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 ripeningd 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 2009, and its 11th 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.
2010 Show - Key events & dates
- Entries Close 13 August
- Exhibits must arrive by 21 September
- Judging – 27 September - 1 October
- Awards Presentation Dinner – 7pm Friday 1 October, Flint in the Vines, Shaw Vineyard Estate
- Exhibitors' Tasting – Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds Hall, Friday 1 October – 4:30pm to 6:00pm
- Public Tasting – Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds Hall, Saturday 2 October – 11am to 4pm
Wine Dinner
The Australian Cool Climate Wine Show at Murrumbateman marks the beginning of the annual Murrumbateman Moving Feast festival. Judging commences on Monday 27th September and ends with the Awards Presentation Dinner at 7PM Friday 1st October at Cello Cuisine, Shaw Vineyard Estate, Murrumbateman. Members of the public are most welcome to attend.
Tickets include a 2 course meal plus cheese and fruit platters to finish, and includes a selection of medal winning Cool Climate Wines from the Show. Pre-dinner drinks including wine and beer are available to purchase.
A silent auction is held during the evening
for 1 dozen trophy and medal winning wines from the Show. Pre-paid
bookings are
essential-book early to avoid disappointment. (Please go to www.shawvineyards.com.au
Public Tasting
The Australian Cool Climate Wine Show culminates with a Public Tasting from 11am to 4pm, Saturday 2nd October 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. “Pot luck” pre-packed cases of mixed wines from the show are available on the day for $100 (cash only). 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