September 2011 NEXT MEETING 11th October 2011 John Lee Trophy, specified wine category, Citrus COMING EVENTS The John Lee Trophy is awarded to the FAWG member who is the maker of the best wine in a selected Country Wine category at each years Annual Wine Show. Guest speaker for the October meeting will be Head Country Wine Judge Chris Myers to give a few tips on the selected category for the John Lee Trophy which is CITRUS so come along and take in some of the information that Chris has to offer. What year did Chris change his name from Kelly to Myers Congratulations to ROBERT CHIONNA for being awarded The Frankston Amateur Winemakers Guild 2011 Winemaker of the Year a report on this years show and list of FAWG medalists begins on page 2. A quick insight onto how to become eligible to take out the Woty is in the article to the left. Rob Chionna receiving his WOTY Trophy from Home Make It Manager Steve Lamberto Am a t eu r Winemakers ld i u G Chris Myers Red Wine Mini-Comp The Chris Myers Red Wine mini-comp well be held during the October meeting, this is open to any red wine - Grape or Country as long as it is red. So bring along your best red wine for appraisal. This is the first of the four mini-comps held before next years show. The Winemaker of the Year will be determined by the average score of all wines entered in these minicomps and the Annual Show. To be eligible, a member must have entered at least 2 of the mini-comps and the Annual Show. 1 entry per member in mini-comps Inside this issue Coming Events Wine Show Report FAWG Show Medalists Noticeboard Classifieds Wine Tour Activity Calendar Major Sponsors Sponsors Page The FAWG, PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL. Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
The 2011 Frankston Amateur Winemakers Guild Annual Show The FAWG Annual Show was held on Sunday 29th of August at The Briars Barn. The weekend started Friday evening with a good squad of volunteers to help put up the tables and set up all the wine entries. The entry numbers were slightly down on 2010, and most of these were from the barrel samples, which could be expected due to the decline in available grapes this vintage. Taking this into consideration, the number of entries which was just on 400 was consistent with last year in most other categories. Elaine and Chris judged the liqueurs on the Friday night. On Saturday it was an early start for the volunteers to ensure everything was ok WINE RACKS MADE TO ORDER before the judges arrived, with all stewards assigned their tasks for the day, the judging kicked off at 9.00 am and continued through to around 5.00 pm. Once the judging was complete, the task of setting up for Sundays show started and went on into the night. Sunday morning, the weather Gods have blessed us with a great day. The Show opened at 9.00 am with ticket sales of almost 220 at the door and around 60 tickets issued to entrants, the days attendance was around the same as for last year. Entrants received their results and medal certificates as the arrived with the total medals awarded, 22 Gold, 52 Silver and 99 Bronze. A list of the FAWG medal winners is on page 3. It was a fabulous day with plenty of great wines and liqueurs to be sampled and the school bands playing out on the lawn. The Show Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Judges for their huge effort, and all the volunteers from setting up, stewarding, catering, glass washers, data processors and all the others who assisted in any way. It all came together to make it another memorable show. WINE RACKS MADE TO ORDER 3 Row 2 ½ Doz Length Height Width Price 1020 350 300 $60 3 Row 3 Doz 1200 350 300 $75shown 4 Row 3 Doz 930 500 300 $85 4 Row 4 Doz 1200 500 300 (All Solid Pine unpainted) $100 Contact: Max Speedy 03 5668 1387 email: maxspeedy@dcsi.net.au The FAWG, PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL. Page 2
C & D Corbidge Robert Chionna 2011 Wine Show FAWG Medal Winners Orange & Coffee L Shiraz c/c Pinot Green walnut & spices L CabSav/Beetroot Gooseberry Star Anise & Bayleaf L Bayberry & Honey L GOLD Malcolm Summons Malcolm Summons Malcolm Summons Frank Di Stefano Kerry Brown Jacques Garnier 2010 Pinot 2009 Pinot 2008 Pinot 2010 Cabernet Sparkling Cabernet Shiraz Elderberry Green Walnut L C & D Corbidge Cumquat L Shiraz c/c Riesling Robert Chionna Shiraz/Cab Robert Chionna Fortified Shiraz Robert Chionna Shiraz 2 Stipan Ruzicka Cabernet Mixed Fruit Melom. Spa CabSav/Raspberry Shiraz Heathcote Peter Enness Raspberry Malcolm Summons Pinot Noir Chardonnay Passionfruit Muscat PinotGris/Passionfruit Jacques Garnier Raspberry L Noel Legg Strawberry Elec Egyed Cab Sav SILVER BRONZE Anne-Marie Buden Ivan/Gavin Ivan/Gavin Kerrie Brown Kerrie Brown Steve Brown Steve Brown Steve Brown Red Plum Spa Mulberry Spa Shiraz/Beetroot Shiraz/Riesling Pinot Noir Shiraz/Bayberry Mint L Maraschino Cherry L Turkish Delight L Fig Leaf L Strawberry & Vanilla L Merlot Sauvignon Blanc Elderberry A/O Elderberry F/O Heathcote Shiraz Shiraz 2f heathcote Cabernet Sauvignon C & D Corbidge Youngberry L Cabernet Sav Shiraz/Viognier Bayberry 2010 Pinot Noir Beetroot Shiraz Fortified Lemonade Pinot Noir Quince Port Pinot Noir Ginger & Chocolate L Chardonnay Blood Plum L Matthew Drew Cab Sav Elec Egyed Elderberry Robert Chionna Camboursin Elec Egyed Raspberry Robert Chionna Merlot Elec Egyed Blueberry Robert Chionna Pinot Elec Egyed Morello Cherry Robert Chionna Shiraz/cab/merl Elec Egyed Chardonnay Robert Chionna Chardonnay Da. Elec Egyed Sav Blanc Anthony Sagona Fragagolino Peter Enness Blueberry Anthony Sagona Pinot Hastings Peter Enness Raspberry Anthony Sagona Cab/Merlot Peter Enness Apple Cider Stipan Ruzicka Cabernet Rose Stephen Pratt Pear Stipan Ruzicka Sav Blanc Merlot Feijoa 2011 Shiraz Peach Spa Durif Srawb/RhubarbSpa 2010 Shiraz Shiraz/Apricot Pinot Gris Plum/Apple Lime Poached Grapefruit Strawberry White Shiraz Chardonnay/Lime Merlot/Shiraz/Cab Frank Di Stefano Shiraz Ivan & Gavin 2009 Shiraz Kerrie Brown Passionfruit Ivan & Gavin 2011 Shiraz Kerrie Brown Damson Plum Ivan & Gavin Cabernet Sauvignon Steve Brown Shiraz Mt Martha Ivan & Gavin Merlot Steve Brown 2011 Cab Sav Jacques Garnier Rasp/Blackberry Steve Brown 2010 Cab Sav Jacques Garnier Orange Blossom Me Noel Legg Plum The FAWG, PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL. Page 3
SHOW COMMITTEE The committee for the 2011 Show met in Bittern on Sunday September 25 for a debriefing on this years show. The coordinators of each area gave positive reports on the outcome of the show, with suggestions on ways of improvement for next year. All in all it was agreed that the show was a great success, and hopeful that we can repeat the success in. NOTICEBOARD WINE CLASSES The Guild s wine classes will be held again in, beginning in February, and running one night a week for four weeks. Members, if you think your family, friends or workmates show an interest in your winemaking, invite them along to the classes. Everything needed to make their first 5 litres if wine is included in the class fees, included are the fruit, sugar, chemicals, 5 litre demijohn, air lock and hydrometer etc. for bookings, contact Steve Pratt 03 5983 9117 ELTHAM SHOW Come along and help fly the flag for Frankston, by entering The Eltham District Amateur Winemakers Guild s Wine Show Sunday 20th November Entries close October 15. Our Guild will be taking up a minibus which is available to the first 12 members to book with Steve Pratt. Entry forms can be downloaded from www.amateurwine.org.au BUS TOUR A last minute reminder that the Guilds annual winery bus tour will be on Sunday 23rd October full details on page 6. Wine Tour GOLD MEDAL RECIPES Any successful Country Winemakers who were skilled enough to take out Gold medals at this years show and would like to share their recipes with other members, can do so by emailing their recipes to newsletter@fawg.org.au and I will publish them in upcoming editions of the newsletter. CHRISTMAS PARTY The Guilds Christmas Party will be held in The Barn at The Briars on Sunday 11th December at 2.00 pm. B.B.Q and fundraising auction. The Guild will supply sausages and rissoles, BYO steak, chops etc. and bring a plate (salad or dessert) BYO drinks Its not my fault; The gravity in here is terrible Honey, I got locked in the corner wine shop. Can you call the police and let them know----in about nine hours? The FAWG, PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL. Page 4
Free to Good Home One (1) hot box timber construction with adjustable shelves, with circulatory fan and thermostatically controlled. 20 or so assorted demijohns, 5L, 1 gallon and 2L. Contact Arthur Stone on 03 9787 2335 FOR SALE 2 USED 100L FRENCH OAK BARRELS Used once since shaved by Heritage Coopers Contact Alec Egyed: 03 9787 1740 $150 each Classifieds One Stop Bar Shop Available now Vintners Reserve Wine Yeasts Suitable for Grape and Country Wines Varieties in Stock now: BV7 - good for full flavoured white grape wines & muscats CL23 - good for fresh crisp dry white/blush wines, high alcohol SN9 - good for country wines, sparkling wine, R56 - rich full bodied fruit and redgrape wines, complex flavours VR21 - good for red grape and fruit wines WINES FOR SALE COSMO WINES (Lindsay Corby) Ph: 0408 519 461 0408 519 461 Various wines sourced from vineyards around Victoria produced in a 'cosmopolitan' setting. FOR SALE BARRELL STAND double barrell units $80 Contact: Neil at HERITAGE COOPERS Fruit Orders Frozen Fruit As we do each year, the Guild will be ordering frozen fruit from Omni Foods for the Winemaking Classes. Anyone wishing to purchase fruit with this order, discuss their needs with or Steve Pratt at this stage, as a coordinator for the order has yet to be appointed. Anyone wishing take on the coordinator roll can discuss it with David. Grape Purchase The grape purchase will be Merlot. A slightly milder red than those we have made in the past 4 years, which will be a good try out for your winemaking skills. This wine will be used for the January 2013 Merlot Challenge. Place your orders with Steve Pratt on 0414 156 105 Heathcote grapes Although will be using a different variety than that of the past 2 years for the main Challenge purchase, there seems to still be a keen interest in continuing to purchase Heathcote Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. If we can still have good support in quantity then we will be able to secure the Heathcote grapes for the vintage. See Graham at the next meeting. The FAWG, PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL. Page 5
YARRA VALLEY Wineries Bus Tour 2011 Sunday 23nd October 2011 Estimated cost $100 Limit of 25 places First come First served contact Steve Pratt on 0414 156105 Payment required with booking!!!!!! The Bus will be leaving 121 Urquhart Ct Bittern at 7.15 am sharp! The bus will stop for breakfast at a venue to be anounced FINAL CALL Return to Bittern on completion The FAWG, PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL. Page 6
FAWG Activity Calendar 2011-12 Meeting Date 11 October 2011 Proposed Meeting Activity John Lee Trophy specified wine Category - Citrus Social Events Wineries Bus Trip Yarra Valley & Panton Hill Lunch Raffle on board bus Competitions - Tastings Chris Myers Red wine mini comp Victorian Wines Show (22nd) 8 November 2011 Talk by Liz Hui Vintage in Napa Valley California Eltham Wine Show Sunday November 28 December 2011 No normal guild meeting Sunday 11 December Christmas Party at The Briars 10 January 2011 Heathcote Cabernet Challenge 14 February Talk - Chardonnay & Other Whites Wines Winemaking classes Robyn Gardiner Sheila Lee Liqueur mini comp 13 March Wine grapes available? WODONGA WINE SHOW & COMPETITION WODONGA WINE SHOW RED HILL SHOW 10 April Gordon Evans white wine mini-comp 8 May 12 June Local Wineries tour Arthur Stone Sparkling wine Mini-comp 10 July 41st. AGM "Home-made night" Annual Guild Dinner Details TBA 14 August Old Wines Night - got any old wines stashed away - bring them along for assessment FAWG WINE SHOW & COMPETITION Sunday 26th August 11 September Demonstration of wine faults from show Report on Wine Show Show wines tasting 9 October John Lee Trophy specified wine Category - Wineries Bus Trip Chris Myers Red wine mini comp Victorian Wines Show The FAWG, PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL. Page 7
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