Welcome to the summer edition of ‘Mountain Views’ - a newsletter designed to keep you up to date
with the latest events, news and vintages from Mt Bera – just 35 minutes from Adelaide.

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This year has been one of change with Louise Warner passing the batten on to Greg and Katrina Horner, 4 kids and collection of animals at the end of September. Louise has done a fantastic job growing premium grapes and building a fabulous boutique wine label, and we wish her well in her future endeavours.

For us it was a coincidental encounter with Mt Bera and love at first sight, but when we tasted the wines and olive oil there was no turning back! For those who have been here I'm sure you understand the beauty and feel of Mt Bera. We feel incredibly honoured to be here as well as very lucky. Both of us grew up on farms and so it is great to see the kids enjoying the space and freedom as well as the love of animals after being in the city.

We look forward to continuing on the dream that started here with Louise and Peter, as well as meeting you at our upcoming events..


Summer is here but the weather has been cool and dry for the past month and now we are lucky to have some rain after virtually nothing since we arrived.

The Pinot looks great and fruit has set, so we look forward to watching it develop and hope to have top quality fruit again this year. The Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are finishing flowering still but also looking good.

 


Mt Bera Vineyards was invited to RSM Bird Cameron's Fine Food Fine Wine Fine Company event at the Perth Mint, for their clients. Many people seemed to have a great time as well as enjoying sampling Mt Bera wines amongst others. George Wilson, Mark Killmier, Thomas Perrigo and Mike Bennett were the lucky winners of the door prizes so enjoy!

Crush Festival '09

On Sunday the 25th of January as part of the Adelaide Hills Wine & Food Festival come and enjoy educational walks & tastings in the award winning vineyards of Mt Bera, Malcolm Creek and Protero Wines while learning how the grape varieties develop, topped off with a barbecue lunch in scenic country garden surroundings plus more wine tasting & learning opportunities. Door prizes drawn during lunch.

Cost $50. Includes tour, tastings & lunch with glass of wine. Bookings by 15th January are essential. Call us to book on 8389 2433.

Starting Location Pick up at Paradise Bus Interchange for a bus tour of three premium award-winning northern Adelaide Hills' wineries (UBD map 107 N1).

Time 10.00am (return drop-off approx. 4.00pm).


New to the list of fine dining venues is:
SQ Restaurant on Hindmarsh Square.
Match the 3.13 Pinot Noir 2006 with head chef David Farmer's great creations.

If you are eating along the Torrens in the city then Cafe Lago or Red Ochre restaurant are great choices as well.

Of course you can still order online at www.mtberavineyards.com.au and see our special offers below.


More people continue to discover just how good the Mt Bera wines are. They are truly great food wines and the latest show awards come from Cairns Wine Show with the 2006 Pinot and 2005 Reserve Merlot both receiving bronze medals.

Australia's most respected wine writer, James Halliday, recently awarded 5 glasses to the 2006 Mt Bera 3.13 Pinot Noir, 4.5 glasses to the 2005 Mt Bera 4.23 Reserve Merlot, and 4 glasses to the 2005 Mt Bera 4.19 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 'James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009'.


As an opening offer from the Horners for all the loyal followers of Mt Bera Vineyards we'd like to offer a special mixed dozen promotional offer of $199 - a saving of $65 plus free shipping anywhere in Australia.

2 x 3.13 Pinot Noir 2005
2 x 3.13 Pinot Noir 2006
2 x 4.19 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
2 x 4.23 Reserve Merlot 2005
2 x 5.25 Cabernet Merlot 2004
2 x Gathered Friends White Cabernet 2006

In addition we are increasing the benefit for Wine Club members with a larger discount of 20% if you order 2 cases of wine, and you will retain this discount from then on.

To kick things off if you order a case or more before December 31st all cases receive 20% off and you retain your discount afterwards. Shipping is free to all members. (1 case = 12 x 750ml bottles).Click here for your order form.