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Masterclass: Fortified Wines

Posted by Ben in Wines on September 24th, 2010

An unbroken line of historic excellence

 

The final masterclass for this year’s Landmark Australia Tutorial was hosted by Colin Campbell from Campbell’s Wines and Stephen Chambers from Chambers Rosewood Wines. 

 

If ever wine can be described as capturing a moment in time, never was that more appropriate than in the case of Fortifieds.  

 

While the style originates in Europe, Australia can currently stand proud in terms of its historic support and contemporary maintenance of this style.  In fact, Australia can boast the only winery in the world with an unbroken line of proprietary fortifieds back to 1878.

 

This inspiring tasting focused on Australia’s best fortified wines and featured 16 historic and phenomenal wines, such as the recently released 1910 Seppeltsfield Para Vintage Tawny Mataro/Shiraz/Grenache from the Barossa Valley and a 1928 Morris Rutherglen Muscat a Petit Grains Rouge.

 

The Wines: Fortified

1. NV Seppeltsfield Flora Palamino- Extra Dry Fino DP117, Barossa Valley
2. NV Morris Miafino Palomino, Rutherglen
3. 1998 Reynella Vintage Port Shiraz , McLaren Vale
4. 1998 Stanton & Killeen Vintage Port Shiraz/Touriga, Rutherglen
5. NV Seppeltsfield DP 90 Rare Tawny Shiraz/Grenache/Cabernet Sauvignon/Mourvedre, Barossa Valley
6. NV Grant Burge 20 Year Old Tawny, Grenache/Mourvedre/Shiraz, Barossa Valley
7. 1910 Seppeltsfield Para 100 year old Vintage Tawny Mataro/Shiraz/Grenache, Barossa Valley
8. NV Chambers Rutherglen Topaque Muscadelle
9. NV Chambers Classic Rutherglen Topaque Muscadelle
10. NV Chambers Grand Rutherglen Topaque Muscadelle
11. NV Chambers Rare Rutherglen Topaque Muscadelle
12. NV Campbells Rutherglen Muscat a Petit Grains Rouge
13. NV Campbells Classic Rutherglen Muscat a Petit Grains Rouge
14. NV Campbells Grand Rutherglen Muscat a Petit Grains Rouge
15. NV Campbells Merchant Prince Rare Rutherglen Muscat a Petit Grains Rouge
16. 1928 Morris 1928 Rutherglen Muscat a Petit Grains Rouge

Masterclass: Fortified, presented by Colin Campbell and Stephen Chambers

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Final Masterclasses of the Landmark Australia Tutorial

Posted by Ben in Tutorial on September 13th, 2010

The final masterclasses presented at the Landmark Australia Tutorial next week include:

Day Four: Pinot Noir presented by Tom Carson, Winemaker, Yabby Lake
A compelling masterclass demonstrating that Australian Pinot Noir can rival the very best in the world. Tasted blind, this is your chance to discover
the new benchmarks from regions such as Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley and Tasmania.

Day Four: Single Vineyards and Sacred Sites vs Blending presented by Brian Walsh, Director of Winemaking, Yalumba
The search for consistency or the pursuit of excellence? Single vineyard, regional and multiregional as winemaking choices in Australia. A
discussion about Australia’s finest wines and the philosophy that surrounds its production.

Day Five: Chardonnay presented by Steve Webber, Winemaker, De Bortoli
A tasting and discussion about how the influence of new clones, improved understanding of sites and winemaking
practices are now producing Australian Chardonnay’s that are among the best in the world.

Day Five: Fortified presented by Colin Campbell, Winemaker, Campbell Wines & Stephen Chambers, Winemaker, Chambers Rosewood Wines
From Rutherglen’s unique Muscat and Tokay,through to aged Tawnies and other classic styles from historic cellars. This inspiring tasting
will conclude the week in an authentic Australian fashion.

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