Mandurang Valley News

Mandurang Valley Wines - The People Behind the Wine

Mon, 21 May 2012 01:32:00 GMT

Check out this great story about Mandurang Valley Wines from the book - "People behind the wines of Heathcote" written by Kate Hicks. With a RRP price of $29.95, it certainly makes a great read.

Mandurang Valley Wines - Wineries of Victoria

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:13:00 GMT

Click on the image below to check out this great article on Mandurang Valley Wines in the latest edition of Wineries of Victoria. This fantastic publication is available from all good newsagencies.

Mandurang Valley Wines - 'Vines Produce Wines!'

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:43:00 GMT

As the Australian Year of the Farmer, we were lucky enough to be featured in the below article which appeared in the Bendigo Advertiser on the 28th March.

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Autumn Food & Wine Dinner at Mandurang Valley Wines

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:21:00 GMT

Mandurang Valley Wines - Autumn Food & Wine Dinner. 21st April commencing at 7pm

Yes, it's that time of the year again! One of the finest times of the year in Bendigo, parks and gardens are looking beautiful with the reddish tinge of Autumn, lawns are lush and the iciness of winter has not hit!

Once again, Executive Chef Mick Fry, renowned from many fine restaurants throughout Bendigo over the years will again be designing and cooking a delicious 5 course meal that will be matched to older, current and new release wines from Mandurang Valley.

A bus will be available at no charge to ferry guests home at 10:30pm.
The cost of the dinner will be $110 all inclusive.

Call us on 54 395 367 or email info@mandurangvalleywines.com.au to book your seat!

Mandurang Valley Wines - 2010 Riesling

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:22:00 GMT

The latest reveiw of the Mandurang Valley 2010 Riesling as featured in the Autumn edition of the Bendigo Magazine.

Lekka Takka - An African Feast at Mandurang Valley Wines

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:52:00 GMT

What a fantastic night with the grand launch of Lekka Takka at Mandurang Valley Wines with 38 very happy diners who enjoyed a superb African feast prepared by Willem Kok and his hardworking team.

Guests enjoyed traditional African cuisine including Chutney Chicken Sosaties, Curry Fish, Bobotie and Malva Pudding. People could not believe how well the amatures from Africa could cook!

Make sure you book in for the next African Feast to be held at Mandurang Valley on Anzac Day - 25th April. Simply give us a call 5439 5367 to book.

Mandurang Valley Wines 2009 Shiraz Stars at Bendigo's Longest Lunch

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:47:00 GMT

The weather gods smiled upon us last Friday at Bendigo's Longest Lunch. A fantastic day of food, wine and laughter was had by all 105 guests as they enjoyed the beautiful surrounds of Bendigo's Rosalind Park.

Wine Bank on View delivered six fantastic courses, all fresh, super tasty and more than worthy of being on the menu at Central Victoria's most stylish food and wine events of the year. Local produce was a theme of the menu and all courses were matched to a wine from the Bendigo region.

Mandurang Valley's 2009 Shiraz was chosen to match the fourth course - a slow cooked lamb dish that almost melted in your mouth. The ripe red fruit characteristics and smooth tannin structure of the wine certainly complimented the dish and was enjoyed by all - arguably the food and wine match of the day!

Compliments to the staff, they all did a fantastic job, kitchen staff, wait staff and it was great to see Bendigo Wine Growers represented well on the day. We certainly left well fed, happy and content and already looking forward to next year!

Frockalicious Black Tie Ball 2012

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:43:00 GMT

Frockalicious Black Tie Ball
March 17th 2012. 7.30pm til late
Sedgwick Community Hall. Mandurang-Sedgwick Rd, Sedgwick.

Come along to the first ever Frockalicious Black Tie Ball with all funds raised going directly to the Otis Foundation Bendigo.

Tickets are $25 each. BYO alcohol, glasses and a supper plate to share.
Enjoy a live band, raffles, prizes and one of the best nights you've had in a long time. A courtesy bus has been arranged for pick up and return to Bendigo at the conclusion.

For tickets or more information, please phone Frankie on 5439 6167 or email wofo@bigpond.com

Mandurang Valley Wines are happy to sponsor this great night out and support the fantastic work of the Otis Foundation.

A Wet Start to Vintage 2012 at Mandurang Valley Wines

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:20:00 GMT

The smiling upon us by the weather gods had to come to an end sooner or later! After delivery of 7 tonnes of Shiraz on Sunday evening, Mandurang received numerous heavy downpours! However, in between these deluges, I managed to get the Shiraz through and is now settling nicely in tank!. Stay tuned for more adventures of our 2012 vintage as Ryan (our new Cellar Hand and Forklift Extraordinary) and I deliver another fantastic range of Mandurang Valley Wines.

South African Dinner at Mandurang Valley Wines

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:45:00 GMT

Looking for a dining experience with a difference?

Come in and enjoy a fantastic 5 course South African dinner matched with wine for only $60.

When: Monday 12th March at 7pm
Where: Mandurang Valley Winery
77 Faderson's Lane, Mandurang.

For more information or to book give us a call on 5439 5367 or email info@mandurangvalleywines.com.au

Click here to download a copy of the flyer!

Another Fantastic Dinner at Mandurang Valley Wines

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:44:00 GMT

Saturday night seen another fantastic dinner at Mandurang Valley Wines. A beautiful summer evening allowed our guests (some first timers, some seasoned veterans) to wander and enjoy our lush gardens, whilst savouring some delicous canapes matched to our 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon and our 2010 Riesling.

Menu was prepared and cooked by Executive Chef, Mick Fry, one of Bendigo's most well known chef's and diners were certainly not disappointed. Trio of Seafood followed by Roasted Quail with Crispy Prosciutto left guests with big smiles on their faces. The Quail was teamed with Mandurang Valley 2004 Point Noir - still fresh, vibrant and showing delicious cherry and red fruit flavours. This was definitely a highlight, with very few bottles remaining in the cellar.

Main course of Dry Aged Eye Fillet topped with Pate, Crisp Green Beans & Red Wine Jus just melted in the mouth. Once again - diners were lucky enough to sample two 10 year old wines from Mandurang Valley - 2002 Shiraz (which was what I believed to be our best vintage until 2009) and Cabernet. Two different beasts, but still more than holding their own. Preference were split down the middle, but to me, the Cabernet definitely stood out, still with some fine, grippy tannin structure and plenty of blackberry fruit and spice on the palate.

After some music from John and Lou (well know musicians throughout Bendigo), we were treated to Roasted Stone Fruit with Double Cream and a small sample of the super rich Chocolate Marquise. This was washed down with what I believe to be our finest Shiraz to date - our 2009 Vintage. Fresh, upfront fruit flavours, silky smooth and the well balanced oak makes this wine stand out from the crowd.

With our courtesy bus taking the very happy diners home at 11.30, it was time to sit back and put our feet up and start planning our next dinner!

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Mandurang Valley Wines - January Food & Wine Dinner

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:03:00 GMT

Our next wine and food dinner will be on Saturday 21st January 2012 commencing at 7pm.

We are again featuring Michael Fry, the executive chef at the Sandhurst Club. Those who dined at our dinners last year will attest to the fact that Mick's cooking skills are outstanding and we are sure that you will be as impressed as we were. Mandurang Valley will provide matching wines to complement the five course menu.

A bus will be available at no charge to ferry guests home at 10:30pm.
The cost of the dinner will be $110 all inclusive.

Off to China!

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:49:00 GMT

Another flying trip to China for me! A quick four day visit to Guangzhou - located 120km north-west from Hong Kong includes a presentation to buisnesses about Mandurang Valley Wines. Hopefully I can sneak a delicous local banquet or two in as well!

Click here to view our slideshow presentation - Mandurang Valley Wines - China Presentation

Cheers,

Wes

Manduarang Valley Wines - Media Stars!

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:04:00 GMT

Read more about our latest shipment to Nanjing in the article below.

Remember - if you are interested in these bigger bottles - make sure you give us a call!

Mandurang Valley Wines on Show at Heritage Uncorked this Weekend

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:23:00 GMT

Looking for a fantastic weekend of food and wine? Make sure you book your ticket for the 2011 Heritage Uncorked!

Mandurang Valley Wines will be on show at the Capital Theatre showing thier current release Riesling, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, all of which have been extemely well received by both experts and the public.

Above: Wes and Pam Vine enjoying the fruits of their labour!

Heritage Uncorked is a moveable feat of food and wine, taking part in some of Bendigo's most iconic buildings, some of which are closed to the public and is a fantastic way to taste some amazing regional foods, prepared fresh by local chefs and sample some of Bendigo's best wines in stunning architecture!

To book, contact the Capital Theatre on (03) 5434 6100 or by visiting The Capital Theatre.

Tickets are $100 per person or $90 per person for groups of 6 or more on the Sunday. This event is proudly presented by the Bendigo Winegrowers Association and supported by Bendigo Wealth.

Huge Bottles a Hit for Mandurang Valley Wines

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:48:00 GMT

We are thrilled to announce our latest shipment of wines to Nanjing, China will soon be leaving the country. Nanjing, located in eastern China is home to over 5 million people, however, this shipment is slightly different!

Along with a substantial order of standard sized 750ml bottles and a smaller order of 375ml bottles, other bottles to be sent to Nanjing include 3lt (Double Magnums), 6lt (Imperial) and 9lt (Salmanazar) bottles. To put this in perspective, a Salmanazar holds the equivalent of 12 bottles of wine or one case!

It certainly was an adventure for us and took our team three weeks to complete to the highest quality including corks, wax sealing, labeling and of course, the wine inside! The Chinese use these bottles predominantly for gifts and presentations, often in the bank and government sectors. It has even been mentioned that it is most likely the most extensive bottling of larger bottles ever undertaken in the region!

Don’t worry! We can still fulfill orders for fans of Mandurang Valley Wines in any of the bottle sizes. To place an order or to enquire about price, simply contact us with the size and number of bottles you require on 5439 5367 or pop into the cellar door and say hi!

Mandurang Valley Scores High with Halliday

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:15:00 GMT

James Halliday’s 2012 Wine Companion has just been released and Mandurang Valley is thrilled to announce that two of their wines have scored in excess of 90. The winery itself also received a 4 ½ star rating, indicating a winery of very high quality.

The 2008 Old Vine received a score of 94 as a wine of the highest quality, as well as receiving a red star indicating a wine that is considered to offer special value for money.
Tasting notes: From estate-grown vines planted in 1976 and ’78; has retained good hue; well made, with the range of dark berry fruits, 12 months' maturation in new French oak and ripe tannins all balanced and integrated. Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz/Merlot.
Rating: 94 Drink By: 2023

The 2008 Shiraz was awarded 91 points being a wine of great quality, style and character.
Tasting Notes: Crimson-purple; an unusually floral bouquet with heady spice and pepper aromas, then a juicy, medium-bodied palate with bright red and black fruits, the oak obvious at this stage, plus a touch of regional mint.
Rating: 91 Drink By: 2018 (Now Sold Out)

The 2008 Old Vine and all our other wines are available online by clicking here, at our Cellar Door or numerous wine retailers. Please email or call if you would like more details or would like to stock these wines in your restaurant/bottle shop.

Food and Wine Dinner - June 18th 2011

Tue, 17 May 2011 03:59:00 GMT

Our next wine and food dinner will be on Saturday 18th June, 2011 commencing at 7pm.

We are again featuring Michael Fry, the executive chef at the Sandhurst Club and assistant chef Eleah Hardwick. We have been fortunate to sample their cooking at six previous dinners and we are sure that you will be as impressed as we are. We will provide matching wines to complement the five course menu.

A bus will be available at no charge to ferry guests home at 10:30pm.
The cost of the dinner will be $110 all inclusive.

Seating is limited to 30.

Cheers,
Wes & Pamela Vine

Our new website is almost live!

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:02:00 GMT

Soon we will have our new website up and running for all to see!
Check back here soon!