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October = all things Cabernet Sauvignon
October is the month for celebrating Cabernet Sauvignon in Coonawarra! We have events on every weekend for you.
Starting with long weekend we have:
PAST AND PRESENT
Stop by the winery over the weekend and sample the current selection of
wines including some older vintage treasures from the cellar. Keep an eye
out for some great bargains in cellar door.
Date: Friday 4, Saturday 5, Sunday 6 & Monday 7 October
Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Bookings: No, but appreciated for groups
Location: Majella Cellar Door
Contact: Lisa or Nerys on 08 8736 3055,
admin@majellawines.com.au
SWEET TREATS
Majella will have outdoor children’s games on the front lawn and a lolly
bar for re-energising those with a sweet tooth!
Date: Friday 4, Saturday 5, Sunday 6 & Monday 7 October
Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Cost: Games are free, gold coin donation for the lolly bar
Bookings: Appreciated for groups
Location: Majella Cellar Door
Contact: Lisa or Nerys on 08 8736 3055,
admin@majellawines.com.au
The next weekend, we will have:
MUSICIAN & MALLEEA
Enjoy a selection of current and past vintages of The Musician and
their fl ag-ship wine The Malleea, both great examples of the popular
Australian blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz. Plus, they have some
great cellar door only bargains and their full selection of wines on tasting.
Date: Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 October
Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Bookings: Appreciated for groups
Location: Majella Cellar Door
Contact: Lisa or Nerys on 08 8736 3055,
admin@majellawines.com.au
Our main weekend is the 19th & 20th of October when we do:
A DECADE OF MAJELLA CABERNET
Indulge in what makes Majella great and the celebration that is
Coonawarra Cabernet. A ten-year vertical tasting of Majella Cabernet
Sauvignon is on offer along with a chance to talk to the wine makers,
Bruce and Michael. If you have a collection of Majella Cabernet
Sauvignon in your cellar, there is no better way to sample the wines
and discuss their development.
Date: Saturday 19 October
Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Bookings: Appreciated for groups
Location: Majella Cellar Door
Contact: Lisa or Nerys on 08 8736 3055,
admin@majellawines.com.au
PAELLA FIESTA
You are invited to Majella for lunch on the front deck for music, wines
and a taste of Paella. Outdoor games available for all – enjoy the
afternoon with wine and friends. Those more serious about their wines
may like to visit the vertical tasting located in the winery. For the
ultimate Coonawarra Gourmet Experience why not combine it with
breakfast at Balnaves of Coonawarra and dinner at Katnook Estate.
Date: Saturday 19 October
Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm, food available from 11.30am
Cost: Tasting free – Food $6.00, Wine available by the glass
Bookings: Appreciated for groups
Location: Majella Cellar Door
Contact: Lisa or Nerys on 08 8736 3055,
admin@majellawines.com.au
and finally we will finish October with:
BARREL TO GLASS
A rare opportunity to taste 2019 and 2018 barrel samples alongside
current releases.
Date: Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 October
Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Bookings: Appreciated for groups
Location: Majella Cellar Door
Contact: Lisa or Nerys on 08 8736 3055,
admin@majellawines.com.au
2020 Halliday rating
The 2020 Halliday Wine Companion results are in!
96 points for our 2014 GPL68 and 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
95 points for our 2014 Malleea and 2017 Musician
94 points for the 2017 Merlot and
92 points for the 2016 Shiraz!!
And, did you know we’ve been a 5 red Star Rated winery for years?
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2019 Cowra Wine Show Success
Majella has won the Breakout River Trophy for the Best Caberent Sauvignon (sponsored by Winetitles Pty Ltd) at the 2019 Cowra Wine Show with the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon.
This wine has now been awarded, besides this trophy, 3 gold, 2 silver & 1 bronze medals.
