Welcome to the Autumn Edition of Monichino's Tasting Notes
We have some great deals on red wine this Autumn. The 2001 Shiraz has been walking out the door and is drinking well. We still have the 2002 Carlo's pressings on special which has always been popular, this is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot...... Carlo's favourite wine.

When you call into our cellar door make sure you try one of our gourmet Antipasto or cheese platters, or you can use the BBQ facilities located in the picnic grounds. The weather in the Goulburn Valley is at its best at this time of year, perfect sunny days and gorgeous autumn colours in the vineyard. “We have more sunny days than Queensland!”

Make your own wine trail. Travel through the Goulburn Valley and visit the wineries at Nagambie, Shepparton and then stop at Monichino Wines in Katunga. After your visit to Katunga, either drive up the Murray Valley highway to visit our local wineries on the way to Rutherglen or go West through to the wineries in Echuca. Monichino Wines are situated only 2 ½ to 3 hours drive North of Melbourne.

New Release

MONICHINO 2007 SEMILLON/SAUVIGNON BLANC A blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grown on the Katunga Vineyard. The aroma consists of fresh tropical fruit with a hint of oak. The palate is clean and well balanced. A popular blend, this wine can be consumed young or aged for up to ten years

Monichino Wine Club
The Monichino Wine Club offers loyal customers a fantastic discount on wine orders by the dozen. All you have to do is place an order for a dozen wines or more every three or six months and enjoy. Other benefits include, A 10% discount on cellar door sales, a quarterly newsletter sent to your door and more.

For your free membership fill out the application form enclosed and bring it with you next time you visit or send it to:
Monichino Wines, Berrys Rd, Katunga VIC. 3640

Mirko Satto Event Over 90 guests kicked back and enjoyed a feast of regional produce, prepared by Francesca , complimented by Monichino’s best vintage wines, whilst listening to the sounds of famed Italian accordionist, Mirko Satto. This Slow food banquet was in conjunction with the Murray River International Music Festival. Anna was very pleased to be able to bring a musician of such a high caliber to the region. The Murray River International Music Festival, which was established in 2003 by Sergio and Stefano De Pieri, gives a range of Murray River locations the opportunity to feature Food and wine along with outstanding international musicians.

Helen Healy the Director of Murray River International Music Festival, Mirko Satto and Managing Director of Monichino wines Anna Sergi far right.

Monichino Wines present Kavisha Mazzella - Saturday 10 May 2008 at 7pm
Kavisha is an accomplished singer songwriter. Mixing social commentary with poetry Kavisha has won many awards for her rich and emotional songwriting. Her performance will leave you spellbound – presenting a repertoire of multicultural music in both English and Italian.

Winter Wine Selection

	2006 Monichino Chardonnay APPEARANCE - Straw colored AROMA - Tropical fruit, buttered toast & smoky oak PALATE - Buttered toast, caramel & tropical fruit Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on the Katunga vineyard, Goulburn Valley, this wine is delicate and straw colored, and is a subtle blend of tropical fruit, quince and melon aromas, mingled with the redolence of smoky oak. Mouth filling combination of butterscotch underpinning the fruit flavors. The after palate is lengthy and refreshingly clean. Cellaring 5-7 years.
	2007 Monichino Rosso Dolce (Sweet Red) APPEARANCE - A youthful intense purple AROMA - Mixed berries,strong blackberry and blackcurrant PALATE - Mouth filling and rich, full bodied berry flavour The aroma consists of a subtle blend of raspberries and red currants with just a hint of fragrant spice. Mouth filling and satisfying, the palate is luscious with soft-bodied, full berried flavor. It is sweet yet tangy, subtly spritzig, refreshing and tantalizing. Cellaring 5-7 years. Serve with chilli hot dishes, the sweetness balances the heat of chilli or serve with warm vegetable salad or a plum dessert and panna cotta.
	2003 Monichino Melot APPEARANCE - Purple rimmed dark brick AROMA - Cherries, blackberries, liquorice, vanilla PALATE - Mixed berries, smoky oak This wine is made from 100% Merlot grapes. Blackberry, raspberry and plum predominate on both nose and palate. They are pleasantly enhanced by subtle mixed spice aromas and flavors provided by 12 months aging in French oak. The flavors follow onto the medium bodied palate, which has a smooth lingering finish. Cellaring potential 5-7 years. Serve with Roast lamb, Osso Bucco, Pasta with rich meat sauce.
	2006 Monichino Shiraz APPEARANCE - Intense purple AROMA - Charcoal, plum, pepper, blackcurrants PALATE - Strong berry flavor, plum, liquorice with mouth filling soft tannins A blend of Goulburn valley and 15% Bendigo fruit, its blackberry, blackcurrant, cinnamon spice a charred wood aroma is a fitting prelude to the generous berry, wood and soft tannin mouth-filling character of this well-balanced wine. Cellaring potential 8-10 years. Serve with Roast Beef, kangaroo, Chargrilled game or venison.
	2005 Monichino Barbera APPEARANCE - Dark Brick AROMA - Spicy, plum and cherry PALATE - Mixed berries and liquorice This wine moves Barbera from an interesting novelty into the pantheon of mainstream wines with the variety’s classic reputation now established in the new world as well as the old. The subtle richness of plum and cherry’s complemented by tantalizing spices and the soft mellowness of French oak. Serve with Osso Bucco, roast lamb, rabbit, pasta with meat sauce.

Six Pack Wine Deals				Cleanskin Specials
Autumn Whites 3 bottles Chardonnay 3 Bottles Semillon/Sauv Blanc Price $70.00	Winter Reds 2 bottles Shiraz 1 bottle Barbera 1 bottle Carlos Pressings 1 bottle Merlot 1 bottle Vintage Port Price $80.00	Mixed Selection 2 bottles Shiraz 2 bottles Chardonnay 1 bottles Rosso Dolce 1 bottles Botrytis Semillon Price $90.00		2001 Shiraz (cork closure) $60.00 per dozen 2000 Riesling (cork closure) $70.00 per dozen 2006 Chardonnay pressings $80.00 per dozen