Moorooduc Estate
Victoria · Australia
Experience a 45 minute wine tasting at this charming, family-run winery tucked away in the Moorooduc area of the Mornington Peninsula, a quieter, more intimate stop for wine lovers exploring the region.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Moorooduc Estate
Welcome to Moorooduc Estate, a cornerstone of excellence on the Mornington Peninsula's 'Pinot Coast'. As your guide and a student of oenology, I am delighted to introduce you to this family-run boutique winery, established by the…
Listen in the app2The McIntyre Vineyard Philosophy
Our exploration begins in the vineyard itself, specifically the section known as the 'McIntyre Vineyard'. As we walk between the rows of vines, observe the meticulous care given to each plant. …
Listen in the app3The Cellar Door and 'Underground' Ambience
Entering the cellar door at Moorooduc Estate, one is immediately struck by its 'welcoming' and focused atmosphere. It is a space designed for the serious appreciation of wine, often described as having an 'underground' or…
Listen in the app4The Art of Decanting and Presentation
Within the winery's inner sanctum, we find the tools of the trade, including a collection of decanters that are used 'all the time'. As we observe Kate McIntyre or the team at work, we see that decanting is treated with…
Listen in the app5A Deep Dive into the 2019 McIntyre Pinot Noir
Let us focus our scholarly attention on a specific masterpiece: the 2019 Moorooduc McIntyre Pinot Noir. This wine is traditionally released on the Queen's Birthday weekend each year and represents the pinnacle of the estate's…
Listen in the app6Culinary Pairings and the Social Table
At Moorooduc Estate, wine is never seen in isolation; it is always part of a broader culinary and social context. The McIntyre family often hosts 'drinks' sessions where they discuss potential food matches with their audience. …
Listen in the app7The Working Winery and the Barrel Room
Finally, we visit the heart of the operation: the barrel room. Here, the 'beautiful wines' are nurtured in French oak barrels, often for up to 10 months or more. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through Moorooduc Estate, we reflect on what makes this place so significant in the landscape of Australian wine. We have seen how a family's 'hobby farm' was transformed by passion and scholarly…
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What is Moorooduc Estate?
Moorooduc Estate is a place in Victoria · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Victoria · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -38.2723, 145.0973 |
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