| What is Fiona Weller up to now? Our current releases Buy our wines online at Mates Rates Why Tasmania? Contact us What is Fiona Weller up to now?I hadn't really planned on a 'tree change' in my 30's but sometimes, you just have to take a leap. So I've left the world of Optus behind to become the proud owner of a small vineyard in the Tamar Valley, Tasmania. My husband, Julian retrained as a winemaker and has been working all over the place for the past couple of years but now we're working together to make and sell high quality, cool climate wines. Global financial crisis aside, we're loving the new lifestyle And make sure you let me know if you are planning a visit to Tassie.>> Email Fiona >> Call Fiona on 0421 063 784 Become Fiona's friend on Facebook A new chapter in the Moores Hill storyWe 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.>> Moore about the new faces at Moores Hill Estate Our current releasesWe can do mixed or straight cases or even single bottles! Freight to your door is only $1 per bottle with 12 or more bottles shipped free. Our current range consists of the following gems;
>> Buy Our Wine Online - you won't regret it Who was Moore and why does he have a hill? Our property sits on a gently sloping hill in the idyllic West Tamar that was once farmed by Old Man Moore. Moore 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 it 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 verandah while tasting our wines. Our region: its cool manYou've probably heard the words 'cool climate' & 'Tasmania together and shivered. The truly cool climate sets Tasmania apart from most other wine regions in Oz but what does that mean for our wines? Tasmania's moderate maritime climate, cooled by prevailing westerlies off the chilly Southern Ocean produces some mild spring and summer temperatures, with warm autumn days and cool nights that allow the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly on the vine. The result is maximum varietal flavour development, great unaugmented tanin and acid structure and reasonable alcohol levels all yielding well balanced and exceptional cool climate wines.Overly alcoholic wines: we're over themYou know I like a drink... but I've become a bit more choosy in my old age. 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? A Tassie Pinot convert. You won't look back. Lighter, more delicate flavours but it won't insult your masculinity.Become a rascal for TasmaniaMore and more wine drinkers are waking up to the fact that Tassie makes good wine- and we think Tassie producers could do more to get the word out but we need your help to push things along. When was the last time you felt really passionate about something? When did you hear about a cause you really connected with? Here's one for you: drive to your nearest independent bottle shop. Go in and count how many Tasmanian bottles of wine you can see. You'll probably only need one hand. Then walk up to the counter and ask loudly where the Tasmanian wines are. The proprietor will shift uncomfortably and mutter something about Tassie wines being very good but.. Announce that all your friends drink nowadays is Tassie wine and that you hope to see an improvement in the future and march out. Congratulations, you've done something to help little Tassie producers get on top.Moore special rates for youVisit 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 15% discount on all wines in our range.>> Buy Wines From Us What's the story?Moores Hill Estate is a boutique family operated premium Tasmanian wine producer located in the beautiful Tamar Valley, Tasmania. We specialise in estate grown single vineyard wines of depth, quality and personailty.Learn About Us buy our wines online at mates rates and receive a tasty 15% off Visit our online store 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 15% discount on all wines in our range. Buy Wines From Us flat rate freight - $1 per bottle, cases shipped for free We want our wines to be accessible to our friends on the mainland, that’s why we’re offering a flat $1 buck per bottle freight for orders shipped anywhere in Australia. What’s more if you order 12 or more bottles your order will be shipped for free – can’t get much better than that. Give those big liquor chains the finger and order premium Tasmanian plonk direct from the boutique little guy. Free Freight Anywhere in Oz |
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.>> More About The Wine Club Why TasmaniaWe 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.Tasmania: The future of the aussie wine industryWhether you're a climate change evangelist or sceptic there's no denying Tassie's advantage in wine growing. Pristine air, untainted quality soils, bucket loads of rainfall and a climate suited to premium cool climate varieties Tassie wine is going places.>> More Punching above your weightEven though the Tasmanian wine industry is relatively young compared to other parts of Australia, representing a miniscule 1% of the total annual winegrape crush, we own a massive 10% of the Australian ultra-premium market.You've always wanted to go to tassie for a holiday ...Tasmania's beauty, open spaces and relaxed attitude make it a great place for a break and a chance to unwind. Make sure you include a day to tour the Tamar Valley Wine Route in your plans and drop into Moores Hill Estate to experience our cellar door and taste the wines. We're located 30 mins north of Launceston on the West Tamar Highway- in between Exeter and the famous mining town of Beaconsfield.>> Find Us Moores Hill Estate eventsComing down to Tassie for a holiday anytime soon? Why not try and make it in February to coincide with Northern Tasmania’s premier Food and Wine festival – FESTIVALE. We’ll be there peddling some of our tasty wares so come and say hello.>> More On Festivale PR PR SweetieWe love local press and the Launceston Examiner has delivered. We never thought we'd be worthy of page 5 news.>> Check It Out Here If 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 Sign them up To unsubscribe, please click here. Moores Hill Estate, PO BOX 69, Exeter, Tasmania 7275. T: 03 6394 7649 |