By Corey Everitt
The titular winemakers of the Dandenong Ranges united for the first time ever in the inaugural ‘Hidden Treasures’ event, met with rejoice from local wine lovers.
Held on Saturday 16 November, the event brought together six local winemakers: Emersleigh Estate, Full Circle Wines, Solitude Estate, Mt. Wines, Tiny Block Wines and Paternoster Wines.
Locals gathered at Emerald’s Chandler Reserve where the local libations facilitated stories from these winemakers and their delicate work on the vine.
John Wall from Emersleigh Estate said he thought people had a ‘pretty good time’ and that this inaugural event will look to continue.
“The reason it was called Hidden Treasures is because people don’t know about the local wineries, one of the producers hadn’t done anything like this yet with customers,” he said.
“I think we have to do it again next year, the response was so positive, the people were so appreciative.
“The challenge now is to think who will be the next group, there are a few vineyards who don’t make their own wine, but produce it for other wineries, so we may look to include them next time.”
Hidden Treasures was hosted by Eastern Dandenong Ranges Association and U3A Emerald.
