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

Session 19 - Grampians Shiraz

This month we will taste a range of Shiraz wines from the best producers in the Grampians. From the traditional wines of Best's and Seppelt to the modern classics of Langi and Clayfield, we will see a diversity of expressions of this heritage style. We will also taste exciting, modern reinterpretations of Grampians Shiraz by producers The Story Wines and Jamsheed that are pushing the boundaries of the region's accepted style. It is no exaggeration to suggest that this tasting contains some of the region’s, and therefore Australia's, best wines.

Joining us to facilitate the tasting we have Julian Coldrey of www.fullpour.com and Jeremy Pringle of www.winewilleatitself.

Bracket 1

Mt Langi Cliff Edge Shiraz 2010 @MountLangi
Jamsheed Garden Gully Shiraz 2010 @JamsheedWines

Bracket 2

The Story Wines Westgate Vineyard Shiraz  2009 @StoryWines
Clayfield Ton Up Shiraz 2010

Bracket 3

Clayfield Shiraz Grampians Shiraz 2010
Seppelt St Peters Shiraz 2008
Best's Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz 2010 @BestsWines

Bracket 4

Mt Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz 2010 @MountLangi
Mt Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz 1999 @MountLangi

Bracket 5

Seppelt Silverband Sparkling Shiraz NV (2010 release)
Best's Great Western Sparkling Shiraz 2010 @BestsWines