We enjoyed socialising in the wine cellar, tasting and buying.
Then our hungry group drove to the nearby historic town of Chiltern. Lunch was served in the small dining room of the partly renovated Telegraph Hotel.
Bev Thornell
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This month's U3A Wine Appreciation group met at Anderson Winery in Rutherglen. Opening in 1993, experienced Winemaker Howard Anderson and his daughter Christobelle make a wide range of small batch hand-crafted premium wines. With only 8 high yielding hectares of vines, using no imported grapes, and more importantly, minimal irrigation, Anderson creates superbly refined red wines, plus some whites...and a rather smooth Muscat! We enjoyed socialising in the wine cellar, tasting and buying. Then our hungry group drove to the nearby historic town of Chiltern. Lunch was served in the small dining room of the partly renovated Telegraph Hotel. Thanks to duo Heather and Keith Rogers, we enjoyed another day out. Bev Thornell Coming up on Wednesday 23rd October - Gapsted Winery, near Myrtleford; lunch at a local hotel. Meet at the carpark behind Aldi at 10.00am as usual. Please contact either Heather or Keith Rogers on 7562 4806 no later than Sunday prior to the activity for catering numbers to be finalised
The U3A Wine Appreciation group met at Myrtleford's Michelini Wines, in the Alpine Valley wine region. Four generations of Michelini, beginning with newly arrived migrant Eno, from Italy's Trentino region, have crafted a variety of cool climate red, white, and sparkling wines, including new Italian varietals, from extensive vines in the Buckland Valley. We were warmly welcomed inside the Cellar Door and offered wines to taste, plus an outline of the long history of Michelini Wines. Once outside, winemaker Matt pointed out the machinery and storage vats used in wine production, followed by a glimpse of the tiny lab room and its instrumentation. It was a happy and relaxed group who decamped to the nearby Cafe Fez, with its iconic, colourful Moroccan decor. An extensive Middle Eastern menu offered us a multitude of mouth-watering watering choices. Unfortunately, there was little time afterwards to browse the vast array of handicrafts and furniture in the rear showroom. Full marks to Heather and Keith, for today's choice of venues
Bev Thornell Coming up on Wednesday 25 September - Anderson's Winery, Rutherglen, followed by lunch at a pub in Chiltern. Meet at the usual time of 10 am at the car park behind Aldi. Please contact Keith and Heather by the Sunday beforehand to assist with catering bookings. Keith & Heather Rogers 5762 4086 |
About the Wine
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Developed and maintained by members, this website showcases U3A Benalla & District.
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