Wine Tasting Lunch with Duke’s Vineyard

What better way to welcome the first day of spring than with a wine tasting lunch in Cellos Grand Dining Room, featuring guest winemaker Ben Cane from Duke’s Vineyard.

Located at the western foot of the stunning ancient Porongurup range in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, Duke’s Vineyard is a ten-hectare vineyard planted in 1999 to Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

Duke’s Vineyard is a family-owned, boutique winery that was recently purchased by Ben and his partner Sarah Date, when founders Duke and Hilde Ranson decided to retire in 2022. Duke’s Vineyard has achieved many outstanding accolades over a 20+ year history including being awarded Best Australian Wine of the Year in 2019 for the 2017 Magpie Hill Reserve Riesling by James Halliday’s Wine Companion.

• 2-course lunch with wine tasting

• Special guest winemaker Ben Cane from Duke’s Vineyard

• Set in the magnificent Cellos Grand Dining Room, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street Sydney

Bookings and information: Call us on 02 9284 1006 or email admin@thecastlereagh.com.au

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Winemaker Ben Cane

Ben Cane is a visionary winemaker and viticulturist known for his unwavering commitment to crafting exceptional wines that showcase the unique terroir of a region. With a passion for sustainability and a deep understanding of the land, Cane has established himself as a true custodian of the vineyards he tends to. Drawing inspiration from the principles of biodynamics and organic farming, he employs meticulous vineyard management techniques to nurture the grapes and ensure their expressive potential is fully realised.

Driven by a profound respect for nature, Cane's winemaking philosophy is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. He believes that great wines are born from a holistic approach that encompasses both the vineyard and the cellar. By carefully selecting premium fruit and employing minimal intervention techniques in the winemaking process, he allows the inherent character of each vineyard site to shine through in his wines. Embracing the visionary approach that made Duke and his long-time wine consultant Rob Diletti revered figures in the industry, Ben will continue to push boundaries and explore new frontiers, constantly seeking ways to enhance the expression of the Porongurup terroir in his wines.