Winemakers’ Lunches
Lunch at Cumulus Inc. is always memorable - taking an afternoon to bask in the light-filled surrounds of the dining room over a plate (and glass) of something delicious with friends.
The Winemakers' Lunch series was our annual celebration of the vineyards, farmers and local suppliers that bring joy, inspiration and exceptional wine to our restaurant. Hear directly from the winemakers behind some of the country's most acclaimed regions and discover the influences and stories behind each vineyard and vintage.
September Winemakers’ Lunch
with Shadowfax & Granite Hills
Sunday 13th September
On Sunday 13th September, we are welcoming two producers from Macedon Ranges to the Upstairs Dining Room - Alister Timms of Shadowfax and Lachlan McCallum of Granite Hills.
Join us as we explore the geography, climate and traditions that make up the region’s unique terroir, and how this influences their winemaking.
Alister Timms, Shadowfax
Alister Timms' connection to wine began in childhood, planting vines from age 10 in his family's Bellarine Peninsula vineyard. Today, as Chief Winemaker at Shadowfax, that passion carries through in his vineyard-to-glass approach, capturing the character of the Macedon Ranges and Werribee in every bottle. Alister favours minimal intervention, letting the wines express themselves rather than overmanipulating them.
Lachlan McCallum, Granite Hills
First a chef, then a sommelier, Lachlan McCallum’s journey to becoming a winemaker has been marked by curiosity and a sense of discovery. Attracted to the Macedon Ranges as one of the few truly cool-climate regions in Australia, he now draws upon owner Llew Knight’s six decades of experience at Granite Hills to make wines that are true-to-place, and that let the region’s oldest vines speak clearly through the wine.
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