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Brown Hill's Christmas Menu
Do you spend Christmas Day in the kitchen? Take a leaf out of our book and you won't have to. The dishes below can all be prepared in advance and pair beautifully with our festive dozen.
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27/11/2019 at 12:05 PM
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Gwen's Christmas Cake
Christmas cake is a staple on most Australian tables over the festive season. This family favourite is Gwen’s mother’s recipe and she has been making it every Christmas for 50 years.
Continue »The Ultimate Gourmet Escape Guide
Once a year the global gastronomic spotlight shines itself on Margaret River for West Australia Gourmet Escape. It’s an epic festival of music, food and wine, now held over ten days to showcase the exceptional produce and wineries who are putting our world renowned state of Western Australia on the international map.
Continue »Roast lamb rack with spring greens and goat's cheese
How to match your cheese and wine
Cheese and wine parties may well have been consigned to the 1970s history books, but there is much to be said for this convivial combination. Who can resist a lavish platter of beautifully crafted cheeses, whether at the end of a celebratory meal, as an appetiser, or just as an excuse to open a bottle of wine and enjoy with friends? Matching your cheese with the right wine can sometimes be a challenge – it isn’t always as simple as sticking to your favourite red or white. Just as with any other food and wine matching, partnering wine and cheese comes down to a few key elements such as fat, moisture and salt content, texture and flavour complexity, so here’s a brief overview of which styles of cheese and wine work best together and why. You may even be surprised by some of the conclusions.
Continue »Gluten Free Corn Fritters
Need to cater for a gluten intolerance? Try these easy, fresh corn fritters.
Continue »Rainy Day Activities in Margaret River
While the beautiful beaches and gorgeous summer weather are certainly key attractions of our corner of Western Australia, you’ll find plenty to explore during the cooler months or on a rainy day in the Margaret River region. If you want to stay active or are travelling as a family, there are magical limestone caves, extensive mountain bike trails, forest walks and scenic drives. To soak up the atmosphere at a slower pace, enjoy a long lunch or brunch or browse some of our favourite local galleries. And then there’s one of our favourite ways to stay cosy on a cool afternoon – a tasting experience at our Brown Hill Estate Cellar Door.
Continue »The intriguing tale of how Brown Hill wines got their name
Many people ask how Brown Hill got its name, and the story behind our wine labels. It’s a tale that begins in Kalgoorlie, of all places, some 830km east of Margaret River, in WA’s Goldfields-Esperance region – and not exactly known for its grape growing! The seed behind Brown Hill wines started from family roots deeply planted in the Goldfields, which now flourish in our vineyard in Margaret River.
Continue »Trio of Game Sausages
Enjoy our Trio of Game Sausages recipe with a glass of Brown Hill's Ivanhoe Cabernet Sauvignon - the perfect meal for a light lunch or dinner.
Continue »Rich & Spicy Fruitcake
Try our Rich & Spicy Fruitcake recipe – a tasty and special dessert that can be enjoyed with friends or family as an afternoon or late night treat.
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