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Guide Only the best Victorian wines will do Tasting Notes
In every sense,
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of Melbourne.
Vibrant, diverse
and bold.
Tasting Notes Guide
1
Standard
Sparkling
Blue Pyrenees Premium Cuvee Pizzini Brachetto Pink Moscato
(Pyrenees) (King Valley)
Blue Pyrenees NV is a blend of This light, pale pink sparkling has a range
three classic champagne varieties – of floral aromas including strawberry
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. and apple blossom, and retains a
Blended exclusively for MCEC, it is an refreshingly sweet and gentle finish
outstanding example of a Victorian cool on the palate. Great as a summer
climate sparkling and well matched pre-dinner or cocktail option.
with pre-dinner canapés.
Helen & Joey Estate Blanc Du Blanc Rosé
(Yarra Valley)
This 100% chardonnay sparkling has Tahbilk Grenache Mouverdre Rosé
similarities to prosecco with its fine (Nagambie)
mousse profile. Fresh aromas of citrus Aromatic musk, spice and rose
and green apple on the nose follow blossom on the nose which follows
the palate with tight, bright acidity. through to a textural palate of vibrant
A great match with canapés. red berry fruits and bursting with a
delicious grape acidity. A great wine
with charcuterie.
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White Red
Hanging Rock Riesling (Macedon) Scotchman’s Hill ‘The Hill’ Pinot Noir
This fresh Riesling has ripe citrus (Geelong)
notes with pronounced floral aromas. A beautiful floral aroma with rich red
The palate displays the same citrus fruit of plum and cherry with a hint of
characters, and combines with the spice. The palate is juicy and ripe with
smooth textural feel and balanced delicate soft fruit tannins and a long
acid structure. Perfectly paired with lingering finish. Perfect with delicate
fresh seafood and shellfish. red meats and game bird.
Red Claw Pinot Gris Cloak and Dagger Sangiovese
(Mornington Peninsula) (Alpine Valley)
Lovely freshness with lifted floral Aromas of cherries and wild raspberries
aromas and fresh stone fruit on the with complex hints of savoury earth and
nose. The palate shows a hint of spice. The palate is alive with fleshy
nashi pear, subtle spice with a long, raspberry and ripe black plum balanced
finely textured finish. Great with by juicy acidity and velvety tannins.
fish or poultry dishes. Great with rich pasta ragu.
Stumpy Gully Sauvignon Blanc De Bortoli Villages Tempranillo/Touriga
(Mornington Peninsula) (King Valley)
Fresh grassy herbaceousness on the Deeply scented dark fruits, spice and
nose that follow on to a soft sweet cloves on the nose. The palate has supple
passionfruit which fills out the palate, and integrated tannins with flavours
finishing with clean crisp acidity. A of violets, wild herbs and dark plum.
great accompaniment with canapés An allrounder red that work well for
or white proteins. canapés or with a variety of dishes.
Bella Riva Fiano (King Valley) Tellurain Redline Shiraz (Heathcote)
This grape which is native to Southern The nose displays savoury with slightly
Italy produces a wine with a gentle chary oak and expressive dark fruit.
aromatic nose of wild herb and The palate is round and plush with
chamomile. Textural and slightly salty, blackberry and bramble combined
the palate displays similar flavours with with spice and soft tannins. Perfect
some added white stone fruit. A great with prime red meats.
match with grilled seafood.
Mitchelton V Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Bellvale Chardonnay (Gippsland) (Nagambie)
Soft vanilla custard, and buttery This easy drinking Cabernet has aromas
nose leading onto white peaches and of black fruit, pepper and dark chocolate
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ginger spice the palate displays flinty on the nose, with a palate that is ripe
minerality, red apples, yellow peach in fruity flavours and balanced by subtle
and subtle oak spices. Perfect with tannins. A great match for big bold red
rich white protein dishes. meats and hearty stews.
3
Premium
Sparkling White
La Prova Vintage Prosecco (King Valley) Chockstone Riesling (Grampians)
King Valley is home of Prosecco in This aromatic Riesling displays plenty
Victoria and this example displays a of citrus, wildflowers, and kiwi fruit
freshness of flavour dominated by floral aromas, with distinct minerality and
notes, fresh fruits, and a creamy texture. fresh lime and green apple crispness
Light, bright and vibrant, this is a great through the palate. Great with seafood
canapé accompaniment. and delicate fish dishes.
Stonier Vintage Cuvee Prancing Horse Pinot Gris
(Mornington Peninsula) (Mornington Peninsula)
Lovely acid drive on the palate, but This Organic & Biodynamic Pinot Gris
with plenty of fresh lemon fruit along from Mornington Peninsula displays
for the ride. There’s delicate creaminess fresh stone fruit, nashi pear and citrus
that is enhanced by the complex toasty which follow through to a long smooth
brioche characters derived from ageing palate. Great with meaty white fish,
on yeast lees. The balanced dry finish creamy dishes or even lamb.
works nicely as a refreshing aperitif style
sparkling wine. Boat O’Craigo Sauvignon Blanc
(Yarra Valley)
Blue Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz Fresh citrus, limestone and jasmine jump
(Pyrenees) out of the glass on the nose, with a
Ripe plummy fruit, a hint of oak and combination of zesty lemon, gooseberry
mature chocolate characters generously and hints of passionfruit on the palate
follow on the palate to more of a rich create a crisp finish. A great wine for
chocolate lingering soft tannin, spicy light fresh meals or antipasto.
dry finish. Traditionally an Aussie staple
at Christmas, but equally enjoyable Yabby Lake Chardonnay
throughout the year. (Mornington Peninsula)
A chardonnay with intense aromas of
citrus blossom and grapefruit pith on
Rosé the nose. The palate is fine and complex,
with a combination of textural elements
Port Phillip Salasso Rosé versus fresh minerality. Enjoy with rich
(Mornington Peninsula) white proteins, cheeses or with shellfish.
A bright bouquet of mandarin, wild red A great match with grilled seafood.
berries and watermelon, with a palate
that offers a combination of dry tight
Bike and Barrel Fiano (Alpine Valley)
acidity and a supple strawberry and
Fresh tropical notes of pineapple and
fresh red berry finish. A great canapé
lychee on the nose, that follow through
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party addition.
on a palate. It is balanced with some
citrus and a rich in texture that
completes the mouth feel. A great
wine to match with antipasto or
fresh summer dishes.
4Red
Yal Yal Pinot Noir (Mornington Peninsula) Mayford Tempranillo (Alpine Valley)
Fresh bright raspberry, plum and red Rich aromas of sarsaparilla, black cherry,
cherry notes on the nose follow through raspberry and spice jump out of the
to the palate which displays soft glass and carry on through to the palate
texture, great length and beautifully with crunchy bright fruit, balanced with
balanced tannins. Great match with deliciously long tannins. Perfect with
lamb rack or duck breast. grilled meats.
Michelini Sangiovese (Alpine Valley) St Ignatius Cabernet Sauvignon
Bright red berries and plum on the nose (Pyrenees)
with a medium body displaying sour An elegant floral nose with hints
of toffee and toasted almonds and
cherry, red currant, cola and baked
a palate that displays blackberry
rhubarb with the presence of subtle oak.
and subtle spice. A savoury wine
Perfect with antipasto or hard cheeses.
with velvety tannins that best
matches with bold red meats.
Rutherglen Estate Durif (Rutherglen)
Intense rich berry and stewed cherry
notes on the nose which follow through
to a deep palate with flavours of
mixed fruit spice, licorice, chocolate
and cedar from elegant oak. This bold
wine is best matched with rich meats
and slow cooked foods.
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Beer and cider
Mountain Goat (Richmond) James Boag’s Premium Light
Steam Ale Light strength, full flavoured beer
A crisp, seasonable beer, fresh and with smooth bitterness. The aroma
full of fruity and tropical characters. is clean and fresh with malty and
Pale, almost yellow, with a slight yeast fruity characters. Pale golden colour.
cloudiness this beer is fruity and tropical,
crisp and clean with a dry finish.
Coldstream Cider
Pale Ale & Perry (Yarra Valley)
Mountain Goat Pale Ale is a well-balanced
and extremely drinkable American style Apple
pale ale. A well-crafted beer with piney Medium dry with the colour of pale
and stone fruit characters. straw, a subtle touch of spice and
a crisp refreshing finish.
Appearance: Golden.
Aroma: Loads of grapefruit, Pear
pine and stone fruit. Medium sweet style loaded with
Flavour: Clean, dry, fruity palate real pear character, light in the mouth,
sparkling with a clean moreish finish.
Moon Dog (Abbotsford)
Lager
A super crisp and refreshing Australian
style lager. It’s got a light malt body
with a soft aroma of Aussie hops and
a clean finish.
Old Mate Pale Ale
This pale ale has got a real tasty clean
maltiness with a peachy/citrusy hoppy
twang and fresh finish.
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