“As far as we know this will be a first for Tasmania having a Master of Wine conducting a Wine Diploma Course in Hobart” said David Johnstone, Senior Judge of Wine, “and Bob’s course will be a great opportunity for wine lovers and wine professionals to advance their wine understanding.’
The Diploma Course will include, amongst other topics, how to match wine and food, how to identify faulty wines, the language of wine, how to taste like a professional, how to make wine taste better and how to distinguish the characteristics of different wines.
Bob Campbell is one of only 257 Masters of Wine in the world. He has been running wine courses since 1986 and has lectured to nearly 20,000 people in that time. Domiciled in New Zealand Bob has taught his popular Wine Diploma Course in other countries including Singapore, Great Britain and Malaysia.
The one day Wine Diploma Course which will cost $195.00 includes morning and afternoon tea, a working lunch, a bound book of notes and diploma.
For more information please contact the Tasmanian Wine Centre on 03 6234 9999 or info@thetwc.com.au
]]>The festive season is approaching and our thoughts turn to celebrations with family, friends and workmates. Sparkling wine is the traditional drink of celebration and to whet your appetites we are conducting a tasting of French and Australian bubbly, including one French wine valued at over $300. The Champagne and sparkling tasting will be chaired by Tasmanian winemaker, Claude Radenti, from Freycinet vineyard. While Freycinet Vineyard has an established and highly respected reputation for producing still wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, Claude has also been making exceptional sparkling wine for many years. His current release (the 2000 Radenti) has been on yeast lees for 8 years, an indication of the investment in time and money that has been spent in producing sparkling wine of quality Seats will be limited to our tasting room capacity so please book early. The cost is $35 per person and the tasting starts at 2.00 pm. This will be a terrific tasting.
]]>WINE FAIR – 13th, 15th and 16th August
The Wine Fair at Strahan gives wine lovers an opportunity to taste and contrast a range of premium Tasmanian and other Australian wines in the picturesque far west of the state. Many of the winemakers and other industry figures will be in attendance to discuss their wines, both during the tasting and at dinner afterwards.
Strahan Details – Thursday 13th August – View 42 at Strahan Village – Tasting from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm. Dinner at the restaurant at 7.00 pm. Cost $65.00 which includes wine. Pre-payment required. Please contact the Tasmanian Wine Centre on (03) 62349995 for bookings and enquiries.
The Wine Fair at Launceston will showcase over 300 premium wines from Tasmanian and other Australian regions. Many of the winemakers and wine industry identities will be there to discuss their wines and all things of interest to wine-lovers.
Launceston Details – Saturday 15th August – Tasting from 12 noon to 4.30 pm at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Cameron Street. Admission $10.00 payable at the door.
The Wine Fair in Hobart will feature over 300 premium wines from Tasmania and Australian districts. Winemakers will be there to discuss their wines and all things of interest to wine-lovers.
Hobart Details – Sunday 16th August – Tasting from 12 noon to 5.00 pm at the Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hunter Street. Admission $10.00 payable at the door.
For more information, please contact the Tasmanian Wine Centre on (03) 62349995.
JULY
Thursday, 30th July – Davies Grand Central in Wellington Street, Launceston, will be hosting a free tasting of Tamar Ridge wines between 5.00 and 6.30 pm. Tasmanian Sales and Promotions Manager Will Buchanan will be there to pour the wines and discuss their merits.
Tuesday, 21st July – Bethany tasting with Geoff Schrapel at Catch Restaurant in Hobart Geoff will be conducting a tasting of his Barossa wines at Catch Restaurant in Morrison Street from 6.00 pm. There will be no charge for the tasting and when your taste buds are stimulated please stay on for a meal.
Monday, 20th July – Bethany and Josef Chromy tasting at Enjoi, Blackmans Bay.
Geoff Schrapel from Bethany Wines in the Barossa will be showcasing some of his wines from 5.30 pm until 7.00 pm. A range of Josef Chromy Wines will also be presented by David Milne so if you are in the area please drop in to taste, enjoy and discuss.
Saturday, 18th July, 2009
PINOT NOIR TASMANIA
As part of the Tasmanian Wine Centre’s ongoing commitment to the understanding and enjoyment of Pinot Noir, we will be conducting a tasting of 12 Freycinet Pinot Noirs. Chaired by Claude Radenti, the Freycinet winemaker, we will be tasting and discussing the styles and ageing potential of the grape variety. This will be a fascinating tasting of older and contemporary Freycinet Pinot Noir. Numbers are limited so please book as soon as possible. We will have a cancellation list.
Date – Saturday 18th July 2009
Time – 2.00pm – 4.00 pm
Cost per head – $25.00. Payment required on booking.
Venue – Tasmanian Wine Centre, 201 Collins Street, Hobart
Bookings – Tasmanian Wine Centre – (03) 62349995
Wednesday, 8th July – Peter Dennis in Tasmania
Peter Dennis will also be conducting an informal tasting of his wines at Ciuccio in Salamanca Square, Hobart, on Wednesday, 8th July, from 6.00 pm. There will be no charge for the tasting, and no booking required. If you would like to enjoy a meal after please stay on and join us from 7.00. Peter’s wines will be available at $7.00 per glass.
Tuesday, 7th July – Peter Dennis in Tasmania
Join winemaker Peter Dennis for an informal tasting of his McLaren Vale wines at the Republic Bar in North Hobart from 6.00 pm. There is no charge for the tasting or booking required. Please stay on for dinner if you would like to make a night of it.
JUNE
Tasmanian wine tastings – We are very pleased to offer you the opportunity to participate in the following lunches, tastings and dinners around the State of Tasmania that will be highlighting Tasmanian wines. You will have the opportunity to discuss Tasmanian wines with knowledgeable wine industry personnel in convivial and relaxing surroundings.
WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE 2009
LUNCH
1.00pm – Taylors Restaurant, Port Arthur. Join Shane Holloway (Delamere), Chris McRae (Tamar Ridge) and Mary Dufour and Rod Cuthbert (Iron Pot Bay) in the relaxing surroundings of Taylors Restaurant. A la carte meal payable by attendee plus $20 per head for wine or by arrangement.
TASTING
3.30 – 5.00PM – Channel Court Wine Cellars, Kingston. Taste wines from Bass Fine Wines (Guy Wagner), Meadowbank Estate (Gerald Ellis) and Josef Chromy Wines (David Milne). No charge.
TUESDAY 23RD JUNE 2009
LUNCH
1.00 – 2.30 pm – Astor Grill, Hobart – lunch. Taste wines from Delamere, Tamar Ridge and Iron Pot Bay wineries over lunch. Discussion about wines with the wine identities, Shane Holloway, Chris McRae, Mary Dufour and Rod Cuthbert. A la carte meal payable by attendee plus $20 per head for wine or by arrangement. Please book by phoning the Astor Grill on (03) 62 343122 or the Tasmanian Wine Centre on (03) 62 349995.
TASTING/DINNER
6.30 pm – Lewisham Tavern, Lewisham. A tasting of current release wines from Delamere (Pipers Brook), Tamar Ridge (Tamar Valley) and Iron Pot Bay (Tamar Valley) will be held at 6.30 pm on Tuesday 23rd June. No charge for the tasting. The tasting will be followed by an optional meal where you will have the opportunity to discuss the wines with individual winemakers. A la carte meal payable by attendee plus $20 per head for wine or by arrangement. Please book by ringing the Lewisham Tavern on (03) 62 658144 or the Tasmanian Wine Centre on (03) 62 349995
TASTING/DINNER
5.30 – 7.00pm – Dover Hotel, Dover. Join wine identities, Guy Wagner (Bass Fine Wines), Gerald Ellis (Meadowbank Estate) and David Milne (Josef Chromy Wines) for a complimentary tasting of their current release wines and then join, at your cost, for dinner. A complimentary glass of Tasmanian wine will be served with dinner. Diners will be able to purchase more wine with dinner if they wish. Please book by ringing the Dover Hotel on (03) 62 981210 or the Tasmanian Wine Centre on (03) 62 349995.
DINNER
6.30pm – Northern Club, Launceston. Taste and discuss a range of Tasmanian wines with Rebecca Wilson (Holm Oak Vineyard), Liz McGown (Tinderbox Vineyard) and Richard Meyman (Nocton Park Vineyard). Cost for the meal is $80 per head which includes wine. Please book by ringing the Northern Club on (03) 6331 3568 or the Tasmanian Wine Centre on (03) 62349995.