‘BLACK GOLD’ WEEKEND OF DECADENCE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
With the advent of winter in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian truffle season makes its appearance again from June to September. The popular Mundaring Truffle Festival returns on the weekend of 28-29 July. The Festival will highlight the French black truffles, also known as ‘black gold’ from Oak Valley Truffles farmed in the south west of the State.
The entertaining gourmet weekend set in picturesque Mundaring is just a short 45-minute drive from Perth and will feature an array of truffle-themed dishes, exhibitions and master classes. With a spectacular line up of chefs, the 2012 Festival will welcome Neil Perry, Guillaume Brahimi, Alain Fabrègues, Nino Zocalli, Anna Gare, Bruno Securo, Iain Lawless, Marianne Kempf, Herb Faust, Emmanuel Mollois, Xavier Pique, Dan Masters, Dan Sharpe, Don Hancey, Sophie Budd, Sunny de Ocampo and Vincenzo Velletri … with more to be confirmed!
Ticketed Events (include General Entry):
· Long Table 200 metre (seater) Truffle Luncheon – As the weekend kicks off at the same time as the 2012 London Olympics, Saturday will see the WA Culinary Team compete against Sunday’s French Culinary Team, preparing four-course truffle dishes matched with Watershed Premium Wines.
· Truffle Masterclass – Award-winning chefs Guillaume Brahimi, Alain Fabrègues and Emmanuel Mollois will discuss and showcase how truffles have been infused in a decadent three-course meal matched with Watershed
Premium Wines.
· Rockpool Rocks –Bar and Grill Perth is back showing off the culinary prowess of Neil Perry and Dan Masters complemented by 3 Drops wine tastings!
· The Divine Miss M – The West Australian’s iconic food hero Margaret Johnson will bring this one hour cooking demonstration and tasting alive with a touch of sparkle thanks to Mann Champagne.
· The Truffle & The Riesling – Forrest Hill Winery is celebrating 40 years of making their iconic Riesling with a truffle and wine menu by Chef Dan Sharpe
· The Perth Hills Wine Show – A showcase of the region’s premium wines
Inclusive of General Entry:
· The Buy West Eat Best/Linley Valley Pork Zone –Daily cooking demonstrations and competitions held on stage as well as an exclusive book launch from Nino Zocalli.
· Fresh Truffle and Gourmet Produce Markets –A good selection of products including WA’s renowned Oak Valley Truffles by the gram!
· Food Piazza – Chill out and relax in the dining area, with plenty of truffle dishes to taste!
· European Foods Al Forno – Get a little taste of Europe at the Al Forno, with cooking demonstrations and stalls brimming with coffee, cheese, bread, pasta and baked delicacies.
· Mundaring Arts Centre – Free workshops to get creative juices flowing.
· The truffle dogs are back once again to delight and entertain the crowds.
· Entertainment – Live music, poetry and performers entertaining revelers.
Get in early to avoid disappointment as ticketed activities sell out fast and are only available online! Prices are in AUD
For more information visit: Mundaring Truffle Festival
Manjimup Wine and Truffle Company – Truffle Hunts
Whilst in Western Australia, visit The Wine & Truffle Company in the south west town of Manjimup, just over four hours from Perth. This is the largest producer of Superior Perigord Truffles in the southern hemisphere, with over 13,000 hazel and oak trees. Outside of Australia, Singapore is also one of the select few countries that imports these truffles. The Manjimup Wine and Truffle Company conducts 2.5 hour truffle hunts using trained dogs of mixed breeds including a Beagle, Labrador and Kelpie X Labrador to sniff out the fungus. They undergo a rigorous training regime in the few months prior to each truffle hunt season. Tours with the dogs occur from June to August at A$95 per person and protective clothing is provided. Please visit: The Manjimup Wine and Truffle Company
Mundaring Truffle Hunt Returns 28-29 July
Truffle Hunt With Sniffer Dogs June – August