ALTERNATIVE AND EXTRAORDINARY AUSTRALIA

MASTER CLASS AND FREE POUR TASTING

WEDNESDAY, 17 APRIL 2019 BEDRIJVENCENTRUM DE PUNT, GENT Wine regions Welcome of Australia Darwin We’re delighted to be back in Belgium, following a successful event in Antwerp last year, sharing our wines and stories in Gent for the first time. Australia has thousands of wineries, dotted throughout 65 wine regions across the country. Our unique climate and vast landscape enables us to produce an incredibly diverse range of wine, which can be seen in more than 130 different INDIAN OCEAN grape varieties. NORTHERN TERRITORY At this master class, led by The Wine Detective, Sarah Ahmed, we’ll explore the country’s climatic diversity, winemaking brilliance and innovative spirit. QUEENSLAND Through these 12 wines, you’ll discover how Australian winemakers are experimenting with alternative varieties and new styles to create something

WESTERN AUSTRALIA extraordinary. The line-up will showcase Mediterranean grape varieties and their unique style in Australia, as well as unusual and rare varieties.

28 South Eastern Australia* The master class is followed by a free pour tasting of Australia’s classic whites SOUTH AUSTRALIA Brisbane and summer reds. Taste fresh, elegant and iconic styles of , 29 from Hunter Valley Semillon to , Mornington Peninsula

30 to McLaren Vale Grenache. This is a great opportunity to revisit hero styles as well as find out what’s coming out of Australia today. 1 31 2 Perth 10 32 33 3 GREAT 11 Exports of Australian wine continue to grow globally and there is positive 44 34 PACIFIC OCEAN AUSTRALIAN BIGHT 12 14 35 4 15 6 13 36 growth across a number of markets in Europe. Belgium is a buoyant market, 5 16 37 Sydney 17 38 7 8 9 Adelaide 21 45 18 19 20 39 40 41 open to New World wine, with encouraging signs that consumers are trading 43 47 42 Canberra SOUTHERN OCEAN 22 46 48 49 AUSTRALIAN up to more premium wines. Exports of Australian wine to Belgium above 23 CAPITAL 24 55 54 52 50 51 26 59 56 TERRITORY 25 57 53 27 60 58 62 AUD $5 are up 36% to $6.1 million (MAT December 2018). 61 64 63 VICTORIA WESTERN AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND Melbourne Don’t forget to share your discoveries with us and your fellow tasters. You can 1. Swan District 28. South Burnett BASS STRAIT join the online conversation with the hashtag #aussiewine. We’re on Twitter 2. Perth Hills 29. Granite Belt (@Wine_Australia), Instagram (@wineaustralia) and Facebook (WineAustralia). 3. Peel TASMANIA* NEW SOUTH WALES 65 4. Geographe If we can help to answer questions, educate or inspire you, please ask one of 5. Margaret River 30. New England Australia the Wine Australia team or drop us a line on [email protected]. We 6. Blackwood Valley 31. Hastings River Hobart 7. Pemberton 32. Hunter Valley hope you enjoy the tasting and look forward to hearing your feedback. 8. Manjimup 33. Mudgee 9. Great Southern 34. Orange The Wine Australia Team 35. Cowra 53. Upper Goulburn SOUTH AUSTRALIA 36. 54. Heathcote 10. Southern Flinders Ranges 37. Hilltops 55. Bendigo 11. Clare Valley 38. Southern Highlands 56. Pyrenees 12. Barossa Valley 39. Gundagai 57. Macedon Ranges 13. Eden Valley 40. Canberra District 58. Sunbury 14. Riverland 41. Shoalhaven Coast 59. Grampians 15. Adelaide Plains 42. Tumbarumba 60. Henty 16. Adelaide Hills 43. Perricoota 61. Geelong 17. McLaren Vale 62. Yarra Valley 18. Kangaroo Island VICTORIA 63. Mornington Peninsula 19. Southern Fleurieu 44. Murray Darling 64. Gippsland* 20. Currency Creek 45. Swan Hill 21. Langhorne Creek 46. Goulburn Valley TASMANIA 22. Padthaway 47. Rutherglen 65. Tasmania* 23. Mount Benson 48. Glenrowan 24. Wrattonbully 49. Beechworth 25. Robe 50. King Valley *South Eastern Australia and 26. Coonawarra 51. Alpine Valleys Gippsland are zones, Tasmania 27. Mount Gambier 52. Strathbogie Ranges is a state. #aussiewine 3 PRESENTER SARAH AHMED ALTERNATIVE Sarah Ahmed is a UK-based wine writer and educator and a renowned authority on Australian wine. As well as publishing her own blog, The Wine Detective, she also writes VARIETIES for numerous publications and has contributed to many leading wine reference books. In 2017, she was ‘Honorary Australian Woman in Wine’ at the annual Australian MASTER CLASS Women in Wine Awards.

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1. Delinquente Wine Co. ‘Screaming Betty’ Riverland Vermentino 2018 10.0% €16.00 Importer contact: Seeking importer Winery contact: Con-Greg Grigoriou • [email protected] Using organic practices

2. Bremerton ‘Special Release’ Langhorne Creek Fiano 2017 12.5% €15.49 Importer contact: De KelderMeesters • Robert Van Gurp • [email protected] Winery contact: Sam Martin • [email protected] Using organic practices

3. Logan ‘Weemala’ Orange Pinot Gris 2018 13.0% POA Importer contact: Seeking importer Winery contact: Peter Logan • [email protected]

4. Yetti and the Kokonut ‘Mount Savagnin’ McLaren Vale Savagnin 2018 12.1% $22.80 Importer contact: Wijnhandel Roeland Fort • Roeland Fort • [email protected] Winery contact: Koen Janssens • [email protected] Certified organic

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1. ‘Vinoque’ Yarra Valley Gamay 2015 13.0% €15.58 Importer contact: De Bortoli Wines Europe • Francis Aguilar • [email protected] Winery contact: De Bortoli Wines Europe • Francis Aguilar • [email protected]

2. d’Arenberg ‘The Anthropocene Epoch’ McLaren Vale Mencia 2017 13.2% €17.41 Importer contact: Gustoworld • Christophe Heynen • [email protected] Winery contact: Rebekah Prestwood • [email protected] Using organic practices / Using biodynamic practices

3. Pfeiffer Wines King Valley Alpine Valleys Tempranillo 2015 14.9% $26.50 Importer contact: Universal Wine • Kurt Dewaele • [email protected] Winery contact: Kylie Barton • [email protected]

4. First Drop Wines ‘Full Fat Red’ Barossa Touriga Nacional Nebbiolo 14.0% €15.00 Montepulciano Barbera Garnacha Shiraz 2016 Importer contact: Seeking importer Winery contact: John Retsas • [email protected]

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1. Mr. Riggs Wine Co. ‘Montepulciano d’Adelaide’ Adelaide 14.5% $30.00 Montepulciano 2016 Importer contact: Crush Wine • Max Allman • [email protected] Winery contact: Fleur Runge • [email protected]

2. Mount Horrocks Clare Valley Nero d’Avola 2015 13.7% $40.00 Importer contact: Seeking importer Winery contact: Stephanie Toole • [email protected] Certified organic

3. Coriole McLaren Vale Sangiovese 2016 14.4% $28.00 Importer contact: Seeking importer Winery contact: Peter Lloyd • [email protected] Using organic practices

4. Longview Vineyard Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo 2017 13.5% $50.00 Importer contact: Seeking importer Winery contact: Peter Saturno • [email protected]

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With over 200 years of viticulture and winemaking, Australia’s wine regions are scattered WINE ABV % RRP with multi-generational families whose long-standing dedication provides inspiration, leadership and custodial care to some of our most precious vines and wines. Over the years 5. Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. ‘Not Your Grandma’s Riesling’ Eden Valley 12.0% $22.00 this has generated a raft of classic, iconic wines and styles that reflect the region, terroir and Riesling 2016 winemaker. From Clare Valley Riesling to Hunter Valley Semillon, this flight explores some of Importer contact: Enotria & Coe • Maggie Macpherson • Australia’s white wine heroes. [email protected] Winery contact: Theo Engela • [email protected] WINE ABV % RRP

1. De Bortoli Wines ‘La Bohème Act One’ Yarra Valley Riesling 2018 12.0% €16.22 Importer contact: De Bortoli Wines Europe • Francis Aguilar • [email protected] 6. Peter Lehmann Wines ‘Portrait’ Barossa Valley Eden Valley Riesling 11.5% €14.95 Winery contact: De Bortoli Wines Europe • Francis Aguilar • 2017 [email protected] Importer contact: Intervinos • Nico Terry • [email protected] Winery contact: Thomas Heitz • [email protected]

2. Pikes ‘Hills and Valleys’ Clare Valley Riesling 2018 11.0% €11.95 Importer contact: ad Bibendum • Femke Palmers• [email protected] Winery contact: Pete Bentley • [email protected] 7. ‘Art Series’ Margaret River Riesling 2017 12.0% $24.00 Importer contact: ad Bibendum • Johan Monard • [email protected] Winery contact: Robyn Smith • [email protected] 3. Mount Horrocks Clare Valley Riesling 2018 12.5% €18.50 Importer contact: Matthys Wijnimports • Frank Matthys • [email protected] Winery contact: Stephanie Toole • [email protected] Certified organic

8. Patritti ‘Merchant’ Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2017 12.5% $24.00 Importer contact: Seeking importer 4. ‘Polish Hill’ Clare Valley Riesling 2017 12.2% €24.50 Winery contact: Anna Nuttall • [email protected] Importer contact: New World Wineries • John Schell • ex VAT [email protected] Winery contact: Lisa Roberts • [email protected] Certified organic

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9. Shaw + Smith Adelaide Hills 2018 12.2% €11.95 13. Mount Horrocks Clare Valley Semillon 2017 12.5% €18.50 Importer contact: New World Wineries • John Schell • ex VAT Importer contact: Matthys Wijnimport • Frank Matthys • [email protected] [email protected] Winery contact: David LeMire MW • [email protected] Winery contact: Stephanie Toole • [email protected] Certified organic

10. Brokenwood ‘Cricket Pitch White’ New South Wales Sauvignon Blanc 12.0% €15.00 14. Peter Lehmann Wines ‘Masters Margaret’ Barossa Semillon 2012 11.0% €24.50 Semillon 2017 Importer contact: Intervinos • Nico Terry • [email protected] Importer contact: Wijn op Dronk • Arend-Jaap van der Lely • Winery contact: Thomas Heitz • [email protected] [email protected] Winery contact: Geoff Krieger • [email protected]

11. Xanadu ‘Exmoor’ Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018 13.0% $18.00 15. Brokenwood ‘Oakey Creek’ Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 11.0% €28.00 Importer contact: Sligro • Berry Schapendonk • Importer contact: Wijn op Dronk • Arend-Jaap van der Lely • [email protected] [email protected] Winery contact: Chris Unger • [email protected] Winery contact: Geoff Krieger • [email protected]

12. Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 13.0% €19.00 16. d’Arenberg ‘The Money Spider’ McLaren Vale Roussanne 2017 12.9% €13.13 Importer contact: Matthys Wijnimport • Frank Matthys • Importer contact: Gustoworld • Christophe Heynen • [email protected] [email protected] Winery contact: Alex Roy • [email protected] Winery contact: Rebekah Prestwood • [email protected] Certified organic / Certified biodynamic Using organic practices / Using biodynamic practices

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17. Langmeil ‘Three Gardens’ Barossa Viognier Marsanne Roussanne 13.0% $25.00 21. Devil’s Corner Tasmania 2017 13.0% $20.00 2017 Importer contact: VA.S.CO • Calcedonio Terrazzino • Importer contact: Wijntransport • Bas Van den Akker • [email protected] [email protected] Winery contact: Annalisa Loverso • [email protected] Winery contact: Leigh Woodrow • [email protected]

18. d’Arenberg ‘The Hermit Crab’ McLaren Vale Viognier Marsanne 2017 13.5% €11.13 22. Jacob’s Creek ‘Reserve’ Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017 13.2% €9.99 Importer contact: Gustoworld • Christophe Heynen • Importer contact: Pernod Ricard Belgium • Marie De Witte • [email protected] [email protected] Winery contact: Rebekah Prestwood • [email protected] Winery contact: Georgine Dat • [email protected]

19. ‘Y Series’ Eden Valley Viognier 2017 13.5% €11.50 23. Murdoch Hill Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017 12.0% €20.50 Importer contact: Chacalli Wines • Mireille Cerpentier • Importer contact: Smaragd Wijnen • Martijn Verkerk • ex VAT [email protected] [email protected] Winery contact: Jonathan Stevens • [email protected] Winery contact: Michael Downer • [email protected]

20. Yalumba ‘The Virgilius’ Eden Valley Viognier 2016 12.5% €40.75 24. Innocent Bystander Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2017 13.0% $25.00 Importer contact: Chacalli Wines • Mireille Cerpentier • Importer contact: VA.S.CO • Calcedonio Terrazzino • [email protected] [email protected] Winery contact: Jonathan Stevens • [email protected] Winery contact: Annalisa Loverso • [email protected]

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25. Penley Estate ‘Genevieve’ Coonawarra Chardonnay 2016 13.0% $30.00 29. Leeuwin Estate ‘Art Series’ Margaret River Chardonnay 2015 14.0% $104.00 Importer contact: Global Wineries • Paul Dielen • Importer contact: ad Bibendum • Johan Monard • [email protected] [email protected] Winery contact: Colm Mooney • [email protected] Winery contact: Robyn Smith • [email protected]

26. De Bortoli Wines ‘The Estate Vineyard’ Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016 12.7% €18.00 Importer contact: De Bortoli Wines Europe • Francis Aguilar • [email protected] Winery contact: De Bortoli Wines Europe • Francis Aguilar • [email protected]

27. Kooyong ‘Clonale’ Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2017 13.5% €20.75 Importer contact: Vinetiq • Pieter Raeymaekers • [email protected] Winery contact: Melissa Gjergja • [email protected]

28. Woodlands ‘Wilyabrup Valley’ Margaret River Chardonnay 2016 13.0% €18.00 Importer contact: Seeking importer • Sanna van Herwaarden • [email protected] Winery contact: Andrew Watson • [email protected]

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In the 1980s, everything was big: expense accounts, shoulder pads and Australian wine. WINE ABV % RRP Australia made a name for itself on rich, oaky wines, full of flavour and ripe fruit. But there’s now a new wave of fresh, elegant and approachable styles, perfect for enjoying over summer. 5. Kooyong ‘Massale’ Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2017 13.0% €20.75 From Grenache to Pinot Noir, Gamay to Tarrango, this flight showcases the vibrant reds that Importer contact: Vinetiq • Pieter Raeymaekers • [email protected] are coming out of Australia today. Winery contact: Melissa Gjergja • [email protected] WINE ABV % RRP

1. Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. ‘Not Your Grandma’s Rosé’ Barossa Valley 11.5% $22.00 Grenache Mourvèdre 2017 Importer contact: Enotria & Coe • Maggie Macpherson • [email protected] Winery contact: Theo Engela • [email protected] 6. Murdoch Hill ‘Ridley Pinot x Three’ Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris Pinot Noir 13.0% €22.50 Pinot Meunier 2017 ex VAT Importer contact: Smaragd Wijnen • Martijn Verkerk • [email protected] 2. Charles Melton ‘Rose of Virginia’ Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz 14.5% €22.95 Winery contact: Michael Downer • [email protected] 2018 Importer contact: ad Bibendum • Ellen Roosen • [email protected] Winery contact: Charlie Melton • [email protected]

7. Saint & Scholar Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2017 14.0% €16.00 Importer contact: Seeking importer Winery contact: Pär Wahl • [email protected] 3. Innocent Bystander Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2018 13.0% $25.00 Importer contact: VA.S.CO • Calcedonio Terrazzino • [email protected] Winery contact: Annalisa Loverso • [email protected]

8. Brown Brothers North West Victoria Tarrango 2017 13.4% $14.10 4. Yering Station ‘Village’ Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017 13.0% €15.00 Importer contact: VA.S.CO • Calcedonio Terrazzino • [email protected] Importer contact: Matthys Wijnimport • Frank Matthys • [email protected] Winery contact: Annalisa Loverso • [email protected] Winery contact: Chris Unger • [email protected]

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9. Yalumba ‘Old Bush Vine’ Barossa Grenache 2015 14.0% €17.00 13. Paxton ‘Thomas Block’ McLaren Vale Grenache 2017 14.0% $35.00 Importer contact: Chacalli Wines • Mireille Cerpentier • Importer contact: Biodyvino [email protected] Winery contact: Susie Grover • [email protected] Winery contact: Jonathan Stevens • [email protected] Certified organic / Certified biodynamic

10. Ochota Barrels ‘The Fugazi Vineyard’ McLaren Vale Grenache 2017 12.2% €35.00 14. Langmeil ‘Three Gardens’ Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 14.5% $25.00 Importer contact: Seeking importer 2017 Winery contact: Taras Ochota • [email protected] Importer contact: Wijntransport • Bas Van den Akker • Using organic practices [email protected] Winery contact: Leigh Woodrow • [email protected]

11. Patritti ‘Section 181’ McLaren Vale Grenache 2016 14.5% $40.00 15. De Bortoli Wines ‘La Bohème Act Four’ Yarra Valley Syrah 14.0% €16.22 Importer contact: Seeking importer Gamay 2017 Winery contact: Anna Nuttall • [email protected] Importer contact: De Bortoli Wines Europe • Francis Aguilar • [email protected] Winery contact: De Bortoli Wines Europe • Francis Aguilar • [email protected]

12. d’Arenberg ‘The Derelict Vineyard’ McLaren Vale Grenache 2016 14.5% €17.41 16. De Bortoli Wines ‘The Estate Vineyard’ Yarra Valley Shiraz 2016 14.0% €18.00 Importer contact: Gustoworld • Christophe Heynen • Importer contact: De Bortoli Wines Europe • Francis Aguilar • [email protected] [email protected] Winery contact: Rebekah Prestwood • [email protected] Winery contact: De Bortoli Wines Europe • Francis Aguilar • [email protected]

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17. Yering Station ‘Village’ Yarra Valley Shiraz Viognier 2015 13.5% $24.00 Importer contact: Sligro • Berry Schapendonk • [email protected] Winery contact: Chris Unger • [email protected]

18. Murdoch Hill ‘Cronberry Block’ Adelaide Hills Syrah 2015 13.5% €20.50 Importer contact: Smaragd Wijnen • Martijn Verkerk • ex VAT [email protected] Winery contact: Michael Downer • [email protected]

19. Two Hands Wines ‘Harriet’s Garden’ Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 13.5% €45.00 Importer contact: Crush Wine • Max Allman • [email protected] Winery contact: Pierre-Henri Morel • [email protected]

20. Peter Lehmann Wines ‘Layers Red’ Barossa Shiraz Mourvèdre 14.5% €14.95 Tempranillo Grenache 2014 Importer contact: Intervinos • Nico Terry • [email protected] Winery contact: Thomas Heitz • [email protected]

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