With some of the most ancient soils and oldest vines on the planet, and contemporary, innovative winemakers, Australia is full of contrasts and surprises. 

10.00 - 12.00  Masterclass

12.00 - 15.00  Free-pour tasting


Join us in Helsinki to explore Australia’s iconic regions and classic varieties as well as alternative varieties and new wave styles. Taste the wines that put Australia in the spotlight and discover exciting new wines that are coming out of the country today. 

 

The masterclass features twelve wines from nine regions, with classic styles including Margaret River Chardonnay and Barossa Shiraz, shown alongside their new wave alternatives including McLaren Vale Fiano and Great Southern Syrah. 

 

Masterclass wines


Classic styles

  • Tyrrell’s Semillon, Hunter Valley 
  • Seppeltsfield Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley 
  • Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay, Margaret River 
  • Hewitson Miss Harry GSM, Barossa 
  • Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Shiraz Merlot, McLaren Vale 
  • Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz, Barossa 

Contemporary styles 

  • Plan B “OD” Riesling, Great Southern 
  • d'Arenberg The Sun Surfer Fiano, McLaren Vale 
  • Hahndorf Hill Reserve Grüner Veltliner, Adelaide Hills 
  • Small Wonder Chardonnay, Tasmania 
  • Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula 
  • The Next Hundred Years Syrah, Great Southern 

We also invite you to explore classic and contemporary styles in the free-pour tasting, which features 20 wines. The line-up includes aromatic whites, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and alternative varieties.

 

Don’t miss this exciting event. It’s a chance to uncover regional and stylistic differences, find out about winemaking techniques and innovative spirit, and look into the future of Australian wine. 

 

All of the wines are available in Finland. If you’re looking to expand your Australian portfolio, this is a great opportunity to taste a diverse range. We’re sure that you will find something your customers will love.   

 

For more information about the event and to register to attend, please email europe@wineaustralia.com