Session 22 - The Adelaide Hills

Session 22 sees Swirl, Sniff, Spit take to the hills. The Adelaide Hills region is one of Australia's largest geographically, spreading in a narrow band to the East of Adelaide in the Mount Lofty ranges.

Look at the region on a map and you'll see it extends northward, bordering the Eden Valley, and to the South running parallel to McLaren Vale.

Our host for this session is Bec Hardy from K1 by Geoff Hardy in the southern Adelaide Hills.

Bracket 1 - Alternate Whites
Sam Scott Fiano 2012 @ScottWinemaking
K1 by Geoff Hardy Grüner Veltliner 2012 @K1ByTheHardys

Sauvignon Blanc
Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2012 @ShawAndSmith
Hahndorf Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2012 @HahndorfHill

Chardonnay
The Lane Block 1A Chardonnay 2010 @TheLaneVineyard
K1 Chardonnay 2010 @K1ByTheHardys

Pinot Noir
Golding Wines Francis John Pinot Noir 2009 @GoldingWines
Chain of Ponds Wine Morning Star Pinot Noir 2010 @ChainOfPonds

Shiraz
Golding Wines The Handcart Shiraz 2011 @GoldingWines
Chain of Ponds Wine The Ledge Shiraz 2008 @ChainOfPonds

Cabernet Sauvignon
Longview Wine Devil's Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 @LongviewWines
K1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 @K1ByTheHardys

Final line-up subject to confirmation, and vintage may vary.

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