Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Lunch in the Vineyard

I was blown away by the Margaret River region – stunning scenery, endless cloudless blue skies, and beautiful and varied wineries. We booked ourselves on a private wine tour so that nobody was stuck with the ‘designated driver’ card and headed off sampling a few (and by a few I obviously mean a lot of) local wines.

Well all that wine-tasting is hungry work, and lucky for us most of the wineries also have first class restaurants. We had been recommended Cullen Winery, so we booked ourselves a table in their peaceful little garden overlooking the vineyard. Competition in the Margaret River for both the wines and the food is fierce and so both are subsequently of a very high standard. Luckily Cullen Winery was no exception.

Cullen Winery

I kicked off with the Seared Scallops with Spring Onion, Ginger and Soy with Soba Noodles, which were just sensational

Seared Scallops with Spring Onion, Ginger and Soy with Soba Noodles

Then went on to enjoy the Grilled King George Whiting with Quinoa, Herb and Almond, which was also fantastic.

Grilled King George Whiting with Quinoa, Herb and Almond

We washed our lunch down with a very good bottle of the winery’s Sauvignon Blanc Semillon before continuing on our merry way to sample more of the region’s finest whites and reds. I can’t think of a better way to spend my day…

Cullen Winery – www.cullenwines.com.au

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