Wo r l d s B e s t
At Main Ridge
Estate the winery
' R e d H i l l ' G a m a y. . .
is open daily and
visitors are able to
taste four vintages
In 1995 David and Wendy Lloyd added
of the highly
the grape variety Gamay to their
acclaimed estate
vineyard at Red Hill. The vineyard
Chardonnay,
already had Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and
Acre Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc but Wendy and David
and Half Acre Pinot Noir. Sunday Tasting
were convinced that their vineyard site
Plates are designed with flavours to perfectly
was perfect for Gamay.
partner the very special wines from the
When asked about the flavours that he
Peninsula's original winery.
The variety was added by grafting the
sees in the wine David responds by saying
gamay onto 10 year old Merlot vines. In
Pictured - Nat and Rosalie White
that in addition to the usual cherry and a
2000 the Eldridge Gamay had gained
of Main Ridge Estate
bit of blueberry a little anise flavour has
National recognition with glowing reviews
As part of the Peninsula Summer Music
appeared. He also notes that the 2007
in the internationally acclaimed Decanter
Festival which brings world class music
wine used more whole berries and he feels
magazine and numerous local reviews.
food and wine to unique spaces of the
that this has produced an even better wine
The 2002 vintage was described by the
Mornington Peninsula, Main Ridge Estate
again, BUT regular visits from Beaujolais
famous wine author James Halliday as the
will host Concert 3 on Saturday 5th January
producers have provided suggestions
finest Gamay made in Australia to date.
11am - 12noon
to fine tune the production for the 2008
In 2005 David and Wendy visited the home
harvest.
Recital in the Barrel Room - Chamber
of Gamay, the Beaujolais region of France,
music in a unique venue features
David is amazed by how helpful the
near Lyon. It was clear to the Lloyds
International artists Anna Starr (Holland) and
Beaujolais have been and is keen to keep
that the wine they produced was on the
Donald Nicolson (New Zealand) joined by
sharing knowledge and experience with
right style but that they could do more to
Australian cellist Kirsty Vickers to give an
them when he and Wendy spend a week in
produce a better wine.
intimate recital including works by CPE Bach
Beaujolais in 2009.
and Telemann for an intimate recital.
The 2006 vintage which has just been
Share the fruits of the Lloyds labour
Cost: $38 / $32.50. Bookings: 1300 884 654
released is the next step in the evolution
at Eldridge Estate of Red Hill,
of the style to which the Lloyds aspire.
Enjoy a superb lunch with the artists on the
120 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill.
The trial with this wine was to investigate a
verandah at Main Ridge Estate after the
process suggested by several winemakers
concert for only $25. Book direct at
Pic Above: Claude Edouard, Sonja and
in Beaujolais that the French thought
Main Ridge Estate phone 5989 2686
would provide greater floral aromas.
com visit Eldridge Estate of Red Hill
MAIN RIDGE ESTATE
E L D R I D G E E S TATE
. . . the Peninsula's First Winery . . . est 1975
OF R ED H I LL
" I'd give
Single vineyard, estate grown and made
my right arm
James Halliday `5-star winery'
"
for a Pinot.
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
Gamay, Pinot Noir
OPEN 7 DAYS: 11am 5pm
FOR THOSE WHO KNOW
CELLAR DOOR OPEN DAILY 12-4pm 12-5pm weekends
SUNDAY - Lunch at the Winemakers Table
80 WILLIAM RD RED HILL (MEL REF 190C4) 5989 2686
120 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill (Melway 190 K4, 500m past Showgrounds)
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