Translation missing: en.Burgundy Tasting this Saturday 3-6PM + Pooley Cooinda Vale Release + Wine Fair - Full producer list released: Burgundy Tasting this Saturday 3-6PM + Pooley Cooinda Vale Release + Wine Fair - Full producer list released
A Trip Around Burgundy Tasting
Saturday 2nd of December
3-6PM
Join Alex on Saturday afternoon as he takes you on a little trip through Burgundy tasting a curated selection of new arrivals from the region. We’ve selected a range of wines that are typical of region, whilst remaining diverse and accessible.
The rise of Burgundy has meant that the region now produces some of the worlds most sought-after and expensive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The region's emphasis on terroir—the belief that a wine's origin significantly influences its taste—has become a dominant theme in contemporary wine culture, especially in Australia as we see and hear more producers talking about “their terroir” hoping to extend the same sense of grandeur that Burgundy offers. However, despite its allure, buzz on social media and exquisite wines, accessibility to Burgundy's finest has diminished due to supply limitations, with quantities often restricted to a few thousand bottles. This demand has lead to many of us focussing on “allocations” and allocated” wines furthering the allure, exclusivity, rarity and has sadly helped create a secondary market for the regions top producers. Speculation-turned-investment further inflates these prices and we are left with a region many of us love but are finding it harder and harder to continue pursuing the Burgundy flame.
The region's hierarchical system of appellations, while historically rooted, can benefit consumers by offering a range of options. Grands crus, premiers crus, communal appellations, and regional wines form a structured hierarchy, but today's producers are challenging traditional perceptions, showcasing the potential of supposedly "lesser" appellations. This shift toward a more modern Burgundy, where wine quality is determined by time in the vineyard and meticulous care in the winery rather than appellation hierarchy, opens up exciting possibilities beyond the increasingly unattainable grand crus.
This evolution combined with demand for Burgundy has paved the way for newer producers to enter the ring and offer up wines that challenge the status quo offering us wines that are more in touch with reality. For the larger houses, who are willing to move with the times they have been able to increase their offering and still create wines that exceed our expectations whilst remaining accessible to fans of the region. The selection on tasting is an example of this evolution and for those new to the region these will offer a clear picture of what is so special about Burgundy. - Pete L
We will have the following wines open to try:
Louis Bouillot Perle de Vigne Grande Reserve Cremant de Bourgogne NV
Joseph Faiveley Bourgogne Chardonnay 2021
Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon Macon Villages Blanc 2022
Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Blanc 2019
Joseph Faiveley Bourgogne Rouge 2021
Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Bourgogne Cote d'Or Rouge 2020
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Pooley
Cooinda Vale Release
It's hard to think of the great wines of Tasmania without mentioning the name Pooley.
Pooley Wines was established in 1985 when the late Denis and Margaret Pooley planted ten rows of Riesling and seven rows of Pinot Noir on their 16-hectare farm at Cooinda Vale, Campania, in the Coal River Valley in southern Tasmania. Over the years the vineyard grew, and plantings of Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay were added, along with Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot. In fact, the quality of the fruit from this site was of such a high standard that Cooinda Chardonnay was included in Penfold's iconic Yattarna Chardonnay for many years. It was in 2016 that Denis and Margaret's grand-daughter, and current head winemaker, Anna Pooley, decided to keep the fruit aside, and produce a single site expression of this incredible vineyard.
The other feather in the Pooley cap is the Butcher's Hill Vineyard in nearby Richmond, which was acquired by the family in 2003. Planted to Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay, it is the site of the beautiful cellar door, and the stately Belmont House, built in 1832.
Pooley Wines is a true family affair, with third generation siblings, Matt and Anna, working as viticulturalist and winemaker, respectively. Their father, John, has been instrumental in the growth of the business too, by acquiring Belmont House and planting the Butcher's Hill Vineyard. They are recognised as Tassie's first three-generation wine family.
Each year the single vineyard releases are eagerly anticipated from Pooley and this year only a dozen of each of the wines was offered to us so these will be snapped up quickly. Please don't hesitate
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It's that time of year again!
WINE FAIR TIME!
The festival of all things vinous is back and like always it's not to be missed!
We've handpicked a whole bunch of our favourite producers and selected a range of wines that show off the very best of this seasons drinking.
There will be a strong focus on fizz; from Pet Nats to Champagne and everything in between while still having a wide selection of non fizzy options too.
Here's the full list of the producers that we will be pouring on the day:
Cloud Project
Olivier Horiot
Domaine de Montbourgeau
Jilly
Vincent Couche
Blind Corner
Commune of Buttons
Danjou-Banessy
J Laurens
Umani Ronchi
Thienot Champagne
Kewin Descombes
Scala
Harkham
Domaine de Brin
Monte Antico
Kris
Domaine Guiberteau
Clemens Busch
Edmond Cornu
Yetti & The Kokonut
Laherte Frères
Jean-Max Roger
Poppelvej
Domaine Jousset
Mallaluka
Domaine La Colombe
Tomfoolery
Two Tonne Tasmania
Testalonga
Pietradolce
Chateau La Colombiere
Andre Jacquart
Domaine Ribiera
Garagiste
La Violetta
Okros Wines
Thomas Wines
Domaine Richaud
Mont de Marie
Champalou
Havilah
Jauma
Rain, hail or shine, it won't stop us from putting on a good time.
Tickets are just $30 and include a Riedel tasting glass, yours to take home.