“Degustation” a culinary term meaning "a careful, appreciative tasting of various foods" focusing on the senses, high culinary art, Fine Wine and good company.

Tour Menu - Lunch Degustation 0413 85 77 03

Only $ 130 p.p

  9.30am Customer pick up to commence Tour
10.15am Arrive at Houghton’s Established 1836
http://www.houghton-wines.com
First flight of tastings
Wisdom chardonnay pinot sparkling with local chargrilled asparagus and aged pecorino
Wisdom Great Southern riesling with kyrten goats cheese and turkish bread
Wisdom Pemberton sauvignon blanc with cold smoked ocean trout on rocket &e.v.o.o
Wisdom Franklin River shiraz with air dried beef & cracked pepper
Wisdom Margaret River cabernet with W.A Truffle cheddar & water crackers
     
11.30am Arrive at Talijancich WA’s first Organic vineyard Est. in 1932
http://www.taliwine.com.au
Second flight of tastings
Estate grown swan valley verdelho with fresh seasonal fruit
Peter Talijancich reserve shiraz with local marinated kalamata olives
5 year old liquer verdelho with W.A triple cream brie
5 year old liquer shiraz with W.A hand made organic milk chocolate selection
1961 julian james solero muscat   (tasting fee applies)
     
12.30pm Arrive at John Kosovich Tasting in “hand dug” underground Cellar Est. in 1922
http://www.johnkosovichwines.com.au
Third flight of tastings
Swan Valley unwooded chardonnay with fresh seasonal fruit
Estate grown Swan Valley verdelho with fresh seasonal fruit
Cabernet blanc (dry rose) with fresh seasonal fruit
Pemberton vineyard shiraz with local marinated queen olives
Swan Valley cabernet sauvignon with W.A smoked cheddar
Pemberton cabernet malbec with W.A handmade organic milk chocolate selection
     
1.30pm Arrive at Dear Friends Garden Restaurant “Award winning fine dining venue”
http://www.dearfriends.com.au
Fourth flight of tastings “Lunch” held in the Al fresco dining area

Gingin Quail
Chargrilled in Lemon and Scezchuan Pepper, Russian salad, Andalucian sauce
with john kosovich aged chenin blanc

followed by
Local Organic Beef Fillet a la Perigordiene
Oxtail crocquette, smoked tomato béarnaise with Talijancich estate grown graciano

followed by
Summer Berry Crumble
Goats fromage blanc sorbet with berry coulis with windy creek white port frappe` with lime wedge
  There is plenty more to experience later, that’s where the group decides collectively ??
Nearby there is the Chocolate Company, Yahava Coffee & Breweries.
( Any consumption at these extra venues is not included in your Long Lunch Package )
You will be returned to your Departure point by 5pm.
  5pm Tour Concludes and guests returned to Pick up point
 

***Menu and Wine selection may change without notice due to seasonal and vintage availability

Tour Menu

for your tasting pleasure

Lunch Degustation $130.00

Join us on a progressive “long lunch” featuring some of the Swan Valley’s signature wineries and restaurants, paired perfecty with beautiful premium produce.
Relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, guided by an industry professional who is also the
owner of Long Lunch Tour Co. Experiencing a wonderful world of flavours, textures & history.

After pick up around 9.30am you will discover 3 of the founding Swan Valley wineries that have shaped
the colourful history of the Western Australian Wine Industry . Without the pioneering spirit of these 3
wineries there would be no benchmark to strive towards. For each of them a winemaker that has worked
over 50 consectutive vintages and passed on their knowledge. You will enjoy mouth watering food and
wine matches to bring out flavours you never dreamed, highlighting the flavour of the Swan Valley and
premium produce sourced from locals especially for you.

Then we move on to Dear Friends Garden Restaurant to continue our “Degustation.” Another
historical icon in the Western Australian tourism industry. Savour award winning “fine dining cuisine” al
fresco style with 3 courses of exquisite food and wine all paired perfectly to really showcase the
amazing produce available on Perth’s door step. Relax,unwind and enjoy the garden atmosphere, take it
all in.

There is plenty more to experience later, that’s where the group decides collectively ??
Nearby there is the Chocolate Company, Yahava Coffee & Breweries.
( Any consumption at these extra venues is not included in your Long Lunch Package )
You will be returned to your Departure point by 5pm.

Dinner Degustation $150.00 (coming soon)

Night time isthe right time. experience the skill of our local producers, chefs, service professionals and guide as you marvel the array of flavours in WA. Forget about taxi’s and driving as you experience twilight and Sparkling, the city lights, wine and delights that you will reminisce of forever.

Shiraz of the Valley (groups of 10 minimum only) $90.00

Shiraz is king in this valley !! explore the region in a search for the best of the best.
Hearty food and wine with the finesse to impress.

If you love Shiraz and big reds, this one is for you. After a 9.30 am pick up we will visit 6 of the leading
producers in the Swan Valley and try everything Shiraz., Sparkling, Rose, Port and of course good ol
gutsy, gobsmacking, voluptuous, peppery Shiraz. From the Swan Valley, Perth Hills, Margaret River,
Great Southern and even France what a view.

You will discover the history, the foods that compliment it and all the regional differences. We will also
try some styles that you will start to hear a whole lot more about as well. A hearty meal at Dear Friends
will top it all off. You will be returned to your departure point by 5 pm.

Brews & Foods (groups of 10 minimum only) $90.00

Not everyone is a “wino” !! If world class beers and elixirs is more your thing? We can show you a great time away from the vine and immerse you and your buds in some not so posh nosh but still with maximum flavour.

BOOKING CONDITIONS
1) A 2% Surcharge applies to all credit card bookings.
2) Cancellation within 24 hours of departure will forfeit 100% of Booking.
3) Long Lunch tour Co. reserve the right to cancel any tours due to insufficient guest numbers.
4) Long Lunch Tour Co accepts no responsibility for loss, sickness or injury, delays or difficulties that may arise on duration of tour.
5) Anti-social behaviour, or consumption of alcohol on bus will not be tolerated and will result in exclusion of tour.
6) Drinking responsibly is a major focus of the Long Lunch Tour Co.

Pickup and Drop off locations
Museum / Perth Cultural Centre
53 Beaufort st Bus Stop "Museum #7" or Transperth stop # 12131
115.50' 44.01 E    31.57.68 S

Swan Valley Visitor Centre
Meadow St
115.58' 17.86 E    31.53 S

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