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October 2008
October is festival season and time to celebrate ... and what better reason to celebrate than Oktoberfest. This year Otway Estate is holding it's very own Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 25th.
Enjoy our fantastic Otway Estate beers and try our German style beers - brewed specially for the festival along with German imported beers. You will be entertained with German music and fare. You can tuck into some bratwurst and sauerkraut, participate in a tutored beer tasting or watch the Cox Plate on the big screen (hey we know this isn't German ... however it's an Aussie icon so we'd hate you to miss out).
Bus transfers available from
Melbourne or Geelong - check out Otway Oktoberfest
for further details.
If you can't make it to the beer festival make sure you come and see us
while we are out and about during October - see
What's On for all the details.
Otway Estate wins the Colac
Otway Business Awards - Manufacturing category.
September 2008
September started with a musical treat with local artist Gracie Hester delighting crowds before our head line act Tiffany Eckhardt and Dave Steel. It was a fabulous evening so watch our What's on for upcoming acts.
Meanwhile ... out in the vineyard the buds are finally starting to burst with the first leaves starting to shoot as Spring comes our way. We have also started our grafting program to graft over our Cabernet vines to more suitable cool climate varieties such as Riesling.
We were out and about during September - taking on the Australian Capital by storm at the National Capital Beer Festival - you can now enjoy our Prickly Moses beers at the Wig & Pen and the Olims Hotel. Our head brewer (Luke) and winemaker (Matt) were at the Royal Melbourne Show this year sharing their knowledge on all things beer and wine.
Otway Estate has been nominated as a finalist for this years Golden Plate awards ... watch this space for update details.
September has certainly been
a busy month - Otway Estate has been nominated as finalists in both the
Tourism / Hospitality and Manufacturing categories in the Colac Otway
Business Awards.
Tiffany Eckhardt
August 2008
After a short break during July our Saturday evening dining has re-commenced with a fabulous new menu. Abbie is the master when it comes to desserts, try some of the wonderful new tastes on offer. Make sure you phone to make your reservation today.
Matty Orchard and Loretta Dawes entertained crowds at the recent Friday Night Live. Guests enjoyed these wonderful local talents. Our next month entertainers include the awesome Tiffany Eckhardt and Dave Steele. Tiffany has established herself as one of Australia's finest singers and songwriters. Don't miss out on our next Friday Night Live on September 5th - book now before sold old. For more info on Tiffany see http://www.tiffanyeckhardt.com for details.
The Corangamarah Art Prize was awarded during August and was taken out by Mark Threadgold for his work titled From "Where We Were Standing We Knew We Only had Two options". The Brewers Choice Award was selected as Samantha Everton's "Imaginations of the Night". The event attracted over 200 people to opening night with a steady flow of visitors to the exhibition over the two week period.
Don't forget ... the 3rd and final Winter Farmers market is on August 31st - don't miss out on the wonderful fresh produce, art and craft. See Gracie Hester perform on the day.
July 2008
Otway Estate takes over Gellibrand River Hotel.
The Oldest pub in the Otways, the Gellibrand River Hotel will now be run by Otway Estate - a group of staff and investors took over the hotel on July 1st and is now offering meals 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner.
Our Friday night live music took place on July 4th with a fantastic crowd in to see local talent - Bridie and Kerryn O'Sullivan along with Red Violets (Claire Foley & Jill O'Dowd) and Ambitious Fish. Check out What's on for our upcoming acts.
June 2008
As we see the start of winter - so is the commencement of the indoor winters farmers markets. The first market was a huge success with over 30 stall holders selling goods from fresh farm produce, gourmet chocolates, jewellery and hand made soaps just to name a few. Don't miss the next market on Sunday, July 20th.
Colac College hosted its band night at Otway Estate on June 20th - the Year 9 and 10 students were fantastic as the rocked and danced along to a enthusiastic crowd. Five bands, two dance routines and a solo vocalist really showed some upcoming local talent.
Speaking of local talent. Otway Estate's Friday Night Live Music is helping to promote and highlight some awesome local talent. Held on the first Friday of the Month, this months act included Red Violets, Vicious Fish and Another Day.
May 2008
The leaves have started to fall as harvest comes to an end. The last fruit has now been picked and is busy fermenting. The fruit quality this year has been stunning particularly our sparkling base so we have high expectations for the future.
Meanwhile back in the brewery the first of our organic lager brews is well under way and our first organic apple cider will be ready mid May.
Don't forget to treat your
mother for Mothers Day at Otway Estate - take her to lunch or breakfast or
buy a wonderful gift from our gallery.
April 2008
* PRESS RELEASE **
Otway Estate scoops 1 silver and 3 bronze at the Australian International Beer Show. Our Summer Ale scores a silver medal while our Stout, Strong Ale and Red Ale take home bronze medals.
April is a huge month for Otway Estate being mid harvest as well as the annual trek to Apollo Bay for the Apollo Bay Music Festival. This year once again is showcasing some fantastic talent so don't miss out on the festival - or checkout the local talent playing the first Friday of every month at Otway Estate for our "Friday Night Live"
What's On ...
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April 4th - Friday Night Live
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April 25th - 27th: Apollo Bay Music Festival
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April 20th - Point Lonsdale Easter Market, 9 am - 2 pm
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April 27th - Queenscliff Market
March 2008
Visit us on site over the Easter long weekend and pick up some bargains during our annual Harvest sale. Try some of our latest released beers including;
- Otway Light
- Summer Ale
- Stout
- Pilsner
Out and about ...
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March 9th - Point Lonsdale Market
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March 15th - Kardinia International College, Food and Wine Festival
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March 22nd - Point Lonsdale Easter Market, 9 am - 2 pm
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March 30th - Queenscliff Market
February 2008
Don't miss the opportunity to visit us at Federation Square on Feb 27th and 28th as we take part in the Microbrewers Show Case. Try some of our fantastic beers for yourself.
Out and about ...
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February 23rd - Otway Odyssey - Forrest 10 am - 6 pm
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February 24th - Queenscliff Market
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February 27th & 28th - Federation Square, Microbrewers Show Case
Photo courtesy of Andrew Connolly
January 2008
Happy New Year
The start of 2008 certainly put the heat on with 40 degree plus heat. A hot start to what we hope to be a very exciting year. Our re-branding will kick off in January then our new website by mid year. We will also be expanding our range of beers to include 12 different varieties.
Out and about ...
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January 12th - Portarlington Mussel Festival, try some amazing local seafood teamed with our range of Prickly Moses Beer and Otway Estate wines.
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January 14th & 21st - sample Otway Estate wine and beer at the Otway Fly tree top walk. Visit one of Victoria's major natural attractions and sample some of our fabulous products.
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January 26th - celebrate Australia Day at Otway Estate, Live Music, Free Shuttle bus from Colac