Pre Melbourne Cup An Afternoon with Blake

Don’t miss this opportunity to be entertained by Australian Tenor Blake Fischer at our Pre Melbourne Cup Luncheon. Some of you were fortunate to listen to his brilliant voice at our wine region’s - Upper Goulburn Long Lunch held recently….what an experience! Blake has recently returned to Australia, after 13 years working in Europe. A multiple prize winner, he has sung roles in Opera houses all over the world, as well as several years at the Sydney Opera House. Equally at home on the musical theatre stage he has done Les Miserables, Chess the Musical, My Fair Lady & Showboat.

Monday 5th November 2012

11.45 am to 4.00 pm

Cost $70 per head inclusive of 3-course lunch and entertainment; wine at cellar door prices.

Bookings and payment in advance is essential

Book now!

Call Susan on 03 5777 3447

em: info@kinlochwines.com.au

Postcards....

Great article about Watson's Trail Rides and tour of Kinloch Wines in the new edition of Postcard Magazine.

Next Event at Kinloch Cellar Door -  Pre Melbourne Cup Luncheon featuring top Australian Tenor Blake Fisher

Monday 5th November 2012 from 11.45 am to 4.00 pm - cost to be determined.  A sit down luncheon with entertainment and an afternoon of fun.  At the Kinloch Cellar Door, 221 Wairere Rd, Boorolite, Mansfield.

More details to be posted later.

Bookings are essential and payment required in advance

JAMES HALLIDAY'S RECENT RATINGS 

www.winecompanion.com.au has the latest ratings by James Halliday on our wines.


Kinloch 2010 Pinot Noir receives 92
Kinloch 2010 Pinot Meunier receives 90
Kinloch 2011 Sauvignon Blanc receives 93


We are thrilled to be among the best... Now selling at retail outlets in Mansfield and via the cellar door at very competitive prices.   Call 5777 3447 for more information.

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Thank you to all our venues in the region for supporting your local wine labels (and local products);  we need your support.  Our region has great high altitude wines of distinction.  Get yourself a poster and encourage your customers to try out fantastic family owned, hand-crafted cool climate wines.
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Wined and Dined!

Chef Michael Beltrame at the Mill Inn in Merrijig did it again!.  His second “meet the maker” wine dinner and this one to welcome our winter season was held on Friday 1 June.  The cold night certainly did not dampen the 70 guests who had booked in advance so as not to have missed such a wonderful foodie and winey occasion.  Michael, together with Susan and Malcolm from Kinloch Wines showcased a winter menu paired off with the best wines from the Kinloch estate.  The atmosphere was warm and inviting and guests ready to learn and savour everything put in front of them.  On arrival guests were treated to the 2008 Don Kinloch Sparkling white served with Michael’s Goat cheese and kalamata fried ravioli; Prawn fritto with fresh lime and caper mayonnaise; and Beetroot and vodka salmon gravlax.  The fire place was roaring and so were the guests with sounds of greetings, laughter and conversation.  Four courses followed with the selected wines to complement and were preceded by Michael’s explanations of “how” and “why” and Malcolm’s address on the characteristics of each wine and the art of appreciating wine.  Potato gnocchi tossed with smoked salmon, spinach and cream with the Kinloch 2009 Chardonnay was the teaser to what was to follow.  The Kinloch 2010 Pinot Meunier which is not your run of the mill (pardon the pun) wines and is now on the Mill Inn’s wine list is a delightful drop.  Full of savoury notes and cherry and spice went so well with Michael’s grilled cotechino sausage with baked polenta and radicchio salad. Michael was showing off his Italian heritage here with one of his Mum’s favourite dishes.  The Italian theme continued into the main dish which was an olive oil infused rump on a braised artichoke heart with white bean fritter and red wine reduction.  Now this was paired off with the new release Kinloch 2006 Mary Friend Bordeaux blend… a superb red wine made from blended grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, (named Mary Friend after Malcolm’s late grandmother). A great combination of tastes and the appreciation of what was presented to the guests were shown by their expressions of “oohs and aahhs”, their lively conversation and general enthusiasm for the enjoyment of delicious food and fine wine!  A winter pudding followed to end this vinous-food indulgence - a sticky fig almond pudding with burnt orange caramel sauce and orange wafer matched with the Kinloch 2010 Late-picked Riesling.  What a yummy ending!  Michael’s menu was expertly designed for a winter dining experience which complemented not only the selected wines but his Italian upbringing.  The Mill Inn’s next “meet the maker” wine dinner will be held in September showcasing wines from Gapstead.