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Autumn in the
Fleurieu Peninsula
As the summer heat begins to abate and vibrant colours of russet and gold slowly tint the vineyards, it’s time to slow down and take stock of the beautiful surroundings.
Visit a welcoming cellar door and sip fresh young wines in the open air.
Take a leisurely stroll along a quiet country lane, or spend a weekend exploring the region’s heritage in one of our many distinctive townships.
Autumn is a time for savouring, for contemplating, for embracing the eternal cycles of nature – think autumn mists and char-grilled cheese… |
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We Celebrate & Salute
We celebrate and salute local farmers and food artisans that provide the quality, fresh and seasonal food that make the Fleurieu Peninsula food experience so very special.
Fleurieu Peninsula is a growers’ paradise with fertile soils, warm days, cool nights and surrounded by water. Livestock, poultry, fruit, nuts, herbs, spices and vegetables thrive in this Mediterranean climate. Add the seafood caught fresh off the coast and you have all the ingredients required for abundant seasonal food.
But we are also are a region of makers.Creative and traditional products blend into the unique food culture of this region: world class olive oils, spicy jams, relish, hand made breads, pasta, pastries, traditional cured and smoked meats, creams, cheeses, sauces, organic yogurt, juices, pastes, chocolate, dukkah, pickles and more. |
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Olive Harvest Time
The olive is becoming the hallmark of the Fleurieu Peninsula and in autumn it is olive harvest time.
The Fleurieu Peninsula is one of the most significant and successful olive growing regions in Australia. Wild olive trees dot the Peninsula, while cultivated groves produce extra virgin olive oil now recognised nationally for its regional and varietal character.
In autumn, oil olives are harvested and usually processed within hours to capture the intense herbaceous, fruity, buttery delights of the olive. Unlike wine olive oil is at its peak of delicious perfection immediately after pressing so when on the Peninsula enjoy quality, olive oils at their source when they are at their freshest and when the delicate nuances of the oil are at their peak. |
