Moorilla Estate
| Moorilla Estate | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Berriedale, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Coordinates | 42°48′43″S 147°15′39″E / 42.81194°S 147.26083°E |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Key people | Claudio Alcorso, David Walsh (art collector) |
| Known for | Cloth Label, Estate Range, Black Label, St Matthius |
| Varietals | Gewürztraminer, Pinot gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot noir, Brut (wine), Sauvignon blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Other products | Moo Brew |
| Other attractions | Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), The Ether building, The Source Restaurant, Mona Pavilions (accommodation) |
| Website | http://www.moorilla.com.au |
Moorilla Estate is a winery located in the suburb of Berriedale, 12 km north of the city centre of Hobart, in Tasmania.
Establishment
It was established in 1958 by Italian-Australian former textile merchant Claudio Alcorso.[1]
Moorilla Estate is currently owned by David Walsh,[2][3] and is the site of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).[4]
The winery produces a number of cool climate wines, and also produces five beers under the label Moo Brew.[5]
Moo Brew
In November 2004 a micro-brewery was installed at Moorilla Estate, under the guidance of head brewer, Owen Johnston. In June 2005 the first keg was sold and went on tap at T42° on Hobart’s waterfront. In 2010 Moo Brew expanded and opened a second brewery in Bridgewater, Tasmania. All brewing is now carried out at this secondary site. Moo Brew produce five core beers (each featuring exclusive artwork by Australian artist John Kelly):
- a Pilsner;
- a German-style Hefeweizen;
- a Belgian Pale Ale;
- an American Pale Ale; and
- an American Dark Ale.
They also prduce a number of seasonal beers, including:
- a Harvest Ale;
- a seasonal Stour; and
- a farmhouse style Saison.
Accommodation
Accommodation was added in 2000 and consisting of four hilltop chalets which feature items from the Museum of Old and New Art.[6][7] Four further pavilions were opened in 2009.
Performances
The site also plays host to a number of live music and drama performances on a regular basis, and has a function centre.[8]
References
- ↑ Alcorso, Claudio; Penny, Roger (Roger Stephen), 1938- (Interviewer); Alcorso, Claudio, 1913-2000. Wind you say (1994), Claudio Alcorso interviewed by Roger Penny, retrieved 21 April 2013
- ↑ McAdam, Diana (2010-05-01), "Artistry and complexity; My Favourite Home: David Walsh.(FT WEEKEND SUPPLEMENT - HOUSE & HOME)", The Financial Times (Financial Times Ltd): 3, ISSN 0307-1766
- ↑ The Collector. in The Age
- ↑
- ↑ Walker, Jacqui (2004-06-10), "New growth on old wood. The entrepreneurial touch has revived a premium Tasmanian wine brand. The Danish connection has helped, too.(Moorilla Estate)", Business Review Weekly (BRW Media) 26 (22): 62(1), ISSN 0727-758X
- ↑ Moorilla Estate author (2001), Moorilla Estate, retrieved 21 April 2013
- ↑ "$3m Moorilla winery revamp is approved", Australasian Business Intelligence (COMTEX News Network, Inc), 2003-11-20, ISSN 1320-6680
- ↑ Museum of Old and New Art (Tas.); MONA FOMA (Tas.) (2009), MONA FOMA [program], Museum of Old and New Art, retrieved 21 April 2013