2013 Australian Cool Climate Wine Show
Background
While the majority of wine grapes in Australia are grown in warmer regions, many of Australia’s super-premium, world class wines come from cooler regions. Experts attribute this to the slow ripening and accumulation of flavours promoted by cool conditions prior to harvest.
The Murrumbateman Cool Climate Wine Show began its life in 1999 and was born out of the vision and commitment that a small band of local grape growers and winemakers had to create a wine show that was truly dedicated to benchmarking the unique winestyles produced from cool climate wine regions. The first wine show attracted approximately 90 entries. Since its inception, local wines have been well represented amongst the trophy and medal winners
In 2011, and its 12th year, the show has “grown up”, and become the Australian Cool Climate Wine Show at Murrumbateman, an official title which more truly reflects its national status.
2013 Show - Key events & dates
| Show Dates |
24 September - 29 September 2013 |
| Entries Close |
9 August 2013 |
| Exhibits to arrive by |
18 September 2013 |
| Judging |
23-28 September 2013 |
| Public Tasting | 29 September 2013 11am - 4 pm |
| Awards Presentation Dinner | Friday 28 September 2013 7 pm |
Wine Dinner
The Australian Cool Climate Wine Show Presentation Dinner on Friday 28 September hosts the launch of the annual Murrumbateman Moving Feast festival.
Members of the public are most welcome to attend. Top medal winning wines will be served. Prepaid bookings are essential – for information and bookings please email accws1@bigpond.com
Public Tasting
The Australian Cool Climate Wine Show culminates with a Public Tasting from 11am to 4pm, Saturday 29th September at the Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds Hall. Come and taste the huge variety of wines on Show from Cool Climate regions from all States of Australia.
Tickets are $15 each and bookings are recommended. Free tea and coffee is available for non-tasters. “Lucky Dip” pre-packed cases of mixed wines from the show are available on the day. Please note that only ticket holders can be admitted to the hall and children will not be admitted. There is a grassed area close by for children to play.
For all enquiries and ticket sales for both the Wine dinner and the Public Tasting phone 02 62270358 or email accws1@bigpond.com