Galentine's in the Vines: Sunset Grazing & Sirromet Wine at Mount Cotton

Galentine's in the Vines at Sirromet sits on the sun-facing slopes of Mount Cotton, Queensland, Australia. Meet at 850 Mt Cotton Rd, Mt Cotton, QLD, and arrive ready to trade the city’s clamor for a two-hour evening that centers on a shared grazing platter and a bottle of premium Sirromet wine. This experience shapes a simple ritual—good company, seasonal flavors and a slow sunset spilling warm light across rows of vines—into a focused celebration. The scene is straightforward and sensory: a curated grazing platter arrives to your table with cured meats, prosciutto-wrapped rockmelon, caprese salad, marinated vegetables, mortadella and pesto focaccia, plus crostolis and Valentine’s Day cookies. Each platter is paired with your choice from Sirromet’s Sevent Scenes range (Cuvée Rosé, Cuvée Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz) or the Garnit range (Vermentino, Fiano, Lagrein, Montepulciano). Tables are small—ten per table—so conversations feel intimate and the tasting feels communal. What lifts this beyond a standard winery tasting is timing and setting. The Arbour Vineyard Block serves as the entry and your backdrop: grapevines, open sky and the low light that turns leaves translucent. There’s no complicated itinerary—no long walks or formal tours—just two hours to savor flavors while the vineyard shifts from gold to indigo. The experience is adult-focused (min age 18) and geared toward small groups who value relaxed, well-paired food and wine. Practical notes: dietary alterations are limited due to supply constraints and the platter is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans; low gluten options exist but aren’t guaranteed. Wine can be bought from a pop-up bar for additional pours. If weather intervenes, Sirromet will rebook or refund per their policy. Children are permitted but not encouraged. Why book it? For travellers staying near Brisbane or choosing Mount Cotton as a base, Galentine’s in the Vines compresses the pleasures of a cellar-door visit into a compact, socially driven evening. It’s ideal for small groups celebrating a moment without committing a whole day. Outdoor lovers appreciate that the tasting uses simple, site-appropriate staging—tables placed to draw attention outward to the vines—rather than busy, indoor hospitality. This is a short, sensory-focused vineyard experience that pairs terroir, twilight and thoughtful grazing in a way that feels both celebratory and unmistakably local. Check entry at Arbour Vineyard Block and plan for two hours of slow wine, food and sunset. Hosts at Sirromet can answer questions about grape varieties and pairing choices, and staff often suggest which wines highlight the platter’s salt, acid or texture. Transport options include driving or arranging a local taxi; there is parking onsite. Book early—the format is intimate and tables fill quickly during holiday weekends and around Valentine’s and Galentine’s themed nights. Plan accordingly for arrival times.