Monichino’s earn top honour in hospitality and tourism

Monichino Wines, located near Katunga, were acknowledged for their quality, innovation and success on May 2 when they were announced as winner of the Tourism/Hospitality Excellence Award at the 2008 Powercor Moira Shire Business Excellence Awards.

Moira Shire Mayor Councillor Frank Malcolm praised the winners for their dedication and drive. “The winners have excelled in their respective fields and I congratulate them and all the nominees on their achievements,” Cr Malcolm said. “Moira has much to be proud of when it comes to the performance of business and industry across the municipality, particularly given the ongoing challenges thrown up by the drought. The Powercor Moira Shire Business Excellence Awards are just one way council can acknowledge the hard work involved in creating, running and growing an enterprise.” Powercor and Moira Shire Council hosted the awards with support from Telstra CountryWide. An independent panel of judges chose the winners.

Anna Sergi from Monichino Wines said the announcement was exciting and satisfying for the entire family and staff. “It is something tangible for all the hard work we have put in” Anna said. "It is recognition not only for us but for our community.” Anna said Monichinos had worked alongside Moira Shire tourism to not only promote their business but the entire region and that any success is shared by the wider community. She said promotions such as Chefs On The Murray and the Farmgate Trail benefits everyone. We have also been working with TAFE schools to inform students about the wine industry. “It’s about educating people on how to enjoy wine and match it with particular food.

Monichino Family and Staff

Monichino Wine Club If you would like to join our wine club please email info@monichino.com.au or call (03)58646452 and leave your details. Alternatively fill out the wine club application form enclosed and return it to Monichino Wines, Berry’s Rd, Katunga, VIC. Members receive a quarterly newsletter with Monichino’s latest news, wine specials, new wine releases and details on upcoming events and more. In addition wine club members also receive a 10% discount on cellar door sales. (Excluding cleanskins)

Anna's Tip Serving temperature for fortified wines 16-18°C. There is nothing like curling up with a glass of Monichino Museum Tawny Port in front of the fire with some good quality chocolate. My idea of heaven.

Numurkah Foodbowl Music Festival The food bowl Music Festival will be held for the first time in Numurkah October 17-19. Thirty groups and performers will gather in the spirit of friendship in support of one of Victoria's most drought affected areas. There will be music in venues all throughout Numurkah with the sounds of Jazz, Blues, rock, country or classical music. There will be a Long Slow Brunch in the Park with our celebrity Chef Michael of the Murray. Michael Coyne will showcase his famous photographs from his book "Numurkah". Our winemaker Terry is featured with an award winning photo in the Monichino vineyard. Tickets are cheap! A weekend pass will cost a mere $15. Available from the Numurkah Visitor centre. For more info phone: 03 5862 3458 or visit www.numurkahtourism.com

Ports and Muscats

	Monichino White Muscat APPEARANCE - Rich tawny color AROMA - Intense raisin and treacle PALATE - Rich raisin and treacle flavor with a long smooth finish Muscat a Petit Grains, commonly called Frontignac in Australia, occurs in three different variants- White, rose and Red. In this wine, the white variant has been used, hence the term white Muscat. The base wine is from the 1980 vintage while the youngest vintage blended is from 1993. Aged in small Portugese oak barrels over time the wine has gradually turned to a brown toffee colour. The wine has a rich treacly aroma and ranco lifted by spirit. The palate is initially sweet and complex with a lingering finish. Price: $45.00 bottle.
	Monichino Liqueur Muscat APPEARANCE - Deep amber AROMA - Intense sultana and raisin chocolate PALATE - soft, luscious, spicy raisin flavors with a long and dull palate One of the great intensely sweet fortified wines of north eastern Victoria, liqueur Muscat is rich and luscious. Monichino’s Liqueur Muscat is typical of the style. Its rich intensive sultana, raisin and chocolate aromas marry with the luscious, soft, spicy raisin and subdued oak flours to create the full bodied mature character of the wine. The many years spent in the barrel have been amply rewarded. Usually served at the end of the meal with chocolates or cheese. Price: $25.00 bottle.
	Monichino Old Tawny Port (Estate grown & bottled) APPEARANCE - Light tawny AROMA - Strong brandy spirit with rancio lift PALATE - Mouth warming subtle fruit and nut flavors, lengthy palate Tawny port is probably the most popular fortified after dinner wine in Australia. Its appeal is universal. The typical light tawny color, which inspires its name, is linked with a strong aroma of brandy spirit and matured fruit with decided rancio lift. Subtle lingering mouth warming fruit and nut flavors provide excellent balance and structure with a semi sweet after palate. Price: $25.00 bottle.
	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 color 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 flavors, integrated with a good tannic finish provides for years of potential cellaring. Cellaring 15-30 years. Price: $25.00 bottle.

Six Pack Wine Deals				Cleanskin Special
WHITE WINE 3 bottles Chardonnay 3 bottles Sauvignon Blanc Price $80.00	RED WINE 2 bottles Shiraz 2 bottles Merlot 1 bottle Barbera 1 bottle Carlo’s Pressings Price $80.00	PORTS 2 Vintage Port 2 Liqueur Port 1 Liqueur Muscat 1 Old Tawny Port Price $100		2004 SHIRAZ/ SANGIOVESE BLEND $60 PER DOZEN