Yarra Valley Wine Specials at Tokar Estate

Yarra Valley Wine Specials

 

We have two wines on special at the moment.

Our wonderful Tempra Rosa rosé, For the lovers of rosé

And also our Cabernet Sauvignon as well.

With a light salmon rose colour, lifted floral aromas and hints of strawberry confection, this crisp style rosé is a truly mouth filling wine. A fresh palate of red currant sherbet with crisp acidity finishing with a lemon twist, this Tempra Rosa leaves a lingering fruit character on the palate. Drink now – slightly chilled for maximum enjoyment.

Normally these sell for $228.00 per dozen

Right now $150.00 per dozen.

 

This Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a full palate of dark chocolate, malt, velvety tannins and elegant French oak; this is a wonderfully balanced wine finishing with grip and superb length. For the patient few it will benefit from careful cellaring for 6-8 years.

Normally $300.00 per Dozen

Now only $120.00 per dozen

 

Each wine can be picked up from our Cellar Door or you can have these shipped direct to you for a small fee.

Give us a call on 03 5964 9585 to find out more or to order.

 

From The Tokar Family.

Australia Day 2012

Tokar Estate meets The Sentimental Bloke

Cj Dennis was an Australian poet known for his humorous poems, especially "The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke", published in the early 20th century.

This year our Australia Day celebrations will be based on the poetry of CJ Dennis. Our Menu will be inspired by these poems with dishes including some of the food mentioned in his poems such as Lamb and peaches.

Along with the food, we are honoured to have a very special guest reading some of this fine humorous Australian poetry, Gold Logie winning Actor Mr John Wood.

John has been performing on stage in Australia for a long time, and this won't just be a reading of poetry, it will be a performance. We have sampled some of the poetry read by John and it is fantastic.

It will be a 5 course menu, with John reading poems in between courses.

We also have live music for the rest of the day.

This will truly be an Australia day not to be missed.

Festivities to start at Midday for a 12:30pm sit down.

Cost is $80.00 pp

Menu to Come Shortly.

call 03 5964 9585 to book now or for more information.

Tokar Estate Welcomes Yarra Valley Weddings

New Partnership with Yarra Valley Weddings

 

Yarra Valley Weddings is run by a group of wedding professionals who work together most weekends in and around the Yarra Valley region, their blog is guaranteed to have the most up to date information and a great source of inspiration for the discerning bride (and grooms of course!).

Follow them on Facebook, by clicking the image below.

They are always interested in hearing from guest bloggers who would like to make an occasional post.

The subject matter can be your choice, just as long as it involves weddings and the Yarra Valley and Melbourne region!

Are you a bride who wants to write a weekly diary on how your wedding plans are coming along?

If so, get in touch! I’m sure we’d be able to rustle up some wedding discounts for you to help with the wedding planning as a thank you!

If you’re a wedding supplier or venue in the Yarra Valley and think you’ll make the grade then drop us an email at mail@yarravalleywedding.com – first in best dressed!

Or simply go to their website for a lot more information on what they have to offer.

Click the image below.

Yarra Valley Wine Christmas Special

It's Christmas Time in the Yarra Valley Again.

As we all enjoy a bit of wine at this time of year, especially with our Christmas Day lunch. We thought we make it a bit easier for you to get some boutique premium wine for your special day.

So that's why Leon Tokar has decided to give everyone a very special price on his wine's.

Our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

is now $200.00 per dozen (12)

RRP on this is $300.00 so your saving a huge $100.00 on 12 bottles of Yarra Valley premium wine.

But wait there's more!!!

Our newly released 2008 "The Aria" , our flagship premium wine is now $60.00 per bottle.(Minimum 6 bottles)

This is wine is absolutely fantastic to drink, either with your meal or even on it's own.

This can be collected at the Cellar Door or give us a call to order on

03 5964 9585 and for a small fee we can ship this direct to your door.

We are also open for Christmas Day Lunch as well, so if you would like to enjoy our wines with us, along with some of the finest food in the Yarra Valley, book today, as places are filling fast.

Hope to see you all soon.

Christmas Day in the Yarra Valley

Christmas Day Lunch at Tokar Estate.

Once again we will be opening our doors on Christmas day.

Wouldn't you love to spend the day with your family eating sumptuous food and sipping fantastic wine, but without the cooking and the clean up afterwards?

Well, thats what we are here for.

On Christmas day at Tokar Estate Yarra Valley Winery, we will give you a wonderful day to remember.

Starting at 11:30am with canapés and Tokar Estate sparkling on the deck, followed by a degustation lunch that will fill even Santa's belly.

The day's Menu can be viewed on our website

Tokar Estate Website

Along with more details about the day.

So why not come along and let us give you a day you will never forget.

Christmas in the Yarra Valley, is there any better place to be?

Christmas Day in the Yarra Valley

Christmas Day Lunch at Tokar Estate.

Once again we will be opening our doors on Christmas day.

Wouldn't you love to spend the day with your family eating sumptuous food and sipping fantastic wine, but without the cooking and the clean up afterwards?

Well, thats what we are here for.

On Christmas day at Tokar Estate Yarra Valley Winery, we will give you a wonderful day to remember.

Starting at 11:30am with canapés and Tokar Estate sparkling on the deck, followed by a degustation lunch that will fill even Santa's belly.

The day's Menu can be viewed on our website

Tokar Estate Website

Along with more details about the day.

So why not come along and let us give you a day you will never forget.

Christmas in the Yarra Valley, is there any better place to be?

Cold Chisel Coming to the Yarra Valley

Music, Food, Wine and Accommodation in the Yarra Valley

With the buzz about one of Australia's greatest ever rock bands gathering more momentum everyday, proudly they will be coming out to Victoria's premier Wine region, the Yarra Valley, and performing at Rochford Wines on the 19th of November 2011

This is a fantastic bonus not only for Rochford but for the Yarra Valley region, with huge numbers expected to be populating the region.

Accommodation is always a scarce resource when events like this are on.

One of the newest and best accommodation places in the Yarra Valley is Tokar Retreat.

This Docklands inspired house is modern, and very spacious. Will fit 3 couples very comfortably and is a short walk or drive to the centre of Healesville, and only approx a 5 mins drive up the road to Rochford for the concert.

Speak to Daniel about booking this magnificent house for a weekend stay.

And why not ask about a deal for lunch at Tokar Estate Winery.

Only just around the corner from Rochford, Tokar Estate is the ideal place to have a fantastic lunch before the concert, with some of the best wine coming out of the Yarra Valley.

Here is a sample of some of the dishes coming from our Chef's

Photo's courtesy of "The Learner Chef"

For anymore information about Tokar Estate or anything else Yarra Valley check out Yarra Valley Secrets

Christmas in July - Christmas in the Yarra Valley

Welcome to Christmas in the Yarra Valley

 

Come and enjoy Christmas in July in the pituresque Yarra Valley at Tokar Estate.
Enjoy a 2 course lunch inc a glass of wine for $35.00pp or a 3 course lunch inc a glass of wine for $45.00pp.
Festive music and Decorations will set the scene.

Call us on 03 5964 9585 to book.

Seafood Degustation Dinner Yarra Valley

Annual Seafood Degustation Dinner

Each year we hold our Seafood Degustation dinner

and this year is one not to be missed.

Our Menu for the night is below

Its this Saturday the 23rd of July

Cost is $85.00pp which includes wine.

Time - 6:30pm onwards

If you would like to find out anymore information please call us on 03 5964 9585

We hope to see you all there

Warm Regards

The Tokar Family

Yarra Valley Wine Order Online

Tokar Estate Wines Online and News

With changes in the economy, we've decided to make our pricing on our Yarra Valley Wines more appealing to everyone.

So across the board, the reds are now a uniformed price, along with the White wines coming down in price.

In Fact all our wines have been reduced.

Plus its nice and easy to order our wines, either online via the online shop

Or you can also download our wine order form from our website and fax or email it through to us

Wine Order form

 

We also have new events coming up very soon

Amongst our Seafood Degustation Dinner in June

And our Annual Spanish Night in August.

Tokar Estate Up Coming Events

 

Please feel free to give us a call on 03 5964 9585 for any information you require.

And we hope to see you all soon at Tokar Estate

Thank you

The Tokar Family

"Celebrate Your Mum" Mothers Day 2011 at Tokar Estate

Mother's Day 2011 in the Yarra Valley

This mother's day, show your Mum how much you love and appreciate her by spoiling her with a beautiful lunch in the Yarra Valley.

Where she can have fine food, fine wine and some of the most spectacular views Victoria has to offer.

At Tokar Estate, we can provide all of that for you and your Mum.

We'll give you a 3 course lunch @ $75.00pp
A glass of Tokar Estate “Joie de Vie” sparkling and Belgian Chocolates for all Mums
Children $20.00

To see our menu follow the link below

Mothers Day 2011 Menu

Or give us a call on 03 5964 9585 for bookings or more information.

We hope to see you all this mothers day and help you celebrate in style.

From The Tokar Family.

"Lost and Found" Yarra Valley Wine Special

Tokar Estate's Long Weekend Wine Special.

 

Its our lost and Found Wine Special for the long weekend only. Sunday and Monday we have 2 wines on special.

These aren't just any Yarra Valley Wines.

We had some stock that we thought was lost forever, Long story. But now we have it back and its found again.

 

Our 2006 Chardonnay. This really is drinking very nicely now.

We did taste test it once it came back :)

And we were very impressed with how it has aged.

This will be selling for $22.00 per bottle for Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th only.

AND

Our 2003 Double Gold Medal Winning Cabernet Sauvignon.

Now this one we were very very very impressed with.

So much so, that we were reluctant to put it on special and even sell it off.

But we have decided to let the people have some of this fantastic wine.

For Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th this wine will be selling for $25.00 per bottle.

 

Remember, there is very limited stock of this wine left, so it wont last.

And After Monday, the left over stock will be going into the Museum :)

Unless your really nice to us.

Give us a call on 03 5964 9585 to reserve some.

Pick up from Cellar Door. Or we can send it out plus a postage charge.

Why not hang around for Lunch on the deck or in the restaurant. Its another beautiful day here in the Yarra Valley.

Hope to see you all soon

Cheers

The Tokar Family.

"Lost and Found" Yarra Valley Wine Special

Tokar Estate's Long Weekend Wine Special.

 

Its our lost and Found Wine Special for the long weekend only. Sunday and Monday we have 2 wines on special.

These aren't just any Yarra Valley Wines.

We had some stock that we thought was lost forever, Long story. But now we have it back and its found again.

 

Our 2006 Chardonnay. This really is drinking very nicely now.

We did taste test it once it came back :)

And we were very impressed with how it has aged.

This will be selling for $22.00 per bottle for Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th only.

AND

Our 2003 Double Gold Medal Winning Cabernet Sauvignon.

Now this one we were very very very impressed with.

So much so, that we were reluctant to put it on special and even sell it off.

But we have decided to let the people have some of this fantastic wine.

For Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th this wine will be selling for $25.00 per bottle.

 

Remember, there is very limited stock of this wine left, so it wont last.

And After Monday, the left over stock will be going into the Museum :)

Unless your really nice to us.

Give us a call on 03 5964 9585 to reserve some.

Pick up from Cellar Door. Or we can send it out plus a postage charge.

Why not hang around for Lunch on the deck or in the restaurant. Its another beautiful day here in the Yarra Valley.

Hope to see you all soon

Cheers

The Tokar Family.

Yarra Valley Wine Christmas

Its that time of year again when the man in the red suit comes along to those who are nice.

So I hope everyone has been good this year.

2010 has been a big year for the Yarra Valley with so much growth from many different mediums. The online presence of the Yarra Valley in general has grown exponentially with so many wineries and busineses gaining the idea that Social Media is now the way to go to help promote your business.

And with companies like Magilla Marketing taking the lead in this field, the Yarra Valley will become the next Napa Valley in no time.

 With sites such as These 2 are the most popular in Social media with Facebook becoming the leader on the internet in General. Google really is starting to worry that Facebook will take over as Number 1.

And with that said, Christmas is a time of giving and sharing with family, friends and those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

We should all realise what we have and be grateful for all the things we have, the friends we have and the family we have.

these are the things that make us the people we are.

We all hope that this Christmas is a safe and happy one. Please stay safe on the roads this holiday.

Enjoy life with plenty of good wine, great food and even better company.

And if your still feeling in the festive cheer after Christmas day, then we'll be open again from the 27th of Decemeber for light lunches, and with the weather looking good going into the new year, it will be a perfect time to sit and have some great wine looking at the fantastic views we have from our deck.

We thank everyone of our customers for their support this year, and the continued great work of all our staff.

thank you everyone and we look forward to seeing you all in 2011.

Warm regards

The Tokar Family

www.tokarestate.com.au

The Return of Chardonnay - Yarra Valley Wine

Firsthand reports from retailers and sommeliers have been suggesting that chardonnay is making a comeback, and the sauvignon blanc tsunami may be on the wane. Now there are figures from the statistical font of all knowledge, Nielsen, showing a return to growth of chardonnay sales in both the $14-$19 and $25-$35 per bottle categories. The greatest growth was in the $14-$19 bracket, with sales increasing 6% in the September quarter, compared to a 2% growth for sauvignon blanc. REF: Australian Wine Companion

So to that we say, bring it on.

My Secret Cellar is coming soon to a twitter and Facebook page near you.

As the name suggests its a secret. However, we will tell you that it is going to involve wine tasting, a new variety or theme each event. A celebrity, a guest chef, a wine maker, a wine grower and guests.

And yes the tastings will be done in a cellar.

If you think this sounds interesting to you, make sure you follow either of these people on Twitter to find out more

Magillamax on Twitter -

Tokar Estate on Twitter

Andrew Jackson on Twitter

Tokar Wine on Twitter

So stay tuned for more info as the first them is "The Return of Chardonnay"

 

Tokar Estate Yarra Valley Winery - Making Vincotto

Tokar Estate Yarra Valley Winery – The Making of The Vincotto

Time for something different we thought. So the idea was suggested by Leon Tokar that we make some Vincotto.

Good idea, seeing as though we had some left over grapes still yet to be picked from the Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon.

We could have made Jam as well, but we thought we’d try this first.

So picking got underway

Ended up picking about 2 bins worth, which was probably more than what we had planned. Hmm Looks like this is going

To be an industrial venture.

Had to then try and get the old Dinosaur forklift working, mainly to move it out of the way, but also to actually move the bins.

We got it going, eventually..... then moved the bins and moved it outside before it died. Needs a new battery I think.

So once than was done, it was time to introduce the Old School Wine making.

Joe had brought along his old grape press..

So things got underway, with Colin and Joe working working working, drinking drinking drinking.... I think they found

Some chardonnay in the fridge, not sure how that got there......

So they worked away with Leon Tokar to get the grapes in the old press, pushing them down and pushing

The juices out, into buckets and then into the tank. Mean while I was driving around town trying to find

A burner big enough to go underneath to cook it and reduce it down.

Essentially Vincotto (literally "cooked wine") is a dark, sweet dense grape must produced artisanally in the Apulia region of south-eastern Italy. It is made by the slow cooking and reduction over many hours of grape must that can be made from a variety of types of local red wine grapes.

Vincotto has a sweet flavour, and is not a form of vinegar, though a sweet vinegar version can be produced using a vincotto as a base. This additional product is called a Vinegar of Vincotto, or Vincotto Vinegar, and can be used in exactly the same way as a good mellow Balsamic vinegar.

The I came in to finish to job off. J

Take the Glory.

Once we had it all pressed and juice into the tank, we waited for Leon to find the right gas fitting for the burner that I had just purchased.

Seeing as though the girl said a normally BBQ fitting will work, excellent, I have 2 of those.

Wrong........

So Off Leon went.

While he was out and we were waiting, Colin noticed something.

Colin, it says Do not disturb. Get away from it..... I am not responsible when Leon gets back.

COLIN.......... too late.

He seemed quite happy with himself and with glass in hand, why not take some J

So Leon came back, caught Colin red handed and proceeded to remove the bottle of Aria from him, with great difficulty.

I couldn’t take photo’s because I was trying to pry the bottle away from him........ the Wine is that good J

The Aria

We got the burner going and the cooking underway.

Then Lachlan wanted to help on the forklift.

Didn’t do much as... well he can’t drive yet, and there was no battery in it J

So the Tokar Estate Yarra Valley Vincotto production is happening as we speak.

We are not planning on making it a commercial product, but you never know. If it turns out to be as good as the wine we make, we might just do it.

Till next time, Drink Wine and be Happy

Warm Regards

The Tokar Family.

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