Pure Wine Indulgence

For the aspiring “winemaster’ or those of us who just want to know more.

Learn more about your favourite wine variety, the different characteristics the vineyard can produce, and the essential steps in the winemaking process. This series of events will be hosted by Hunter Valley winemakers and wine educators in small groups, allowing an in depth understanding of the various attributes of Hunter Valley wine.
Widen your knowledge and understanding of Hunter Valley wines during a relaxed and intimate dinner with the experts - who will be only too happy to answer all of your questions.

De Bortoli – “The Hands Off Approach”
 
Join the team at De Bortoli Wines for a fun and provocative tasting, discovering cool wines grown in a warm climate here in the Hunter Valley!

Learn how “ORGANIC” farming in the vineyard and “hands off approach” in the winery combine to deliver our philosophy of producing wines that are a “natural expression of the vineyard”.

Upon conclusion alternative varietal wines will be offered to wash down a selection of Italian cheese, salami and pane croccante.

Location: De Bortoli Wines, 532 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale. Date: Every Saturday at 2pm & Sunday at 11am during June. Price: $40 per person includes 2 bottle gift pack. Bookings: Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 4993 8800. Website: www.debortoli.com.au

Mistletoe Fireside Vertical Tasting
 
Ken and Gwen Sloan, the founding owners of Mistletoe Winery, request the pleasure of your company for a vertical tasting of their reserve range of wines.

Taste the very best of Mistletoe’s range whilst enjoying a selection of tapas by the fireplace in Cellar Door (incorporating the Mistletoe Gallery).

Location: Mistletoe Wines, Hermitage Road, Pokolbin. Date: Every Friday & Saturday night during June. Time: From 6pm to 7.30pm. Price: $35pp includes a bottle of Mistletoe Reserve Semillon 2008 (Value $24) – 93 points Jeremy Oliver, 4½ Stars Winestate Annual Issue 2009. Bookings: Bookings Essential. Please call 1800 055080. Only 20 people each night. Website: www.mistletoewines.com.au

Tulloch Wines and PLUMM Wine Glass Masterclass
 
If you care about the wine you drink, you should also care about the glasses you drink from. The right glassware can mean the difference between a good glass of wine and a great one. Like listening to great music requires the right acoustics, great wine needs the right glass to show you everything it has to offer.

Tulloch Wines are proud to partner with the new glass designer PLUMM to introduce you to the range of glassware designed by the wine industry that will enhance your wine experience. The PLUMM glassware used in the tasting is yours to keep. Each person will receive two white wine glasses and two red wine glasses valued at $110. The tasting will be accompanied by a selection of local Binnorie Cheese, Pukara Olives and antipasto for you to enjoy.

Location: Tulloch Wines, 638 DeBeyers Road, Pokolbin. Date: Saturday 19th June. Price: $55pp. Bookings: Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 4998 7580. Website: www.tulloch.com.au www.plumm.com

Salute Sangiovese
 
Tintilla Estate, the home of Sangiovese in the Hunter, will celebrate the contribution of this elegant Italian varietal to the contemporary mix of fine wines coming out of the Hunter with a retrospective tasting of vintages going back over ten years.

An alfresco lunch on the deck at Tintilla served with the latest releases of the 2007 vintage Saphira Sangiovese and the 2007 vintage art series Catherine d’M Sangiovese Merlot. Tintilla olives and tapenade will be on hand as well as out Sangiovese verjus.

Location: Tintilla Estate, Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin. Date: Sunday 6th June. Price: $45pp includes lunch & wine. Bookings: Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 6574 7093. Numbers limited. Website: www.tintilla.com.au

Icons of the Hunter
 
What makes a wine an Icon? Why is Hunter Valley Semillon so unique? What are the characters of aged Hunter Valley Shiraz? Is Tempranillo the next big thing?

Spend some time getting to know some of the best wines in the Hunter Valley with our fun & knowledgeable wine educator at the Icon Lounge.

Our new “Bling Collection” is a showcase of Gold and Trophy winning wines from great names such as Brokenwood, Tyrrell’s, McWilliams, Pepper Tree and Thomas to name a few. With 24 Iconic wines, 40 Trophies and 87 Gold medals you will be spoilt for choice

Location: Icon Lounge, Small Winemakers Centre, McDonalds Road, Pokolbin. Date: Every Saturday during June. Time: 2pm to 3pm. Bookings: Please call (02) 4998 7668 or email info@smallwinemakers.com.au Website: www.smallwinemakers.com.au

Riedel Glass Tasting Experience
 
In conjunction with Riedel, the world’s foremost glassware company, McWilliams Mount Pleasant is presenting a masterclass to help you decide whether the shape of a wine glass really can enhance the wine experience. Taste a range of award winning premium McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant wine in Riedel glasses, and take home a pack of four Reidel glasses valued at $200.

Wind down after the Riedel Glass Tasting Experience with a selection of canapés matched at some of Mount Pleasant’s finest wines and perhaps a glass or two of Champagne Taittinger.

Location: McWilliams Mount Pleasant Wine & Food Estate, 401 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin. Date: Saturday 26th June. Time: 5:30pm. Price: $100pp. Bookings: Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 4998 7505 or email mtpleasant@mcwilliamswines.com.au Website: www.mountpleasantwines.com.au

Catherine Vale Vineyard Semillon Vertical Tasting
 
Visit Catherine Vale at Broke each weekend during June for a fabulous Semillon vertical tasting, or treat your palate to some amazing Italian alternative varieties.

Experience the differences of five vintages with a dedicated Catherine Vale Semillon vertical tasting. Groups of four or more can also pre-order a seafood snack for $5 per person to accompany the tasting. Bookings for groups are required by Thursday each week.

Over the last nine years, Catherine Vale has pioneered the Italian red grape varieties of Dolcetto and Barbera, and now offer their first vintage of Arneis – an Italian white variety dating back to the 15th century

Location: Catherine Vale Vineyard, 656 Milbrodale Road, Broke. Date: Each weekend during June. Bookings: Please call (02) 6579 1334 or email wine@catherinevale.com.au Website: www.catherinevale.com.au

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