And Spring means our annual Budburst festival. Join us at the vineyard.

Make a grand start to the day with a glass of 8 year old Macedon Blanc de Blanc, and finish with the new and very special, AMREETA.

Amreeta (‘ambrosial drink of immortality’) is a dessert wine based on 2004 Chardonnay blended with aged stock to give it complexity and depth. It is quite sweet, and has a wonderfully tangy, citrus finish – made to match Ken’s favourite dessert – Lemon Meringue Tart, and the combination is superb.

What else?

2000 Chardonnay (Halliday 94 points) Right in the Portree mould – rich, complex and “funky”... that’s James Halliday talking.

2002 Pinot Noir (Patty’s Pinot Closet – 93 points)
Our Pinot has come of age - streets ahead of anything we have made to date – sweet, plummy, spicy and with a definitive Pinot undergrowth character... mouthfilling... lingering... with our trademark, natural dry finish.

2001 Cabernet Franc
It will always be Quarry Red for some, but according to Jancis Robinson, Cabernet Franc is the prince of red grapes. This vintage fermented with wild yeast and aged 22 months in older barrels. Gives it a savoury Itallianate aroma and flavour. Food?... Yes.

2004 Greenstone Chardonnay
Unoaked Chardonnay at its scented, fragrant best. A zingy, fresh wine with plenty of midpalate and a wonderful crisp dry finish. Uncomplicated, pure flavour.

2004 Damask
This year with a touch of Pinot Noir... All free run juice... delicate strawberry fragrance... the perfect Spring/Summer refreshment

“The one that missed the boat"
A small quantity of ’98 Chardonnay remains from an earlier Hong Kong export order. We are clearing it for your Summer indulgence at a giveaway price. Gold medal at Daylesford last year.

Of Course There is Always Food at Portree!

Real sausages! Made to our own recipe with coarsely ground pork and veal, sage and a touch of garlic from the garden, freshly ground pepper, sea salt, and a secret ingredient – identify it and we’ll shout you a glass of Pinot Noir.

Cheese: A couple you may know and one that you probably don’t.

Lemon Tart: As we mentioned earlier – perfect with Amreeta.

We look forward to seeing you

Ken and Lyn

This message comes from Portree Vineyard:
For more information on what is happening in the region go to www.budburst.com.au