Mango Hill Cottages &
Hill Of Promise Winery

  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Private Cottage
  • Double From $150 Per Night
  • Free Wine Tasting!

Mango Hill Cottages &
Hill Of Promise Winery

  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Private Cottage
  • Double From $150 Per Night
  • Free Wine Tasting!

Mango Hill Cottages &
Hill Of Promise Winery

  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Private Cottage
  • Double From $150 Per Night
  • Free Wine Tasting!

Mango Hill Cottages &
Hill Of Promise Winery

  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Private Cottage
  • Double From $150 Per Night
  • Free Wine Tasting!

CELLAR DOOR OPEN AGAIN…TODAY FRID 27 NOV 11AM -1PM

November 26, 2020

ciao tutti!!

the Little Cellar Rat has  had some hand surgery but Terranzo the Winemaker will be the main hand on deck over coming weeks  at the  Cellar Door to welcome you for a wine experience of our delicious preservative-free wines, liqueurs and fortifieds. 

OPEN TODAY FRID 27 NOV 11AM -1PM

4126 1311  0408 875 305

forse ci vediamo più tardi!

CELLAR DOOR OPEN today Wed 18th NOV but closed for the next week.

November 17, 2020

ciao tutti!

CELLAR DOOR OPEN  today WED 18TH NOV 10AM -4PM BUT CLOSED FOR A WEEK, RE-OPENING FRID 27 NOV 10AM .

……………   See you then!!   Maria – the Little Cellar Rat

CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY TUES 17TH NOV 10AM -4PM

November 16, 2020

ciao tuti!  Yes… CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY TUES 17THNOV 10AM -4PM FOR TASTINGS & SALES

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CELLAR DOOR OPN TODAY MON 16TH NOV 10AM -4PM

November 15, 2020

ciao tutti!

Yes, Cellar Door open today MON 16TH NOV 10AM -4PM for tastings and sales of our delectable preservative-free wines, liqueurs and fortifieds.  

4126 1311   4126 3470  0408 875 305

CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY SUN 15TH NOV 11AM -3PM

November 14, 2020

Ciao tutti!!   Well now….. ’twas a very warm day yesterday and it feels as though we’re headed that way again today.

CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY SUN 15TH 11AM -3PM for tastings and sales.

Everyday there are changes in the landscape  in the Childers- Bundaberg region as the cane harvest continues, next year’s crop gets underway, red soil  hills emerge where plantings of Macadamias are happening in coming days. You really feel the rhythm of the seasons …. some good rain would make a world of difference though!

alla prossima…. buon viaggio!

 

Pear, Raspberry and Ricotta torta recipe

November 13, 2020

ciao tutti!  the Little Cellar Rat  promised and now the Little Cellar Rat delivers!

Pear, Raspberry and Ricotta Torta                             * 180 ° C    *Baking tin 21 cm

  • 130 g melted, unsalted butter
  • 1 scant cup caster sugar
  • 1 dessertspoon honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 180 g fresh ricotta
  • zest 2 lemons or limes
  • 1 and 2/3 cups SR flour (GF is fine)
  • 1 large pear (or 2 small pears) leave skin on, cored, chopped
  • 8 fresh raspberries (if you’ve got them on hand)
  • squirt of vanilla paste
  • pinch salt

 

  1. Zest citrus into small bowl.
  2. Core + cube pears, add to zest and give pears a squeeze of citrus juice.
  3. In a small bowl, use a fork to break up ricotta.
  4. Butter and line tin with baking paper.

 

Using a whisk combine butter, sugar, honey, eggs, vanilla, salt  until creamy.

Stir in ricotta and combine gently.

Add flour and mix gently.  Dough might look curdled but that’s ok.

Lastly add pears/citrus mix and combine gently.

Spoon into tin and arrange raspberries in a circle, pushing down slight into cake mixture.

Cake takes about 50 – 60 mins to bake.  If browning too much on the top, put folded brown paper and turn oven back a little.

Serve with a dusting of icing sugar, some pouring cream and a big smile of satisfaction!

With fresh fruit in this torta, you will need to refrigerate it…. if it last that long!!

 

VARIATION –    if you don’t have ricotta:

Substitute 2 generous tablespoons of Greek natural yoghurt

+ ½ – ¾ cup ground almonds.  This tends to be a little crumbly but it’s still delicious.

Caution:  Don’t be tempted to overdo the pears as that really adds to the baking time  and the ricotta tends to become a little tough.

Buon appetito!

 

CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY SAT 14TH NOV 10AM -4PM

November 13, 2020

ciao tutti!  Yes, CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY SAT 14TH NOV 10AM -4PM fo tastings and sales of our delightful pre-servative free wines, fortifieds and liqueurs all made here on the Hill, all with a story in every bottle.

Terranzo the winemaker and Maria the Little Cellar Rat welcome you to our Cellar Door.

4126 1311    4126 3470  0408 875 305  

#startfromscratch #winesmadewithpridepassionandtradition

 

CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY FRID 13TH NOV 10AM -3PM

November 12, 2020

ciao tutti!   Are we open today Frid 13th Nov???    CERTO!!! 10am -3pm for tastings & sales.

Terranzo the  Winemaker  & Maria the Little Cellar Rat …. always ready to welcome you to a great wine ‘experience’ right here at the CELLAR DOOR.

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone for being co-operative and cheerful about the COVID SAFE requirements and the time it takes to record the mandatory information.

4126 1311       4126 3470   0408 875 305 

CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY THURS 12 NOV 10AM-4PM

November 11, 2020

ciao tutti!   Are we open today ?   CERTO!

CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY THURS 12 NOV 10AM-4PM  

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Looking to put together a package of local products as a Gift for a special occasion, Christmas gift?

Why not consider a pack of our 2 delicious reds…. 3 MEN AND THE MOON SHIR/CAB SAV Dry Red and NANNA GELSO SHIR/CAB SAV/MERLOT Sweet Red

Give the Little Cellar Rat a call to discuss easy-peasy credit card payments and pick up/ delivery details.  Ph nos above.

Cellar door open today WED 11TH NOV 10AM -3PM

November 10, 2020

ciao tutti!   Are we open today???   CERTO!!!

CELLAR DOOR OPEN TODAY WED 11TH NOV 10am – 3pm for tastings and sales of our wines, fortified and liqueurs.

Getting organised early with Christmas gift planning?

Look for a different corporate gift that ticks the ‘made locally’ box?   We’ve got it covered for you.

How about a selection of our reds?

4126 1311  4126 3470  0408 875 305

The Perfect Stop-Over Point to
Explore South East Queensland

  • Located at our winery - Hill Of Promise!
  • Situated half-way between Brisbane & Rockhampton
  • 40 minutes to Bundaberg
  • 50 minutes to Maryborough
  • 30 minutes to Woodgate beach
  • 60 minutes to Hervey Bay & Departure points for Fraser Island & Lady Elliott Island
  • 2.25 hours to 1770 - The departure point for Lady Musgrave Island
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