Despite the easing of restrictions the four walls started to cave in. Can’t say that the oppressive humidity provided much inspiration either. So damn uncomfortable in so many ways leading to an urgent escape …..to the local winery.
Sirromet Winery at Mount Cotton is only a ten minute drive south and is considered very swank. The grapes aren’t grown on site but rather within the Granite Belt, south towards the NSW border.

In the mid 1860’s Mount Cotton was mostly chicken and vegetable farms, and although a few of each still exist it is now mostly suburban with several tracks of land dedicated to koala and wildlife conservation.
Sirromet opened in 2000 and like many wineries these days brought in big name chefs and cultivated fine dining. It is also a popular function and wedding venue, and has a good reputation in viticulture study programs.

Like most businesses they have had to diversify and Sirromet recently installed glamping accomodation – as in sexy tents – and is the venue for big music events. Midnight Oil next month. Bizarre, Peter Garrett has to be ten years older than I!

So here’s the irony : did not have one glass of grape juice this visit. Too hot, too slimy, just too much.
We enjoyed following the Sculpture Trail which is a walk that takes you through the grape vines, the lavender garden, and the picnic areas – just make sure to take water with you!

There are over twenty pieces of art amongst the rolling hills of Sirromet and if you take the Little People there is an activity to keep them interested too.

It must have been hot : not one wallaby spotted and we knocked off a bottle of water. Sad days, I tell you……

I cannot tell you how good it was to get out and explore.
NOTE
If you miss Sculpture In The Vines I can most certainly recommend combining a tour of the winery with a wine tasting, followed by a charcuterie board at the Cellar Door.


Sounds good, May. I’ll have to see if I can find someone to come with me.
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Unfortunately there is no transport to or fro the Redlands. It seems to me they are after the big tourist $$$$ with transport from the Gold Coast.
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I think I’ll leave this till the weather cools down a bit. Hope you are ok after the recent storms. More forecast for tonight I think. Stay safe and battern down
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8 inches of rain and nearly 6 of that in one hour. Had a foot over water over the road but was quite safe. Delighted that it cooled down enough to ensure a good nights sleep. Agreed, a bit warm to be traipsing the hills but felt much better for having done so. Heading north soon to experience that butterfly house you mentioned 🙂
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Crazy wet weather, a storm cell just hit us, 10pm Tuesday. Had 56mm yesterday, looks like more to come tonight. But garden still loving it as it had got so dry last month.
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Nice post ! The coffee pod piece is crazy
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Just goes to show how much landfill is created from used coffee pods. I’m wondering if it were possible to upcycle them into shower curtains?
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There you go
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Love it – wines and art, two of my favourite things! What a fabulous idea. interesting to see how wineries are diversifying, including food, music and art. Makes it a very cultural experience, even if you don’t get to sample the wines.
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You can also pre order a picnic basket to enjoy whilst sitting amongst the vines. Pricey though another option for consideration.
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Great post! Heard a lot about the place but never visited so you have piqued my interest.
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🙂
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