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26/07/2023 at 10:39 AM Permalink

Winter Wine Weekend, 10 to 12 June 2023

Book a Winter Wine Weekend Tasting at Crittenden to taste our best wines with selected Boatshed Cheese from the Mornington Peninsula.

We'll keep you warm at the Crittenden Wine Centre over the King's Birthday Weekend, from 10 to 12 June with a log fire and delicious wines.

Book a tasting for a special selection of eight wines matched to Boatshed Cheeses.

This wine tasting will include our highly awarded Cri de Coeur, Kangerong and The Zumma wines.

Your seated tasting will be guided by a member of our knowledgable wine team, for just $35.00 per person.

Click here to book your tasting for any time that suits you over the June long weekend.

16/05/2023 at 4:29 PM Permalink

2015 The Zumma Pinot Noir wins gold

Measured against 34 premium Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noirs Crittenden Estate's 2015 The Zumma Pinot Noir was awarded gold at the Mornington Peninsula Vigneron's Association Wine Show Pinot Noir 2015 class and was the second highest scoring wine receiving 96 points out of a possible 100.

This wine is available to Wine Alliance members only prior to its official release. Click here if you are a member and wish to purhcase, then ensure you log in wtih your member username and password.

02/03/2017 at 5:01 PM Permalink

Wine Alliance Pre - Vintage BBQ

Hosted in the barrel hall of the winery this invitation is extended to Wine Alliance Members* and for $50pp* is fully inclusive of:

- Aussie-smoked, American-style BBQ prepared by Red Gum BBQ
- New release wines; Zumma Savagnin and the pinnacle of our range Cri de Coeur Pinot Noir
- A live demonstration of Verjus production (every member gets to take a bottle home with them)
- Special event pricing for all wines purchased to take home on the day (wines to accompany lunch are included in the $50)

*Please note this event is for Wine Alliance Members and their guests only. For more information on how to become a member please contact the Wine Centre on 03 5987 3800.

18/02/2017 at 4:40 PM Permalink

VIC100 2016

The 2016 VIC100 (sponsored by The Herald Sun) features wines from across 18 regions and more than 25 varieties – a reflection of the class, range and ability of our state’s winemakers.

VIC100 Head Judge and Curator Nick Stock said that the outstanding quality of the wines submitted, and the razor sharp palates of the experienced judges, had resulted in an outstanding collection of wines for the 2016 VIC100.

2016 judges, and their discerning palates, were:

Chris Crawford, Crown General Manager, Beverage
Dan Buckle, Domaine Chandon Senior Winemaker
Lisa Jenkins, Mac Forbes Sales and Brand Manager
Simon Steele, Medhurst Wines Winemaker
Steve Webber, De Bortoli Yarra Valley Winemaker
Tessa Brown, Vignerons Schmolzer and Brown Winemaker.

We were delighted that The Zumma 2015 Chardonnay was included as one of Victoria's top 100 in 2016. It is not yet released to purchase but please stay tuned or email to register your interest: zoe@crittendenwines.com.au

20/09/2016 at 2:43 AM Permalink