Grenache is the worlds most widely-planted red grape variety, and deserves to be celebrated.
The First Grenache Symposium in June 2010 was inspired by wine legend Stephen Spurrier. His suggestion to two Rhone producers, Domaine de Mour-chon and Chene Bleu, was to hold a Grenache think-tank in the Southern Rhone. Over 250 top Grenache producers, journalists, and retailers from 23 countries came together to celebrate Grenache, which many people consider an un-sung hero of the grape world. Versatile, velvety and voluptuous, it enhances blends, yet is capable of independently pro-ducing great wines that age beautifully. The idea was born for an International celebration of this variety - the 24th of September 2010 marked the first festivity.
This year, the International Grenache Day celebration will be held on Friday 23rd of September.
Below are a few of the GreanacheDay events around South Australia. Let us know if we have missed any.
Kay Bros
Kay Brothers Cellar Door
57 Kays Road, McLaren Vale
Their winemaking team will be hosting 3 Master Classes on the day at 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm (each for approx 12 participants). The focus of the tasting will include two back vintages as well as the 2010 new release and a preview of the 2011 straight from the barrel. In addition they will serve delicious finger food including cured meats, cheeses, olives and wood oven bread to test the Basket Pressed Grenache‘s compatibility with food.
Reservations for the masterclasses re essential as they have limited space available - first in best dressed! Please call Cellar Door on 8323 8201 to make a booking
Turkey Flat
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| Grenache Vine in Barossa |
TURKEY FLAT VINEYARDS
Bethany Rd ,TANUNDA SA 5352
PH: +61 8 85632851
http://www.turkeyflat.com.au/
Henschke
Henschke are offering a vertical tasting of three vintages of Johann’s Garden in their cellar door! This is a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Shiraz. Johannes Garden is produced from low-yielding, old, gnarled, dry-grown bush and trellised vines from selected vineyards.
The cellar door can be found at;
Henschke Road, Keyneton SA 5353
9am - 4.30pm
http://henschke.com.au/profile/news/read/id/19/
Cadenzia
Is a group of independent wine makers across McLaren Vale who have got together to show of this great variety in the region. The Cadenzia group have Grenache as the dominant component in blends or as straight Grenache. The term is a musical term referring to a soloist improvised performance. And so winemakers have the creative freedom and individual expression to showcase Grenache solely from McLaren Vale.
These producers include; d’Arenberg, Olivers Taranga, Dog Ridge, Yangarra, Samuels Gorge, and Maximus. There are a number of event being held with the Cadenzia group around Adelaide.
Cadenzia Dinner at Lenzerheider
6 course degustation with matching Cadenzia wines.
Tuesday 20 September, 6pm
Lenzerheider, 146 Belair Rd, Hawthorn SA 5062 Bookings on 8373 3711
National Wine Centre
Friday 23 September
5-8pm free entre
More in depth sessions are available with two masterclasses lasting 45 minutes. Meet the makers and discuss the wines.
5:30pm & 7:00pm
$15
Further information call 08 8303 7462
The Grenache Cup
The title fight between McLaren Vale & Barossa!
Grenache was among the first varieties planted in Australia. Many of the plantings remain around Barossa and McLaren Vale. Originally used for fortified wines, they have emerged as one of Australia’s greatest fine wine assets. Come and taste Grenache wines and cast your vote in the ongoing battle of Barossa v McLaren Vale.
The Edinburgh Hotel
Saturday 24 September
12:00 to 4:00
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