NEWS & SPECIALS

New Perth Hills Map & Brochure

We are pleased to announce that the new map and brochure for 2009/2010 is now available This is great source of information for people looking for a day out in the region, listing all the vineyards open for tasting and places to eat. You can pick up a copy from the various Perth Hills Wineries and Visitor Centres and it is also downloadable from the web site www.perthhillswine.com

Perth Hills Wine Show 2009

On Monday 27th July an esteemed panel of wine judges led by John Hanley tasted more than 96 wines entered by the regions winemakers in the annual Perth Hills Wine Show. Big winners from the event included MyattsField Vineyards and Western Range Wines who each took out a number of trophies. In a move to keep up with current wine trends and developing regional specialties a class for Rose’ was added and two new trophies were awarded – Best Value Wine of Show and also the Chairman’s Trophy. Below is a full list of trophy winners from the event which you might like taste and judge for yourself next time you are visiting the region.

Trophy Results

Best Sparkling:                                       2007 Hainault Vineyard Sparkling Pinot
Best Dry White Table Wine:                    Western Range Wines 2006 Julimar Viognier
Best Shiraz:                                            Western Range Wines 2006 Julimar Shiraz Viognier
Best Red Varietal:                                 MyattsField Vineyards 2008 Mourvédre
Best Red Blend:                                     MyattsField Vineyards 2008 Shiraz Mourvédre Viognier
Best Value Wine of Show:                       Thumbprint Wines 2009 Rosé
Chairman’s Trophy:                                MyattsField Vineyards 2008Shiraz Mourvédre Viognier
Wine of the Show:                                 MyattsField Vineyards 2008 Shiraz Mourvédre Viognier
Most Successful Producer:                     Western Range Wines