Mornington Peninsula (Vic): Winter Wine Weekend - 9-11 Jun 2012
Enjoy the long weekend at Red Hill
The Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, has a unique maritime location which creates pinots with outstanding flavours [©Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association]
Email: clee@mpva.com.au
Website: www.mpva.com.au
How often: Annual
The vignerons of the Mornington Peninsula celebrate the June Queen's Birthday long weekend with Winter Wine Weekend, a calendar 'must' since its inception in 1988. Many well known producers come together and launch the Weekend at one venue, all undercover – rarely will anyone find over 50 Mornington Peninsula producers in one spot at any one time.
The launch event is the Winter Wine Fest (June 9 – 11am to 4pm at Red Hill Showgrounds), which traditionally marks the beginning of the Winter Wine weekend program. More serious wine lovers can enrol in one (or all) of the tutored mini tasting seminars that will be held through the day with key winemakers. It is a great way to learn more about the Peninsula's benchmark wine varieties, growing techniques and their impact on flavour and wine styles. Tutored Tastings will be offered during the day. Fine wine, hearty food and live music will create a day to remember.
All weekend 49 Penisula wineries will throw open cellar doors and pull bungs on barrels to showcase the diversity of this renowned wine region. A plethora of food and wine opportunities with live music, crackling fires and a festive atmosphere at cellar doors around the region.
WHEN: Saturday 9th to Sunday 11th June, 2012
WHERE: Redhill Showgrounds (Saturday Only) and participating wineries
COST: Winter Wine Fest $35 pre booked or $40 at the door. Cost of winery based events varies.
BOOKINGS: Via the MPVA website and phone as above.
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