Winter Wine Mornington PeninsulaInternational Pinot Noir Celebration 6 - 7 February 2015 held biennially The 7th Mornington Peninsula InternationalPinot Noir Celebration is taking place on the6th and 7th February 2014.
Since its inceptionin 2003, over 1100 wines have been shared with more than 1100 pinot lovers.
In the past11 years, we have tasted some of the world s greatest pinots noir from far and wide, withsome of the world s greatest wine critics, makers and lovers.
International highlights have included Aubert de Villaine and 6 of his wines from Domaine de la Roman e-Conte in 2007, Jancis Robinson s wit and wisdom in 2009, talks verging on religious fervour from Matt Kramer in 2005and Ted Lemon in 2013.
Pinot noir fuelled not only great discussion and enthusiasm, but alsothe unforgettable impromptu cricket match rustled up in 2013 by Jasper Morris MW and James Halliday at Point Nepean.
At past Celebrations, Pinot Noir from manycorners of the earth have come together toparty with Mornington Peninsula Pinots.
In2015, Mornington Peninsula Vignerons will be bringing it all back home, focussing on thesoil, aspect, climate and nuances of site thatcome together to create the infinite variety thatis great pinot noir.
Our keynote speaker Tim Atkin MW will help to guide us through the two days, with his own take on the conceptof terroir, and the line up of wines and people in 2015 will not disappoint.
In 2015, theMornington Peninsula International Pinot NoirCelebration will focus on the maturation and evolution of Australian Pinot Noir in all its glory, and on a world stage.
Chairman of the 2015 Celebration, Kate McIntyre MW remarks The Mornington Peninsula has worked hard over many years to develop an understandingof the nuances of pinots noir from this region and to communicate them to pinot lovers.
In 2015, the Celebration is all aboutcontextualising the Mornington Peninsula s Pinots, within the framework of Australian Pinot Noir in comparison to the rest of the New World New Zealand, USA, Canada, Chile, Argentina and, of course always, benchmarking to the best of Burgundy.
Join us for this Celebration, as we sink ourfingers into the soil, feel the difference of climate as offered by altitude vs longitude, maritime vs continental and try to taste inthe glass, what it is in a site that allows us toproduce delicious and unique pinot noir .
www.mpva.com.au Full program bookings from 1 July 2014 - Cheryl Lee, Executive OfficerMornington Peninsula VigneronsPhone 03 5989 2377 E cheryl mpva.com.auPO Box 282 Red Hill South 3937 Taste Mornington Peninsula Launch into winter with the Winter Wine Weekend 7 - 9 June 2014 The Mornington Peninsula Queens Birthday Weekend activities are known for the less strenuous pursuit ofwine appreciation and local food grazing rather thanthe start of the Snow Season.
The launch event Winter Wine Fest spectacular, an exhibition and tasting of more than 50 Cellar Doors and 150 MorningtonPeninsula premium wines takes place from 11am-4pm on Saturday 7 June.
Great wine, great food, great music is a sample of what the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.
Entry tickets on the day will cost 60 55 prebooked and will include a complimentary Riedeltasting glass, all wine tastings, a tasting book twoentree sized dishes with more available for purchase.
Those wanting to try further dishes from participatingrestaurants can purchase as many as they wish.
The Winter Wine Fest is a fine way to start the weekend.
It s an opportunity to sample a wide variety of Mornington Peninsula wines, compare wine stylesfrom different vineyards, talk to the winemakers and discover new wines.
Wine Sessions There will also be taste sessions on MorningtonPeninsula terroir wine running throughout the day 5 per sessions which need to be pre booked 12noon Cool Whites 1.30pm Pinot Place 3pm Shiraz In addition, more than 50 wineries from Moorooducto Flinders to Merricks to Sorrento will hold specialwine tastings, tours and functions with deliciousfood - music ranging from opera to jazz throughoutthe weekend.
Plan to stay the weekend and enjoy theabundance on offer in our region Or come back on quieter winter weekends and take some leisurely winetours or seminars.
Eat Mornington Peninsula This year Winter Wine Fest will include the following restaurants who will showcase their talents again andinvite you to sample some gorgeous dishes All entry tickets include two entr e sized dishes withmore available for purchase.
MoNTaLTo Pulled spiced pork slider on sweet bun with Vietnamese cabbage and mint Montalto new season apple pies and cinnamon cream Paringa Estate Slow-cooked Flinders Island lamb shoulder, cauliflower, almonds Wild mushroom, ricotta gnocchi, pinenuts PorT PhILLIP ESTaTE Salt beef Reuben roll - slow-braised salt beef brisket served with fermented red cabbage, dill pickle relishand dijonnaise Scallop pie - curried scallop and prawn pie in creamy b chamel sauce with puff pastry lid rEd hILL EPICurEaN CENTrE Cured salmon, cr me fraiche, local herbs, finger limes Penne risotto style , braised beef brisket, peas, silverbeet pesto SaLIx rESTauraNT aT WILLoW CrEEK Nom pang sach - Free range Pork, p t and spicy salad roll Gnom sach moin - Steamed chicken, glass noodle, banana blossom and herb salad, peanut TEN MINuTES by TraCTor Lamb navarin with lemon couscous Warm spiced rhubarb financier ThE LoNg TabLE Duck cassoulet, wild mushroom brioche Barbecue pork shoulder Asian slaw roll ph.
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