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Degustation Dinner Cruise

Includes: 7 Course degustation dinner with matching Oatley wines + cocktail on arrival + wine gift bag + door prize + guest speaker Rob Hassan National Director, Robert Oatley vineyards.

Date: Friday 28th August 2009

Boarding: 7.00 pm for a 7.30pm departure
Returning: 11 pm

Price: $98 per person

Bookings: This event has sold out

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For the first time ever, Rivers Restaurant Cruises are holding a very special Food & Wine event on the grand 'Voyager'.

The Rivers Degustation Dinner Cruise is a celebration of quality produce carefully matched with premium Australian wine from New South Wales.

Degustation dinner cruise

Top Chefs have created a delectable seven course menu of premium dishes featuring fresh seafood and prime Australian meat including Wagyu beef.

Each plate is enhanced by an accompanying glass of matching wine from Robert Oatley vineyards in New South Wales. Guests also have the opportunity to learn direct from Rob Hassan the National Director of Robert Oatley Vineyards and gain inside industry knowledge from the experts.

Every guest will receive a souvenir gift bag with their very own bottle of wine to enjoy at home.

Seats for this exclusive event are limited, so secure your place soon to avoid disappointment


Degustation Dinner Menu

You will be treated to a scrumptious 7 course degustation dinner with perfectly matched wine from Robert Oatley vineyards, Mudgee NSW.

Menu below is a sample only and subject to change

FIRST PLATE

Course I
Manhattan seafood chowder with a hint of spice in a ciabatta tureen

Course II
Port Lincoln yellowfin tuna tartare With crisp melba toast

2008 Robert Oatley Sauvignon Blanc

SECOND PLATE

Course III
Paupiette of snapper, smoked ocean trout mousse and champagne grape sauce

2008 Robert Oatley Chardonnay

THIRD PLATE

Course IV
Braised Wagyu beef bourguignon with pearl onion & mushroom

Course V
Roulade of slow roasted leg of lamb, basil puree & baby carrots

2007 Robert Oatley Cabernet Merlot

Intermezzo
Watermelon and mint sorbet

FOURTH PLATE

Course VI
King island crayfish, herb and spice roasted cajun jambalaya

2006 Wild Oats Shiraz Viogner

FIFTH PLATE

Course VII
Chocolate hazelnut mousse cake with berry compote chocolate curl

2008 Wild Oats Rose

Seating Arrangements

Banquet seating (tables of 10 / 12)
Private tables can be arranged at an additional cost of $10 per person.
ie. a table for 2 people, add $20 the cruise price.

 
Departure Point Map

Departure Point

Waterfront City Marina, (near the giant TV screens)
Waterfront City Docklands, Melway Ref. Map 2E / D5.
View a map

Ensure you arrive early as the boat is unable to wait for latecomers

If you require further assistance or directions
please call 03 9285 0000.

Parking: Ample parking is available along Docklands Drive. Parking fees & charges apply.

Contact details

Cruise Bookings.
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