A tale of two passions //
Discover the story of a local Scenic Rim vigneron and the perfect pairing with world class chefs.
Scenic Rim cellar door dining at The Overflow Estate.
Meet David.
Every one of David’s two thousand vines has a special place in his heart. Producing only 10,000 bottles every year, David was inspired to start his own vineyard after a trip to Spain, and with an awareness to grow varietals that could stand the south east Queensland climate. He brought in world class executive chefs and the idea was ignited… a perfect match of food and wine.
Oh, and don’t forget Nero, the resident black Labrador! He is like a shadow. Always present, in and out of the Lake, and ever ready for a game or a scratch.
The Vermentino, the Fiano, the Tempranillo and the Montepulciano represent the very best of “climate change” varieties from both Italy and Spain. The terroir is typical of Sardinia, d’Abruzzo, Venetia and the north of Spain.
The wines are superbly constructed and balanced. They revel in gustatory combination with Mediterranean antipasto, fresh seafood, pate and crusty bread. Just bring your friends for an unforgettable meal.
David has used a combination of Paulsen, Ramsey and Ruggeri rootstock to sustain our special varieties. Whist The Overflow is blessed with a seemingly endless water supply, this is a “dry” vineyard. The roots are to earn their keep by going far and deep. The intervine rows are covered with magnificent blue couch and the posts are solid ironbark, felled, split and erected by hand. An enormous, century-old blue gum tree stands proudly in the centre of the vineyard, keeping guard over proceedings throughout the seasons.
Highlights.
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Sip spectacular premium wines whilst enjoying the gentle warm breeze off Lake Wyaralong. David loves to host, and will be sure to give you a brilliant cellar door experience.
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The lunch at The Overflow 1895’s is world class, and locally sourced. The menu supports network of regional producers so fresh and seasonal is guaranteed.
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Had a little too much to eat and need a snooze? Luckily for you, our WanderPods are less than a 5min drive away.
The What, Where, How’s.
What.
This is a place to take your time. Come for a taste at the cellar door and follow it up with a long lunch overlooking the vineyards. It’s that simple.
Where.
The Overflow 1895 restaurant and cellar door is a less than 5 minutes drive from your WanderPod.
When.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11am – 2pm
Full wine tasting options with limited menu including cheese and antipasto boards, desserts and coffee.
Saturday and Sunday
10am – 4pm
Live music with full menu available. Special dietary restrictions catered for.
Other days and evenings by appointment.
Need to know more?
Made with love. Enjoyed with friends.
Highlights.
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Sip spectacular premium wines whilst enjoying the gentle warm breeze off Lake Wyaralong. David loves to host, and will be sure to give you a brilliant cellar door experience.
-
The lunch at The Overflow 1895’s is world class, and locally sourced. The menu supports network of regional producers so fresh and seasonal is guaranteed.
-
Had a little too much to eat and need a snooze? Luckily for you, our WanderPods® are less than a 5min drive away.
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