We headed south to the Strathbogie region and Maygar Hills winery with its spectacular vistas punctuated by rocky granitic outcrops. Our host Jenny, was so welcoming and gave us a short history of Lt. Maygar, the name behind the winery. Lt. Maygar was born on 26 May 1872 at Kilmore. He enlisted in the Victorian Mounted Rifles to fight in the Boer War. He arrived in South Africa in March 1901 and was immediately involved in several heavy actions. In August his column transferred to Natal and was constantly in action against strong Boer commando forces. It was during one of these intense actions that Maygar was awarded his Victoria Cross.
Maygar Hills produces red wines and has won multiple trophies. We tasted the 2018 and 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2019 Reserve Shiraz. Sadly the vineyard has been sold and so there are limited stocks now available. Lunch was at Seven Creeks Hotel with its good food, friendly atmosphere and open fires.
Maygar Hills produces red wines and has won multiple trophies. We tasted the 2018 and 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2019 Reserve Shiraz. Sadly the vineyard has been sold and so there are limited stocks now available. Lunch was at Seven Creeks Hotel with its good food, friendly atmosphere and open fires.
Next month we are off to Gracebrook Winery, 4446 Wangaratta-Whitfield Rd, King Valley followed by lunch at Mountain View Hotel, 4 King Valley Road, Whitfield.
Meeting in the Senior’s Car Park at 1015 and RSVP to me at [email protected] or phone/text 0428 696 408 by Sunday 10th September.
Nicole McFarlane
Meeting in the Senior’s Car Park at 1015 and RSVP to me at [email protected] or phone/text 0428 696 408 by Sunday 10th September.
Nicole McFarlane
