Summer is here, the most wonderful time of the year
Who doesn’t love summer. The sun, the sea, the food… and the wine.
Down here at the vineyard it is a particularly beautiful time of year.
The fruit is on the precipice of its ripening period, the bush is coming to life with the humming of fauna, and the Cellar Door is primmed for holiday visitors – looking to come and take it all in.
As we prepare for some R&R with our nearest and dearest, we thought we’d ask some of our Marri Wood Park team about their favourite summer food and wine picks.
Whether it’s Christmas day, or a quiet balmy night in for two – here some summer pairings ripe for trying….
2023 Chenin Blanc + Thai Stir-fry
“We love the chenin paired that with a vegetarian stir fry. Lightly flavoured with Thai sauce. Lots of veggies cut small - greens, root, mushrooms and tomato mixed in with rice noddles. A light and punchy pairing.” – Julian, Founder & Viticulturist.
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon + Roast Duck
Cabernet Sauvignon for an Australian Christmas? Why not? The summer status of our festive season tends to have people looking at lighter and brighter pours for Christmas Day. But, our clay and French oak fermented 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon would be very happy at the Christmas table – perhaps alongside one of Neil Perry’s famous Roast Duck with Cherries.
Image credit: Neil Perry's Roast Duck with Cherries.
2023 Sauvignon Blanc + BBQ Marron
“This Christmas I shall be drinking our sav blanc with friends. We will be dining on freshly BBQ’d Marron and served with a rocket and stone fruit salad topped with shaved parmesan.” – Helen, Cellar Door Manager.
2009 Chenin Blanc + Quenelles de Brochet
“I am pulling out all the stops this Christmas. I found a magnificent recipe for these Quenelles de Brochet (Pike (Fish) Cakes with Crayfish Sauce). They are going to make a very decadent addition to Christmas dinner this year alongside the 2009 Chenin Blanc. This aged Chenin from the Marri Wood Park cellar is going to really shine on the table – chenin and seafood - it's a no brainer! The age on the wine, and the velvety sauce, it is going to be a match made in chenin heaven.” Natalie, Director.
Image credit: saveur.com
For a limited time, we are offering your 6th bottle FREE when you buy 5 of our highly rated Chenin Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc. Click here for more information. Offer also available in Cellar Door. We look forward to seeing you over the holiday season.
