Welcome

Welcome to the first addition of the Cowra Canowindra wine region newsletter.

Our newsletter is designed to let everyone know what is happening in our beautiful region and of course keep you updated on our wines

Grapes have been grown in the region for over one hundred years however it would be fair to say that the best kept secret in Australian wine has really only developed over the last 20 years.

We now have a dedicated group of boutique producers who are making wines of regional character. This character is just begining to get some recognition around Australia and around the globe with wines from our region awarded more medals during the last 2 years than during the previous 5 years.

We hope you enjoy reading what's going on and we look forward to seeing you here soon!

Regards,

Cowra Wine Region

Wine Offer

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Why not start with a Regional wine pack from the finest 12 boutique producers in the region.
 
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This offer will not be repeated over $250 value for only $170  plus postage. That is amazing value, check out the pedigree of these wines below:
 
Rosnay Sparkling Rosé 2009 - $23.00 New Release
Gardners Ground Shiraz 2008 - $19.95  Gold Medal
Windowrie The Mill Verdelho 2009 - $17.99 Gold medal
Pig in the House Shiraz 2008 - $25.00  Siver medal *2
Spring Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - $19.00  4.5 stars winestate magazine
Wallington Petit Verdot 2004 - $20.00  The ageing is done for you
Kalari Chardonnay 2008 - $17.00 Gold Medal
Mulyan Block 9 Shiraz Viognier 2007 - $25.00 Gold Medal   Trophy
Toms waterhole Semillon 2008 - $18.00 One for the cellar
Swinging Bridge Shiraz 2008 - $19.95  Top 100 NSW Wines J Halliday
Cowra Estate Merlot 2007 - $18.00  Perfect for summer BBQ
River Park Rosé 2009 - $19.00 New Release

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Visiting the region & news from producers

October and November are great times to visit the region with Cellar doors open every weekend for your enjoyment.

Enjoy visiting the producers where you know you will meet the owner .

Tom’s waterhole have just announced they are searching for the regions best fruit (see http://www.gjkerr.com.au/)  They have also been nominated for NSW tourism awards and we all wish them the best of luck.

Meanwhile Cowra's first organic vineyard, Rosnay, has been selected as the official supplier to Australia's only Academy® Accredited Short Film Festival - Flickerfest.

Flickerfest is now engaging companies that are green and organic for all of its supplies, and will be using Rosnay wines at all of its venues including the ten day festival at Bondi in Sydney and extensive national tour, with over 20,000 Flickerfest viewers across Australia between January-March 2010. As part of its sponsorship Rosnay will also be hosting its very own screening of the winning films, under the starry skies of the organic vineyard at Canowindra, in March.

The Flickerfest selection builds Rosnays support of the Arts over many years, whose highlight has been the creation of the "Avant Garden" wine bar and artist space at Peats Ridge Festival since 2006. Attracting over 8,000 people, Peats Ridge Festival is the biggest music and arts festival in the Sydney region and also has a strong sustainability focus. Avant Garden organiser, Sam Statham of Rosnay, said: "The Avant Garden is a unique place for free expression by everyone and anyone, with a glass of good organic wine to help them with progressive thinking. We call it, Progressive Drinking."
 
For more info on both of these events visit: www.flickerfest.com.au and www.peatsridgefestival.com.au
 
The Mill cellar door has recently made a change to their license to allow for consumption of wine and beer on the veranda which adds another great place to stop and have a relaxing drink on the weekends. The Mill also now has a selection of wines from around the region that can be enjoyed at The Mill on Friday’s till 8pm or over the weekend 11am to 5pm. Come in and enjoy the finest the region has to offer at The Mill bud burst to harvest wine bar.  www.themill.com.au

Events in our region

Sunday 25th October - Neila Amid The barrels
This year, hatted restaurant Neila is teaming up with one of Cowra’s leading winemakers, Windowrie Estate, to present ‘Neila: Amid the Barrels’.
Visit the Neila website for more info...

Saturday 31st of October
Enjoy a three course lunch catered by local food sensation Jo Robson matched with wines from Windowrie.

Be involved in Windowrie's Wine Art workshop! Painting with wine, using corks, vine cuttings and anything else vine or wine related. A competition will be run with some great prizes for those talented wine artists!

Entertainment from Stand-Up Comic Mick Meredith who has performed as part of The Comedy Channels 'Stand Up Australia' and sold out at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
See - http://www.windowrie.com.au/events.html

Taste Canowindra  7pm Friday 7th Nov Arabesk
Arabesk last appeared in July to a booked out show - the response was enormous - you wanted them back they wanted to come back so here they are.  
Bookings for all events by phone (02 6344 2332) or on line essential

Cork and Fork Saturday 7th of November
ACCLAIMED Australian singer Katie Noonan will perform in Cowra on Saturday, November 7, at 8pm as part of the annual Cork & Fork festival.

In another first for the Cowra Arts Council, her concert will take place in a brand new aircraft hangar at Cowra Airport

Road Trip 10th of November
The 12 premium producers from the region are hitting the road with lunch and dinners featuring the finest wines of the region to be held in Sydney. For further information e-mail: jason@windowrie.com.au

Win Win Win

12 premium producers have joined forces to promote our region.

Each producer has selected their hero wine and we are promoting this regional pack at every available opportunity.

We are looking for a name for our group of premium producers. E-mail us with your suggested name and we will vote to see which name comes out on top. The winner will be awarded a case of regional wine delivered free to your door.
 
The dirty dozen and the 12 apostles have already been suggested!

Don’t forget to visit our web site to learn more about our region or to order wines: www.winesofcowra.com.au

Reviews and Awards

Our wines recently were awarded more than any other region at the Canberra Wine wise tasting. A great pat on the back to wines from the region
 
We also managed to get 4 wines from the region in James Halliday’s top 100 NSW wines recently.
 
Chris shannahan from the Canberra times recently commented
 
“ Cowra Winemakers …. have the advantage of making realistically priced, soft, easy-to-drink wines that don't need cellaring.”
 
Thanks Chris we could not agree more with your thoughts!
 
James Halliday agrees with what is happening in our region and he recently commented about the Windowrie Family Reserve Shiraz

“yet another red from Cowra to challenge (and change) perceptions it is only suited to Chardonnay”