Great Recognition for Ros Ritchie Wines

Our winemaker Ros Ritchie from Ros Ritchie Wines had huge success at the Federation Sq Wine Showcase of new releases in Melbourne recently. With seen wines on show she took five medals – two Gold and three Silver!!! The winning wines were 2012 Gewürztraminer and Riesling (Gold) with the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebiolo and Cuvee taking silver.  The two Gold medals were the only two awarded in the show while the Gewurztraminer was also awarded Best in Show.  Great result for the Upper Goulburn region.  Grapes for all the winning wines were sourced from 5 local vineyards meaning the medal haul was representative of the Mansfield district and Upper Goulburn Wine Region as a whole.  Well done Ros and we are proud.

Our Blind Cricket Day – Bowled Over!!

HUME & HOVELL CUP 2012

This day was established to raise money for Vision Australia Radio, Victorian Blind Cricket Association & provide support from the Upper Goulburn Wine Growers Association for a community event in the Murrindindi shire.Our day at the Hume and Hovell Cricket Ground on 18th November was a great event with the 20 over cricket match, which was very exciting and a great spectacle.What an idyllic setting for such a family and community focused day, the weather was warm and sunny. Perfect for a cricket match.Apart from the cricket match the jumping castle, alpacas, games and the Yea Rotary B.B.Q were great attractions for all the visitors Attendance was estimated at 500 people, with wine present by Rocky Passes, Philip Lobley Wines, Ros Ritchie Wines, Sedona Estate and Barwite Vineyards.Another feature of the day was Wild Crust Bakery and their range of breads.A luncheon was available from The Pavilion Restaurant that was well supported by sponsors and visitors.Don McQueen charmed all comers with his brilliant Bush Stories that gave the day a special feeling about friendship in the country.The event will happen again next year, with a further 3 years planned at this stage.We need support not only from U.G.W.A but also UGFWCG and all other food venders from the local areas of Strath Creek, Flowerdale, Kinglake and others nearby.With a planned publicity program in 2013 this event has the potential to attract 3000 visitors and excellent exposure and sales for all the vendors who participate.For more information email:bryan@barwitevineyards.com.au

Upper Goulburn Winegrowers - Long Lunch

Discover majestic High Country splendour with signature dishes from local chefs matched with fine wines from our region.

The 2014 date has not been set as yet.

Marysville’s Worlds Longest Lunch 

Friday 15 March 2013
$105 pp Gallipoli Park from 12 noon – 4pm

Enjoy wonderful regional wines matched with local fare and other treasures by our regions finest chefs on a long table alongside Gallipoli Park Lake in the heart of Marysville.
In conjunction with Mystic Mountains Tourism, The Upper Goulburn Food Wine and Culture Group are showcasing the regions fine food, wine and hospitality at Gallipoli Park adjacent to where our Longest Lunch originally started at Marylands Country House.
“From the soil and lake we boil and bake, great food from this region we make
Marysville is celebrating 150 years so there will be cake!”

Tickets on sale 1 February 2013 from the Marysville Lake Mountain Visitor Information Centre 5963 4567.

Are you a Chef, food, wine or olive oil or olive producer?
Chefs, food, wine and olive oil expression of interests have gone out to industry via email and snail mail – want to be involved in either a menu course, wine that is matched to the courses and or olive oil for the tables?
Simply register your interest to Sam Hicks – info@uge.asn.au

APRIL

Upper Goulburn Vintage Celebrations – Mansfield
A Day on High – Saturday 27 April 2013

Mansfield’s High Street comes alive with wine, food and music for the annual showcase of this region’s finest wines. Meet the faces behind the labels and take advantage of special Vintage Celebrations deals. Entry free.

WINE: Purchase a tasting glass and sample premium, hand-crafted wines from our high altitude vineyards. Choose your favourite cool-climate wines by the glass and take home a flavour of the High Country.
FOOD: Choose from the many artisan delicacies offered by regional food producers to match your favourite wines.
MUSIC: Enjoy listening to the brilliance of Fem Belling and her jazz tro, Mansfield’s own The Harvey Club and Guest appearance by the Lex Pistols and some local junior talent.
Location: High Street, Mansfield
Date: Saturday 27 April 2013
Time: 11am – 5pm

The Federation Square Wine Showcase Series is held each month in the Atrium (the first Wednesday and Thursday) and promotes wines from clustered regions during the year.   The month of April is generally the month for the our region, the Upper Goulburn along with the Strathbogie, King Valley, Alpine, and Negambie regions.

Wines from our boutique region have performed very well with many winning Gold and Silver, Best in Show and most Popular wines.

The inaugural Marysville Sparkling Wine Festival was held over four days during November, 2010. Now it is an annual event planned to coincide with the Melbourne Cup.
The main activities on the Festival calendar are the Australian Sparkling Wine Show, where the best sparkling wines in a variety of classes are chosen, a Gala Dinner and the wine festival itself, held on Melbourne Cup Day.

The festival is a day of food, wine and entertainment held on Marysville Central Park, in the main street of Marysville and nestled in the surrounding hills. Sparkling wines, local food and produce can all be sampled. The hills come alive with the sound of live music, fashions on the field and cooking demonstrations.

For more information on the 2012 program you can download the Event Flier or log onto http://marysvillefestival.com.au

Blind Cricket

On November 18 2012, the Hume and Hovell Cricket Oval at Strath Creek will become the centre of the cricketing world as the Victorian Blind Cricket Association takes on the Shepparton and area Rotary Club for the inaugural Vision Australia Radio Cup.

This challenging game of cricket, for both sides, will be a fundraiser for the radio station network and the Victorian Blind Cricket Association.

Supported by the Upper Goulburn Winegrowers Association, the local wineries, local restaurants and the town of Strath Creek, there will be local markets, food and wine tastings, entertainment for the kids, auctions, raffles, games of cricket for the kids and the grown-ups and buckets of fun. The money raised will go to Vision Australia Radio and the Victorian Blind Cricket Association.

TV and radio legend, John Blackman, will host the day and guests will mingle with the stars and cricket wanna-be’s!

The Hume and Hovell Oval is situated just out of the town of Strath Creek (population 432 on a good day) which is about 85K’s north of Melbourne and to the lower right of Shepparton. The oval itself is based on Lords in England… right down to the similar slope. Beautifully maintained by Don and Anne McQueen, this ground will become the centre of fun cricket on Sunday November 18.

Award winning wine maker, Ros Ritchie, has already accepted the role of honorary wine maker for the event and a special range of her whites and dry red have been set aside as special commemorative wines for sale.

The pitch is being prepared and the food and wine is being planned. The Hume and Hovell Cricket Ground on Sunday November 18 …bring your money with you!

Contact Peter Butler, Radio Network Manager, on 03) 98649550 or peter.butler@visionaustralia.org

Guest Cellar Doors @ Kinloch

Saturday 1st December from 11.00 am – 5.00 pm
221 Wairere Rd, Boorolite: 03 57773447

Guest Cellar Doors day at Kinloch will be held on Saturday 1st December this year, in the Kinloch Wines cellar door gardens – this is our fourth year where Susan and Malcolm  invite local labels from our region who do not have cellar door operations. This gives them the opportunity to showcase their boutique wines to visitors on the day. Taste before you buy and take home a flavour of the high country.  Labels such as Barwite, Ros Ritchie, St Winifred’s, Buller View, Mt Samaria, Mansfield Park and Kinloch Wines and others will be available.  It’s a great opportunity to purchase a special wine as a gift or for your Christmas table.  Do keep the date free and come along and enjoy the day.