Canberra Wine Week, 12- 18 July
| Wines from the Canberra District have been getting rave reviews in the last 12 months, and picking up some pretty serious awards (eg Trophy for the Best Red Wine of the Show at the Sydney Royal Wine Show for the Collector Wines Reserve Shiraz 2008) .
It has really focussed attention on the wines we make, and the district winemakers would like to showcase some of these to Sydneysiders. Since a number of wineries are attending the Sydney Good Food & Wine Show 2010 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 July, and we were going to be in Sydney for this, we thought we would spend a few days beforehand showing off our superb wines to Sydney-siders in a convivial atmosphere in a number of great restaurants, wine bars and other venues. The week will consist of a number of whole-of-district events, some events where a group of wineries are doing a joint promotion. Take your pick! See the list of events here: |
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Canberra Wine Week Events
Canberra District Shiraz Dinner, Mumu Grill, Tuesday 13 July, 7pm
This dinner will feature the leading Shiraz wines from the Canberra District including from Lerida Estate, Clonakilla, Capital Wines and Collector Wines, matched with sensational lamb and beef dishes prepared by Craig, Brendan and the Mumu team. Mumu is one of the top steak restaurants in Sydney.
Location: 70-76 Alexander St, Crows Nest NSW 2065
Menu & Wines served: Click here to view...
Cost: $120 per head
Bookings: 9460 6877
Canberra District Wines – Regional Wine Dinner, Fix St James, Wednesday 14th July, 6.30pm
Over 20 wineries showcase the region’s diversity with a dinner at one of Sydney’s most fashionable wine bars – Fix St James.
The dinner starts with a tasting of Canberra Shiraz served with Poacher’s Pantry smoked meats. This will be followed by a four course dinner which Sommelier Stuart Knox has matched to a further fourteen medal winning or highly acclaimed wines.
Location: 111 Elizabeth Street Sydney
Cost: $120.00
Menu: View the menu, click here...
Bookings: ALL bookings please email reservations@fixstjames.com.au | www.fixstjames.com.au
Canberra District Riesling Dinner, Thursday 15th July
Canberra is renowned for its long cool ripening season which leads to outstanding Riesling.
Come and experience some of the best regarded and most awarded Riesling in the Country. Be the first to taste the 2010 vintage release of Canberra Riesling. Helm Wines, Eden Road Wines, Nick O’Leary, Mount Majura Vineyard, Brindabella Hills, Shaw Vineyard Estate, Capital Wines and Lark Hill invite you to experience an evening of Canberra District Riesling.
Location: Arun Thai, 28 Macleay St Potts Point | www.arunthai.com.au
When: Thursday 15th July 2010, 7.00pm
$90.00 per head
Bookings: Nick Spencer, Eden Road Wines 0419810274 nick@edenroadwines.com.au
Lerida Estate & Shaw Vineyard Estate at Wine Odyssey, 12-18 July
Wine Odyssey was recently named the winner of the ‘Best NSW Wine List’ by the Restaurant & Catering Association of NSW. Also, according to Huon Hooke, Wine Odyssey is 'the most thoughtful and original wine bar he has ever seen'. Both pretty good recommendations. See what Huon has to say about Wine Odyssey here....
For Canberra Wine Week, Wine Odyssey will offer the following Canberra District wines at $12 per glass with their new '3 plate lunch' (which will cost $19.95):
Lerida Estate Chardonnay and Merlot Cabernet Franc.
Shaw Vineyard Estate Riesling and Shiraz
Wine Odyssey guarantee to have you in and out in 30 minutes. However you could linger longer by adding a glass or two of Canberra District wine during Canberra Wine Week.
Location: 39-43 Argyle Street, The Rocks Click here for menu...
Cost: see Menu on their website Bookings: 1300 136 498
Capital Wine and Yarrh Wines at Cottage Point Inn 12-16 July
Cottage Point Inn will be offering a lunch special featuring wines from Capital Wines and Yarrh Wines. A Main course and glass of wine is $35 with your choice of Ocean Trout with spinach tagliatelle, garden peas, asparagus and champagne cream avruga OR Pickled & slow cooked Hawkesbury Valley Duck Breast, sweet corn puree, braised brown mushrooms, slated duck jelly and soy glaze.
The stunning Cottage Point Inn sits on a deck on the sparkling waters of the Hawkesbury and mention Canberra Wine week and you can book one of the apartments 12-16 July and receive a $50 discount
Location: 2 Anderson Place Cottage Point NSW 2084 Ph: +612 9456 1011 Fax: +612 9456 1497 | www.cottagepointinn.com.au
Capital Wines and Canberra Regional Produce Dinner at Danks Street Depot, Thursday 15th July
The Canberra region's cool climate and long ripening season lured Mark and Jennie Mooney away from their city lives just over 7 years ago to pursue their vineyard dream. They now run Capital Wines in collaboration with established wine maker Andrew McEwin.
The dinner will give you the opportunity to try some of what they have on offer alongside dishes inspired by their latest wines.
Canberra Region truffles are featured on Chef Jared Ingersoll’s superb menu.
Location: Danks Street Depot. 1-2 Danks Street Waterloo, NSW
Cost: $97.50 per head
Bookings: Call 9698 2201 or email enquiry@danksstreetdepot.com.au
Tastings
- Lerida Estate Wine Tasting - @ Vintage Cellars, Double Bay - Thursday 15th July 5 - 8pm
- Pankhurst Wines - Friday and Saturday 16th and 17th July Broadway Cellars Glebe Point Rd Glebe Porters Liquor Victoria Rd Chatswood
- Masterclass with Graeme Shaw of Shaw Vineyard Estate at Wine Odyssey Australia – Thursday 15th - Only $25, bookings essential, call: 1300 136 498 6.30-8pm
- CANBERRA WINES POURED BY THE GLASS at: Brown Sugar, Buzo Restaurant, Cafe Sydney, Danks Street Depot, Efendy, Fix St James, Glebe Point Diner, GPO Cheese Room, Mumu Grill, Perama, Woollahra Hotel
Other events
Quick links to other events:
Good Food & Wine Show | Capital Country Truffle Festival | Fireside Festival | Murrumbateman Moving Feast