W h a t a Ye a r f o r M o n t a l t o !
Wine and olive oil have continued to build acclaim
Beginning the year with their fifth anniversary
in 2007. The Halliday Wine Companion says it all
was a great start, but things have gone from
with a Five Star Rating, listing Montalto in the Top
strength to strength in all facets at Montalto.
10 for both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay classes,
A Chefs Hat in The Age Good Food Guide and
and equal top rating in Australia for Montalto
the Best Winery Restaurant at the Victorian
Chardonnay. Both Montalto and Pennon Hill
Restaurant and Catering Awards put the ball into
ranges continue to secure medals across the
play. Montalto was placed in the Top 10 Country
country with the most recent being the Top Gold
at Perth Wine Show for Pennon Hill Pinot Noir and
Victorian restaurants by The Good Food Guide
Silver and Bronze at the prestigious Concours des
editors as well as The Australian Gourmet Traveller
DARLING PARK is a magical
Vins Wine Show.
Restaurant Guide. Plus they were honoured to
place and has provided just
be included as the only Victorian and one of only
the right sort of challenge for
Montalto Limited Release Extra Virgin Olive Oil
five Australia-wide finalists for the Top Winery
has secured Silver and Bronze medals at its first
energetic winemaker Judy Gifford.
Restaurant in The Australian newspaper.
shows, Sydney and Canberra.
The wines are elegant with layers
of complexity and it is the goal of
This is of course due to the wonderful talents and
To round out the year the Montalto buildings were
Judy and owners, the Liberman
dedication of chef Barry Davis with his marvellous
nominated for the South East Region Architects
and Coe families, to produce
kitchen team and manager David Carey and the
Awards and were the proud winner.
wines amongst the best on the
terrific front of house staff. Barry has also had
Peninsula.
some further recognition of his skills, winning the
The family and staff are proud of the recognition
Darling Park's cellar door is warm
2007 Culinary Pro-Am at the Royal Melbourne
but focussed on their mission to reward all visitors
and welcoming with whimsical
Show. Congratulations to Barry.
for the time shared at the highly regarded estate.
labels featuring Australian
Summer At Montalto - Arts Meet Food & Wine
artworks from the Liberman
family's collection.
The Restaurant and Piazza Cafe are open
known favourites. From 7pm. $200 all inclusive
On the bench you'll find wines to
for lunch every day through January and the
includes performance, canapés and sparkling
fall in love with. The 2004 Reserve
Restaurant is open Monday Saturday evenings,
on arrival, 2 course set menu & selected estate
allowing you to enjoy everything from fine dining
wines, tea & coffee.
Chardonnay is a ripper, among the
in our Chefs Hat Restaurant to a gourmet pizza in
best locally. Two sparkling styles
Twilight Jazz 6th January 2008
Wendy's garden at this majestic estate.
are available as well as a pepper
A relaxed event held on the lawn, with our
and earth Syrah (shiraz). Viognier
Relish the lazy summer days as you wander the
expansive deck acting as a stage for Australia's
and "cane cut" Pinot Gris are
beautiful property, taking in the organic herb
leading jazz pianist Joe Chindamo and his trio to
made in minute quantities but are
& vegetable gardens, olive grove, sculpture
work their magic. Starts at 6.30pm. $60 includes
worth seeking out.
collection and wetlands. Visit our intimate cellar
Montalto's famous paella with garden salad and a
door and discover our estate grown, acclaimed
sweet to finish, and glass of selected estate wine.
Try a
wine and olive oil.
Peninsula
Shakespeare at Montalto
grazing
On Sunday 3rd February, be enchanted by
The Arts meet Food
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. $75 per head
plate
and Wine at Montalto...
Peninsula Music Festival. Montalto will hold
includes performance, Montalto's famous paella
matched
the opening & closing performances - two very
with garden salad and a sweet to finish, & glass of
with a
different events.
selected estate wine.
glass of
Judy Gifford's sumptuous wine.
Bookings are essential for events 5989 8412.
Gala opening 3rd January 2008
The kids will be entertained in
Australia's leading mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne
2008 Montalto Sculpture Prize
the children's sculpture garden
Russell comes together with Fifth Continent, an
February 17th is the opening of the 6th Montalto
complete with sandpit!
ensemble bringing together outstanding Australian
Sculpture Prize. The 29 finalists' works will be
and international specialists in baroque and
- Emily Davenport
placed along the sculpture trail winding through
classical music to perform a program of well-
the estate until April 27th 2008. Entry is free.
Darling
'Relaxed, welcoming Cellar Door'
'Stunning Red Hill vineyard'
Park
WINES
'Delicious wines &
regional platters'
Open Fri-Mon 11am-5pm
232 Red Hill Road,
Red Hill, Victoria
Melways ref. 191 F3
Phone 03 5989 2324
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Peninsula Visitor . . . Summer 2007-08
