This month we visited Booths winery at Taminick. the winery is 4th generation family owned vineyard, the cellar door was constructed of local stone in 1914 and remains pretty much as it was then. Peter and Jenny Booth hosted the tastings on numerous wine varieties all estate grown and made by James the great grand son of the wineries founder. as usual members participated enthusiastically in the tasting and purchased a few bottles to take home. The views across the Warbies from the cellar door are well worth the visit and for those keen on beer, the Black Dog Brewery is also housed at the cellar door.
From the winery we moved on to The Vine Hotel just outside Wangaratta. The building predates Ned Kelly and there are stories of Ned frequenting the hotel, as well as hiding in the cellar to avoid troopers on more than one occasion. Many of the original features are still evident with lots of photos and other memorabilia to peruse. The food was excellent, and a good time was had by all.
The next outing will be the U3A Christmas party 28th of November it is a bit later to avoid conflict with other U3A events. No wine tasting but lots of lovely food and drink at the Benalla Golf Club.
Garry and Carolyn Smith
Garry and Carolyn Smith
