New events have been added to a programme offering more great food and wine experiences in scenic Margaret River
Due to overwhelming response, more events have been added to this year’s Margaret River Gourmet Escape programme, ensuring more can enjoy great experiences in one of the world’s most exceptional food and wine regions.
Whether enjoying a gourmet beach brunch or award-winning wines at a sundown soiree at an exclusive winery, these events showcase more of the best of Margaret River.
Sundown Soiree at Fraser Gallop Estate
22 Nov, 4-7pm, A$130 per person
Enjoy award-winning wines by the exclusive Fraser Gallop Winery and canapés by Hadleigh Troy of Restaurant Amusé in this sundown soiree, and soak up the beautiful scenery.
Fraser Gallop Estate, 547 Metricup Rd Wilyabrup, WA 6051; Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au
The Collaboration Series, Xanadu
22 Nov, 6pm, A$300 per person
The third in the Collaboration Series, this exclusive dinner at Xanadu Winery sees a menu collaboration between the esteemed Mark Best (three-hat Sydney restaurant Marque), French chef Julien Royer, voted as “The One to Watch” 2013 in the Acqua Panna San Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards (JAAN, Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore) and Melissa Kokoti and her team at Xanadu.
Xanadu, Boodjidup Road, Margaret River, WA 6285; Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au
Masters, Michelin & Magnums Dinner
23 Nov (for Champagne and Amuse Bouche on arrival), 7pm, A$500 per person
Burch Family Wines offers a luxurious wine and food affair with an exclusive “Masters, Michelin & Magnums” dinner. Michelin-star chef Alain Fabrègues crafts a classic French menu around recipes from his work with various masters of French cuisine, including Jean Delaveyne. Fabrègues is renowned for his acclaimed WA restaurants, The Loose Box and Bistro Des Artistes and, in 1991, became the holder of the prestigious ‘Meilleur Ouvrier De France’, the highest honour attainable for any craftsman.
Guests will also enjoy new-release wines from Howard Park and Marchand & Burch, poured from magnums. Only 40 seats.
Howard Park Estate, 543 Miamup Road, Cowaramup; Tickets: Howard Park Head office, Tel: (08) 9336 9600
Gourmet Beach BBQ Brunch & Extra Tickets for Other Beach BBQ Sessions
24 Nov, 9-11am, A$90 per person
Savour a buffet barbecue brunch created by the team at Lamont’s, using the region’s finest produce, in a gourmet feast by the sea.
Smiths Beach, Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, Smiths Beach Road, Yallingup, WA 6282; Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au
Due to popular demand, additional tickets to other Beach BBQ sessions is now available.
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au
The Gourmet Village
Tickets to the heart of the festival, The Gourmet Village, are also available. This features wine tastings, the best WA premium wineries and producers, master-classes with culinary talent, and demonstrations with Margaret River Gourmet Escape chefs.
The massive Mammoth Cave near Margaret River has to be experiencedAbout Margaret River
Famous for exceptional food and wine, Margaret River is the only wine region in Australia that boasts beautiful beaches, spectacular forests, cave systems, surfing, whale-watching and wildflowers, making it an extraordinary holiday destination.
Margaret River is a 3 ½ hour drive south of Perth.
Visit www.gourmetescape.com.au for more event information.
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