Top 40 Best Australian Shiraz Award |
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| 2008 MONICHINO SHIRAZ was voted in the top 40 best Australian Shiraz in the latest edition of Winestate magazine.
Winestate Tasting note: Fresh liquorice and spice on the nose, and chocolaty/tarry palate with hints of strawberries. Fifteen months in American oak has enhanced the natural berry |
and spice flavours in this wine. Cellar up to five years or drink now. Great with roast lamb, charcoal grills or beef dishes. |
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| A Gift Box of Boutique Wines... Great idea for Christmas |
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| Monichino Winery not only has a wonderful array of wines to suit every taste and budget but there are some beautiful items available to buy for you or to give to family and friends at Christmas time.
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 Wine Box Leather Cases: Available in black and brown and two different sizes, $95 for the large case that holds two bottles and $79 for the case that holds a single bottle. |
Wine Boxes: We have black wine boxes that can hold one, two or three bottles in a pack, so a gift can be from $15 for a single box to $51 for a box of three beautiful wines. Hamper items: We have a gorgeous collection of local products which will make any aspiring ‘master chefs’ very happy. We have walnuts and walnut products from Katunga, olive oil, jams and jellies from Yarrawonga and almond and honey products from Bearii. Don’t forget to order your wines for your Christmas & New Year celebrations. Get in early to make sure your delivery is on time. |
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| Visale's Visit to Monichino Wines |
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| Everyone at Monichino’s were very excited when they heard that celebrity gardener Vasile was coming to visit the winery in September. Vasile from Vasile’s Garden, a well known television show had heard of local businesses and gardens in the Goulburn Valley using sustainable gardening practices and came to witness it for himself. Monichino winery, Resource GV, GV Water, Greater Shepparton, Moira Shire and the Campaspe Shire had the privilege to host Vasile and showcase the use of regional compost in our vineyard. Vasile came to Monichino Winery on 8th September to watch the natural compost being spread on the vineyard. “Vasile was impressed by our composting technique and |
looks forward to coming back” Terry Monichino said. Vasile supports sustainable gardening and toured the Goulburn Valley regional composting facility and met with various community identities to celebrate their sustainable gardening practices, water efficiency and the use of recycled organics. So look for us in the Herald Sun with his articles and his magazine in Bunnings. This episode will be aired nation-wide on channel 31, with extra promotional media on 3AW News radio. He will be in touch with us to see the outcome. It will be interesting to note the quality of the grapes produced and the health of our |
vines. Everyone is excited to see the results! We finished the day with Francesca’s magnificent Italian meal and to finish the evening we danced the Zorba with Vasile. Vasile from Vasile’s Garden is a well known television show that is shown on Channel 31 in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth.
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| Tartrates in Red Wine | Cellaring Wine | |||
In some wines you may see a small deposit of crystals, particularly after the bottle has been stored in a refrigerator. The crystals can be found on the end of the cork as shown in the picture or sometimes in the bottle itself. These are tartrate crystals, a natural component of the wine-they precipitate out under cool conditions. Please be assured they are not harmful and a small amount of these crystals is acceptable. |
You may have noticed that they are more common in red wine than white. This is due to the cold stabilization process winemakers put the white wine through to ensure white wine is perfectly clear. To do this our winemakers chill the wine and hold it at minus 3 degrees Celsius. Red wines are not cold stabilized to the same extent as white wines. Tartrate crystals and sediments of coloured tannins may appear in red wine as it ages. They can be easily removed by decanting the wine prior to serving. Anna says that finding crystals on the end of your cork is a sign of a very good wine. |
It is recommended that you store your wines by laying them down in a dark, well-ventilated environment which is free of odours and vibrations. Wines with the new stelvin caps can be stored standing up. The reason you lay the wines down with a cork is to keep the cork moist.
Temperature guideline should be 13-16°C and the humidity about 70%. This ensures your wines will age in perfect conditions. Check your bottles regularly for leakage. Humidity will ensure that your cork will stay in good condition, but make sure you have good ventilation as too much humidity will result in fungal growth on the corks and it will destroy the labels. |
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| Merry Muscat Festival | ||||
| Part of Melbourne Food and wine regional events. 12th March 2011, 7pm Dine amongst the wine barrels and savour the rich nostalgic |
aromas of vintages past when Monichino’s showcase our unusual selection of Muscats. As one of the celebrated “Chefs of the Murray” Francesca will titillate your palate with some of |
the best Southern Italian Food imaginable, made from recipes handed down from generations of family members. Cost $95 inc. meal and wine. |
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| Summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy | ||||
| Now the weather is warming up, people like to go out and enjoy the sunshine. Summer is a lovely time to visit family and friends and enjoy a lazy, comfortable day catching up. Remember to put us on your list of wineries to visit. Monichino Wines have one of the |
largest selections of award-winning wines in our region, catering for every palate with over 21 different styles of wines to choose from including the Italian varieties, Pinot Grigio, Barbera and Sangiovese. |
with a sumptuous regional gourmet platter of local cheeses, or feel free to use our BBQ facilities and picnic grounds overlooking the vineyard. |
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| Monichino Wine Club | Christmas Tree Farm | |||
| The Monichino Wine Club offers loyal customers of the winery fantastic discounts on wine orders by the dozen. And the great news is that it costs nothing to join. All you have to do is place an order for a minimum of a dozen wines, every |
three, six or twelve months andenjoy the benefits. Take advantage of the special member’s prices. Simply complete the enclosed form and post or fax through to the winery or register online at monichino.com.au/wine club |
Monichino Wines are available on weekends in December before Christmas at the North Pole Christmas Tree farm, 1000 Old Sydney road, Beverige. Vic. 3753. | ||
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| Anna's Selection for Summer | ||||
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MONICHINO CLEANSKIN SPECIAL
Cleanskin 2004 Merlot (Export quality).................................................................................$100doz Cleanskin 2007 Chardonnay...................................................................................................$80doz Cleanskin 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (King Valley grapes)............................................................$40doz Cleanskin 2009 Pinot Grigio/Chardonnay blend......................................................................$60doz Cleanskin 2009 Shiraz..........................................................................................................$100doz |
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Cellar Door Open For Tastings
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