Tastings & Courses

 

Merlot Cabernet Franc Blends and Right Bank Wines - Advanced Workshop

Wednesday August 24, 2011
The Left Bank may have the most prestigious chateaux, but the Right Bank has been getting all the plaudits lately.  Is it a revolution?  Everything in modern Bordeaux winemaking started on the Right Bank - lower yields, strict sorting of grapes, cold fermentation.  The resulting richness, ripeness and ultra-lush textures from the Merlot Cabernet Franc blends has grabbed the attention of the world.   Join me to look at some of the benchmark wines from Pomerol and St Emilion lined up against some outstanding counterparts from Australia, including Orange where Merlot is superbly suited.  Sadly Chateau Petrus is out of my budget, but the lineup will still be very impressive.
Maximum 16 places - bookings essential
Cost: $125 incl GST
Bookings online here or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information

Gourmet Traveller WINE tasting of Grenache - to get advance notice of Peter's tasting please join the newsletter list

Wednesday August 17, 2011 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Grenache has had a long history in Australia although until recently it hardly ever appeared on a label.  A versatile variety it was the most popularly grown variety in Australia until the 1960s, used as the basis for port and a major component of claret.  Overtaken by Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon it seemed destined for obscurity in Australia.  Grenache is fighting back due to the efforts of some new plantings as well as some old vines that have become elevated to the status of viticultural gold mines.  Rich and complex with strawberry, raspberry and spicey, peppery characters, it is rightly being rediscovered as a single variety wine or as a component in the fashionable GSM blends.  The panel as always has done the hard yards to find the best of these wines for you to try.
Maximum 40 places - bookings essential
Cost: $45 incl GST
Bookings online here or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information

Introductory Wine Appreciation Course (1 Day)

Saturday August 27, 2011 - 10:30am- 4:30pm
The morning session covers the Back to Basics segment from the evening course:  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?  A break for lunch at your own expense, then a close look at the classic white and red varietals to explore flavour and style.  Not quite as in-depth as the 4 evening course but still a great starter course. A selection of quality cheeses and bread are served to accompany the wines during the day.
Maximum 16 places - bookings essential
Cost: $180 inc GST
Bookings online here or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information  

 

Introductory Wine Appreciation Course - 4 evenings

Wednesdays August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 2011- 6:30pm - 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 wine making 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 16 places
Cost: $320 inc GST
Bookings online here or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information 


Wines of Italy Advanced Workshop

Tuesdays August 9 & 16, 2011 - 6:30 to 9:00pm
The grape varieties, the styles, the regions - the flavours of the Mediterranean are on the hippest wine lists, what are they all about?  Peter will take you on a vinour tour through Italy's north, Puglia, Piedmont and the southern islands so you can discover for yourself.
Food tastes to complement will be served to keep the hunger pangs at bay
Cost: $250 incl GST
Maximum 16 places
Bookings essential  or phone 02 9552 2366 for more information

Tastings, Courses and Events in Orange, NSW

Tastings at Lolli REDINI

Peter Bourne is excited to re-commence his collaboration with Lolli REDINI with a series of tastings, dinners and events.
Venue: Lolli REDINI, 48 Sale Street, Orange

Tempranillo Tasting at Lolli REDINI

Monday aUGUST 8, 2011 - 6:30pm start

Tempranillo is Spain's most prominent red variety - the backbone of the great wines of Rioja and Ribera del Duoro.  Tempranillo is a new addition to Australian winegrowing and has quickly proved its potential.  On Monday August 8 I'll feature some of Australia's top contenders along with champions from Spain.  I plan to include a bracket of heavy weights from Rioja and Ribera del Duoro to round out the experience.  Two taster plates from Lolli REDINI specially matched to the wines are included.

Please note I am taking the bookings for these events NOT Lolli REDINI
Cost: $99 incl GST
Bookings essential - maximum 13 people
Phone 02 9552 2366 for more information

 

Tastings and Events at other locations

Bird Cow Fish, 500 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Regional Dinners hosted by Peter Bourne

August 23 - Mudgee produce and wines

All bookings and enquires direct to Bird Cow Fish please on 02 9380 4090