Tasmania’s wine producers promise mainland wine lovers an arresting selection of the island’s best wines at the forthcoming landmark event Tasmania Unbottled 2009. This largest ever Tasmanian wine showcase will feature over 130 award-winning and new 2009 vintage releases from over 30 of the island’s top and emerging wine companies at wine exhibitions to be held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Visitors to Tasmania Unbottled 2009 will be able to taste world class sparkling wines from producers including Bay of Fires, Clover Hill, Freycinet, Jansz; Pirie and Stefano Lubiana; sassy Sauvignon Blancs, vibrant Rieslings and other aromatic varieties; velvety Pinot Noirs, well-structured Cabernets – and some remarkable late harvest ‘stickies’
moulded by European tradition. Online pre-registration will ensure the opportunity to meet the winemakers and discuss
their passions; to discover wines from producers making their mainland debut; and to choose selected varietal wine flights while sampling some of Tasmania’s finest seasonal produce.

Tasmania Unbottled 2009 also incorporates the highlight ‘Bubbles Rising’ Masterclass in each city, focussing on the island’s internationally renowned sparkling wines. Preregistration is essential for these exclusive tutored consumer and trade sessions.

EVENT DETAILS

Melbourne Tuesday 4 August - Intercontinental Melbourne Rialto
Sydney Tuesday 11 August - Museum of Contemporary Art
Brisbane Thursday 13 August - The City Hall

Consumer Tasting Sessions:
General Tasting + Wine Flights 4.30pm – 8.30pm $50 inc taste plate
Consumer Masterclass 6pm – 7pm $40 inc GST

Trade Tasting Sessions:
General Tasting + Wine Flights 11am – 4pm Complimentary
Trade Masterclass 2.30pm – 3.30pm $40 inc GST

REGISTRATION
Consumer and trade visitors are advised pre-registration is essential and includes a chance to win an exclusive Tasmanian holiday package.
Online: www.winetasmania.com.au/events/tu-09
Email: mail@winetasmania.net.au
Telephone: (03) 6223 3770
www.winetasmania.com.au

Note: information about this event has been supplied by the event organisers and Winewise takes no responsibility for its accuracy

 
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Last Updated: 31-May-2009