Products

We are currently providing products sourced from the Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley and Tasmania. We have plans to expand our range into other Gourmet Regions and from February 2006 will have an Organic Australian Gift Package.

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Tasmania

Tasmanian Gourmet Wine Pack (T1) $80.00 inc GST Country Larder Fruit cake, Horny Little Devils Biscottelli, Country Larder Prunes in Port, Hill Farm Peach Marmalade, Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Co Raspberry Sauce, Ninth Island Reisling.

Tasmanian Gourmet Pack (T2) $75.00 inc GST Country Larder Fruit cake, Horny Little Devils Biscottelli, Country Larder Prunes in Port, Hill Farm Peach Marmalade, Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Co Raspberry Sauce, Coonbend Olive Oil, Tasmania Honey Company Leatherwood Honey.

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Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Gourmet Wine Pack (HV1) $80.00 inc GST McWilliams Mt Pleasant Phillip Shiraz, Camelot Lavender Farm Raspberry Vinegar, Hunter River Olive Grove Garlic Mustard, The Olive Mill Olives Pukara Estate Premium Olive Oil

Hunter Valley Gourmet Pack (HV2) $80.00 inc GST Bimbadgen Verjus, Hunter River Olive Grove Garlic Mustard, Camelot Lavender Farm Raspberry Vinager, The Olive Mills Olives, Pukara Estate Premium Olive Oil.

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Yarra Valley

Yarra Valley Gourmet Wine Pack (YV1) $75.00 inc GST Rochford Wines, Red Wine Jus Batch 264, Whispers of Provence Seaonal Produce, Yarra Valley Preserves.

Yarra Valley Gourmet Pack (YV2) $75.00 inc GST Grovedale Olive Oil, Yarra Valley Preserves, Whispers of Provence Seasonal Produce, Red Wine Jus Batch 264.

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Regions and Their Produce

Tasmania


Nature has been extremely generous to Tasmania. Surrounded by water and far enough south to have a wonderful temperate climate, it produces some of the best produce in Australia. Unlike other parts of this very crowded planet Tasmania is fortunate to have a small population and lots of creative people who have used it’s abundant pantry to produce a great variety of wonderful products.
 
Our pristine forests provide some of the best habitat for the production of the worlds rarest honey. Every summer bees are taken into the rain forests where they find the white flowers of the leatherwood tree to produce their unique tasting honey.
 
Fruits, berries and vegetables are produced from the rich farmlands of southern and northern Tasmania to produce a variety of jams, sauces and preserves. The oldest bottles of wine known to exist in Australia can be found in an old cellar in New Town, next door to the site of Hobart’s first recorded vineyard.
 
Today there are over 120 vineyards around all parts of Tasmania. Most are small family hands on operations, others are larger with sophisticated cellar door sale and wonderful restaurants.
 
Tasmania is known for its production of Riesling, Chardonnays, Pinot Gris (Grigio), Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

Country Larder Rich Brandy Fruit Cake Ingredients: Selected dried fruits, flour, butter, sugar, free range eggs, almonds, spices, Muscat, brandy & colour 150. Using only the finest ingredients this recipe for the Rich Brandy Fruit Cake has been specially selected to provide natural flavours and all the best one expects from a cake of this quality.

Country Larder Prunes in Port Ingredients: Prunes, port, sugar and spices. Ideal to serve on a hot summer’s day with your favourite ice-cream. This product has the most sensational combination of flavours brewed together to make a mouth watering delight for anyone’s palate.

Biscotelli – Horny Little Devils Ingredients: Unsalted butter, wheat flour, rice flour, castor sugar, fine European cacao, salt. Rich, dark, irresistible – horny little devils are crying out to be consumed. Made from only the best ingredients their texture and taste is unsurpassed. Bite sized and loaded with European cacao you won’t be able to stop feasting on this delight until the package has disappeared!

Hill Farm Peach Marmalade Ingredients: Peaches, oranges, lemons, sugar. A rich mixture of Tasmanian tree-ripened peaches and Australian citrus fruit, produced in small batches for maximum flavour. This product is part jam, part marmalade, and is especially good for breakfast. Try it too as a sponge cake filling with cream.

Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Co. Raspberry Sauce Ingredients: Raspberries, sugar syrup, xanthin gum Tasmania is well known for its fabulous berry fruits. This magnificent tasting sauce has perfect pouring consistency and is an ideal accompaniment to both hot and cold desserts. Try it with ice-cream, waffles, fresh fruit, cheesecakes, pavlovas, muffins and brandy snaps.

Ninth Island Riesling Produced in the temperate climate of Northern Tasmania with its cool ripening conditions this Riesling has an aromatic, light and fresh taste for which Tasmanian wines are renowned. The wine has delicate floral aromas, citrus and stone fruit flavours on the palate and a dry finish, making it a perfect food wine.

Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Co Plum and Pepperberry Chutney Ingredients: Plums, Sugar, Onions, Vinegar, sultanas, spices and salt. This Tasmanian Chutney is rich and fruity with the distinctive flavour of the Tasmanian Pepperberry. Serve with spicy foods, cheeses and hot and cold meats. This wonderful sauce is excellent for glazing on lamb, beef and pork.

Tasmanian Honey Co. Leatherwood Honey This quality honey comes from the pristine wilderness of South-west Tasmania. Every summer the bees are taken into the rainforests where they find the white flower of the leatherwood tree. The honey they provide from the leatherwood nectar has a distinctive spicy aroma and a strong piquant flavour that is sought by connoisseurs of honey the world over. Unlike many other honeys, this honey has not been filtered or heated, so it comes to you just as its found; the pure, natural flavours intact, and a fine candied texture.

Coombend Extra Virgin Olive Oil Coombend olives are grown on the estate in the clear temperate climate of Tasmania’s Freycinet coast where they become plump and ripen during the long warm autumn days. The trees are individually pruned and the olives hand picked, and then pressed on site without the use of chemicals to retain all the flavour of the olive and to maximise the health giving qualities. The oil is rich, nutty and fruity with subtle pungency and a lingering peppery finish.

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Regions and Their Produce

Hunter Valley


The Hunter Valley, less than two hours north of Sydney, is Australias oldest wine region. James Busby first planted vine cuttings along the Hunter River in the 1830’s. The marriage of food and wine have played an integral role in the Hunter Valley having earned its’ reputation as Australias premier wine tourism destination. The produce chosen for our presentation packages aim at showcasing the best the region has to offer.

Bimbadgen Verjuice Renowned for producing magnificent, distinctive premium Hunter Wines this fabulous Verjuice is derived from the French Vert Jus or green juice. It is made from under ripe Semillon grapes. Its’ purpose in cooking is to provide a perfect balance. Historically it was found in French recipes from the middle ages. In cooking use it as the acid component to give balance to flavour by adding sharpness (better than vinegar or lemon) to sauces, dressings, in a pan deglaze or reduction sauces. Once you have used it you will wonder how you managed without it.

No 13  Homemade Peach and Mango Chutney A wonderful accompaniment to any meat, poultry or fish dish.

No 13 Citrus and Passion Infusion A divine sauce to pour over anything from plain ice cream to strawberries, cheesecake or anything that you fancy.

No 13 Raspberry Vinegar Ingedients: Raspberries, sugar, vinegar. A beautiful light summer dressing that enhances any fresh salad.

No 13 No 13 Pecan and Quince Paste Ingredients: quince, sugar, pecans. Delicious with cheese, poultry, pork. Has an added nutty flavour that is divine.

No 13 Preserved Lemon Ingredients: lemons, rock salt, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves. Adds a wonderful zesty flavour to poultry, fish or salads.

Camelot Lavender Farm Rasberry Vinegar This multi award winning vinegar is perfect drizzled over salads or fresh berries, marinate on meats fish or chicken, sprinkle over avocado or steamed vegetables…just perfect for our relaxed dining experiences.

Hunter Olive Grove Green Olive Mustard Grown around Luskintyre in the beautiful Hunter Valley these olives are combined with the freshest ingredients to make a delicious mustard. A perfect accompaniment to any meal.

Pukara Estate Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil Nestled on the banks of the Hunter River Pukara Estate grows the finest Olives. This oil has won numerous awards. It is well balanced with good complexity displaying herbaceous and apple characteristics on the nose. It is perfect for dipping with good breads, drizzling over salads or fresh vegetables or stirred through your favourite pasta.

The Oliva Mill Olives Grown in perfect conditions in the Hunter Valley, the climate and soil allows the crop to reach the premium quality that is evident in these plump flavoursome Olives. They are to be savoured and enjoyed.

Mount Pleasant Philip Hunter Valley Shiraz 1999 This is a dry red table wine to be enjoyed over the next five years. The spicy blackberry fruit combines the best of the wine’s primary and developed fruit aromas. It is a wine of inherent softness and delicate complexity.

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Regions and Their Produce

Yarra Valley


The Yarra Valley is recognised as one of the worlds great wine growing regions. The picturesque Yarra Valley is situated less than 40 minutes drive from Melbourne.  It has much more than vineyards alone with acres of lush grazing pastures, tall and ancient forests, ferny gullies in the gentle mountains of the Dandenongs and the Ranges. This landscape has inspired many creative chefs to create a variety of delicious products ranging from olive oils, fine chocolates, fruit vinegars, chutney's, jams and relishes. Cafes and restaurants, dot the landscape offering a range of culinary experiences from country style to the elegance of five star formal dining with menus featuring fresh seasonal local produce and wines.

Grovedale Extra Virgin Olive Oil A pleasant blend of extra virgin olive oil grown in the hills of Kangaroo Ground on the edge of the Yarra Vallley. This oil has a wonderful flavour and is perfect for salads etc.

Yarra Valley Red Wine Jus - Batch 264 Red wine jus is perfect on any meat dish. To serve simply add to the pan juices once your meat is cooler or alternatively reduce down and serve with hot meat. Also makes a great marinade for your summer barbecues.

Piccalilli Pickle This is the most traditional of pickles dating back to the turn of the then 18th century. A delicious tangy tart spread for cold meats and sandwiches. Serve as part of a ploughmans lunch of with sharp cheddar cheese. Wonderful with hot corned beef.

Anne Crebers “Whispers of Provence” A respected author and chief, Anne takes seasonal delights from her garden and creates magnificent sauces, jams, chutneys and relishes that delight the senses.

Rochford’s Yarra Valley Cabernet Merlot 2001 Produced from our Eyton vineyard located in the Yarra Valley this wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, which has been aged for 18 months in French oak barriques. Prior to bottling this wine received a traditional fining with egg white.

Cunliffe and Waters Tomato and Red Capsicum A traditional relish with a blend of beautiful flavours. Wonderful with meats and cheeses.

Cunliffe and Waters Green Pickle A chunky texture with a hint of fennel – wonderful with cheese.

Cunliffe and Waters Beetroot and Orange Relish This delicious relish makes a perfect accompaniment to a variety of meats, poultry and cheeses.

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Corporate Gifts

We also specialise in corporate gifts. If you require a corporate quotation please contact us via email or call + 61 2 4930 0895 or fax + 61 2 4930 0899.

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Please Note

If in the event products are unavailable when you place your order, we will replace them with products of equal quality and value.
 
Gourmet Tastes of Australia stock a range of Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley and Tasmanian wines. Should you require a different label in the package and are ordering large quantities please contact us via email or call + 61 2 4930 0895 or fax + 61 2 4930 0899.

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