Mornington Peninsula (Vic): Frankston and South Eastern Wine Show and Amateur Winemaking Competition
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Mount Martha VIC 3934
Email: frankstonawg@gmail.com
Website: www.fawg.org.au
Open amateur winemaking competition organised by Frankston Amateur Winemakers Guild Inc. showcasing home-made wines from fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs and red/ white grape wines. Competition categories to be judged include still, sparkling, fortified wines and liqueurs.
Wine tasting open to the public including complementary wine glass from 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday 29 August 2010. In addition to tasting the many wines available, you may meet the winemakers and learn the techniques required to make your own wine. Winemaking information is available and applications for new members are most welcome.
Sample wines made from citrus fruits, stone fruits, berries, guavas, carrots, parsnips, herbs and many other exotic ingredients. Red and white wines such as shiraz, cabernet, merlot, pinot noir, riesling, chardonnay, muscat are usually well represented.
The guild meets once a month, in Mornington, to exchange winemaking tips and techniques; to taste and assess member s wines and to generally promote home winemaking. Social events such as wine tasting tours and winemaking supplier s visits are organised throughout the year.
The Briars Park has many other activities for those interested in coming along. These include picnic facilities, visitor information centre, easy wildlife bushwalks, bird hide viewing areas, and historic 1840 s homestead with Napoleonic memorabilia, Josephine s Restaurant and historic farm implement display.
Located on the Mornington Peninsula, the venue is close to the peninsula s beaches, tourist attractions and country side. Commercial wineries are close at hand along with many fine foods and produce outlets.
Come and try our excellent wines. Why not have the whole day out on the peninsula, starting with our wine tasting and wine show!
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