The State-wide Wine Trail Project which is being funded by the Federal government through the whole Western Australian wine industry, is in its early stages of development. This Association is working with the Co-ordinator, Peter Rigby, to make wine travel through out the whole State easier to plan and do.

We will be posting more information as soon as it becomes available.

Held recently in Albany, the inaugural Festival on York Street - A great time was had by all.

 

Ray Jordan, wine writer, wine judge and critic has formally agreed to be our Inaugual Patron.
Ray will formally open the Festival on York Street at 1pm and will take a major role in the mid-afternoon Wine Industry Forum.

Participants:

 

Howard Park, Gilbert Wines, Shepherd's Hut, Moombaki, Jinnunger Wines, Eden Gate, Wignalls, Kalgan River, Castle Rock Estate, Matilda's Estate, Ironwood Estate, Great Southern Distilling Company, Wadjekanup River, 3 Drops Wine and Olive Oil, Montgomery's Hill, WA College of Agriculture Denmark, Trevelen Farm, Whitfield Estate, Old Kent River, Ferngrove Vineyards Estate, Chatsfield/Gordon Parker Wines, Tanglehead Brewery Co.Pty Ltd, Scalawag Wines, Alkoomi Wines, Plantagenet Wines, Yigarnia and Dukes.

 

Music organized during the day is under the direction of Rod Vervest and will feature:

 

• Clark’s Grey Vest
• Saz Lockyer
• Andy Crawford /Flotsam

Childrens entertainment organized and directed by Relay For Life.
All people, as they purchase their armbands and Great Southern Tasting glass, will be given a list of the wonderful regional food menus available from Cafe’s and Restaurants in the Festival Area, a list of participants attending the festival and a program of events to take place during the day.

People will be able to purchase open ( for consumption on the day) and closed containers (to take away) as well as be able to taste many of the top wines produced in the Great Southern.

 

A competition is being run in the West Australian for a trip for 4 to Albany on the weekend of the 1st and 2nd December. Includes Skywest Flights ,Luxury Accomodation at The Beach House at Bayside and the use of a Avis Hire Car. Look for this in the West in the next couple of weeks.

 

Proudly sponsored by:

• Albany Advertiser Newspaper - a member of the West Australian group of newspapers naming rights sponsor for the Festival on York Street.
• Landmark /Australian Winemakers has provided funds for the GSWPA on an annual basis.
• Australia Post has assisted with mail-outs.
• Skywest has donated 4 flights for our competition winners from Perth
• Skywest has donated a flight for Ray Jordan, our festival patron, to attend.
• Toll Express has provided the funds for fitting out marquees.
• Portavin Integrated Wine Services of Busselton has contributed funds
• United Equipment of Kurnall Road Welshpool has contributed funds.
• Laffort Pty. Ltd. (formerly BB Vinkem) has contributed funds
• Labelmakers Group WA Pty Ltd of Malaga has contributed funds.
• Cospack of Bentley has contributed funds
• Beach House at Bayside is providing luxury accommodation for the competition winners.
• The Rocks is providing luxury accommodation for Ray and Jennifer Jordan.
• Avis Car Rental is providing cars for both the competition winners and the Jordans.
• Cleanaway Mini Skip Rubbish Removal a supporting sponsor.
• Bevans Albany provided Ice for the event.
  
• The GSWPA wishes to thank the City of Albany for their help and support in the staging of the event.
  Also the Albany police for their assistance.
• With special thanks to all the businesses in the Festival area for their support.
  

 

Contact :

 

• John Sprigg 08) 9826 1052 or 0418 361 052
• General inquiries and wishing to participate. email: info@trevelenfarmwines.com.au
• Debbie Mc Bride 0408 930 249 Administration leading up to the event.

We gratefully acknowledge the tremendous support of our Naming Rights Sponsor The Albany Advertiser.
The help and assistance of the City of Albany ,The Albany Police and the Liquor Licensing Department of the Department of Racing ,Gaming and Liquor in the development of this our first Great Southern Wine Festival on York Street

 

 

 

 

With a region the size of the Great Southern there are a number of towns in which to base yourself along with many country Bed and Breakfasts and farm stays. We will be providing accommodation alternatives in the near future,however the Visitor centres mentioned on this site are willing to provide prices and advice on the alternatives available in their particular area.

 

[ Read more about acommodation in the Great Southern Region ]

 

 

 

Five Virtues is the result of the vision of a group of Great Southern wine producers and associated industry backers, united on a unique project to promote both wine and region.

 

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