12pp King Valley nov 07

WINES OF THE
KING VALLEY
AUSTRALIA’S UNIQUELY DIVERSE PREMIUM WINE REGION
KING VALLEY, NORTH EAST VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
THE KING VALLEY IS AUSTRALIA’S MOST DYNAMIC AND
DIVERSE WINE REGION, A REPUTATION CREATED BY
INQUISITIVE WINEMAKERS WHO LONG AGO RECOGNISED
THE REGION’S COOL CLIMATE POTENTIAL. YOU CAN SEE THE
RESULTS IN THE VINEYARDS AND IN THE CELLAR DOORS – WINES WITH SOMETIMES
UNFAMILIAR NAMES. NAMES SUCH AS ARNEIS, PETIT MANSENG, PINOT GRIS, TANNAT,
BARBERA, SANGIOVESE, SAPERAVI, MARZEMINO, AND TEMPRANILLO. ALONGSIDE THE
MORE TRADITIONAL VARIETIES THAT FLOURISH HERE SUCH AS RIESLING, CHARDONNAY
AND SHIRAZ. THIS EXTRAORDINARY MIX OF THE TRADITIONAL AND ECLECTIC GIVES THE
KING VALLEY THE EDGE AS AUSTRALIA’S MOST EXCITING AND DIVERSE WINE REGION,
WINNING HIGH PRAISE FROM WINE JUDGES AND CRITICS.
THE REGION HAS BEEN BUILT ON THE EFFORTS OF ENTHUSIASTIC WINEMAKING
FAMILIES PROVIDING THE DRIVE THAT IS BUILDING THE KING VALLEY’S OUTSIZED
REPUTATION AS AN EXCITING WINE REGION. HERE IN THE WELCOMING CELLAR DOORS
YOU CAN MEET AND TALK WITH THE FAMILY MEMBERS. YOU’LL FIND THERE’S NO
SHORTAGE OF GOOD CONVERSATION OR ENTHUSIASM ABOUT THEIR WINES, AN
ENTHUSIASM BASED ON STRONG FAMILY VALUES AND A COMMITMENT TO BUILDING A
LONG TERM FUTURE FOR THE GENERATIONS TO COME.
THE KING VALLEY WINE
REGION INCLUDES THE
VILLAGES OF MILAWA,
OXLEY, MYRRHEE,
WHITFIELD, CHESHUNT
AND MOYHU.
AVA L O N • B O G G Y C R E E K • B ROW N B RO T H E R S • C H R I S M O N T • C I C C O N E
• DA L Z O T T O E S TAT E • F R A N C E S C O • G R A C E B RO O K • K I N G R I V E R E S TAT E •
L A C A N T I N A • PAU L B E T T I O • P I Z Z I N I • P O L I T I N I • P R I M E R A N O • R E D B A N K
• S A M M I R A N DA • S TAT I O N C R E E K • WO O D PA R K
“
WINE
STYLES
“
The King Valley is one
of the most
picturesque and
flourishing wine regions
in Victoria. BEN EDWARDS
”
THE AREA HAS A SUPERB SPREAD OF SOIL
T Y P E S A N D V I N E YA R D S I T E S A N D C L I M AT E S ,
WITH EXCELLENT FULL-BODIED REDS
P RO D U C E D I N T H E L OW E R S I T E S , F I N E D RY
W H I T E S I N T H E C O O L E R , A N D S PA R K L I N G B A S E
W I N E A S G O O D A S A N Y I N T H E C O U N T RY AT
8 0 0 - M E T R E S - P L U S W H I T L A N D S. HUON HOOKE
”
“
THE CLIMATE IN THE KING
VALLEY TENDS TO GIVE THE
FRUIT BOTH CONCENTRATION
OF FLAVOUR AND GOOD ACID.
THIS MEANS THAT THE WINES
HAVE RICH INTENSITY AND A
FRESH LIFT AT THE FINISH.
CHRIS BARNES
“
THE TOTAL VINEYARD AREA IN THE KING VALLEY IS 1,800HA,
ABOUT HALF OF ALL PLANTINGS IN NORTH EAST VICTORIA.
HERE YOU WILL FIND AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF PREMIUM GRAPE
VARIETALS FROM THE TRADITIONAL TO THE INNOVATIVE – ALL
WINNING HIGH PRAISE FROM WINE JUDGES AND CRITICS. FROM
CHARDONNAY AND RIESLING TO PINOT GRIGIO, SANGIOVESE
AND CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SPARKLING AND DESSERT WINES
AND OTHERS IN BETWEEN – THE CHOICE IS YOURS.
WHITE GRAPE VARIETIES
ALBARINO: Regarded as Spain’s superior white variety; aromatic variety with a
pronounced fresh acidity.
ARNEIS: An innovative Italian variety being grown in the valley, producing an
unoaked wine with a profusion of flavour possibilities – citrus, ripe pears,
apple and lime.
”
On your travels, take note of the number of
new varieties on offer in Victoria’s King Valley.
They are popping up here, there, and
everywhere, waiting for you to discover
them. J A M E S H A L L I DAY
”
CHARDONNAY: The valley’s most widely planted and popular white grape
variety, used for sparkling wines and wood aged dry whites, varying from rich
and opulent through to the more restrained styles.
PINOT GRIGIO: One of the newer varieties in the valley, a delightfully spicy
wine with flavour nuances varying from pear to spiced apple custard to
toasted almonds.
PROSECCO: An Italian variety used for producing a much loved aromatic
sparkling wine. Saluté!
RIESLING: The classic German variety that is proving ideally suited to the
region, producing wines with an appealing freshness and a zesty citrus tang.
SAUVIGNON BLANC: A winning style – all gooseberry and lychee and guava
flavours in the one crisp package. Can be both oaked and unoaked.
RED GRAPE VARIETIES
BARBERA: Another Italian that calls the King Valley home. Savoury blackberry
and herb flavours with natural acidity.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON: There are more plantings in the valley of this variety
than any other, and for good reason. The wines display classic mint and
blackcurrant flavours that blossom beautifully with ageing.
MARZEMINO: A spicy Italian with hints of violets behind the summer berries.
MERLOT: All dark cherry, ripe berry and plum fragrances – a wine with soft
tannins and a ‘love me’ attitude. A very cuddly style!
NEBBIOLO: A wine with generous tannins and acid underlying the cherry,
roses, and strawberry tart flavours. A reputation for being a long-lived wine.
PINOT NOIR: The upper reaches of the valley in particular provide the rich
fruit, steeped in flavour, that provides the basis for the valley’s remarkable
sparkling wines.
SANGIOVESE: The valley is nationally acknowledged for its high quality
Sangiovese – a medium to full-bodied red that resonates with flavours of
aniseed, prune and dark cherry.
SAPERAVI: The Russians are coming! A wine with a seriously deep red colour
and blackberry, mulberry, and ripe cherry flavours. Plush tannins and good
grip are indicators of ageing potential.
SHIRAZ: The French variety that Australia has made its own. King Valley styles
display white pepper and spice with lifted berry and ripe plum flavours.
TANNAT: A full bodied French variety, thickly textured with a dense red colour.
Spicy and mouth filling.
TEMPRANILLO: The main variety of Spain and one of the world’s classic
grapes. It produces deeply coloured and highly flavoursome wines (think dark
cherries and blackberries) on a medium palate.
Various times
15
14
18
M OY H U
W I N E C O.
G R A C E B RO O K
17
19
THE
WINERIES
A L L W I N E R I E S A R E C L O S E D C H R I S T M A S DAY
1
G
AVA L O N
4
G
M7
Established in 1981, Doug & Rosa Groom have
been welcoming visitors to their cellar door for
nearly 20 years. Avalon produces a variety of
wines from Italian Sangiovese to Spanish
Tempranillo & Rosado.The grapes are
handpicked and the wine is made with artisinal
methods such as long lees contact to give their
wines true character and identity.
Location: 4480 King Valley Road,
King Valley
Open:
10am-5pm daily
Ph:
03 5729 3629 Fax: 03 5729 3635
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.avalonwines.com.au
2
G
BOGGY CREEK
L5
Boggy Creek Vineyards is the boutique family
winery of Graeme and Maggie Ray.The winery
produces a range of crafted French and Italian
varieties for discerning wine drinkers; one of
the hidden secrets of the King Valley.
Location: 1657 Boggy Creek Road, Myrhee
Open:
10.30am-5.00pm daily
Ph:
03 5729 7587 Fax: 03 5729 7600
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.boggycreek.com.au
3
G
B ROW N B RO T H E R S
E7
Founded by John Francis Brown in 1889,
Brown Brothers has Australia's largest range of
varietal wines, some available exclusively
through the cellar door at Milawa.The
Epicurean Centre Restaurant offers an
impressive range of dishes, each with a superbly
matched glass of Brown Brothers wine.
Location: Bobinawarrah Road, Milawa
Open:
9am-5pm daily.
Epicurean Centre –
11am-3pm daily.
Ph:
03 5720 5500 Fax: 03 5720 5511
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.brownbrothers.com.au
G
Open every day
N
Various times
CHRISMONT
7
G
O7
At Chrismont, pride in our unique combination
of grapevine varieties, vineyards and location in
the beautiful King Valley, the recipe for that sense
of place known as terroir, is evident in every glass
of Chrismont wine.Visit our cellar door to taste
and purchase our complete range of classic and
Italian varietal wines, or escape from it all with a
stay in the luxurious Chrismont Guest House,
the perfect place to relax, restore & rejuvenate.
Indulge yourself with a weekend getaway.Visit
our website for complete information on our
wines, the guest house and our annual events.
Location: 251 Upper King River Road,
Cheshunt
Open:
11am-5pm daily
Ph:
03 5729 8220 Fax: 03 5729 8253
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.chrismont.com.au
5 CICCONE
N
E8
As Antonio Ciccone was raised amongst
vineyards, olive groves and livestock his sons Pat
and Joe decided to follow their father’s passion
for wine.They established their vineyard,
‘Outlaws Peek’, in 1995 with a vision to
developing the Ciccone name into an iconic
wine to be enjoyed by generations to come.
Location: Milawa’s Old Butcher Shop Cellar
Door Café, 62 MilawaBobinawarrah Road, Milawa
Open:
Café and Cellar Door 10am-pm
Thurs-Fri(group bookings essential)
Ph:
03 5727 3878 Fax: 03 5727 3698
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.cicconewines.com.au
G
6
DA L Z O T T O E S TAT E
N8
The Dal Zotto family blends generations of
Italian winemaking expertise and hospitality
with a contemporary Australian touch.The
result is the essential King Valley experience.
Converted tobacco sheds house the new cellar
door, enjoying stunning views over the vineyard
and the valley. Our acclaimed traditional and
Italian varietal wines can be tasted with the
family or savoured with the exquisite menu of
local produce at Rinaldo’s of the King Valley.
Visit the website for information and a calendar
of events.
Location: Main Rd,Whitfield
Open:
10am-5pm daily
Ph:
03 5729 8321 Fax: 03 5729 8490
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.dalzotto.com.au
FRANCESCO
11 M OY H U W I N E C O.
N
Q7
Frank Ciccone first planted vines on his
property beneath Powers Lookout in 1992.
Since then he has concentrated on producing a
small range of premium wines for cellar door
visitors – Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Location: Upper King River Road, Cheshunt
Open:
10am-5pm daily
Ph:
03 5729 8232
8
G
G R A C E B RO O K
L7
Enjoy magnificent views across the King Valley
and tastings in the 120 year old renovated
historic stables, now operating as the cellar door
and café (lunch available daily).Wines made
from the Classic and Mediterranean varieties.
Antipasto platters, terrines, coffee and cake
available.Weddings, corporate functions and
private parties can also be catered for.
Location: 4446 King Valley Road, King Valley
Open:
10am - 5pm daily. Lunch daily
Ph:
03 5729 3562 Fax: 03 5729 3684
Email:
[email protected]
9
G
K I N G R I V E R E S TAT E
K7
King River Estate has a wide range of wines, all
made using traditional old world wine-making
techniques, including the use of wild (natural)
yeasts that impart excellent flavour and length.
Italian and French varieties plus a reserve range.
Winery tours available on request.
Self contained accommodation available.
Location: 3556 King Valley Road, Edi
Open:
11am-5pm daily
Ph:
03 5729 3689 Fax: 03 5729 3668
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.kingriverestate.com.au
10
G
LA CANTINA
L7
Wine making practices follow the Corsini
family tradition for the past three generations
with no preservatives added and no filtration,
thereby retaining the full characteristics of each
wine.The impressive winery and cellar door
was built by the family from Glenrowan granite
rocks in traditional Tuscan style.
Location: 54 Honeys Lane, King Valley
Open:
10am-5pm daily
(10am-6pm daylight saving)
Ph:
03 5729 3615 Fax: 03 5729 3613
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.lacantinakingvalley.com.au
H7
Centrally located at Moyhu on the banks of the
King River. Enjoy wines that are exported
around the world, plus small batches reserved for
cellar door only.We have now opened our doors
after ten years of quietly working away in the
background. Fair trade, free range and local
foods are the focus of our cellar door café,
where you can join in on the long table, or take
a hamper down to the river. Our farm shop is
also a reflection of our philosophy of treading
lightly on this earth, and has local produce for
sale. Book a stay in our 2 self contained
winemakers’cottages.
Location: 107 Meadow Creek Rd, Moyhu
Open:
10am- 5pm daily Thurs - Mon.
(large groups & other times by appt.)
Ph:
03 5727 9229 Fax: 03 5727 9437
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.moyhuwineco.com.au
12
G
PAU L B E T T I O
H5
Paul and Helen Bettio have been growing grapes
in the King Valley since 1988 and our wines are
meticulously crafted by winemaker Damien Star.
The vineyard is nestled alongside the King River
in the King Valley, while we would like to
welcome you to our Cellar Door in a lovely
rural setting just out of Moyhu on the
Glenrowan Road. Cabernet Sauvignon,
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are perennial
favourites we would invite you to call in and try.
Location: 34 Simpsons Lane, Moyhu
Open:
10am-5pm daily
Ph:
03 5727 9308 Fax: 03 5727 9344
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.paulbettiowines.com.au
13
G
PIZZINI
N7
Pizzini is a family-owned and operated winery
and cellar door that prides itself on producing
excellent quality international and Italian wine
varietals. Specific site selection and making
wines of integrity reflecting true varietal
characteristics are fundamental to Fred and Joel
Pizzini’s winemaking philosophy.Visit cellar door
for tastings and sales or stay longer in the King
Valley at the B&B located on the property,
Lana-Trento B&B. See the website for
information about annual festivals and events.
Location: 175 King Valley Road,Whitfield
Open:
10am-5pm daily
Ph:
03 5729 8278 Fax: 03 5729 8495
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.pizzini.com.au
14
G
POLITINI
17
G
O8
The Politini family warmly invite you to visit,
sample & enjoy their fine quality, fruit-driven
wines of Italian & French varieties. Relax and
treat your senses to the wonderful taste of superb
wine, breathtaking vistas of mountain ranges,
fresh country air and the humble sound of
nature.
Location: 65 Upper King River Road,
Cheshunt
Open:
11am-5pm daily
Ph:
03 5729 8277 Fax: 03 5729 8373
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.politiniwines.com.au
15
G
PRIMERANO WINES
O7
Antonio Primerano learnt to make wine more
than 40 years ago in his birthplace in Monsoreto
in Calabria, Italy. Using his traditional
winemaking skills combined with modern
techniques we produce quality, fruit driven
wines including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Shiraz from our family vineyard in the cool
climate growing region of the beautiful Upper
King Valley. Our philosophy is to delight your
palate and bring added joy to life’s simple
pleasures. Saluté!
Location: 480 Upper King River Road
Cheshunt
Open:
10am-5pm daily
Ph:
03 5729 8367, mobile 0412 710 751
Fax:
03 5729 8367
[email protected]
Email:
Web:
www.primerano.com.au
16 R E D B A N K
N
Redbank wines have distinctive regional flavours
O8
which reflect the high altitude and cool climate
of the “High Country”. Our wines are available
for tasting and sales at the King Valley Cucina,
where you can also enjoy traditional Italian-style
thin crust pizza, cooked in our wood fired oven,
house-made specials and cakes with coffee in
our relaxed café restaurant.
Location: 4515 King Valley Road, King Valley
Open:
Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, 11am-5pm
Cucina Fri-Mon 11am onwards;
bookings preferred.
Breakfast available Sunday.
Buses welcome by appointment only
Ph:
03 5729 3604 Fax: 03 5729 3621
Email:
[email protected]
S A M M I R A N DA
E6
Sam Miranda is a third generation winemaker
continuing his family tradition & passion for
producing premium wines. Experience the
ambience of an underground cellar as you enter
the subterranean passage leading you to our
tasting area. Embark on an adventure with our
rare wine varietals hailing from Italy, Spain,
France & Russia.Try crisp whites and rich,
earthy, cool climate reds. Relax and savour our
wines on the expansive terrace and treat yourself
to seasonal local produce from the kitchen. Our
dining is inspired by the Mediterranean table of
sharing food combined with the joy of wine.
There will certainly be something to satisfy you.
Location: Snow Road, Oxley
Open:
10am-5pm daily
Ph:
03 5727 3888 Fax: 03 5727 3853
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.sammiranda.com.au
18
G
S TAT I O N C R E E K
N8
King Valley’s finest Sauvignon Blanc. Cellar door
tasting and sales. Relax in the picturesque garden
or the intimate dinning room while indulging in
a local produce platter including smoked trout,
venison or maybe fresh seafood, complimented
with one our great wines. Merlot, Cabernet,
Grand Cru, Shiraz and Sparkling Shiraz.
Location: Main Road, Cheshunt
Open:
10am-5pm daily
Ph:
03 5729 8265 Fax: 03 5729 8056
Email:
[email protected]
19
G
WO O D PA R K
D8
Recommended by Gourmet Traveller,Wood
Park’s cellar door is situated at the Milawa
Cheese Factory – “This is a gem of a place and
cannot be over-hyped.” It’s a destination for
great wine, cheese, bread, a restaurant, art and
furniture.Taste Wood Park’s premium range;
from Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir to full
bodied reds.
Location: Factory Rd, Milawa
Open:
10am-5pm daily
Ph:
03 5727 3778 Fax: 03 5727 3682
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.woodparkwines.com.au
H OW D O I
GET THERE?
Getting to the King Valley is easy, as
well as providing delightful scenery
along the way. A number of major
roads and highways feed into the King
Valley, including the Hume Freeway,
the Maroondah and Midland
Highways, and the Great Alpine Road.
We are also readily accessible from the
major towns and villages in North East
Victoria, providing an opportunity for
half day or full day excursions from
your holiday base. All major access
roads are fully sealed.
Albury Airport has daily commercial
flights between Melbourne, Canberra
and Sydney.
All major rental car agencies are based
at the airport.
The Wangaratta railway station is on
the main Sydney-Melbourne rail link.
MAIN MAP AREA
NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney
KING VALLEY
VICTORIA
Melbourne
BRIGHT
CHESHUNT
COROWA
COROWA
EDI
GLENROWAN
KING VALLEY
MANSFIELD
MILAWA
MOYHU
MYRRHEE
OXLEY
RUTHERGLEN
SHEPPARTON
WANGARATTA
WHITFIELD
44
111
96
131
56
114
88
119
175
86
104
123
90
47
184
75
127
5
75
62
85
55
67
53
74
135
35
57
76
39
42
144
35
80
39
119
61
93
70
22
64
63
42
54
43
41
88
62
40
57
109
44
113
75
96
62
119
134
85
61
114
114
113
96
97
102
180
64
87
106
69
104
185
79
109
91
112
18
58
12
66
50
27
19
45
101
163
56
5
128
69
100
156
66
85
104
71
6
165
51
107
54
35
6
75
32
10
27
28
84
135
39
13
110
58
49
93
112
112
114
67
59
96
18
GLENROWAN
88
53
22
97
53
69
36
KING VALLEY
119
87
64
102
12
100
18
MANSFIELD
EDI
WODONGA
CHESHUNT
BENALLA
BRIGHT
BEECHWORTH
BENALLA
ALBURY
BEECHWORTH
H OW
FAR?
ALBURY
TASMANIA
94
94
41
41
86
33
26
45
17
71
95
18
48
83
69
39
15
22
33
89
141
44
7
116
86
62
103
146
127
111
63
173
22
41
4
68
116
15
45
81
19
18
74
110
29
23
101
37
93
104
48
14
118
60
112
15
40
85
137
53
97
42
118
119
180
175
135
63
180
66
156
75
86
69
MILAWA
86
35
42
64
50
66
32
33
38
108
108
MOYHU
104
57
54
87
27
85
10
26
15
86
22
MYRRHEE
123
76
43
106
19
104
27
45
22
62
41
19
OXLEY
90
39
41
69
45
71
28
17
33
103
4
18
37
RUTHERGLEN
47
42
88
104
101
6
84
71
89
146
68
74
93
60
SHEPPARTON
184
144
62
185
163
165
135
95
141
127
116
110
104
112
137
WANGARATTA
71
35
40
79
56
51
39
18
44
111
15
29
48
15
53
118
WHITFIELD
127
80
57
109
5
107
13
48
7
63
45
23
14
40
97
119
50
WODONGA
5
39
109
91
128
54
110
83
116
173
81
101
118
85
42
180
66
50
66
122
122
T E R RO I R
36°21’S, 146°19’E
To make good wine you need good
fruit, and this means matching grape
varieties with the climate and soil types
to achieve optimal results.
The King Valley is fortunate in that
variations in topography, soils, and
climate provide an ideal mix of
locations for the world’s finest wine
grapes hailing from Bordeaux,
Burgundy, the Rhône, Germany, Italy,
Spain and Russia. No wonder the King
Valley is known as Australia’s most
diverse premium wine region.
KING VALLEY FOOD AND WINE EVENTS:
End of Harvest Fiesta
– April Anzac weekend annually.
Weekend Fit for a King
– features activities at individual cellar doors
plus the King Valley Art Exhibition, the richest
arts prize pool in Victoria’s north east. June
Queens Birthday weekend annually.
La Dolce Vita
– celebrates the cultural heritage of the King
Valley by celebrating the sweet life, new
release wines and all things Mediterranean.
Events take place at individual cellar doors.
Third weekend of November annually.
AUSTRALIA’S UNIQUELY DIVERSE PREMIUM WINE REGION
KING VALLEY, NORTH EAST VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
COME AND EXPERIENCE THIS FAMILY WINEMAKING REGION FOR YOURSELF. USE THIS GUIDE TO
HELP PLAN YOUR NEXT TRIP, OR SPEAK TO OUR FRIENDS AT THE WANGARATTA VISITOR
INFORMATION CENTRE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL REGION.
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TA C T M E M B E R W I N E R I E S . A C C O M M O D AT I O N A N D
O T H E R I N F O R M AT I O N A B O U T T H I S W O N D E R F U L R E G I O N I S A V A I L A B L E F R O M T H E
W A N G A R AT TA V I S I T O R I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T R E
100-104 Murphy Street
Freecall: 1800 801 065
Email:
[email protected]
We b s i t e : w w w. v i s i t k i n g v a l l e y. c o m . a u o r w w w. w i n e s o f t h e k i n g v a l l e y. c o m . a u
WINES OF THE KING VALLEY INC.
12/07