Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th April 2019 - A Little Bit of Italy in Broke
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HUNTER VALLEY
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th
April 2019
A weekend program of Italian food,
wine and fun hosted throughout
the Broke Fordwich.
Organise your family and friends for an Italian
inspired weekend in the Hunter Valley.
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WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AND
ENJOY A LITTLE BIT
OF ITALY IN BROKE!
Broke Fordwich will be brimming with life in April
when the 15th annual ‘A Little Bit of Italy in Broke’
Festival brings the essence of Italian hospitality to
this picturesque corner of the Hunter Valley.
Stretching across 12 venues, the highly-anticipated
event brings with it a weekend full of fun, laughter
and hospitality – as well as an abundance of fresh,
authentic cuisine, local produce, cooking classes,
workshops, demonstrations, vineyard tours and the
region’s renowned local wines.
Set in the stunning rural scenery of Broke Fordwich,
the festival offers the perfect foodie escape in this
peaceful pocket of the valley. Showcasing the
region’s diverse wine offerings, A Little Bit of Italy in
Broke offers guests the best of local hospitality with
a touch of that special Italian magic.
We invite you to use this guide to plan your
weekend with us!
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Purchase your event wine glass for $15 from any
of the participating venues or at the Broke Fire
Station throughout the weekend. We are proud to
support our local Singleton community and will
donate $2 from every glass sold to the Singleton
Cancer Appeal.
The Singleton Cancer Appeal was founded in April
1984 to benefit the cancer sufferers in the Singleton
area. The funds raised at this year’s festival will
benefit the local community suffering cancer and
cancer related diseases.
We have partnered with premium glassware brand
Zafferano for this year’s festival.
All additional glassware purchases made at the
festival will receive a 10% discount and 10% of
all overall sales will be donated to the Singleton
Cancer Appeal.
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WELCOME
Contents Page
Charity partnership 3
Festival map 5&6
Workshops, classes and demonstrations 7&8
Lunch options 9 - 11
Transport 12
Participating venues
Ascella Organic Wines 13
Catherine Vale Wines 14
Greenway Wines 15
Krinklewood Vineyard 16
Margan Restaurant & Winery 17
Mount Broke Wines & Restaurant 18
Nightingale Wines 19
River Flats Estate 20
Somerville Wines 21
Tinonee Vineyard Estate 22
Whispering Brook Winery 23
Winmark Wines 24
Accommodation
To discover the wide range of accommodation
options in our region please visit our website
www.brokefordwich.com.au
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Festival map
Singleton Cancer Appeal will
be at The Broke Fire Station
over the weekend.
Don’t forget to purchase
your event glass!
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Follow the event flags
to visit the venues.
Milbrodale Rd
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WORKSHOPS, CLASSES,
DEMONSTRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
SATURDAY 13TH APRIL
10am Food pairing & cooking demo Greenway Wines
10:15am Vineyard & olive grove tour Whispering Brook
10:30am Gnocchi making class Catherine Vale
11:15am Italian cooking demonstration Whispering Brook
11:15am Zafferano Wine & BdFarm Ascella Wines
Paris Creek Cheese Tasting
11:30am Tuscany Untouched presentation Catherine Vale
12pm Olive oil appreciation Nightingale Wines
1pm Olive oil appreciation Nightingale Wines
1:30pm Zafferano wine masterclass Catherine Vale
2pm Olive oil appreciation Nightingale Wines
2pm You are what you eat, why organic? Ascella Wines
2pm Food pairing & cooking demo Greenway Wines
3pm Vineyard & olive grove tour Whispering Brook
4pm Grape tasting & heritage tour Ascella Wines
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WORKSHOPS, CLASSES,
DEMONSTRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY 14TH APRIL
10am Food pairing & cooking demo Greenway Wines
10am Free Olive Oil & Preserving class Catherine Vale
10am Margan cooking school Margan Wines
10:15am Vineyard & olive grove tour Whispering Brook
11:15am Italian cooking demonstration Whispering Brook
11;30am Tuscany Untouched presentation Catherine Vale
12pm Olive oil appreciation Nightingale Wines
1pm Olive oil appreciation Nightingale Wines
1pm Zafferano wine masterclass Catherine Vale
2pm Oilve oil appreciation Nightingale Wines
2pm Food pairing & cooking demo Greenway Wines
2pm You are what you eat, why organic? Ascella Wines
3pm Vineyard & olive grove tour Whispering Brook
4pm Grape tasting & heritage tour Ascella Wines
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Lunch
ASCELLA ORGANIC WINES
Gourmet Italian BBQ over mangrove wood chips.
BdFarm Paris Creek organic cheese and crackers,
River Flats olives, oils and chutneys. Cold drinks
and Vittoria organic coffee.
CATHERINE VALE WINES
Lunch available 11am to 3pm prepared by Il
Cacciatore. Gelato and coffee by Duccio Gelato.
GREENWAY WINES
Paired wine and Italian gourmet picnic share
hampers. Froze’, barista coffee and Italian desserts.
Children’s picnics and slushies available.
KRINKLEWOOD VINEYARD
Wood fired oven pizzas, cheese platters, gelato,
coffee, cold drinks and sweets.
MARGAN RESTAURANT & WINERY
Italian Piazza with casual al fresco dining including,
coffee, Italian inspired sandwiches, salads,
cheeses, antipasto and sweets.
MOUNT BROKE WINES & RESTAURANT
Traditional wood fired Italian pizza, antipasto,
chorizo linguine, arancini, tiramisu.
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Lunch
NIGHTINGALE WINES
Italian panini, aranchini, Italian meatballs,
antipasto platters, Italian desserts and coffee.
TINONEE VINEYARD ESTATE
Classic Italian favourites such as, gelato,
handmade gnocchi, wood fired pizza, and the
Italian-originated macaroon.
WINMARK WINES
Delicious antipasto platters prepared by Italian
chef Bruno Giagu known from his Panino Café &
Restaurant in Wollombi. Traditional Italian sweet
treats, barista coffee and gelato.
WHISPERING BROOK WINERY
Fritto misto with white bean puree and salsa verde,
pesto penne pasta with grilled chicken breast and
fire seared capsicum, slow roasted beef cheeks
with soft polenta and gremolata, caprese salad,
classic tiramisu and basil pannacotta with grilled
peach and raspberry coulis.
SOMERVILLE WINES
Home made Italian sausages by the Barbalace
Family in outside setting for lunch and take home.
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10Dinner
CATHERINE VALE WINES
Enjoy a four-course menu prepared by Matteo of
‘Tuscany Untouched Tours’. Our menu features the
specialities of Tuscany. Includes beer and drinks on
arrival and matched wines.
$95 per person.
Bookings essential phone 6579 1334.
MARGAN RESTAURANT & WINERY
‘Welcome Dinner’
Three-course Italian inspired menu held in the
Margan Piazza under the stars.
Bookings essential phone 6579 1317 or book direct
margan.com.au
NIGHTINGALE WINES
Italian inspired menu in our restaurant. We are open
for dinner on Saturday evening.
Bookings essential phone 6579 1499.
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GETTING AROUND
Our event transport partner Rover Coaches
will operate a mini shuttle service to all venues
throughout the day on SATURDAY ONLY.
Pre-book your transport tickets online at
rovercoaches.com.au or purchase your ticket direct
from Rover Coaches on the day. Pick ups will be at
McNamara Park, Main Road, Broke.
DRIVING
There is plenty of parking available at all venues.
PRIVATE TOURS & BUSES
Given the size of some venues we have a mini
coach preferred policy. Please contact venues prior
to the festival to allow us to accommodate your
group booking.
LOCAL HIRE CAR SERVICE
Serenity Grove Private Hire Cars
Contact 6579 1444 or 0417 968 440
PRIVATE TOURS
A Wine Tour in Broke
Specialising in personalised group tours for the
festival. Sunday group bookings available.
Contact 0417 968 440
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12RELAX & TASTE ASCELLA UNDER
THE SILK TREE
Esperienze with Zafferano glasses and Ascella
wines (Saturday only).
Complimentary Ascella wines with BdFarm Paris
Creek organic cheeses, River Flats olives.
Bookings essential phone
6574 5275 or 0431 357 105.
203 Thompsons Rd, Milbrodale | Phone 6574 5275
www.ascellawines.com.au
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13EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF TUSCANY
Discover the culture, tradition and warm hospitality
of the Tuscan people
Goose on the Loose Italian small goods, crafts and
Italian leather goods.
Italian Sheep Dogs in rural Italy with a special
appearance from ‘Maremma’ the Italian Sheep Dog.
Enjoy roving musicians The Caballeros playing
between 11am and 2 pm daily.
Saturday Gnocchi making class presented by
Il Cacciatore. Learn to make three types of gnocchi
with sauces.
$60 per person.
Saturday Wine masterclass featuring Zafferano
presented by Thomas Hordern a well known
Naked Wines winemaker and producer of
Wiley Rooster.
$30.00 per person.
Includes a pair of Zafferano glasses.
Sunday Olive oil and preserving Workshop with
Steve Mitchell and Marie Kearns. Discover how to
determine a great olive oil and learn more about
quality Australian oils and how to preserve olives
and oil with some of the Hunter’s best experts.
Sunday Wine Mastercalss Class featuring Zafferano
$30.00 per person.
656 Milbrodale Rd, Broke | Phone 6579 1334
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www.catherinevalewines.com.au
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14TAKE A SEAT AT THE
LONG RED TABLE
Settle in and enjoy our beautiful vineyard
on the bank of the Wollombi Brook.
Enjoy our gourmet picnic hampers created by our
Italian chef to pair with Greenway Wines. Sip our
Italian varieties Pinot Grigio, Fiano and Chianti style
Merlots or try our Rose Granita - Frose! You can
enjoy barista made coffee throughout the day.
COOKING DEMONSTRATION
AND SPARKLING WINE TASTING
Take part in a cooking demonstration led by our
fabulous Chef Ros Baldwin. Enjoy the fruits of your
labour and take home the recipes on the day.
10am Italian methode Fiano sparkling and seafood
2pm Sparkling Merlot and Italian ricotta doughnuts.
$45 per person numbers limited to 20 per class.
Bookings essential phone 0418 164 382
350 Wollombi Rd, Broke | Phone: 0418 164 382
www.greenwaywines.com.au
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15ITALIAN FIESTA AT
KRINKLEWOOD
The Windrim family welcome you to bring a picnic
rug or share one of our long luncheon tables in our
beautiful cellar door courtyard and surrounding
gardens.
Described as ‘a little bit of Tuscany in the Hunter
Valley’ our cellar door offers the ideal spot to
enjoy a glass of wine and wood fired oven pizzas,
traditional homemade gnocchi, cheese platters,
gelato, coffee, cold drinks and sweets.
Live music by La Tarantella guitar duo on Saturday
and Sunday between 11am and 4:30pm.
712 Wollombi Rd, Broke | Phone: (02) 6579 1322
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www.krinklewood.com
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16WELCOME DINNER
Join us for a three-course Italian inspired menu in
our beautiful piazza under the stars.
Friday 12th April | 6pm
Bookings essential phone 6579 1317 or
visit www.margan.com.au
MARGAN PIAZZA
Relax in the stunning Margan piazza.
Enjoy Italian inspired sandwiches, salads, cheese
and antipasto platters, coffee and sweets. Visit our
cellar door to sample a range of premium Margan
wines including our Italian varieties and styles such
as Barbera and Ripasso.
ITALIAN COOKING SCHOOL
Release your inner Italian! Start with a garden tour
and harvest then continue with a hands on cooking
school where you will learn the art of making fresh
homemade pasta followed by a three-course lunch
with matched wines in our award winning Margan
Restaurant.
Sunday 14th April | 10am
Suitable for vegetarians.
$155.00 per person
Bookings essential phone 6579 1317.
1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke | Phone 6579 1317
www.margan.com.au
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17Enjoy the breathtaking views of Mount Broke Wines
vineyard and the Brokenback Ranges.
Enjoy traditional wood fired Italian pizza, antipasto,
handmade truffle gnocchi, chilli prawn linguine,
arancini and Italian desserts.
Sample a range of our delicious wines including the
2014 and 2017 vintages of Barbera.
There will also be a range of Italian beer, espresso
coffee and San Pellegrino soft drinks.
Plus enjoy great music all weekend!
Friday Pizza night: 6pm - 10pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 5pm
130 Adams Peak Rd, Broke | Phone: 6579 1314
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www.mountbrokewines.com.au
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18A SLICE OF ITALY
Enjoy an Italian inspired lunch from our kitchen
while you relax on the lawns with delicious food,
wine and live music.
Children’s activites should keep the bambinos busy
while you enjoy local olive oils, gourmet vinegar
and local olives from Belarna Grove. Nightingale’s
premium range of wines will be available, along with
beer, coffee and soft drinks. We also have a lucky
draw running both days.
You can also enjoy breakfast between 8:30am to
10:30am all weekend.
OLIVE OIL MASTERCLASS
Learn the art of olive oil appreciation in a
masterclass setting with Belarna Grove.
All weekend noon, 1pm and 2pm.
$15 per person
ACCOMODATION
If you require accommodation please visit
www.nightingalewines.com.au to book
one of our luxury villas in the heart of Broke.
1239 Milbrodale Rd, Broke | Phone: 6579 1499
www.nightingalewines.com.au
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19EXPERIENCE THE FAMILY WARMTH
And a little bit of Italy in Broke at River Flats Estate
Enjoy a coffee, purchase fresh fruit and vegetables,
let the children explore the animals and rows of ol-
ive trees, observe traditional weaving and spinning.
Then immerse yourself and relax at our long farm
table, purchase local cellar door wines, experience
Italian hearty food and our hot olives.
Finish your touch of Italy in our quaint shop, as you
browse our range of Mediterranean olives, olive oils,
local seasonal condiments and sauces. You will
walk in to the scent of Bare’ Nature Skin decadent
handmade soap, bath salts and skin care.
We also have a range of accommodation available
at Carinya Homestead, Tara Cottage or Roviana.
Min. 2 night stay. Book all three properties with a
group or family and retreat to our outdoor entertain-
ing area, with pizza oven and BBQ to finish your
Little Bit of Italy in Broke experience.
Visit our website riverflatestate.com.au or call
Marian for further information on 0409 791 063.
530 Wollombi Rd, Broke | Phone: (02) 8840 2852
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www.riverflatsestate.com.au
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20ORGANIC GROWN GRAPES
Come along and visit the serene setting at
Somerville Wines.
Enjoy special homemade Italian BBQ sausage
paninis and espresso coffee and Italian homemade
desserts.
There will be sausage making demonstrations all
weekend and wine tasting to sample some of our
beautiful organic wines.
Enjoy live music while trying our Traditional Nduja
(a spicy spreadable pork salami).
845 Wollombi Road, Broke |Phone 6579 1125
www.somervillewines.com.au
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21RELAX TASTE ENJOY
Join us among the vines at Tinonee Vineyard
Estate, home of 1813 wine, to experience a little bit
of Italy.
Sit back and relax in our 1813 cellar door and its
tranquil surrounds as you indulge in authentic
wood-fired Italian pizza and desserts, and enjoy the
flavours of estate grown 1813 wine.
1273 Milbrodale Rd, Broke | Phone: 0488 127 321
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www.tinoneevineyardestate.com.au
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22DOLCE VITA AT WHISPERING BROOK!
Discover our passion and learn the secrets of
artisan winemaking and olive oil production. Our
famous vineyard, winery and olive grove tours are
educational and fun.
Daily 10.15am & 3pm.
Learn the secrets of Italian cooking in a cooking
demonstration with local chef, Matt Dillow.
Daily 11.30am.
Be tantalised by the aroma of freshly prepared
traditional Italian food.
Dine alfresco or bring a picnic rug to indulge on
beautiful food, delicious olive oil and desserts
matched with our premium wines. Children are
welcome to explore the cubby house and enjoy ball
games.
Bookings not required for tours or workshops.
Rodd St, Broke | Phone: 9818 4126
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www.whispering-brook.com
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23A PLACE TO CONNECT!
Winmark invites you to A Little Bit of Italy at Mio
Monte,-Italian for My Mountain.
CULINARY ITALIAN FOOD EXPERIENCE
Join us for morning coffee and enjoy traditional
Italian Cornetti, Cannoli and barista coffee.
Delicious antipasto platters for lunch prepared by
Bruno Giagu,Italian chef of Panino Restaurant in
Wollombi. Followed by tiramisu and gelato.
WINE LAUNCH AND ACTIVITIES
Winmark Wines introduces its first vintage Winmark
Chardonnay 2018.
Families can compete in the giant lawn games and
children can have fun on the play equipment while
parents treat themselves to wine tasting.
A pop-up gallery will be open for guests to enjoy.
Visit the beautiful Perennial Garden designed
by Paul Bangay, inspect David Ball’s amazing
sculpture ‘Biosis’ and have your picture by the
legendary ‘Poole’s Rock’.
Live music by Paul Eagle both days.
ACCOMADATION
Accommodation at Winmark is available.
Please contact info@winmarkwines.com.au
229 Wollombi Rd,Broke | Phone: 9997 5373
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24A PL ACE TO CONN EC T
Winmark Wines is an extraordinary Vineyard in the idyllic wine region
of Broke, Hunter Valley with 28 acres of Chardonnay. The Estate is
ideal for weddings, corporate events or peaceful family retreats.
It features the monumental sculpture, Biosis, by sculptor David Ball,
a stunning perennial and rose garden by landscape designer
Paul Bangay OA, and is home to the iconic rock, Pooles Rock.
Winmark’s many landmarks provide unforgettable backdrops and
allow an array of opportunity for the ultimate getaway. Winmark Wines
can accommodate up to 32 guests across its three properties.
Winmark Wines (02) 9997 5373
229 Wollombi Rd, Broke
winmarkwines.com.au
Tuscany Untouched Tours
Live like a local with the locals
Our mission is to surprise and
delight our customers, and
deliver a unique experience so
magical they won’t want to leave.
With Tuscany Untouched we
strive to exceed all your
expectations.
From the moment you arrive you
will feel like part of the
family – this isn’t just a tour, it’s
the beginning of a
wonderful relationship with us
and our beautiful country.
Tuscany Untouched Pty Ltd
9 Bonavista Avenue, Maroubra NSW 2035
Phone: +61 404 572 020
www.tuscanyuntouchedtours.com.au
info@tuscanyuntouchedtours.com.au
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25Come along and try delicious natural and flavoured olive
oils, gourmet vinegar, olives and dressings.
SATURDAY 13TH & SUNDAY 14TH APRIL
10am until 5pm
at
Nightingale Cellar Door,
1239 Milbrodale Rd, Broke NSW
With an Introduction to Olive Oil Tasting class being held
both Saturday & Sunday at 12noon, 1pm & 2pm.
Cost: $15 per person.
Explaining the difference between different
types of olive oils. No bookings needed.
Belarna Grove
0419 244 785
mike@belarnagrove.com.au
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Broke Fordwich Wine & Tourism Association.
PO Box 14, Broke NSW 2330.
ABN 93641992769 | Liquor Licensing Act 2007:
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person under the age of 18 years.
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