Mandoon Estate have been producing boutique wines in the Swan Valley since 2010, and this year marks the opening of their incredible restaurant and beer garden. To celebrate this achievement, last week they held an invitation only Grand Opening launch party to introduce Perthites to this new kid on the block.
The venue is huge with a classy fine dining restaurant offering a degustation menu, a large beer hall facing out onto the vineyards serving shared tapas styled food, a casual beer garden where you can purchase “picnics” from the deli, private dining rooms, function rooms and more.
It is quite unlike anything in the Valley and sets a new standard for the region. Within minutes of our arrival I was already imagining the next event I could plan here! 😉
For the launch party, guests were treated to a number of bite size samples from the kitchen including plum coated slow roasted pork and the most tender Buffalo wings that slid off the bone in one gulp.
The service staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the food that they were serving. After requesting what I could eat that was gluten free, one kind waitress came back minutes later with a plate of gluten free starters just for me.
Dotted around the vast venue were also some food stations. Our favourite was the sashimi and oyster bar which was set up inside the beer hall. Over the course of the evening the Boy nearly ate his whole body weight in sashimi and amidst a few groans was feeling a little overindulged for our drive homeward later that night.
Over in the beer garden were more food stations. The Peking Duck station was popular enough to accrue a queue of hungry guests however it was sadly not gluten free. I loved the colourful dessert station and was mesmerised by the chef torching the brulée as quickly as they were being whisked away by guests.
Mandoon Estate is a very impressive venue and would be a wonderful place to hire out for a large function or wedding party. I am hoping to return soon to check out their degustation menu which at a glance looked very focused on local produce from the region. Stay tuned for more….
Disclaimer: Chompchomp was an invited guest of Mandoon Estate and would like to extend her appreciation for the invitation. Mandoon Estate 10 Harris Road, Caversham, WA 6055 | (08) 6279 0500 | www.mandoonestate.com.au
Your photos are stunning Martine! As always xx
Thank you Chris, you are such a sweet heart xx
Fab pics as always!! Was so great bumping into you x
Oh absolutely likewise hunny! xx
Oh, what a fun and impressive event, Martine – I would have been at the Peking Duck station!
He he, yes it took some effort to drag the husband away from it!
Dear Martine,
I love the beautiful and romantic setting of wineries and Swan valley is so close to Perth too.
Those Asian-inspired canapes and Peking duck look glorious. It’s a bit of a shame they don’t have a pinot noir in their range of wines.
I believe their beers are pretty good but obviously I couldn’t try as none were gluten free (and to be honest GF beer isn’t worth trying!)
Now that looks like a winery restaurant worth trying. Looks like a great launch.
It was a really well run event! Maybe we could head there next Perth visit!
Oh wow, such lovely photos, Martine! I agree with you, the place looks pretty impressive. And the food selection – exciting!
Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
Thanks Julie and Alesah, I really am looking forward to returning there for a meal!