TWO GOOD LOOKING ROOSTERS SHOWCASE

30th April 2017 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Two good looking roosters showcase their current releases with Steve Flamsteed (Giant Steps) and Michael Downer (Murdoch Hill Wines).

SKINNY DIPPING

CELEBRATING
SKIN CONTACT WINE

2nd May 2017, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Tom Shobbrook (Shobbrok Wines) and Anton Van Klopper (Lucy Margaux) look at the role grape skins play in the winemaking process.

THE GLORY OF GRENACHE

A DISCUSSION, A DEBATE,
AN IMPASSIONED PLEA

2nd May 2017, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Robert Hill-Smith (Yalumba), Stephen Pannell (S.C Pannell), Chester Osborn (d’Arenberg) and Wine Writers Nick Ryan and Nick Stock discuss a variety that too few understand.

PET NAT, FOR ALL THE COOL KIDS

3rd May 2017, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Brendon Keys (BK Wines) and James Erskine (Jauma Wines) present a snap shot of their wine showing for progressive wine drinkers.

10 VINTAGES OF ROCKFORD BASKET PRESS SHIRAZ

A WINE WITH SOUL

3rd May 2017, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

A celebration of vintages with Robert O’Callaghan (Rockford), John Harms (Author) and Nick Ryan (Wine Writer).

THE SURPRISE SESSION

ONLY THE BOLD WILL DARE

3rd May 2017, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Tasting Australia Ambassador Taras Ochota (Ochota Barrels) and a mystery guest will be surprising us in their signature unorganised style.

6 VINTAGES OF PENFOLDS ST HENRI SHIRAZ STRETCHING OVER 5 DECADES

4th May 2017, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Hosted by Jamie Sach, Penfolds Global Ambassador.

PINOT NOIR SUPERSTARS

4th May 2017, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Venture across Australia in search of the superstars of Pinot Noir. Take a seat alongside winemakers Mac Forbes (Mac Forbes wines) and Peter Dredge (Dr. Edge and Bay of Fires) to examine 12 Pinot Noirs from around Australia, matched with local cheeses.

NATURALLY GOOD

5th May 2017, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

A tasting of natural wines with two McLaren Vale heavyweights, Jock Bosworth (Battle of Bosworth) and Peter Fraser (Yangarra Estate).

SERIOUSLY SPARKLING

5th May 2017, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

One of the world’s most consumed types of wine, winemakers Kate Laurie (Deviation Road), Simon Greenleaf (Simon Greenleaf wines), and writer Mike Bennie (Gourmet Traveller Wine) will explore all things sparkling and fizzy.

THE KING AND QUEEN OF RIESLING

6th May 2017, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Join Egon Müller (Weingut Egon Müller Germany), Kerri Thompson (Wines by KT) and wine writer Tim White (Australian Financial Review) for an in-depth tasting of Rieslings from Australia and overseas.

GRANGE EXPERIENCE

6th May 2017, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to taste six different vintages of Grange from Penfolds. Hosted by Penfolds’ Global Ambassador Jamie Sach.

10 YEARS OF WENDOUREE

7th May 2017, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

AP Birks Wendouree Cellars is one of the most historic properties in the Clare Valley, and is touted as one of Australia’s greatest wine estates. Here’s your chance to find out why. Hosted by wine writer Nick Stock, with debate and analysis led by winemakers Stephen George (Ashton Hills) and Colin McBryde (Some Young Punks).