Join us for an engaging event that brings together wine professionals, judges, producers, and enthusiasts. The afternoon will feature latest research with real world applications, insightful wine tastings, industry commentary and opportunities for meaningful conversation with key figures shaping the future of Australian wine.
Tickets include a curated selection of wine tastings accompanied by light refreshments.
Session 1: Bubbling Up
Presented by: Kate Laurie (Deviation Road)
Join acclaimed winemaker Kate Laurie as she takes you on a journey through the world of traditional method sparkling wines with a twist. Instead of the classic Pinot, Chardonnay and Meunier, this session will explore how non-traditional varieties are making their mark in the sparkling scene.
Fresh from a study trip to Rioja where she discovered a wealth of indigenous varieties crafted into exceptional sparkling wines, Kate will share insights into the untapped potential for similar innovation in Australia. She will also highlight local varieties that could be reimagined for sparkling production in the right regions.
Expect a fascinating tasting of alternative sparkling wines from around the globe, from Rioja to Australia and beyond, showcasing how tradition and experimentation can fizz together beautifully.
Session 2: Under Stories
Panelists:
- Penny Flannery (DPI NSW)
- Andy Clarke (Wine Australia)
- Glenn Perkins (Biohub)
What happens on the vine gets a lot of attention in the vineyards, pruning, thinning, tucking, trimming, picking…. The list goes on. But what’s happening under the vines? How we manage the undervine area is perhaps the most important frontier in viticulture today as we tackle climate change while simultaneously chasing both quality improvements and efficiency.
Sounds like a tall ask? Well, there is no singular magic silver bullet, but today’s panel will bring to the table a whole raft of new ideas and techniques for achieving all this and more, no matter what kind of growing region you’re in. Our panel of industry leading scientists, practitioners and agtech experts from across Australia will be sharing with us all the ways they monitor, manage and enhance the ecosystem below the vine, both above and below ground, to boost soil and vine health with less inputs and positive environmental outcomes.
Session 3: NoLo Nous
Panel Host: Leanne Altmann
What’s the go with NoLo? It’s a growing category, when many others in the wine world are shrinking. This alone should demand attention. But how do we feel about wine with no alcohol? Is it just what the doctor ordered? Well – yes, according to the World Health Organisation. However, for all of us in this room there is so much more to wine that it’s alcoholic content. It is an artisan creation, grown not made, with a rich (agri)cultural history woven throughout modern civilisation and a centrepiece of centuries of coviviality. So how do we bring together what we love about wine with the social responsibility to offer characterful, expressive and delicious wine(ish) options for everyone?
This session will delve into the category from a making, marketing and sipping perspective. How does the winemaker tackle the task? What are the available technologies and how do winemakers access them? And what do the consumers want? Most importantly, is this a unique option for the Alternative Variety wine scene to add another string to our bow? After all, we have been bringing adventurous new flavours and styles to the wine bars and dinner tables of Australia for decades now. Who could be better placed to take the leap?
Spaces are limited. Don’t miss this chance to learn, taste, and connect with the innovators behind Australia’s alternative wine scene.
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