Monichino Wines Win Chris Killeen Memorial Trophy for 2004 Vintage Port

Monichino wines were awarded the Chris Killeen Memorial Trophy for the Best Australian Vintage Fortified Red (Vintage Port).The wine is the 2004 Monichino Vintage Port. Monichino 2004 Vintage Port and Chris Killeen Memorial Trophy Terry was presented with the award by Chris Killeen's widow, Ann at the 120th Rutherglen Wine Show presentation evening. The Monichino family was honoured to receive such a prestigious award.

The Rutherglen Wine Show is one of Australia's major wine shows and wineries come from all over Australia to compete, and it's tough competition as there are over 2000 wines vying for the awards across many categories. "The Chris Killeen trophy is particularly sentimental for the Monichino family as they knew Chris Killeen very well and were thrilled to receive the award from his family". In the winemaking industry Chris was known as the Prince of Port, he was a sixth generation winemaker from Rutherglen, and judged at the Rutherglen Wine show for a number of years. He always maintained that Australia

could make some of the world's great vintage ports. Chris revolutionized vintage port production in Australia, so to win an award presented in his memory is very special. Monichino Wines Vintage Port has already picked up more than its fair share of awards taking out two gold medals at the Australian Small Wine Makers Show into 2007 and 2008, and at the Victorian wine show in 2007, along with silver medals at wine shows in 2006 and 2007. Monichino Wines Shiraz has also picked up a Silver medal this year and Cabernet Sauvignon won bronze at the Ballarat Wine Show.

Nice Idea for a Special Christmas Gift		Six Pack Wine Deals CHRISTMAS MIX 1 bottle Brut Cuvee 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc 1 bottle Merlot 1 bottle Orange Muscat 1 bottle Botrytis Semillon 1 bottle Liqueur Muscat Price $80.00 ITALIAN SELECTION 3 Bottles Pinot Grigio 2 Bottles Barbera 1 bottle Marsala Price $82.00
What better present than a Magnificent Monichino Wine for Christmas. It is always hard to buy presents and you cannot go wrong with a quality wine. We have great packaging and mail order system, even for just one bottle. Please remember to put in your orders early for Christmas celebrations, and take advantage of our wine club deals. Feel free to contact us if you need information for your selection.	Monichino Wines a Great Christmas Gift Idea

Monichino Winemaker in Italy

Our apprentice winemaker Frankie is in the Marche wine region in Northern Italy for this year's vintage. He is working for Stefano our exchange winemaker who did a season at Monichino wines three years ago. The winery is the Villa Ligi; there is a website about the winery if you are interested. Frankie will also be visiting Guillaume in Ardeche in the Rhone wine region of France. Guillaume was also on exchange here at the winery two years ago.

Both of these young winemakers have family wineries and we are looking forward to Frankie's return with the latest techniques and ideas from Europe. Monichino wines will be holding an end of Vintage wine dinner on the 9th May 2009. Francesca will be matching Monichino wine with a sumptuous Italian Banquet in honour of Frankie's return from Europe. For Bookings 03 58646452 or email info@monichino.com.au.

Apprentice winemaker Frankie Sergi

Francesca's Coffee & Marsala Semifreddo

Ingredients: 2 eggs 4 egg yolks 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 3/4 cups thickened cream, whipped 1 shot of espresso coffee 1/4 cup Monichino Marsala

Method: 1. Grease a 6cm-deep, 19cm x 9cm (base) loaf pan. Line with baking paper, allowing a 5cm overhang on both long ends. 2. Place eggs, egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water over low heat (see note). Whisk for 4 to 5 minutes or until thick and creamy. Remove from heat. Whisk for 4 to 5 minutes or until cool. 3. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Gently fold in cream,

espresso coffee and Monichino Marsala. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Cover and freeze overnight or until firm. 4. Stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before turning out onto a plate. Note: Make sure bowl doesn't touch the water. Water must not boil, as too much heat can cause egg mixture to curdle. Serve with: Strawberries marinated in Monichino Marsala.

Monichino Wine Tastings at the North Pole		North Pole Christmas Tree Farm
Monichino Winery will be offering tastings at the North Pole Christmas Tree Farm. Head down to 30 Amaroo Rd, Craigieburn on Saturdays or Sunday until December 21. Enjoy a wine tasting before going for a walk through the	fields of fresh smelling pine to pick and cut your own fresh Christmas Tree. You could even get some of your Christmas present shopping out of the way with a magnificent bottle of quality Monichino Wine.

Jazz Sunday at Monichino Winery

Sarah McLain (Middle) with the Swingchesters Ron & Margaret

Our Jazz event on Sunday the 26th October was a great success again. The weather was stormy so we held the event in the wine barrel room. Sarah McLain's beautiful sultry voice resonated through the room and the Swingers

danced to everyone's delight and of course Ron & Margaret (The Swingchesters) showed us all how beautifully they can dance. Next year if the weather is okay we will again hold the jazz event outdoors.

Merry Christmas from Monichino Wines

Christmas is here again and Monichino Wines are wishing you a safe and happy festive season. The cellar door will be closed

Christmas day but we welcome you to visit the winery for a tasting or use the picnic grounds any other day over the Christmas break.

Merry Christmas and have a wonderful new year. from all the family and staff at Monichino Wines.

Christmas Wine Selection

	2006 Monichino Chardonnay APPEARANCE - Straw coloured 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 coloured, 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 flavours. The after palate is lengthy and refreshingly clean. Cellaring 5-7 years. Serve with warm chicken salad, chargrilled fish & chicken. Pasta with tomato based sauces. Soups with substance-e.g pea and ham. Price: $15.00 bottle (Cellar door)
	2008 Monichino Sauvignon Blanc APPEARANCE - Pale straw coloured. AROMA - Spice, cut grass, gooseberry & citrus, a hint of passionfruit PALATE - A slight degree of honeyed sweetness, with passion fruit and gooseberry flavours, a crisp, refreshing finish A typical Sauvignon Blanc displaying aromas of passionfruit, lychees and citrus aromas fuse with the crisp delicate flavours of lemon, green apple and nashi fruit. The lingering palate and abundance of natural flavours allow the wine to stand alone or as an accompaniment to food. A fantastic summer wine best served with seafood, especially Asian style, frittatas or spicy chicken salad. Price $15.00 bottle (Cellar door)
	2008 Monichino Orange Muscat APPEARANCE - Bright light lemon yellow AROMA - Intensely aromatic orange blossom, early spring flowers, ripe cantaloupe and mandarin quarters PALATE - Mouth watering combination of mandarin and preserved crystallized orange, a luxuriant classic dessert win with a sharp citrus finish More than 20 years ago, Carlo Monichino bought cuttings of Orange Muscat grapes. Originally the family used the grape in fortified wines only but, in the early nineties, they decided to make a great dessert wine. It has a natural citrus aroma. It has an intense aromatic and mouth filling palate of mandarin, preserved crystallized orange with a strong citrus finish. Serve with fresh fruits and berries, summer pudding or fruit creams. Price: $15.00 bottle (Cellar door)
	2007 Monichino Cabernet Sauvignon APPEARANCE - Deep red-brown brick AROMA - Berries, pepper, chocolate and cedar box tobacco PALATE - Raspberry fruit, spices, aniseed and medium tannin Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on the Katunga vineyard. Aged in both American and French oak, the multi-faceted character of this complex nose with its mixture of berries, chocolate, pepper and cedar box tobacco promises well. The smooth velvety flavours of raspberry, spice and aniseed and vanilla oak live up to that promise. Well-balanced acidity and good length. Cellaring potential 6 - 8 years. Serve with Roast Beef, Kangaroo, Game. Price: $15.00 bottle (Cellar door)
	2004 Monichino Award Winning Vintage Port APPEARANCE -Rich Ruby colour AROMA - Blackberry & Spice PALATE -Blackberry, spice and cherry Carlo Monichino has excelled with this magnificent Vintage Port, winning a string of medals, three gold from Ballarat, Rutherglen and the Australian small winemakers show, plus an additional two silver medals from the Victorian Wine Show. To intensify flavour and colour the vines were stressed from fruit-set to picking without any supplementary water. Vintage Port is at its best after many years of bottle aging. Monichino Vintage port retains its youthful intense colour and although it can be drunk now it will be all the better with cellaring. This wine has Blackberry & Spice aroma, with intense fruit and cherry flavours, integrated with a good tannic finish provides for years of potential cellaring. Cellaring 15-30 years. Price: $25.00 bottle (Cellar door)

Cellar Door Open For Tastings Monday - Saturday 9.00am till 5.00pm & Sunday 10.00am till 5.00pm Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday Berrys Road, Katunga VIC. 3640 P: 03 5864 6452 F: 035864 6538 E: info@monichino.com.au W: www.monichino.com.au