The Cellar Series Lunches

Past event June 2024. Hosted by Winemaker Michael Dhillon

Warmed Boomer Bay oyster, tosazu vinegar, fresh sudachi
Hapuka croquette, romesco, mojama
2023 Dhillon Riesling

Hand-picked mud crab, red kuri squash, jamón paleta, mountain yuzu
2019 Bindi Kostas Rind Chardonnay
2019 Bindi Quartz

Autumn tart of forest mushrooms, Jerusalem artichokes, confit yolk, brassicas
2019 Bindi Original Vineyard Pinot Noir
2019 Bindi Dixon Pinot Noir
2019 Bindi Block 5 Pinot Noir

Dry-aged Moorabool Valley duck, heirloom beetroot, red endive, preserved cherries
2019 Bindi Kaye Pinot Noir
2019 Bindi Darshan Pinot Noir
2019 Bindi Block 8 Pinot Noir

Bruny Island Cheese Company ‘c2’, sweet shallot, citrus, crab apple
2022 Dhillon Botrytis Chardonnay

“One of the icons,” says James Halliday. And so it is.

Established in 1988 – just after Lake House first opened its doors; Bindi is now renowned as one of the best wineries in Australia serving up top-shelf Chardonnay and remarkable Pinot Noir. 50 kilometres north-west of Melbourne in the Macedon Ranges, is the family property of the Dhillon family. Originally purchased in the 1950s as part of the larger grazing farm ‘Bundaleer’, ‘Bindi’ is a 170-hectare farm of which 7 hectares are planted with largely high density vineyards, producing wines of exceptional quality. The newly released Block 8 and Darshan wines give a new meaning to premium Australian Pinot Noir.

The vineyard and winemaking philosophy is to seek balance and purity in the expression of its various vineyard sites. This philosophy is applied to both farming and conservation at Bindi; the preservation of the natural harmony.

Their wines are hard to come by and coveted by collectors, we are grateful and proud to have the opportunity to share them with you over the years and even more so as we enter our 40th Year at Lake House.

Past Event –  May 2024  Hosted by Winemaker Vanya Cullen 

Cullen Grace Madeline Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2023
Fraser Island spanner crab, Dairy Flat Farm kohlrabi,
nashi pear, red mustard
Cullen Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, 2012
Petuna Ocean Trout, fennel, nasturtium, brown butter sabayon
Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2023
Roaring Forties lamb rack, ‘navarin’ of farro & lamb shoulder,
root vegetables, rosemary
Cullen Diana Madeline 2021
Cullen Diana Madeline 2022
Cullen Diana Madeline 2019 ( en magnum)
Bruny Island Cheese Co. ‘C2′, black olive, sourdough croustillant, cassis
Cullen Ephraim 2023 

More About Cullen Wines 
Grown in the ancient soils of Wilyabrup, Cullen Wine comes from the heart of the land rather than the mind of the winemaker.

A pioneer of Margaret River, Cullen Wines has always produced long-lived wines of highly individual style from the mature estate vineyard. The vineyard has progressed beyond organic to biodynamic certification and, subsequently, has become the first vineyard and winery in Australia to be certified carbon positive.

“Winemaking is in the hands of Vanya Cullen, daughter of founders Kevin and Diana Cullen; she is possessed with an extraordinarily good palate and generosity to the cause of fine wine. Vanya is also a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Australia and was awarded the Companion’s inaugural Viticulturist of the Year in 2022, Cullen’s 50th anniversary year” – James Halliday

Vanya Cullen has honoured the legacy of her parents by following in their footsteps, humbly accepting the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to viticulture and oenology. It was a pleasure to welcome her and host a lunch full of long term Lake House guests and fans of her wonderful wines.