Exploring Red Hill and Main Ridge
with Emily Davenport.
A must try is the Pinot Gris / Viognier blend
Take in the view of at Port Phillip Estate
which has been hugely popular; appealing
along with two new wine releases over
to palates that usually go for Sauvignon
Easter the 2007 Kooyong Viognier and
Blanc. Judy is also very excited about a
2007 Pinot Gris. Both wines are very limited.
new vineyard that has been close planted
Also interesting to try is the Quartier range
in McIroys Road in Red Hill with three Pinot
of wines which include the white aromatic
Noir clones on a beautiful north facing slope,
variety Arneis as well as an intensely ripe and
"The ground was a bugger to plant being
juicy Barbera.
quite rocky but expectations are high for
Enjoy the cool shade of the fig trees at
exceptional fruit" Judy tells me.
the quirky and whimsical T'Gallantwhere
the cellar door is housed in an original
Eldridge Estate is releasing the latest batch
apple cool store.
of single clone Pinot Noir. Pop in to cellar
door to learn about how clonal selection is
vital to the structure & characteristics of great
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay.
Run your winemaking questions past John
and Julie Trueman at Myrtaceae. They
AIN RIDGE & RED HILL
always give a personal perspective. The
Montalto Vineyard
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Eldridge Estate
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vineyard is situated close to Arthur's Seat
Paringa Estate
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in a small picturesque valley surrounded
Main Ridge Estate
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by gardens. The Truemans have introduced
Morning Sun
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Maritime Estate
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Riedel tasting glasses at cellar door which
Port Phillip
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Peridot Lake Estate
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you actually roll. Fun & fascinating they really
Red Hill Estate
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A large range of wine is available with many
allow people to appreciate the elegant wines.
Seaforth
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incarnations of the grape variety Pinot Gris
Whinstone
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T'Gallant
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Also in the hills you'll find Vidoni Estate,
(or Grigio) from the dry and savoury to the
Vidoni Estate
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olives grown on the property are available as
rich and opulent.
Darling Park
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Pier 10
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well as wine to try.
Wine news from Darling Parkincludes the
LaPetanque
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Pig & Whistle
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release of the 2005 Reserve Chardonnay
At Morning Sunexperience beautiful estate
Local Collection
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Myrtaceae
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which winemaker Judy Gifford describes as
grown, handcrafted wine, olive oil and food
Long Table
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Red Hill Brewery
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"very good indeed-even a notch above '04!".
from the wood fire oven.
Sea Winds Vineyard Cottage
et in 27 acres of gardens, vineyard
and natural bushland with views
across the rolling landscape to
Arthur 's seat, Sea Winds Vineyard
cottage offers wine loving couples
the chance to relax and enjoy
the numerous attractions of the
Mornington Peninsula Hinterland
including, wineries, restaurants,
galleries, beaches and golf courses.
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· Fully self contained (breakfast provisions provided)
· 2 bedroom (2 x Queen), 2 bathroom
· Large north facing verandah with gas BBQ and Weber -
the perfect location to
relax and enjoy the view
· Luxury surround sound system with CD / TV / DVD
· Separate dining and living areas with fully equipped laundry and kitchen
· Cosy wood fire, books and games
· All linen supplied
· Complimentary bottle of Mornington Peninsula wine
Book now for that long awaited period of complete relaxation!
Ph: 0419 118 593
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Peninsula Visitor . . . Autumn 2008
