New wine and food map to entice locals
Published Thursday, 08 May, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
The Honourable Desley Boyle
Local wine and food lovers may not even be aware of the delights in their own backyard according to Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Desley Boyle.
Ms Boyle recently released the new Wine and Food Map of Queensland which features over 50 local wineries and gourmet food producers in the Granite Belt region.
“The Granite Belt is one of 10 distinct wine regions across Queensland, producing beautiful wines and produce,” she said.
“From Chardonnay and Muscat to Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier, locals can sample unique home grown wines for themselves.
“These wineries are the perfect destination for a weekend drive and the perfect way to get a taste for Queensland wine. Locally produced gourmet treats including chocolates, jams and olives are also the ideal accompaniment for the journey.”
Ms Boyle said the map was the only one of its kind in Australia with detailed information about cellar doors, wineries, wine producers and boutique food producers offering similar cellar door experiences.
“Wine tourism is a growing area for Queensland and our wine and food are worth enjoying,” she said.
More information about local wineries can be obtained by contacting your local tourist information centre at Stanthorpe on 4681 2057 or Warwick on 1800 060 877.
To obtain a copy of the Wine and Food Map of Queensland 2008 visit the HEMA Maps website at www.hemamaps.com.au
Media contact: Marcus Taylor (3225 1005 / 0419 025 326) or Kirstie Maier (3224 2007 / 0448 135 195)
8 May 2008
Ms Boyle recently released the new Wine and Food Map of Queensland which features over 50 local wineries and gourmet food producers in the Granite Belt region.
“The Granite Belt is one of 10 distinct wine regions across Queensland, producing beautiful wines and produce,” she said.
“From Chardonnay and Muscat to Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier, locals can sample unique home grown wines for themselves.
“These wineries are the perfect destination for a weekend drive and the perfect way to get a taste for Queensland wine. Locally produced gourmet treats including chocolates, jams and olives are also the ideal accompaniment for the journey.”
Ms Boyle said the map was the only one of its kind in Australia with detailed information about cellar doors, wineries, wine producers and boutique food producers offering similar cellar door experiences.
“Wine tourism is a growing area for Queensland and our wine and food are worth enjoying,” she said.
More information about local wineries can be obtained by contacting your local tourist information centre at Stanthorpe on 4681 2057 or Warwick on 1800 060 877.
To obtain a copy of the Wine and Food Map of Queensland 2008 visit the HEMA Maps website at www.hemamaps.com.au
Media contact: Marcus Taylor (3225 1005 / 0419 025 326) or Kirstie Maier (3224 2007 / 0448 135 195)
8 May 2008