAKE!

Do drop in on us – Friday to Sunday and take the opportunity to try our coffee and cake, or even a pizza, or Riversdale Tower to share, and see the difference in the vines spread out in front of you. Past the vineyard there is Pittwater, which even on a grey day looks good! Our view is one not replicated up and down the valley so the invitation is open for you to experience what Riversdale Estate has to offer in food and views from everywhere – in the Bistro, Cellar Door, Veranda or outside under the Pergola. Open Friday to Sunday – Coffee from 10am, and walk-ins welcome.

IN A GLASS FACT
 
DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that it took less than 12 months for the First Settlers to start growing vines at Botany Bay? Royal Navy Office Arthur Phillip planted vine cuttings that were bought out on the first fleet within 8 months of arriving in 1788.

THE GIFT OF GIVING

PURCHASE IN ADVANCE!

Our beautifully printed vouchers are available to purchase for guests to spend in the Bistro,Cellar Door or High Tea. Simply phone or email us and we can post directly to you or the receiver, it’s that easy.

FAULTY TOWERS BACK 2021
 
SPEND AN EVENING WITH BASIL, SYBIL & MANUEL AND LAUGH YOUR SOCKS OFF!
 
Yes, get ready! Faulty Towers Dinner Shows are returning to Riversdale Estate in June 2021. Book now and don’t miss out, 3 shows only!
 
JUNE 25 – Friday Dinner Show
JUNE 26 – Saturday Lunch Show
JUNE 26 – Saturday Dinner Show
 
Book online, fb or call 62 485555 The Faulty Towers Dining Experience Show & 3 course meal is $129 per person.
UPCOMING EVENTS

NEW YEARS HIGH TEA
January 2, 10.30am & 2.00pm sittings
Begin 2021 with a stylish bang!
Adults $65pp, Children up to 12 yrs $30
Bookings: 62 485555, fb or online

PETER RABBIT HIGH TEA
January 3, 10.30am & 2.00pm sittings
Themed Peter Rabbit high Tea with complimentary entry to Peter Rabbit Garden
Adults $65pp, Children up to 12 yrs $30
Bookings: 62 485555, fb, or online

LION KING HIGH TEA
January 30, 10.30am & 2.00pm sittings
A kuna Matata is the theme of the day! A fun themed High Tea!
Adults $65pp, Children up to 12 yrs $30
Bookings: 62 485555, fb, or online 

SUMMER FEASTING TABLE
January 31, 12 noon – 3.00pm
Get together with friends and have a seat around our table, only 26 tickets available
Tickets $95 pp
Bookings: 62 485555, fb, or online 

VALENTINES DAY HIGH TEA
February 14, 10.30am & 2.00pm sittings
Celebrate with your chosen love! A gorgeous high tea
Adults $65pp, Children up to 12 yrs $30
Bookings: 62 485555, fb, or online

CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
February 27, 10.30am & 2.00pm sittings
Who doesn’t love Chocolate, by the block or cup! A celebration of all treats chocolate.
Adults $65pp, Children up to 12 yrs $30
Bookings: 62 485555, fb, or online


PETER RABBIT HIGH TEA
March 7, 10.30am & 2.00pm sittings
Themed Peter Rabbit high Tea with complimentary entry to Peter Rabbit Garden
Adults $65pp, Children up to 12 yrs $30
Bookings: 62 485555, fb, or online 


MARILYN MONROE HIGH TEA
March 13, 10.30am & 2.00pm sittings
Diamonds & High Tea are a girls best friends!
A themed Marilyn High Tea!
Adults $65pp, Children up to 12 yrs
 $30
Bookings: 62 485555, fb, or online 

EASTER DEGUSTATION
March 26, 7.00pm – 10.00pm
A beautiful Celebration of Easter food.
6 courses and 6 Riversdale wines. 26 seats only.
Tickets $159pp
Bookings, 62 485555, fb or online

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