In 1976 a man bought his son an acoustic guitar. At $95 it was more than he could really afford. In the ensuing 35 years, the boy would grow up writing songs on that guitar. Performing with it, seeking solace in it, laughing at parties as he strummed. To him, the Fender F-35 Dreadnought acoustic guitar came to be worth so much more than its original price.

Join Adam Dennis (clearly no longer a boy) as he celebrates the launch of his first solo album, dedicated to his lifelong relationship with one particular construction of timber and steel. Adam will play songs from his back catalogue, relate some anecdotes, and possibly introduce a couple of characters who feature in his musical story.

Aside from the free entertainment, you can order tapas from the menu (Adam highly recommends this!) and enjoy refreshments including Rocky Passes’ own celebrated Syrah.

The outdoor area adjacent to the cellar door offers a wonderful afternoon ambience, with plentiful parking, views to trees, rolling hills and the vineyard.
Whiteheads Creek is just outside Seymour, roughly an hour up the Hume Freeway, or accessible via Yarra Glen and Yea. The scenic drive itself is well worth the trip.

We would love to see you there.

Although the concert is free, we ask that you help us plan our seating and food by calling Rocky Passes 57969366 or email contact@rockypasses.com.au to RSVP. Thank you!

An exhibition of paintings and sculpture

by Leone Gabrielle

Opening Saturday 10th September

1:00 – 3:00 pm

You are invited to the opening of Leone Gabrielle’s exhibition of paintings and sculpture.

RSVP by Saturday 3rd September

Call 57969366 or email contact@rockypasses.com.au

Next Tapas night – 29th April. As the weather is turning towards winter, at our next tapas night, we will be serving cazuela – a spicy, seafood dish good for dunking crusty bread. Very yummy!

Enjoy tapas and red wine at Rocky Passes Winery, near Seymour, every Sunday from 11 to 5 pm and on the last Friday of the month from 6 pm.

Wine reviewer, James Halliday rates the Rocky Passes Syrah 2009 a 4.5 star wine … 90 points.

Good depth to the colour; a fragrant bouquet of freshly tanned leather and licorice, then a powerful palate with the bouquet aromas superimposed on the black fruit and licorice core. Low allergen. Interesting wine.

14.5% alc. Rating 90 Drink 2020

Rocky Passes winery, near Seymour, Central Victoria, produces unique red wines.

What a night! The clouds and rain cleared to a sunny afternoon and warm evening. Tables set in the courtyard and the Stiletto Sisters weaving their magic. An evening of fine wine, food and live music was had by everyone. Thanks to all who came and made this evening such a joyous one.

See more pics on our Facebook page
Check back soon for more great events at Rocky Passes Estate Vineyard near  Seymour Victoria.

Check out Rainer’s blog entry on https://themanfrommoselriver.wordpress.com/tag/rocky-passes/ … he likes our Syrah . There are links there to other reviews also.

The Stiletto Sisters are a dynamic and vibrant trio featuring Hope Csutoros on violin, Judy Gunson on piano accordion, and double bassist Jo To.  They play luscious, exciting, virtuosic gypsy melodies, seductive tango rhythms, popular, traditional, old continental favourites & love songs from Europe and Latin America … music to swoon by! Learn more about them at www.stilettosisters.com/index.html

See them at Rocky Passes Estate on the 19th February 2011.

Tickets $40 … includes Tapas plate served 5:30-6:30. and performance 6:30 – 8:30. To book, email contact@rockypasses.com.au  or phone Rocky Passes 57969366.

Now that the weather is warming up, our tapas nights on the last Friday of the month have started.  If you can’t make it to the Friday tapas nights, we are open on Sundays from 11am – 5 pm … or by appointment.

The name tapas comes from “tapar” – to cover in Spanish. In the past, people would drop in to a bar for a sherry, and the glass would arrive with a piece of bread on top “to keep the flies out”.   Soon, there was a slice of ham or cheese on the bread … and so tapas developed into a multitude of appetiser-sized savoury treats such as chorizos and lemon; sheep’s milk cheese with a drizzle of oil; emapanadas (spiced pork pastries) … marinated white sardines; baby octopus … bunuelos (cauliflower dumplings); oven roasted red peppers and marinated artichokes.

You can eat them as a quick snack before a main meal … or graze for hours with a glass or two of red.

Check us out on Brian Thacker’s blog …
http://www.brianthacker.tv/blog/a-quick-trip-to-spain-and-argentina/