NEWS
Perth Hills Vignerons Association Newsletter Edition 2: October 2008
Welcome to the second edition of our quarterly newsletter, a new initiative aimed at keeping you up to date with what’s going on in the region and the industry.
New Perth Hills Map & Brochure
We are pleased to announce that the new map and brochure for 2008/2009 is now available This is great source of information for people looking for a day out in the region, listing all the vineyards open for tasting and places to eat. You can pick up a copy from the various Perth Hills Wineries and Visitor Centres and it is also downloadable from the web site www.perthhillswine.com.au.
Perthhillswine.com.au
The association has been busy updating the web site to be more interactive and informative so please go and have a look, save it to your favourites and encourage friends and family to sign up for the newsletter.
EVENTS
Myattsfield Winery
Myattsfield Strawberry Fayre 5th October 2008. Release of new sparkling 2008 Sparkling Rose/ 2005 Methode Champenoise. Live music, strawberries and cream, fresh produce stalls arts and crafts. Free entry.
Pascale in Concert at MyattsField Vineyards. Get set to be embraced by the fervour of French Cabaret at its best! Be smitten by the passion and allure of French glamour as Pascale performs original compositions alongside her trademark Edith Piaf favourites.
Pre-Order a gourmet picnic hamper made by Little Acorn Catering (vegetarian options available). MyattsField award winning wines available by the glass or bottle (no byo alcohol). Saturday 13th, December 2008, Gates open 6.30pm, Union Rd, Carmel, Tickets $25, Bookings Essential Call 9293 5567.
VINEYARD NEWS
Hartley Estate
Hartley Estate will be opening a cellar door for 7 Sundays starting from September 14th. Walk the 13 piece Sculpture Trail, feast on a selection wood-fired pizza’s available for purchase to enjoy with your choice from Hartley Estates range of wines. From 11 to 4pm each Sunday from 14th September through to 26th October.
Lion Mill Vineyards
Lion Mill and Carosa in the Mundaring Hills area have recently joined to become Lion Mill Vineyards offering visitors cellar door tastings, sales and meals.
Cheers,
Sascha Stone – Editor
Western Range Wines most outstanding at this years
Perth Hills Wine Show
The official judging of the regions best wines took place on Saturday 19th July with Western Range Wines clear winners on the night.
Western Range Wines took home 4 trophy’s including the best exhibitor and also the best wine of the show. Securing a very impressive total of medals including 3 gold, 2 silver and 9 bronze, Marilyn Corderoy in her acceptance speech gave particular thanks to the tireless work of senior winemaker, Ryan Sudano.
The trophy for the best white wine 2007 or younger went to Millbrook Winery for their 2007 Estate Viognier which is described as dry, with evident acidity, stonefruit and marmalade sweetness and a creamy texture. A well balanced style that has a lingering flavour and is superbly suited to food, particularly rich flavoursome foods.
Best Single Red Variety went to Lion Mill Vineyards 2007 Zinfandel and the Best Dry Red Blend was awarded to the Hartley Estate 2007 Cabernet Merlot.
This year’s judges were John Hanley (Chief Judge) Anthony Kosovich and Mark Warren. Mr Hanley in his presentation commented on “how impressed he was with the regions commitment to continued improvement of its product and the professionalism of the associations wine show”.
There were some 130 wines entered this year the biggest number in the history of the Association with 59 receiving medals. All of these will be available for public tasting at this year’s Perth Hills Wine Show which will be held on 2 – 3 August in conjunction with the Mundaring Truffle Festival. The public showcase will be open from 11am – 5pm each day at The Hub on Craig Street Mundaring Entry is $15 per person including a souvenir wine glass, tastings and show program.
Perth Hills Vignerons Association President, Dr Patrick Bertola says “Wines from the region will be available for tasting and purchase and the show provides a great opportunity to meet the winemaker and be the first to sample the regions award winning wines.”
For more details please visit www.perthhillswine.com
Dr Patrick Bertola
