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Mark and Gina Morgan's boutique vineyard and cellar door is located in the picturesque countryside of Lancefield, one hours drive north of Melbourne. The property is set on the southern slopes of the Great Divide with splendid views of Mount Macedon and the Cobaw Ranges on our back door. MorganField produces distinctive cool climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. The earliest plantings of some of these vines were made in 1980 to 1982. Pinot Gris was planted in 2005 and "The Sparkling" block will be ready for production in 2008. All this increases the vineyard's production capacity to 10 acres (4ha). In 2006 The Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition was held in Woodend, the judges were James Halliday, Lester Jesberg and Nick Bullied. MorganField won gold and the Longfellows Insurance Brokers Trophy for their 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon. They also won bronze medals for their 2004 Pinot Noir and 2005 Unwooded Chardonnay. Silver medal was awarded at the Daylesford Wine Show for their 2005 Wooded Chardonnay and a bronze awarded at the National Cool Climate Show. Mark and Gina welcome visitors and group tours (the latter by arrangement) to the vineyard for tastings and sales. Their cellar door offers a selection of gourmet platters and pies, fresh coffee (including Greek style) and tea and an assortment of Greek style desserts...a must for the sweet tooth! BBQ facilities are available for the keen cook or book in advance and let Mark and Gina provide a number of food options while you relax in the tranquillity of the countryside. Location is 80km North of Melbourne. Travel along the Tullamarine Freeway, turning right onto the Lancefield/Melbourne Road (just follow the signs to Lancefield/Romsey). Pass the township of Lancefield for 2km and turn left into the Burke and Wills Track, MorganField is only 4kms away. |