| TAKE A WALK ON THE DRY SIDE ~ A RIESLING MASTERCLASS WITH PHILIPP WITTMANN & STEFAN CHRISTMANN | ||
| Taking a step sideways from the traditional Pradikatswein hierarchy of sweeter German wines, we look at wines from both the flexible QbA and top tier and Grosses Gewachs categories. QbA can range from dry to sweet whereas the Grosses Gewachs, more affectionately known as the GGs are exquisite dry, single vineyard wines made according to strict guidelines handed down by the controlling body known as the VDP. At the forefront of these drier styles are producers such as Wittmann of Rheinhessen and A. Christmann from the Pfalz. Both of these wineries are fronted by young and formidable family members, Philipp Wittmann and Stefan Christmann respectively. From adjoining regions, these two quality driven producers share many similarities. They both farm organically, with Christmann leaning towards biodynamic practices and they have a long family tradition of wine making in their regions- Wittmann dates back to 1663 and Christmann stretches over seven generations. They are advocates of natural yeasts and large old oak vessels for fermentation and elevage, and their wines are very true to the vineyards and regions where they are grown. We are delighted to host a masterclass with Philipp and Stefan as they lead us through a selection of their wines from their estate range up to their much lauded GGs. ON TASTING Bracket 1~ Estate 2010 Wittmann 100 ‘Hugel’ Riesling $28 2010 Wittmann Estate Riesling $38 2010 Christmann Pfalz Riesling QbA $39 2008 Wittmann Westhofener Silvaner $56 Bracket 2 ~ Village 2007 Wittmann Westhofener ’S‘ Riesling $58 2008 Christmann Gimmeldingen Riesling $85 2008 Christmann Konigsbach SC Olberg $66 2009 Christmann Konigsbacher Olberg Riesling $66 Bracket 3 ~ GG 2009 Wittmann Kirchspiel Riesling GG $114 2009 Wittmann Morstein Riesling GG $118 2009 Christmann Reiterpfad GG $109 2009 Christmann Idig GG $124 |
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| Date : | Wednesday 8 February, 2012 | |
| Time : | 6.30 - 8.30pm | |
| Location : | The Tea Room, entry via Melbourne Supper Club 161 Spring St, Melbourne | |
| Cost : | $65 per person | |
| To Book : | Please call us on (03) 9654 6657, Monday to Saturday 9.30 – 5.30pm
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| CHAMPAGNE COURSE ~ HISTORY, REGION, WINEMAKING & TASTING | ||
| We are running a Champagne course over 3 weeks presented by our Head Sommelier Bengt Baumgartner. Not just all froth and bubble, we will be looking at grape varieties, winemaking technique, some history and the region itself, as well as tasting through a range of styles from both well known champagne houses and the increasingly popular grower-producers. Week 1 ~ History, winemaking, styles, grapes Week 2 ~ House styles, growers, the region and villages Week 3 ~ Ageing on lees, disgorgement dates, dosage Some of the Champagne houses we will be tasting to help understand different techniques and styles include: Egly-Ouriet, Billecart-Salmon, Jacquesson, 02 Bollinger Grande Annee, 02 Dom Perignon, 04 Louis Roederer Cristal, 99 Taittinger Comte des Champagne and Krug MV. Feel free to call Bengt on (03) 9654 6657 during business hours if you have any questions regarding the course. |
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| Date : | Monday 19 & 26 March and 2 April 2012 (Please note these are the changed dates to avoid the public holiday) | |
| Time : | 6.30 – 8.30pm | |
| Location : | The Tea Room, entry via Melbourne Supper Club 161 Spring St, Melbourne | |
| Cost : | $380 per person | |
| To Book : | Please call us on (03) 9654 6657 or click here to send a reply email
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