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Courses & Tastings
Top Tasting of 'Star Turns' red wines from the August/September 2008 Gourmet Traveller WINE article Tuesday September 2, 2008 - 5:30 to 8:00pm This tasting caused much debate - not least being which wines to include and which to leave out of the lineup for the panel to taste and that was before the tasting began! This was a "show and tell" tasting, a complete break from the usual method of choosing a topic. Each panel member presented the wines they felt merited introduction to the group for discussion and assessment. Will you agree? This is an informal tasting which means you can arrive, depart and taste at your leisure. Limited numbers - bookings essential Cost: $35 including GST Booking form or phone (02) 9552 2366 for more information <back to top> Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge New Release Wines Wednesday September 3, 2008 - 5:30 to 7:30pm Join winemaker Judi Cullam and Peter Bourne for a tasting of the new release wines from the Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Vineyard. Wines to be tasted are: 2007 Isolation Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay 2006 Isolation Ridge Vineyard Shiraz 2006 Isolation Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Olmo's Reward Limited numbers - bookings essential Cost: Free Booking form or phone (02) 9552 2366 for more information <back to top> 'Tour de France' Tasting Wednesday September 10, 2008 - 6:30 to 9:00pm Pop on the lycra shorts and wheel in for a whirlwind tasting tour of the vineyards of France. Start with a champagne then taste your way through Alsace, Loire, Chablis, Burgundy, Provence, Beaujolais, Loire, Rhone, Cahors, and Bordeaux, finishing up with a couple of 'stickies' at the finish line. Maximum 16 places - bookings essential Cost: $95 including GST Booking form or phone (02) 9552 2366 <back to top> Bordeaux Wines Advanced Workshop Wednesday September 17, 2008 - 7:00pm start Bordeaux is the world's home of cabernet sauvignon - regarded by many as the "king" of grape varieties. Merlot and cabernet franc add colour and movement, and petit verdot and malbec a touch of spice. Hear the latest news of the changing shape of Bordeaux. Taste a range of young and mature wines from minor and grand cru chateau, airfreighted direct by John Baker's Bordeaux Shippers. The wines will be matched to 'piccolo plates' - tastes of delicious food to keep the appetite under control. Limited numbers - bookings essential Cost: $195 Venue: Fix St James, 111 Elizabeth Street, Sydney Booking form or phone (02) 9552 2366 <back to top> Introductory Wine Appreciation Course (4 evenings) Tuesdays September 9, 16, 30, October 7, 2008 - 6:30 to 9:00pm Back to basics over four fun and informative sessions. What is wine? How do we taste? How do we know a ‘good’ wine and detect wine faults? What are generic styles and varietal wines all about? Taste the classics along with the new and exciting fashion wines. Explore the influence of winemaking on flavour and style. Learn why you like the wines you do and know what to look for. A selection of quality cheeses and bread are served to accompany the wines each evening. Maximum of 16 places - bookings essential Cost of 4 evening course: $295 inc GST Booking form or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information <back to top> Independent comments on Peter's Wine Appreciation Courses "Thoroughly enjoyed all four nights and would love to do more. I learnt alot more from Peter than I expected, great program." Christian Cummins, June 2008 "Fantastic day! Gave me a good grounding in wine knowledge so I'll feel much more confident in choosing for dinner parties etc." Mallory Baxter, November 2007 "Brilliant, informative, educational, fun." Vanessa McCarthy, November 2007 "Peter was great, I usually have trouble concentrating but he was interesting and held my attention the whole time." Briohny Elliott-Horne, November 2007 "Thought this was a great course. Peter is a fantastic instructor - knowledge of wine and wine making in depth, very enthusiastic. He is very open to questions and will elaborate on subjects that interest you, Fabulous! Great tutor!" Renée Bow, May 2007 "A thoroughly enjoyable course and introduction to wines - both styles and winemaking. Peter's candid and relaxed teaching style makes the course flow and learning fun and easy. Thanks Peter!" Jeannie Duhigg, April 2007 "Fantastic experience. Wish I had attended the course many years ago. Great fun and entertainment, and grew my knowledge enormously" Ross Ballard, April 2007 "Having undertaken a number of appreciation courses before, I have been overwhelmed by the extent of Peter's knowledge. He makes wine accessible and interesting whilst enhancing its romantic and ethereal qualities. My favourite wine experience so far." Scott Francis, March 2007 Wine Tasting / Course location Classes and tastings are held in: Australian Wine Education Centre Parking: Metered street parking on Harris St or car parks at Star City Casino and Darling Harbour Walk: From Market Street, go across Pyrmont Bridge, past Darling Harbour, up Union St to Harris Street opposite Union Square. Bus: Route 443 from QVB York /Market St to Star City, stops right outside
Taste Orange for MS Dinner Tuesday September 23, 2008 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm This annual dinner is to raise funds for the MS Society and showcases the talents of chefs, produce and wines of the Orange region. Enjoy a four course dinner created by the very talented Shaun Arantz (School House Restaurant), Scott Want (Belgravia) and Tony Worland (Tonic) complimented by wines chosen by Peter Bourne. Bookings essential - direct please to the MS Society on 02 9468 8300 or email mmorgan@mssociety.com.au Cost: $135 per person including GST and wine |
