Well, we are thrilled to be reporting back on the successful launch of our 'Best of Australia' Cheese & Wine experience.
This Australian Cheese & Wine Experience is a short course showcasing the best of Australia’s cheese
making talents alongside some great Australian wines. It is a fantastic introduction to the local and growing
boutique cheese industry.
Unbeknown to many, Sydney Harbour has a rich history in Australia’s milk and cheese industry being the location where cattle from England were off loaded from the First Fleet boats in 1788 onto the sandbank that is today famously known as Bennelong Point. Originally called Cattle Point, the cattle were held there in make shift enclosures in the area now home to the Opera House.
McIntosh & Bowman Cheesemongers & TE Catering are in association with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, bringing farmhouse Australian cheese back to Sydney Harbour.
Outcomes:
At the end of the experience you will:
• Have experienced 14 exceptional Australian Farmhouse cheeses
• Have experienced 4 premium Australian wines
• Be able to talk confidently about the different types and styles of cheese and the varieties tried
this afternoon.
• Have an understanding as to the background of cheese in general as well as specific to Australia
and how our local dairy industry has progressed over 220 years
• Have a better understanding of your own personal preference to various Cheese
• Understand basic pairing principals between cheese and wine.
At the end of the experience you will:
• Have experienced 14 exceptional Australian Farmhouse cheeses
• Have experienced 4 premium Australian wines
• Be able to talk confidently about the different types and styles of cheese and the varieties tried
this afternoon.
• Have an understanding as to the background of cheese in general as well as specific to Australia
and how our local dairy industry has progressed over 220 years
• Have a better understanding of your own personal preference to various Cheese
• Understand basic pairing principals between cheese and wine.
Course Cost
The Australian Cheese & Wine Experience costs $130 inclusive of GST. This is an introductory offer for a limited time only.
An additional cost of $10 if participant would like to do the guided tour of the Martello Tower.
The ticket price is inclusive of transport to and from the island and a National Parks & Wildlife Service landing fee.
It is advisable to pre-book tours of Martello Tower as spaces can be sold out on the day.
Course Duration
The total time is 2.5 hours including transport. The course itself is 2 hours from 12:10 noon to 2:10 pm. If participants would like to do a National Parks and Wildlife Service tour they can stay on the island for a tour at 2:30pm with a duration of 25 minutes. A boat leaves at 3pm.
Transport
Participants are asked to arrive at Wharf 6 Circular Quay at 11:45am for a 12 noon departure on Matilda Ferries.
The Australian Cheese & Wine Experience costs $130 inclusive of GST. This is an introductory offer for a limited time only.
An additional cost of $10 if participant would like to do the guided tour of the Martello Tower.
The ticket price is inclusive of transport to and from the island and a National Parks & Wildlife Service landing fee.
It is advisable to pre-book tours of Martello Tower as spaces can be sold out on the day.
Course Duration
The total time is 2.5 hours including transport. The course itself is 2 hours from 12:10 noon to 2:10 pm. If participants would like to do a National Parks and Wildlife Service tour they can stay on the island for a tour at 2:30pm with a duration of 25 minutes. A boat leaves at 3pm.
Transport
Participants are asked to arrive at Wharf 6 Circular Quay at 11:45am for a 12 noon departure on Matilda Ferries.
1 comment:
Hola Carlos
can you give some details about your cheese classes in DF, is that August 2010?
Tina
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