Crittenden Wines NEWS

A Third Legend for the Peninsula

Zoe — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:34:13 +0000

“Crittenden now joins other Peninsula identities, former restaurateur Herman Schneider and gardening guru Clive Blazey of Hersonwood, as co-legends in the 20 year old awards, which are administered by an independent jury of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.”
To read more of this article written by Tim Bracher that appeared in Peninsula Visitor Magazine, March 2012 edition, click here.

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Zoe — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:42:53 +0000

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“A third Legend for the Peninsula” Peninsula Visitor Magazine

Zoe — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:52:30 +0000

Click on the link below to read a really great article/interview with Garry that covers much of what he has accomplished over his years in the wine industry. Written by Tim Brasher for the Peninsula Visitor Magazine. Continue reading →

Enrich

Zoe — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:54:37 +0000

Be sure to come and taste some of our wine in Brisbane on 30 March – 1 April at the Enrich – Life, Food, Wine Event. See www.enrichbrisbane.com.au for details.

Mornington Peninsula Vigneron Elevated to “Legend” Status

Zoe — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:14:54 +0000

At a special lunch, hosted by the Committee of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival on Monday 5^th March 2012, Garry was inducted into the Legends hall of fame in the category of Wine.

Each year during the festival the Committee honours a group of people who, in its opinion, has made a significant contribution to the advancement of public understanding and awareness in the fields of food and wine in Victoria.

Garry’s citation in the official historical booklet reads as follows:

“Planting his first vines in 1982, Garry has been inducted as a Legend for his pioneering work in introducing new grape varietals to Victoria including barbera, nebbiolo, dolcetto and sangiovese, his commitment to the development of the Mornington Peninsula wine region and for inspiring many Australian winemakers .”

Garry feels that it is a great honour to be chosen in the field of introducing new grape varieties and promoting his spiritual and viticultural home, the Mornington Peninsula, and to join such an elite band of past and present recipients.

Other recipients at Monday’s ceremony were

1. Anthony Lui – Chef and Restaurateur

2. Terry Durack – Food Writer and Author

3. Carla Meurs and Ann-Marie Monda- Cheesemakers

4. Neil Perry – Chef, Restaurateur and Author

5. Ben Shewry – Chef and Restaurateur

Garry with granddaughter Maia inspecting the vintage

Vintage 2012 has begun!

Zoe — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:05:58 +0000

Finn celebrates the first pressing of the 2012 vintage…

Sip your Modo – Sunday April 22nd 2012

Zoe — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:43:06 +0000

Lovers of all things Italian are invited to a unique wine event dubbed Sip Your Modo: Australian Flavours, Italian Style where Australian winemakers will pour some of their best expressions of Italy’s food-friendly and enchanting wine styles. The event will be held in Sydney, at the Global Gallery in Paddington on Sunday 22nd April (2-5pm). It’s part of the three week A+ Australian Wine Celebration and will be hosted by online drinks publication Sip Your Style.

It will be a relaxed and intimate affair with wines from only eight of Australia’s Italian wine producers. These include: Brown Brothers, Crittenden Estate, Dal Zotto, De Bortoli, Di Lusso Estate, Oliver’s Taranga, Pizzini and Tintilla Estate. Varitals include Sagrantino, Vermentino, Prosecco, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Moscato, Arneis and Pinot Grigio.

Tickets are $30 and include entry, wine samples and food samples. For more information see http://sipyourstyle.com.au/?p=2834

Ventana Fiesta at Frankston Arts Centre: Jan – March 2012

Zoe — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:02:18 +0000

The Ventana Fiesta is to be held from January – March 2012 at the Frankston Arts Centre.

Crittenden Estate is a Proud supporter of Ventana Fiesta 2012

Ventana is an accessible community event, suitable for the whole family. Promising a vibrant display of Latin American, Portuguese and Spanish cultures with must do activities stretching over part of February and March, this is a celebration not to be missed! Download the full program

The 2010 Zumma Pinot Noir

Zoe — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:34:01 +0000

The 2010 Zumma Pinot Noir has finally been released. After exemplary accolades and reviews our ’09 sold out last September and many of its fans have been waiting ever since. Rollo, however, wouldn’t be hurried. He believes that those who have been patient will be rewarded….the 2010 Zumma Pinot Noir is said to be, in fact, the vintage of the decade! Our Single Vineyard Zumma Pinot Noir is from vines planted in 1987. Biological viticultural practices and multi clonal vineyard plantings provide the foundation, whilst exemplary conditions that occured on the Peninsula in 2010 combined with traditional Burgundian winemaking practices have produced a truly great wine. Available at $49.50 per bottle online or at our cellar door now. Click here to read more or purchase.

The Zumma 2010 Pinot Noir

Zoe — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:11:10 +0000

The Zumma 2010 Pinot Noir has been “pre-released” and is now available at the cellar door. As of December 15th you are able to purchase this long anticipated wine but ONLY at the cellar door. The Zumma 2009 Pinot Noir was a huge success and sold out well ahead of time. Please not that the wine is not yet available on line. For Cellar Door details please click here.