Spring into three new Tastings...

3 September 2009

Spring has sprung and the 'tasting' season has begun. So dust off those palates as we bring three great tastings over the next week.

Trevor Jones - Friday the 4th of September 5-7pm - Free
For this Friday nights tasting we look at the grand wines of Trevor Jones and dive head first into his Barossa beauties, including the "big scoring" 2006 Wild Witch. So why not kick off your Friday evening & drop in before the footy starts and join us from 5-7pm this Friday the 4th. You could even take a bottle of Trevor Jones home to enjoy, while you watch the Crows win!?

Remember, even if you can't make the tasting, you can still purchase the Trevor Jones wines on-line at www.eastendcellars.com.au, shoot us an e-mail or even give us a call, on 08 8232 5300.

Pinot Noir Masterclass - Thursday the 10th of September 6:30-8:30pm - $20
Fans of Pinot... get those glasses ready as we are joined by an array of winemakers from all across Australia and New Zealand to showcase the oh so splendid grape Pinot Noir (plus a few palate cleansing whites). Here is what you have to look forward to:
Helen Masters from Ata Rangi –  with their 2008 Petrie Chardonnay & 2008 Pinot Noir
Clive Jones from Nautilus Estate –  Cuvee Marlborough NV & 2008 Nautilus Pinot Noir
Hatsch Kalberer from Fromm Winery – 2007 Riesling Spatlese & 2005 Fromm Pinot Noir
Poppy Hammond from Dry River –   2008 Lovat Gewurztraminer & 2006 Dry River Pinot Noir
David LeMire from Kooyong –  2008 Beurrot Pinot Gris & 2007 Haven Pinot Noir
Hamish Clark from Saint Clair –  2008 Marlborough Pinot Noir & 2008 Pioneer Block 3 43 Degrees Sauvignon Blanc.

The tasting will be at East End Cellars and nibbles will be provided. Tickets are only $20 and bookings can be made prior to or on the night, however numbers are limited so the sooner the better. For all enquires please e-mail wine@eastendcellars.com.au or call us on 08 8232 5300

Lunch with Bouchard at Mantra Restaurant- Saturday the 12th of September from 12:30pm - $140

One for all you Burgundy lovers out there...
We are delighted to find out Luc Bouchard, from Bouchard Pere & Fils is taking some time out of his busy schedule from the Eastern Seaboard to include little ol’ Adelaide in his travels. Even better news is that Luc is bringing some of their 2007 wines for a sneak-peek.
What better way to see the house of Bouchard with a family member on-board, and to inspect an exciting vintage… with some food to boot.

So on Saturday the 12th; from 12:30pm (sharp) at the splendid Mantra on King William Road, we will be looking at the following wines:

Whites
2007 Bourgogne 'La Vignee' Chardonnay
2007 Beaune de Chateau Premier Cru
2007 Meursault 'Genevrieres' Premier Cru
2006 Meursault 'Genevrieres' Premier Cru
2007 Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru

Reds
2007 Bourgogne 'La Vignee' Pinot Noir
2007 Volnay 'Caillerets Cuvee Ancienne Cuvee Carnot' Premier Cru
2007 Le Corton Grand Cru
2001 Le Corton Grand Cru
2007 Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru

As for the proceedings, it will be simple & easy. A glass or two upon arrival, then sit down and run through four whites (Beaune to Chevalier) and with what you have in front; a try with food: salmon terrine with a crispy caper radicchio, cornichon salad with tarragon sauce and melba toast. Followed in suit by the reds matched with boudin of duck confit and foie gras with a cassoulet of white beans… Yum!

This is a brilliant way to see just how well Bouchard are situated nowadays, in the relaxed surroundings of Mantra, on a cosy Saturday afternoon.

If this tickles your fancy, let us know ASAP as places are limited. Tickets are only $140 for all of this fun and represents great value (bookings must be met with payment). For all enquires and bookings please e-mail wine@eastendcellars.com.au or call us on 08 8232 5300.

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