Founded 1958 | Other products Moo Brew | |
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Location Berriedale, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 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 | ||
Moorilla Estate is a winery located in the suburb of Berriedale, 12 km north of the city centre of Hobart, in Tasmania.
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Establishment
It was established in 1958 by Italian-Australian former textile merchant Claudio Alcorso.
Moorilla Estate is currently owned by David Walsh, and is the site of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).
The winery produces a number of cool climate wines, and also produces five beers under the label Moo Brew.
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):
They also produce a number of seasonal beers, including:
Accommodation
Accommodation was added in 2000 and consisting of four hilltop chalets which feature items from the Museum of Old and New Art. 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.