Session 21 - Canberra District

Canberra, capital of the nation. Think Canberra and Parliament House, National Gallery, the Australian War Memorial and Lake Burley Griffin might come to mind. Or if you're like us, you might think of the more than 30 wineries within a 40 minute drive. What's more, there's fascinating diversity in this cool climate wine district - due to geology, geography, temperature and the influence of skilled winemakers who have chosen this location to make some of Australia's most lauded wines.

Thirty lucky people have secured a place at our tasting at 6pm on Tuesday 19th March at Era Bistro where Jennie Mooney of Capital Wines (@CapitalWines) will lead us on an exploration of key varieties and styles from this exciting region.


Bracket 1 – Riesling  
Capital Wines ‘The Whip’ Riesling 2012 @CapitalWines
Helm Premium Riesling 2012 @HelmWines

Bracket 2 – Cool Climate Whites
Lark Hill Grüner Veltliner 2012 @LarkHillWines
Kyeema Vineyard Chardonnay Viognier 2011 @CapitalWines

Bracket 3 – Alternative Varietals
Capital Wines ‘The Ambassador’ Tempranillo @CapitalWines
Mount Majura Tempranillo 2011 @MtMajuraWine

Bracket 4 – Pinot Noir
Domaine Rogha Crois Silver Label Pinot Noir 2010 @ContiWineDog
Lerida Estate Lake George Pinot Noir 2011 @Lerida_Estate

Bracket 5 – Cabernet Sauvignon 
Clonakilla Ballinderry 2009 @Clonakilla
Shaw Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Bracket 6 – Shiraz
Collector Reserve Shiraz 2011
Eden Road Canberra Shiraz 2011 @EdenRoadWines

Session 20 - Clare Valley

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Think of Clare and quite possibly you'll think of Riesling  - and yes there will be a few of those in this tasting, our first of the year. But Clare is no one-trick pony, and this tasting sees a few varietals make their first appearance: Barbera and Malbec, along with the return of Graciano and standards such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

Secure a place, when they open up on twitter on Monday 11th February, for our tasting on 19th February, and learn about this classic region with host for the night Kate Giles (@DontCallMeKatie).

Bracket 1 Riesling

O’Leary Walker Polish Hill River Riesling 2012 @OLearyWalker

Skillogalee Riesling 2012 @Skillogalee

Bracket 2 Watervale Riesling

Clos Clare Watervale Riesling 2012 @ClosClareWines

Claymore Joshua Tree Riesling 2012

Bracket 3 Alternative Varietals

Thomson Estate Back Blocks Sangiovese 2009 @ByrneVineyards

ArtWine Graciano 2010 @ArtWineEstate

Sevenhill Inigo Barbera 2010 @SevenhillWines

Bracket 4 Grenache & Malbec

Kilikanoon Prodigal  Grenache 2009 @Kilikanoon

Matchbox Wine Co. Malbec 2012 @MatchboxWineCo

Bracket 5 Cabernet

Sevenhill Inigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 @SevenhillWines

O’Leary Walker Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 @OLearyWalker

Bracket 6 Shiraz

Thomson Estate Back Blocks Shiraz 2010 @ByrneVineyards

Knappstein Shiraz 2010 @GlennMBarry