Newsletter
October 2011
Opening Hours
H ello to friends and visitors to Lyre our red wines. From the 2011 harvest in April,
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Bird Hill Winery. The crab apple Owen has made some very nice white wines
he winery is open for
blossom is popping out, so it is time to think nearly ready for bottling, and our pinot noir is
Tastings & Sales 10am
of the summer ahead, and let you know of our being turned into a nice sparkling rose.
to 5pm every day in
summer events. The traditions of Champagne, France, to make
December and January, except
We had calloused knees from praying for sparkling wines with grapes not quite ripe
Christmas Day.
rain in previous years, and it worked – better enough is proving a good stand by for us also.
We are open every day except
than we could have hoped for. This year, 2011, The excessive rain also flooded our beloved
Tuesdays for the rest of the
we have avoided actual flooding, fortunately, Wilsons Prom. The Good News, it will
year, and except for August –
but the water table is well and truly restored. be opening through to Tidal River for the
we take the month off to travel
The locals tell us the weather is back to what September school holidays, and from then
to far off places.
it used to be – traditional wet South Gippsland on. Those great natural sculptures such as
We are happy to show you
in the winter, producing the emerald green Elephant Rock have found a different situation,
around the winery & barrel
paddocks and voluptuous growth. new tracks have had to be formed. There will
room if we are free at the time.
Unfortunately, the rain clouds meant an be much to discover at The Prom over these
overall lack of sunshine to ripen our grapes, coming summer holidays.
to produce the nice sugars and flavours for
Wood fired Pizzas are
back for the Summer!
The gardens are springing back into life again, the big umbrellas will be out,
and Peter Hall will be dusting off his guitar for his favourite songs to entertain you. Our special cellar door deal of
We have more Sundays listed for December and January and the extra days for the a bonus bottle of wine of your
holiday periods. We have some different local musicians playing on some days - there is so choice, when you purchase six
much talent in South Gippsland. bottles of wine, is still the order
Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza are looking forward to honing their skills with the of the day.
Lyre Bird Hill wood fired oven with their great range of pizzas, to enjoy with a glass or
two of Lyre Bird Hill wine. Dates are listed on the reverse side of the enclosed flyer.
On any other day, if you have a group of eight or more, give us a phone call the day before,
Web Update
www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
and we will fire up the oven specially for you. Great venue for a staff get together or
workshop, or for friends and family gatherings. Check out our site for events
in this area.
BERRYS CREEK GOURMET CHEESES FAMILY NEWS
Our grandchildren have
Lyre Bird Hill is proud to be an outlet for the blue styles are included in the range.
returned from their 4 year
local product from Berrys Creek Gourmet Also new this summer is a delicious Persian
experience in Chicago, and
Cheese.The Tarwin Blue and Moss Vale Blue fetta marinaded in oil and herbs. We invite
have re established at Wantirna.
have been awarded Gold Medal recognition you to relax in the gardens, smell the roses,
The kids have all collected a
internationally, the Twilight Brie is to die for, savour a cheese platter and sip some fine wine.
touch of Yankee twang, but I do
and the rest of the range are just superb – Owen’s yummy pickled olives and pickled
love the way they say “You’re
especially matched with a Lyre Bird Hill wine. bread and butter cucumbers complement
welcome” in response to a
Washed Rind, Cheddar, Monterey and more these fine foods very well.
request of them.
Accommodation Tariffs
THE GUEST HOUSE
For Bed & Breakfast, the rate is
$175 per couple for a 1 night stay
or $160 per night when staying for
more than 1 night. The single tariff is Sculpture in the Vineyard is returning to
$125 per night per room. Lyre Bird Hill for December to January.
Some of the inspired sculptors from last
THE COTTAGE summer have been busy producing new
$150 a couple per night self catering works, as well as some other local artists,
and $25 for each additional person. invited to present their works – about
All linen and towels are provided. twenty artists in total.
The cottage is now furnished with Taking advantage of the vistas and gardens
a queen size bed, a double bed, and on the property, the works will be displayed
twin beds, sleeping a total of six in strategic positions around the vineyards,
people. A portacot is available for gardens and waterholes.The exhibition
an infant. Special rates apply for will be opening on Sunday 11th December,
week long bookings - ask for details. and continue through to January 29th. Our
opening hours are as usual – 10am to 5pm,
GROUP BOOKINGS and we will be open every day except
We can accommodate 4 couples Christmas Day. Over 2,000 visitors enjoyed
utilising the guest house and the exhibition last summer, and more than a
cottage. If guests are willing to share third of the works found a new home.
facilities, 2 additional couples can
be accommodated in the cottage.
Groups of 4 to 6 couples, or 6 to
10 individuals, find the venue ideal,
using both the Guest House & the
South Gippsland Features
Cottage. We can facilitate small ~ South Gippsland Farmers Market is held at Koonwarra on the first Saturday of
conferences & working groups each month.
with all meals as required. With ~ Foster Farmers Market is held on the third Saturday of each month, and Inverloch
the Great Southern Rail Trail near Farmers Market is held on the third Sunday of each month.
by, this a great package for cycling
groups. Prices on application. ~ Kongwak Markets is held every Sunday, a special place to find your retro and 60s
treasures – books, records, clothing, jewellery, as well as fun.
BOOKINGS
A booking may be made and
confirmed with a deposit of 50% of
the accommodation tariff. We offer WHERE ARE WE? We are on the Koonwarra / Inverloch Road, via Leongatha,
telephone credit card facilities, or between the South Gippsland Highway (A440) and the Bass Highway (B460).
you may post a cheque. We are shown in the latest Melway’s on map 912 ref. U11.
On some GPS, find us under Points of Interest.
CANCELLATIONS
Our cancellation policy is a full
refund of the deposit with 14 days
notice or if a replacement booking
is obtained. Lyre Bird Hill has a non-
smoking policy within the buildings.
CONTACT DETAILS
Robyn & Owen can be contacted by:
phone: (03) 5664 3204
fax: (03) 5664 3206
email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
internet: www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
post: Lyre Bird Hill Winery
P.O. Box 67 Leongatha Vic 3953
location: 370 Inverloch Road
Koonwarra We respect your privacy. If you prefer not to receive further newsletters, then please advise us,
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Dinner Pack of 6 wines to enjoy with friends over dinner
Wine Specials! 2010 Sparkling Phantasy
2008 Riesling
2009 Pinot Noir
2008 Shiraz
Some of these selections are exclusive to Mailing List 2005 Chardonnay Late Picked Riesling
customers so if you come to the cellar door to purchase, Price $80 Value $100
then let us know that you are on our mailing list.
Red Wine Selection of 6 wines
Special Mixed Dozen 2010 Light Red 2008 Cab. Sav.
This is a popular mixed dozen which show-cases the full range of Lyre 2008 Pinot Noir 2008 Shiraz
Bird Hill Wines. The selection may change according to the availability of 2009 Pinot Noir 2007 Salut!
wines, but the value will be maintained. Price $90 Value $105
White Wine Selection of 6 wines
The current pack will contain one of each:
2008 Riesling 2011 Pinot Grigio
2010 Sparkling 2010 Light Red Shiraz 2007 Traminer 2005 Chardonnay
2008 Riesling 2008 Pinot Noir 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Late Picked Riesling
2007 Traminer 2009 Pinot Noir Price $90 Value $110
2011 Pinot Grigio 2008 Shiraz
2010 Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Salut! • 10% Discount on Dozen lots (but not on specials & selections).
2005 Chardonnay Late Picked Riesling • Delivery fee on orders up to $20 per order within Australia.
Price $180 Value $220 • Internet secure orders can be placed at
http://winesofgippsland.com/wineries/lyrebirdhill
Fill in the details on the reverse side, fold & sticky tape the edge, include sender details and return to us after attaching
the necessary postage. If including an order, then simply place into another envelope and address it the same as on this sheet. Fold 1
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P.O. Box 67
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P.O. Box 67
Leongatha Vic 3953
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