THE LARRIKINS IN CONCERT AT BISTRO MOLINES

Viva La Oz - The Larrikins at Bistro Molines - Friday 24th September

You are invited for a night of inspired French food and some great Aussie music and humour.

Warren Fahey and The Larrikins are Australia's leading interpreters of bush songs and folklore.

Warren's swag is chock full of ballads, bush songs, poetry and leg pulling yarns - all mixed up with 'curious' Australian history.

Author of over 16 books, including two on the history of food, he guarantees to press nostalgia buttons and keep your toes tapping.

Cost:  $120 per person - includes entertainment, dinner and Tallavera Grove wines.

Time:  6.30pm for Canapes and sparkling wine - 7.00pm dinner.

Book:  Call Bistro Molines on 4990 9553 (Thursday to Mondays) or email dine@bistromolines.com.au

MOUNT VIEW WINERIES - LATEST ACCOLADES

Mount View's 5 STAR wineries - James Halliday Aust. Wine Companion 2011

Briar Ridge 5 star rating

Following on from the prestigious 5 star rating in last year's edition, Briar Ridge has again been awarded the same accolade for the 2011 edition. As Australia's leading wine critic, James Halliday's annual Wine Companion serves as one of the most important, up to date benchmarks for Australian winery ratings.

High ratings were achieved for the Hunter Valley's most famous variety - Semillon along with several varieties from both the Hunter and Orange region vineyards.

With 4 wines receiving scores of 94 points and above and 5 others scoring 90 points and above, places Briar Ridge in the top 15% of wineries in Australia, rated in this publication.

In the year of his 80th birthday, the highest score of 96 points and Best of the Best by Variety, was awarded to legendary winemaker Karl Stockhausen's 2009 Signature Release Semillon.

The following wines were awarded 5 Stars;

• Signature Release Karl Stockhausen Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 (Top score 96/100)
• Dairy Hill Semillon 2009
• Cellar Reserve Orange Shiraz 2008
• Currawong Single Vineyard Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Five other wines awarded 4.5 stars;

• Signature Release Karl Stockhausen Hunter Valley Semillon 2005
• Homestead Verdelho 2009
• Early Harvest Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009
• Briar Hill Single Vineyard Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2009
• Cellar Reserve Orange Chardonnay 2009
  
  For more information contact Briar Ridge General Manager - Jason Thomas 4990 3670 or jason@briarridge.com.au

Mount View Estate retains 5 star Winery Rating

Mount View received 5 stars for the following wines;

• Reserve Hunter Semillon 2009 (Top score of 95/100)
• Reserve Hunter Chardonnay 2008.

Five other wines were awarded 4 stars;

• Reserve Hunter Valley Merlot 2008
• Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2009
• Hunter Valley Verdelho 2009
• Basalt Hill 2008
• Limestone Creek Vineyard Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2009.

Saddlers Creek awarded 5 star Winery Rating

Three wines were awarded 5 stars;

• Classic Hunter Semillon 2005 (this wine was recently awarded 2 trophies at the 2010 Sydney Internatinal Wine Show which included Reserve Champion) (Top Score of 95/100)
  
• Reserve Chadonnay 2009
• Reserve Shiraz 2005

Two wines were awarded 4.5 stars;

• Classic Hunter Semillon 2009
• Reserve Semillon 2003

The Reserve Merlot 2007 was awarded 4 stars

Go to www.saddlerscreek.com for the full list of awards from various wine shows throughout Australia.

Hunter Valley Wine Show 2010 - Gold Medal Winners

Briar Ridge

To be advised

Mount View Estate

• Reserve Chardonnay 2009
• V Series Shiraz 2009

BISTRO MOLINES APPRENTICE WINS REGIONAL AWARD.

Bistro Molines - Apprentice chef wins Hunter Region Apprentice of the Year

Gareth Robbs, a young apprentice chef working under the wing of Hunter iconic chef Robert Molines, has been named Hunter Region Apprentice of the Year.

Gareth has previously won two major scholarships where he travelled to the UK to work at some of London's top restaurants. He has recently returned from a stint at the acclaimed Notting Hill restaurant, The Ledbury, seen on the popular TV series, MasterChef recently.   July 2010

Garreth Wins Top Honours

Garreth Robbs teamed with Daniel Cooper (from Botanica Restaurant) to win top honours at the NSW cook-off at the 2010 Nestle Golden Chef's Hat Award. Gareth and Daniel have worked together before and beat 10 other teams to take the NSW title and will compete against Australia's best young chefs at the national final, where there is a prize of $15,000 for international travel to further their culinary advancement.   August 2010

In the meantime working with Robert Molines, he is learning more about classic cooking styles and combining them with the modern techniques he picked up during his time in the UK. 

Contact Bistro Molines on 4990 9553 for more info.

WHAT'S NEW - MOUNT VIEW ACCOMMODATION

New facilites for mount view - hunter valley accommodation

Tallowwood -  A New Boutique Cellar Door

Hunter Valley Winemaker,  Phillip Halverson and his wife Susie are proud to announce the opening of their new boutique winery and wine sales at Tallowwood.  Their first release of estate grown varietals include Semillon, Shiraz and Rose, with the release of Chardonnay in the next few months. 

Open for tastings and sales weekends from 10am to 5pm and by appointment every other day - phone 4991 7696

Cottages on Mount View - New On Deck Spa Pools - Warm for Winter!

Brian and Delia Metcalfe have introduced 'warm in winter and cool in summer' outdoor spa pools on their cottage verandahs.

Enjoy the combination of relaxing in your own spa pool and cosy log fire - call Delia on 4990 8989 to enquire about special winter deals for accommodation and touring.

Cedars Mount View - New Luxury Villa

The one bedroom villas at Cedars seem to fit the bill for loved up couples wanting complete privacy and luxurious surrounds. Owners Ray and Jenny Lewis opened the last villa for Cedars, called The Vue ( the name is a nod to "the Frenchman" Robert Molines at Bistro Molines in Mount View.)  Using the successful combination of split level, open plan design, with king bed and sunken two person spa bath with expansive views - The Vue is set to become a new favourite among the regulars at Cedars.

To experience The Vue - call Bree on 4990 9009.

WINTER ACCOMMODATION DEALS

Enjoy a cosy fire and a special deal this winter.

Check out the special deals for mid-week winter stays of two or more nights in Mount View's cottages and villas. 

Go to the Stay with Us page to see individual offers. 

Mention mountview.biz when you book to ensure you receive your special offer. Offers subject to availability, so book early to avoid disappointment. 

SADDLERS CREEK CLASSIC 2005 SEMILLON AWARDED 3RD TROPHY

Latest Trophy News

Saddlers Creek 2005 Classic Semillon was awarded the Trophy for Best Lighter Bodied Dry White Wine as well as the Trophy for the Sydney International Wine Show Reserve Champion. This Classic Semillon was awarded the second highest point from amongst 2000 red and white wine entries! Along with the Trophy for Best Boutique Semillon at the recent Boutique Wine Awards, this wine company is deserving of some serious attention.

Only a handful of cases of this wine are available. If you are interested in purchasing go the www.saddlerscreek.com

On-line luxury holiday competition

How about 10 days of white beaches and turquoise lagoons in the South Pacific worth $10,000! 

With the support of Air New Zealand and Heliconia Hideaway in the Cook Islands, Saddlers Creek offers you this unique opportunity to win a wonderful holiday that includes a luxury five star Beachfront Villa, VIP transfers, Champagne on arrival, wines and a 10 day car hire.

All you have to do is purchase wine on line at Cellar2U - each time you purchase, your receive the special discounts and  go into the draw to win!

For more information call Amanda on 1800 24 WINE (9463), she will be happy to  answer your questions and assist you with your online navigation. Alternatively go to www.saddlerscreek.com/competition 

BRIAR RIDGE & MOUNT VIEW ESTATE - LATEST AWARDS AND REVIEWS.

Following on from its recent 5 star rating in the James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010, Briar Ridge Vineyard has just been rewarded again by having three (3) wines placed in the NSW "Top 40 Wines" as part of the coverted 2009 NSW Wine Awards. The following wines were acknowledged in this best of the best NSW wines, which were judged from over 800 entries; the 2009 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 Homestead Verdelho and 2008 Botrytis Semillon.

Celebrating this outstanding achievement, Briar Ridge Vineyard General Manager, Jason Thomas praised winemaker Mark Wood for his ongoing commitment. "Mark is an unassuming winemaker who goes quietly about his work and over the last few years, it has become evident to all who have had dealings with his wines that 'Woodsey' has some special talents.

Mark has been flying 'below the radar' for some time, however these new accolades from the NSW Wine Awards, in conjunction with the many recent wine shop trophies and medals, and winery ratings, should see Mark's profile well and truly established".... for the full media release or for enquires go to: cellardoor@briarridge.com.au

After notching up over 40 medals and trophies in 2008, Briar Ridge Vineyard has just been awarded a prestigious 5 star rating in the James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010 edition. As Australia's leading wine critic, James Halliday's annual Wine Companion serves as one of the most important benchmarks for Australian winery ratings.

High ratings were achieved for the Hunter Valleys two most famous varieties - Semillon and Shiraz, as well as a Chardonnay from our Orange vinyard. With 4 wines receiving scores of 94 points and above, and several others scoring 90 points and above, this place Briar Ridge in the top 15% of wineries in Australia rated in this publication.

The highlight of these ratings, was a score of 95 points for the Trophy winning 2007 Dairy Hill Single Vineyard Shiraz, hand-crafted by winemaker, Mark Woods. Comments from the tasting of this wine were that it displayed "some similarities to the 1965 Lindemans Shiraz when young", which is arguably one of the greatest Hunter Valley wines ever produced, and ironically was made by our very own guest winemaker, Karl Stockhausen!

Established now for 37 years, Briar Ridge is known for it reputation for producing award winning wines of distinction, and according to James Halliday, "has been a model of stability" in the Australian wine industry....

Hot off the press!!!

Following on the from the outstanding results from the NSW Wine Show,  Briar Ridge has won the National Champion Red Wine 2007 award at the Australian Small Winemaker Awards.  Winemaker Mark Woods was also awarded the Winemaker Travel Award for the production of the National Champion Red Wine. The 2007 Dairy Hill Single Vineyard Shiraz is available for the Briar Ridge cellar door sales.

The full media release is available from Jason Thomas, General Manager - email: jason@briarridge.com.au

Mount View Estate has also received a 5 star rating in the 2010 edition of James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion.

"We have achieved 7 wines rated at a score of 90 points or more, which places Mount View Estate as one of the leading Boutique Wineries in the Hunter Valley".  Contact the winery for more information.

Phone 4991 3307 or email - sales@mtviewestate.com.au

BISTRO MOLINES - CHEFS HAT & HALL OF FAME INDUCTION.

Bistro Molines at Tallavera Grove Vineyard, Mount View has been operating for less than a year and has just been awarded a Chefs Hat - Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2010.

...."My meal was a high-water mark in 14 years of visiting the Hunter to feast on Molines's talent.

I like what his humility stands for: a rustic, yet sophisticated, honesty and an unpretentious relaxed pace with a sprinkling of enchantment. He has downsized from the epic production of Roberts and is all the better for it.  Here is a chef with his hands on the tiller. His wife Sally is on the floor.

Molines is back in his element using local produce and celebrating the seasons in a regional French menu that is surprisingly pricey while still delivering bang for the buck. On the upside, the wine list is remarkably reasonable and parochial"...Reviewed by Simon Thomsen.

Robert Molines was inducted into the NSW Restaurant and Catering Association "JK Walker Culinary Hall of Fame" in the first week of October 09. Robert joins a long list of industry legends such as Tetsuya, Neil Perry and Tony Bilson which only further affirms the significance of this achievement for Robert as a Hunter Valley Chef.

The John K Walker Hall of Fame acknowledges the contribution by an individual to the Restaurant and Catering Industry in NSW. The award recognises a defined group of individuals and mentors within the industry who may be called upon by the industry as representatives of enduring excellence.

Bistro Molines at Tallavera Grove is open Thursday to Monday for lunch and Friday and Saturday nights for dinner.