Off The Press Autumn 2012

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Welcome,

ISSUE 60 - AUTUMN 2012

Once again to your 2012 Autumn edition of “Off the Press”. As I sit down to write to you all I am just wondering, did anyone see it coming? I certainly didn’t see it pass by…………………… that’s Summer I mean!!! What a wet and cool few months we have had here in Mount View! For a few brief days the thermometer skipped past the 30 degree mark but that’s been about the extent of it. As mild a summer as it has been, I don’t recall having seen such exuberant and lush growth in the vineyards for quite some time. All around us the foliage has extended its reach far beyond the trellises with our vineyard manager Belinda trimming to maintain some order. Vintage is a little later this year than last, as we are accustom to a few more months of warmer weather to encourage Véraison. However, as we go to press harvest is well underway.

COMING EVENTS

March

Thursday 8th – Brisbane Members Dinner Saturday 31st – Members Autumn Indulgence Dinner, Briar Grillade

April 6th-9th – Easter Weekend Sunday 22nd – Cellar Door Picnic Day

May 6th – Hunters Hill Food & Wine Festival 2010 “Big Bully” Release Thursday 17th – Sydney Members Dinner, Fix St James

June Saturday & Sunday 2nd & 3rd – Manly Food, Wine & Sustainability Festival

August Brisbane Members Dinner, Date & Venue TBC

September 15th – Spring Indulgence Dinner, Briar Grillade

November 23rd & 24th – Sydney Harbour Cruise

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! Read "Off the Press" carefully to discover Ady's "catch" word. Call or email your answer to us and go into the draw to win 2 tickets to our SPRING Indulgence Dinner on 15th September 2012. Entries close 30th April 2012.

The beginning of Autumn heralds more stable conditions; times where we can spread a blanket on the grass under the gum trees and bask in the cooler afternoons with our favourite Briar Ridge wine. My favourite at the moment is the 2011 Hand Picked Chardonnay. With distinct aromas of tinned pears and delicate stone fruit flavours, it has a lovely fresh mouth feel. The presence of subtle French oak is enhanced by some great natural acid giving the wine some complexity and good length to the palate. I recommend you try yours now as this very easy to drink wine is just perfect for autumn. In your first Club Pack for 2012 we’ve put in a little surprise. With the Grillade kicking off another great year, and Chef Peter Edmunds making a name for himself with his culinary prowess, we have added to our stock list our very own Extra Virgin Olive Oil. As a staple for many of us now in the kitchen, there’s no end to what can be done with this delicious golden liquid. I hope you enjoy your special gift! Another great addition (or rather modification) to our list is the new look Muscat. In a larger 500ml decanter and pewter label, the look is fantastic; the taste (golden caramel and warm spice) is to die for. You’ll want one straight away! As always, in the Club Room we are excited to get back into the New Year and we’ve been hard at it. Katie & I have come up with some great specials to supplement your Autumn Tasting Pack and a diary full of events that we hope you will join us for. When you next visit us make sure you call ahead to book the Members’ Cellar for your Member Tasting. Ady, Charise & Katie are on deck and are keen to indulge you with their special charm. The Members’ Cellar has a great atmosphere and if you order a cheese platter from the Grillade, the experience is definitely enhanced. Please read all of our emails; we plan to be in touch more frequently in 2012 with great specials on offer, some additional functions planned and the usual run of outside events, we want to be sure you are kept up to date and more importantly get the opportunity to make the most of your membership benefits. Facebook and Twitter are updated regularly and the website contains a wealth of information to keep you abreast with what’s happening at Briar Ridge. Now it’s time to pour your favourite Briar Ridge wine, sit back, relax and enjoy the autumn edition of “Off the Press”. Cheers Deb

Debbie Sullivan Briar Ridge Vintage Club Co-ordinator


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