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CLARE VALLEY EDUCATOR GUIDE John Montesi Credit: AUSTRALIAN WINE DISCOVERED PREPARING FOR YOUR CLASS THE MATERIALS VIDEOS As an educator, you have access to a suite of teaching resources and handouts, You will find complementary video including this educator guide: files for each program in the Wine Australia Assets Gallery. EDUCATOR GUIDE We recommend downloading these This guide gives you detailed topic videos to your computer before your information, as well as tips on how to best event. Look for the video icon for facilitate your class and tasting. It’s a guide recommended viewing times. only – you can tailor what you teach to Loop videos suit your audience and time allocation. These videos are designed to be To give you more flexibility, the following played in the background as you optional sections are flagged throughout welcome people into your class, this document: during a break, or during an event. There is no speaking, just background ADVANCED music. Music can be played aloud, NOTES or turned to mute. Loop videos should Optional teaching sections covering be played in ‘loop’ or ‘repeat’ mode, more complex material. which means they play continuously until you press stop. This is typically an easily-adjustable setting in your chosen media player. COMPLEMENTARY READING Feature videos These videos provide topical insights Optional stories that add from Australian winemakers, experts background and colour to the topic. and other. Feature videos should be played while your class is seated, with the sound turned on and SUGGESTED clearly audible. DISCUSSION POINTS To encourage interaction, we’ve included some optional discussion points you may like to raise with your class. Consider asking them to work in small groups to answer the question and then report back to the class. If you would like more movement in your classroom, ask them to write the group responses down on sticky notes (one idea per note) and attach them to a wall or whiteboard. Clare Valley / Educator guide PRESENTATION SLIDES TASTING LIST The presentation follows the content in A editable tasting list template is available your guide and is designed for your in the Wine Australia Assets Gallery. attendees, using visuals and photography We strongly recommend filling this in to to convey key points. We recommend give to your class, so they have a record projecting it on a big screen so it’s clearly of what wines they tasted and where it visible to all attendees. can be purchased. There is a separate version of the CERTIFICATE presentation available with space for A downloadable participation certificate is student notes. You may like to print a also available in the Wine Australia Assets copy of this for each participant prior Gallery. You can add your logo and fill in to the event. the relevant course details before presenting An editable PowerPoint version of the to attendees. presentation is available on request. This guide and other complementary materials were COMPLEMENTARY HANDOUTS produced by Wine Australia in 2018. Information and statistics were correct at time of publication, but more You will find downloadable handouts in the up-to-date information may be available. Wine Australia Assets Gallery. These can be * Please note these documents, and any information, printed and distributed to your class. diagrams or images contained therein, must not be extracted, reproduced, or distributed except to the extent it has been expressly authorised under license from Wine Australia. Clare Valley / Educator guide SUGGESTED TIMINGS This program is designed to be taught in one to two hours. How long you spend on each topic – or whether you cover it at all – will depend on your attendees as well as time allocation. Below are two different examples of how you may wish to divide your time. ONE-HOUR CLASS TWO-HOUR CLASS Time Time Topic (mins) Topic (mins) Welcome and introduction 5 mins Welcome and introduction 5 mins The history of Clare Valley 5 mins The history of Clare Valley 10 mins Geography, climate and soil 5 mins Geography, climate and soil 10 mins Viticulture 5 mins Viticulture 10 mins Winemaking 5 mins Winemaking 10 mins Noteworthy varieties 30 mins Break 10 mins (including tasting) Summary and class close 5 mins Noteworthy varieties 55 mins (including tasting) Summary and class close 10 mins Clare Valley / Educator guide PREPARING F O R YOUR EVENT 3 WEEKS PRIOR Confirm event time and book venue Confirm equipment availability (glasses, projector, mats, etc.) Invite attendees (recommend setting an RSVP for 1 week prior to event). 1 WEEK PRIOR Reconfirm venue availability – check tables/chairs if being provided by venue Confirm number of attendees Review course content and make any required edits to presentation slides Select the wines (one bottle per 16 attendees). See suggested mix below Draft and print your tasting list in order of presentation (blank template provided). 1 DAY PRIOR Print attendee list Fill in and print relevant class handouts, including tasting sheets and participation certificates Collect and clean glassware Put wines in fridge to chill overnight, if required Double-check you have all equipment required to run the event. 3 HOURS PRIOR Check wines are at an appropriate temperature, with white and sparkling wines in the fridge Set up room Set up and test projector/laptop/iPad Ensure the venue manager is aware of the start time and location for the event and can direct attendees if necessary. 30 MINUTES PRIOR Gather the wines, using ice buckets with a 50:50 mix of ice and water for white and sparkling wines. Clare Valley / Educator guide YOU WILL NEED SUGGESTED WINES TO TASTE PER ATTENDEE – Grosset ‘Polish Hill’ Clare Valley Riesling 1 glass for each wine you’ll – O’Leary Walker Clare Valley Riesling be tasting – Pikes ‘Traditionale’ Clare Valley Riesling 600mL bottle of water – Rieslingfreak ‘No.3’ Clare Valley Riesling 1 spittoon (plastic cups are – Kilikanoon ‘Prodigal’ Clare Valley Grenache suitable) – Koerner ‘The Clare’ Clare Valley Red Wine Palate cleansers, such as – Skillogalee ‘The Cabernets’ water crackers Clare Valley Cabernet blend Tasting mats, wine list and – Wakefield Taylors Family Wines ‘St Andrews’ other relevant handouts Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Pen. – Adelina Clare Valley Shiraz Mataro – Clos Clare ‘The Cemetery Block’ Clare Valley Shiraz – Jim Barry ‘The Armagh’ Clare Valley Shiraz TO SET UP YOUR TRAINING ROOM Should you wish to extend the tasting, the following wines are recommended: Tables and chairs to seat all participants – Tim Adams Clare Valley Semillon A table (or barrel) at the front – Mount Horrocks ‘Cordon Cut’ for the wines Clare Valley Riesling – Mitchell Watervale Clare Valley Riesling Ice and ice buckets to hold wines – Wines by KT ‘Peglidis Vineyard’ Clare Valley Riesling Corkscrew – Jim Barry Clare Valley Assyrtiko Wiping cloth or paper towel for spills – O’Leary Clare Valley Riesling – Tonic Wines Clare Valley Grenache Projector and screen/wall – Grosset ‘Gaia’ Clare Valley Cabernet blend Some classes may require microphone and speakers. Note: Tip: – Allow 1 bottle per 16 participants. Arrange tables and chairs to – Have a second bottle on hand for encourage discussion. U-shaped room any wines sealed with cork to allow with a round table format is ideal. for cork taint issues. – You can pre-pour red wine in advance if time is tight – wine should be served at 15°C (60°F). Avoid pre-pouring white or sparkling wine so it can be served chilled. Clare Valley / Educator guide AUSTRALIAN WINE DISCOVERED EDUCATION PROGRAM The comprehensive, free education For enquiries, email program providing information, tools and [email protected] resources to discover Australian wine. To access course presentation, videos and tasting tools, as well as other programs, visit Wine Australia supports the www.australianwinediscovered.com responsible service of alcohol. PROGRAM INFORMATION AND PRESENTATION SLIDES CLARE VALLEY John Montesi AUSTRALIAN WINE DISCOVERED Credit: Australia’s unique climate and landscape have fostered a fiercely independent wine scene, home to a vibrant community of growers, winemakers, viticulturists, and vignerons. With more than 100 grape varieties grown across 65 distinct wine regions, we have the freedom to make exceptional wine, and to do it our own way. We’re not beholden by tradition, but continue to push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse, thrilling wines in the world. That’s just our way. Clare Valley / Educator guide - Small wine region with a big reputation - Long history in Australia coupled with tradition of innovation - Variation in altitude and aspect allows for both full-bodied reds and delicate whites - Ancient soils growing diverse varieties - Renowned for Riesling, Shiraz and CLARE VALLEY: Cabernet Sauvignon THE QUIET REVOLUTIONARY Annese Mike Credit: FIRST TASTE CLARE VALLEY: THE QUIET REVOLUTIONARY This may be a good opportunity to give everyone a taste of a classic Hidden away in the Mount Lofty Ranges of Clare Valley wine. The full tasting South Australia, Clare Valley is a small wine comes later in the program. region with a big reputation for its world-class wines. Home to some important innovations in Australian wine, this scenic region is a place of contrasts. It’s retained its relaxed rural spirit yet built a global reputation. The climate is warm yet capable of producing elegant cooler-climate styles. Ancient soils grow exciting alternative grape varieties, and its long history hasn’t stopped local winemakers embracing modern techniques. Clare Valley / Educator guide TO DAY WE’LL - The history of Clare Valley - Geography, climate and soil - Viticulture and winemaking COVER… - Prominent varieties South Australian Tourism Commission/Adam Bruzzone Commission/Adam Tourism South Australian Credit: History of innovation World-class wines Clare Valley is one of Australia’s oldest Clare Valley produces a diverse range wine-producing areas, and its winemakers of wines, with local winemakers winning have been behind several breakthroughs countless international awards.