On Monday we will be running four masterclasses on our stand.
We aren’t taking registrations for these events, just turn up on the day. We recommend arriving early as spaces are limited.
Cool and contemporary Australian Chardonnay
Chardonnay is Australia’s most planted white grape variety, and around 3.8 million glasses of Aussie Chardonnay are enjoyed overseas every day. Learn about the evolution of this classic yet diverse variety, which arrived in Australia back in the 1830s. 40 years ago, everything was big: expense accounts, shoulder pads and Chardonnay. Australian Chardonnay was renowned for being rich, oaky, full of flavour and ripe fruit. But a lot has changed since then. With varying winemaking techniques and cool climate sites, there’s now a new wave of Australian Chardonnay. Taste the wines that put Australia in the spotlight and discover exciting new wines that are coming out of the country today. The line-up features Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley, Margaret River, Gippsland and Tasmania. Uncover regional and stylistic differences, the influence of climate, terroir and the winemaker, and find out why Australian Chardonnay is enjoying a resurgence.
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Mastering McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale shines for its viticultural history, geological diversity, innovative winemaking and leadership in sustainability. Today, winemakers are reinterpreting the region’s most celebrated varieties to craft exciting, modern wines with remarkable freshness and perfume. Explore the exhilarating new wave of McLaren Vale Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Shiraz: Australia’s iconic red wine
Discover why bold and beautiful Australian Shiraz is an expression of place and learn how terroir, climate and community all play a role in crafting this legendary wine. Shiraz made its way to Australia more than two hundred years ago: John MacArthur is widely credited with importing the first cuttings in 1817 from Europe. Today, Shiraz accounts for nearly a quarter of Australia’s total wine production and it’s the country’s biggest exported grape variety. From affordable, quaffable BBQ reds to magnificent, age-worthy classics that are truly world-class, there’s a style of Australian Shiraz for everyone. Explore its rich history and ancient vines, and discover lesser-known regions and new expressions in this masterclass with wines from Barossa, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Clare Valley and the Pyrenees.
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Margaret River Icons with Vasse Felix
Take a deep dive into the world of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay in Margaret River with leading wine estate, Vasse Felix, presented by Owner and CEO Paul Holmes á Court. The session begins with the origins of the Margaret River Wine Region and wine from its oldest vineyard, planted by Dr Tom Cullity in 1967. Through Vasse Felix's Cabernets, delve into the ancient soils, maritime climate and globally-distinct heritage clones that make Margaret River's wines so compelling. Similarly, discover Chardonnays, including the Heytesbury Chardonnay that are as unique of a proposition.
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