14th Annual Tastings at the Top event - Saturday 21st to Monday 23rd June 2008
Join us at Voyages Cradle Mountain Lodge as it celebrates its 14th year as Tasmania's premier culinary event 'Tastings at the Top'. A gourmet extravaganza rated among the countries best food and wine experiences; a 3-day festival celebrating the finer things in life - a chance to celebrate the very best in Tasmanian produce.
From degustation dinners to cooking demonstrations; fresh produce market to wine tastings; wilderness walks to decadent spa treatments at the famous Waldheim Alpine Spa, Tastings at the Top encompasses the very best Tasmania has to offer. Discover the full Tastings at the Top programme.
The event will be jointly hosted by Peter Bourne who is regarded as "The Wine Man" and Helen Waterworth a cheese consultant. Both Peter and Helen share an intimate knowledge of Tasmanian produce and are extremely enthusiastic and highly entertaining.
A unique selection of marketplace providores include boutique winemakers, beer brewers and specialist growers from various regions in Tasmania. Allow us to tantalise your taste buds by listing the providores for 2008.
Package includes:
Tastings at the TopFROM$1,405 per person, twin share.
- 3 nights accommodation
- Full mountain breakfast each morning
- Lunch on Sunday and Monday
- Dinner on Saturday, Sunday & Monday
- Welcome pack
- Welcome drinks
- All scheduled Tastings at the Top program events
- Tastings of the Alpine Spa - sample a taste of the award winning Waldheim Spa treatments
- Explore the marketplace - your chance to sample a wide variety of local gourmet produce while mingling with the providores.
For bookings for this event, call Cradle Mountain Lodge on 03 6492 2100 or email reception@cradle.voyages.com.au
Tasting at the Top Programme
Day 1, Saturday 21st June 2008
Morning
- Arrive at Voyages Cradle Mountain Lodge and settle into your room
Afternoon
- Enjoy welcome drinks with your fellow Tasmanian food and wine lovers
- Taste and tipple your way around the marketplace. Enjoy mingling with the providores including boutique winemakers, beer brewers and specialist growers from various regions of Tasmania
- Tasmanian wine tasting session with the wine makers from the marketplace
Evening
- Join us for a tantalising five course dinner in the Highland Restaurant
Day 2, Sunday 22nd June 2008
Morning
- Tastings of the Alpine Spa. Sample a taste of the Award winning Waldheim spa treatments
- Morning at your leisure. Why not indulge in a spa treatment at the Waldheim Spa
Afternoon
- Cheese and game meats producer lunch
- Wine Tasting with Peter Bourne or cooking demonstration with Helen Waterworth. (The program is repeated tomorrow allowing you to participate in both activities).
- 'Meet the Maker' mingle
Evening
- Sumptuous buffet dinner in the Highland Restaurant
Day 3, Monday 23rd June 2008
Morning
- Morning at your leisure. Why not take one of many scenic walks and soak up the beauty of this pristine region
Afternoon
- Producer lunch featuring seafood
- Wine Tasting with Peter Bourne or cooking demonstration with Helen Waterworth
- Wine Trivia session
Evening
- A spectacular Gala dinner will be served in the Highland Restaurant showcasing the very best of Tasmanian produce
- Dinner will be followed by drinks in the Tavern and entertainment
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Providores 2008
- Taltarni Vineyards - featuring the Clover Hill and Lalla Gully wines
- Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company - delightful sauces, conserves and condiments to satisfy even the most discerning connoisseur
- Bruny Island Cheese Company - produces hand-made cheeses and butter, using organic milk from cows and goats
- Barringwood Park Vineyards - specialising in Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, rosé and a traditional bottle fermented Sparkling wine
- Brook Eden Vineyard - home to a small collection of delightful, elegant, true cool-climate wines
- Meadowbank Wines - multi award-winning restaurant, cellar door and function centre
- Lark Distillery - since 1992, produce a premium Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky and produces other unique Tasmanian spirits from the wonderful bounty that Tasmania has to offer
- Cascade Brewery Company - Australia's oldest continuously operating brewery nestled in the rolling hills of South Hobart
- Tasfresh - specialising in the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables to a diverse range of clients throughout Tasmania
- Ashbolt Elderberry - since 1906, produce Tasmania's Award Winning Ashbolt Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Anvers Chocolates - the total chocolate experience. Belgian chocolate skills combined with Tasmania's fresh clean climate equal supreme chocolate
- Ashgrove Cheese - a unique Tasmanian company producing boutique handmade cheese. Specialising in the production of hard English styles of cheese.
- Lenah Game Meats
- Bay of Fires Wines - cool climate wines of classical structure, combining fruit intensity with refinement, complexity and persistence of flavour.
- Tamar Ridge Wine Estates - since 1994, Tamar Ridge Estates is committed to fostering viticultural standards in Tasmania, and promoting awareness of the state's wine industry
- Pirie South Wines
- Delamere Vineyards - produce quality wines that express the character and personality of the local Tasmanian environment.
- Petuna - began over 40 years ago as a small lobster fishing business. It is now Tasmania's largest multi-species seafood company.
Tastings at the Top pricing
3 Night PackageValid for travel 21 June 2008 - 23 June 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Type | Twin share | Sole Use | Extra Person* |
| Pencil Pine Cabin | $1,405.00 | $1,715.00 | $1,141.00 |
| Spa Cabin | $1,480.00 | $1,865.00 | $1,141.00 |
| Spa Suite | $1,598.00 | $2,098.00 | $1,141.00 |
| King Billy Suite | $1,935.00 | $2,769.00 | $1,141.00 |
Extra Nights | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pencil Pine Cabin | $108.00 | $195.00 | $50.00 |
| Spa Cabin | $136.00 | $251.00 | $50.00 |
| Spa Suite | $165.00 | $309.00 | $50.00 |
| King Billy Suite | $246.00 | $471.00 | $50.00 |
| First 20 bookings receive a bottle of Lalla Gully Pinot Noir 2005* |
When making your booking, please quote booking code:TATT
Tastings at the Top is is supported by the Tasmanian Government through Events Tasmania.
How to book
For bookings for this event, please book online here or call Cradle Mountain Lodge on 03 6492 2100 or email reception@cradle.voyages.com.au
To find out more about the resort please visit the Voyages Cradle Mountain Lodge website.
Conditions
*Conditions apply. Subject to availability. Prices quoted are per person, twin share rates. All prices include GST and are "from" prices and are a guide only. Valid for bookings from 20 February 2008 and travel from 21 to 23 June 2008. Extra person rate(s) apply when sharing a room with up to two adults. To book this rate, the rate code TATT must be advised. By making a booking for a tour or accommodation, participants warrant that they have read and agree to be bound by our cancellation policies and our full terms and conditions. Where the booking is made through a third party, the terms and conditions of that third party also apply. The information contained on this webpage is correct at the time of publication, but Voyages reserves the right to make changes without notice. Voyages Hotels & Resorts Pty Ltd ABN 24 079 925 036.