HAPPY ST PATRICKS’ DAY…. 17TH MARCH 2019

By Maryterry | March 17, 2019

Terranzo the winemaker is equally proud of his Irish heritage as he is of his Sicilian! That’s one reason, twenty years ago, we named our THREE RIGHT HANDS FORTIFIED RED formerly PORT (the name PORT has been taken from use unless of course it is made in OPORTO -PORTUGAL) taking the idea from the BYRNE FAMILY…

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Refreshing LEMONCELLO

By Maryterry | March 1, 2019

The Italians have hit onto something with LIMONCELLO, the delicious and refreshing lemon liqueur that leads a double life… as both an aperitivó  and a digestivó. Ours here at HILL OF PROMISE – LEMONCELLO – is 20% alcohol compared with the high octane Italian variety at 40%. We’ve just realised the latest batch after having…

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LEMON DELICIOUS….. so easy, so refreshing!

By Maryterry | January 29, 2019

Recipe as promised:   You need-  2 Lemons (zest of 2, juice of 2) 60 g soft unsalted butter 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs (separated) 3 tablespoons GF SR flour 1 and 1/2 cups milk   You do- Get your baking pan for the bath of hot water ready, oven 180 C + buttered…

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At the Cellar door

By Maryterry | January 23, 2019

When you call into the Cellar Door this week, don’t forget to take some fresh rosemary from the Winery Herb patch. It’s such an aromatic, versatile herb. goes remarkably with beef or lamb and just the ticket for that tray of mixed roast veggies. the Little Cellar Rat is chuffed with how her herb patch…

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BUON NATALE!

By Maryterry | December 23, 2018

Terranzo the winemaker and Maria the Little Cellar Rat wish you all BUON NATALE!  May you enjoy spending time with loved ones, family and friends. May your table be graced by the stranger and peppered with interesting and lively conversation. We’ve made CAVALLUCCI di SIENA  (‘little horses’)  delicious spiced and fruited rustic biscuits, a Christmas…

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The secret is in the dressing!

By Maryterry | December 13, 2018

Summer and salads are just made for each other and the magic in lifting your Greek or Garden Salad lies in the dressing. Flicking through the first publication by Maria Anello – NEW FARM DELI – gave me the inspiration for this one:  EV olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, lemon thyme.  It’s just darn…

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24 hours into secondary fermentation

By Maryterry | November 27, 2018

We’re proud of our 3 MARYS sparkling, made using ‘methodé champenoise’.  Yes, it involves two stages and patience and a lot of handling but the end product is definitely  worth it. Our latest is a sparkling white muscat, as was our very first (and it picked up SILVER at the Qld Wine Awards.) Terranzo the…

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Fresh, local and easy to prepare

By Maryterry | October 30, 2018

Just have a look at these local capsicum and eggplant from ALLOWAYFARM. What do you do? Wash, slice, toss in a little EVOO and roast, turning occasionally. It’s as easy as that.

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