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Politini's sunny courtyard in April,  'La Cantina Winery' in May

2/4/2022

 
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On Wednesday 23 March, 19 of our members arrived at the family run Politini Winery in the Upper King Valley Cheshunt and were greeted by Lidia Politini.   We were seated in a lovely sunny courtyard looking out onto gardens and a tree studded green lawn. 

We commenced our tasting with their Prosecco, which is slightly drier than the average, and progressed through seven other varieties of whites and reds, all from Sicilian grapes. 

​We enjoyed hearing about the history of Lidia’s family, how they arrived as migrants and have built the winery into its current success.   There are plans afoot for a new cellar door
Next month’s outing is to La Cantina Winery at 54 Honeys Lane, King Valley then onto the King River Café at 1143 Snow Rd, Oxley.   Meeting behind Aldi’s at 10.00 a.m.

RSVPs by Sunday 24 April--phone/text 0428 696 408 or email nicnakmac90@gmail.com.  

Until then, stay safe and enjoy yourselves.

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Nicole McFarlane

Photo Gallery - Politini Wines

24/3/2022

 
"U3A Wine Appreciation this month met at Politini, in the Upper King Valley at Cheshunt. This small, family-run boutique winery, "Where Sicily meets the King Valley", is blessed with the ideal climate and granite soils to enable production of excellent Italian and French wines. As the winery is currently under expansion and reconstruction, we were seated outside under shady umbrellas, under the watchful eye of Spoodle, Tilly. Our group was welcomed by Lidia Politini, daughter of Sam, and offered tastings of their whites and reds, including the signature Prosecco, which apparently is better served in specially designed Prosecco glasses. Lidia was an excellent speaker, regaling us with stories of the Politini family history: from newly-arrived migrants to successful wine producers. After a long, leisurely hour, we drove back to Cheshunt for a light lunch at The Oven. Thanks to our convenor, Nicole, for organising this pleasant outing."  Bev Thornell
Source:  U3A Benalla Facebook Post

    About the Wine Appreciation Group
    This group meets monthly for a trip to explore the wineries of the North East and learn more about the varieties of wines and the people who make them.  
    We meet on the third Friday  of the month, gathering at Benalla College's Barkly St. car park on the tennis court behind Aldi for car-pooling.  Lunch is part of the excursion at a suitable venue.  

    Convenor and Contact Details

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    Nicole McFarlane 
    ​0428 696 408

    Meeting Times

    3rd Friday
    10 am to 4 pm.

    Various venues.

    ​We meet
     at the Benalla College Barkly Street Campus tennis court car park behind Aldi for car -pooling. 

    ​See Newsletter and website calendar for monthly starting times. 

    Wineries visited
    (being updated)

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    2017
    Alpine Valley
    Amulet Winery
    Anderson Winery
    Andrew Buller Wines
    Avenel
    Baileys
    Beechworth
    Campbells
    Chateau Tahbilk Photos
    Chrismont
    Corowa
    Dal Zotto
    Ferraro Wines
    Fowles Winery
    Gapsted Winery
    Indigo Winery
    John Gehrig
    Jones Winery
    King River Cafe
    King Valley
    La Cantina Winery
    Lake Moodemere Estate
    Longleat Winery
    March 22
    Michelini Wines
    Milawa
    Murchison
    Myrtleford
    Oxley
    Pennyweight Winery
    Pfeiffer Wines
    Pizzini
    Pizzzini Winery
    Politini
    Red Feet Wines
    Rutherglen
    Sam Miranda Winery
    Taminick
    The Other Place Cafe
    Warrabilla Winery
    Whitfield Hotel

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