November 2008 Newsletter
| What is Fiona Weller up to now? The Hill With Moore Plonk for the festive season Plan Your Next Holiday Buy our wines online at Mates Rates Contact us What's Fiona Weller up to now? I hadn't really planned on a 'tree change' in my 30's but sometimes, you just have to make big decisions. So I've left the world of Optus behind to become the proud owner of a small vineyard in the Tamar Valley, Tasmania. If you haven't heard the story: my husband, Julian retrained as a winemaker and has been working all over the place for the past couple of years. Now we're working together to make and sell our own high quality, cool climate wines. A challenge? Yes. Fun? Absolutely! We reckon Tassie is a pretty special place for making wine. Its boutique yet burgeoning grape growing areas are making a sophisticated range of wine styles and building a national and international reputation for doing it well. Now just because Optus has patchy coverage down here, doesn't mean we should lose touch: Email: Fiona@mooreshill.com.au Phone: 03 6394 7649 Mobile: 0421 063 784 Postal address: PO Box 69, Exeter TAS 7275 Street address: 3343 West Tamar Hwy, Sidmouth Learn more about Moores Hill and shop online at our website: www.mooreshillestate.com.au The hill with mooreOur property sits on a gently sloping hill in the idyllic West Tamar that was once farmed by 'Old Man Moore'. He knew the land was good from the get go and it's quality was famed throughout the district, the locals christening the bit of dirt Moores Hill. Old place names die hard down here in Tassie especially in the lexicon of the locals so Moores Hill has stayed and we're keeping up the tradition.Today we have almost 5 hectares under vine to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and Riesling with plans for a further 5ha of plantings and some new wines including some bubbly. Our vineyard is on a north facing sloping site which makes for a very pleasant aspect from the cellar door while tasting our wines. We plan to build on the outstanding vision and effort of Rod & Karen Thorpe who have built Moores Hill Estate to be such a delightful property with top notch grapes and award winning wines. Moores Hill has a solid reputation as a quality producer and we're looking forward to taking it to the next level. We're also excited about promoting the Tamar Valley wine region to the rest of the world and educating more people about the delights of Tassie wines. Plonk for the festive seasonIf you can't make it to Tassie, at least you can experience it in a bottle. We can freight mixed or straight cases or even single bottles (but why stop at just one?) Freight to your door is only $1 per bottle with 12 or more bottles shipped free. There's something for everyone in our current range:2007 Riesling - not like granny used to drink, this baby is crisp and zingy the perfect accompaniment to Asian food. 2006 Chardonnay - a delicately oaked beautiful wine that's had some bottle age and is drinking fantastically right now. 2007 Chardonnay - our youngest Chardy, bright and citrusy it is sure to impress. 2008 Pinot Rose - a summer wine for fun Sunday lunches with good company. 2007 Pinot Noir - this is where we start to get serious! A fine example of Tassie Pinot, bright red fruit, gamey, earthy with a tight tannin structure. 2007 Premium Pinot Noir - our best yet! Only the best parcels of fruit off the old block go into this stunner. A bigger wine than our standard 07, perfect for duck and lamb dishes. 2007 Cabernet Merlot - one for the bigger red lovers but without the alcohol burn you get from those pesky mainland fruit bombs. Buy Online Planning your next holiday... Now that you know someone who owns a vineyard in Tasmania, there's yet another reason to visit the island state. Exquisite natural beauty, open spaces and relaxed attitude make it a great place for a break and a chance to unwind. Include a day to tour the Tamar Valley Wine Route in your plans. There are 28 wineries on the wine route so you won't be thirsty. Drop into Moores Hill, take a seat on the verandah and take in the view over the vineyard and surrounding countryside. Try our wines and have a chat over a Tassie cheese platter... You'll find us located 30 mins north of Launceston on the West Tamar Highway- in between Exeter and the famous mining town of Beaconsfield. |
Join the wine clubDon't you love it when a case of wine turns up at your door unannounced?We want to make it easier for more people to purchase and enjoy our wines. Join the Moores Hill Estate Wine Club and twice a year you will receive a case (12 bottles) of wine delivered to your door, freight free. You also receive 20% off all future wine purchases. HOW IT WORKS:
OK Fi, but what about mates rates?This is the bit you've been scanning for: visit our website to see what we're up to and get your hands on limited time, web-only specials.Choose the wines you like, add them to your shopping cart and enter the coupon code: "MATES RATES" and you'll receive a tidy 20% discount on all wines in our range. Start shopping now! Computer says: pinotYou know I like a drink... but I've become a bit more choosy in my old age. Yes, really. Overly alcoholic wines: I'm over them. You know when you open an unassuming bottle of shiraz and it knocks your socks off, burns your tonsils and renders that beautifully prepared meal barely apparent. Isn't it about time you become a Pinot convert? Make that a Tassie Pinot convert. You won't look back. Lighter, more delicate flavours but it won't insult your masculinity (or femininity!). Try our 2007 Pinot Noir for starters. Share the LoveIf you feel a friend, colleague or family member would enjoy this newsletter, some wine or a few good yarns then maybe you should sign them up. Tell 'em that they're doing it for the little guy - good booze, money well spent , warm fuzzy feeling. Go to: www.mooreshill.com.au |