MASTERCLASSES
Learn from the experts at Decanter’s world class
tutored tastings.
Masterclasses last 90 minutes.
11:00
Icons of the New World
Masterclass
£48
Speaker: Stephen Brook
Join Stephen Brook for a tasting tour of the New World’s most
iconic wineries. Find out the names to look out for when buying for
your cellar and why these wines enjoy such renown. Stephen will
explain why some wines attain cult status and the factors such as
rarity and critical acclaim that create an icon. These wines have been
singled out as the ultimate example of their particular style.
WINES:
| Cheval des Andes 2006 |
| Bodegas Noemia,
Argentina 2008 |
| Tapanappa, Tiers
Chardonnay 2008
|
| Penfolds Bin 707 2008
|
| Viña
Seña 2007 |
| Casa Lapostolle,
Clos Apalta 2008 |
| Graveyard Shiraz,
Brokenwood 2009 |
| Almaviva, Maipo 2008
|
|
Craggy Range Sophia 2008 |
| Leeuwin Estate's
2007 Art Series Chardonnay |
| Stag's Leap Wine
Cellars Fay Vineyard 2007 |
| Catena Zapata
Malbec Adrianna 2005 |
| O Fournier, Alfa
Centauri Red Blend 2008 |
13:30 New World
Pinot Classics Masterclass
£48 
Speaker: Anthony Rose
Pinot Noir is the most diffi cult grape to grow. It has however
found world wide acclaim in the New World, with many of the best
examples rivalling those of Burgundy. In this masterclass Anthony Rose
will take you through some of the great examples of New World Pinot Noir.
WINES:
| Bell Hill Reserve |
| Domaine Serene,
Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir 2007 |
| Craggy Range Tu
Muna 2009 |
| Ten Minutes by
Tractor, Judd Single Vineyard 2008 |
| Domaine Drouhin,
Oregon 2008 |
| Chamonix, Pinot Noir |
| Evening Land, La
Source Pinot Noir 2009 |
| Ata Rangi, Pinot
Noir 2008 |
| Newton Johnson
Domaine, Pinot Noir 2009 |
| Au Bon Climat,
Isabelle Pinot Noir 2008 |
| 20 Barrels Pinot
Noir 2008
|
16.00 Australia: Old Vines and New W
ines Masterclass £48
Speakers: Michael Fragos, Chief winemaker at Chapel Hill,
McLaren Vale
and
Steve Flamsteed, winemak
er at Giants Steps/ Innocent Bystander, Yarra Valley
Australia has some of the oldest vines in the world and by
contrast, some of the newest, freshest approaches to winemaking. This
winemaker-led tasting will offer the chance of a glimpse into the
archives of aged Aussie Shiraz made from vines that are over 100 years
old. At the other end of the spectrum there will be New Releases of
fine aromatic white wines.
WINES:
Vasse Felix, Heytesbury, Chardonnay, Margaret River
2007
Giant Steps, Sexton Vineyard, Chardonnay,
Yarra Valley 2008
Giant Steps, Tarraford
Vineyard, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley 2008
Giant Steps,
Arthur’s Creek Vineyard, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley 2008
Tamar Ridge, Kayena Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Tasmania
2009
De Bortoli, Riorret, The Abbey, Pinot
Noir, Tasmania 2008
Stonier Reserve, Pinot
Noir, Mornington Peninsula 2007
Jacob's Creek, Centenary Hill,
Shiraz, Barossa Valley 2004
McWilliams, Maurice O’Shea, Shiraz, Hunter Valley
2006
Chapel Hill, The Chosen House Block,
Shiraz, McLaren Vale 2009
Chapel Hill, The Chosen Road Block, Shiraz, McLaren Vale
2009
Chapel Hill, The Vicar, Shiraz, McLaren
Vale 2008
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NEW WORLD DISCOVERY THEATRE
An opportunity to take part in a tutored tasting on two
fascinating subjects. Each session will last 45 minutes. Tickets
£15 per person, places strictly limited
13.00
Wines of Long Island:New York State Discovery Theatre
£15
Speaker: Sue Chambers from Wine = Friends
The New York Wine & Grape Foundation present a tour of the Long
Island wine region. Extending some 120 miles into the Atlantic Ocean,
its maritime climate, geography and soil characteristics provide ideal
conditions for producing wines of exceptional quality. Sue Chambers of
Wine = Friends will introduce five, fresh, lively wines which
represent the diversity and quality found in New York State wines.
WINES
Channing Daughters, Clones 2008
Lenz, Old Vines Chardonnay 2007
McCall Wines, Merlot 2008
Wolffer Estate, Fatalis Fatum 2006
Paumanok, Assemblage 2007
14:30 Chenin Blanc Discovery Theatre
£15
Speaker: Ken Forrester
Enter the fascinating world of South African Chenin Blanc and learn
how this versatile wine takes its rightful place with the other great
white wines of the world. Ken Forrester, will demonstrate how Chenin
Blanc is to South Africa what Sauvignon Blanc is to New Zealand by
showing a range of styles and sweet wines from different regions.
16:00 Wines of Brazil Discovery Theatre
£15
Speaker: Charles Metcalfe
Discover South America’s best kept secret. Taste an exciting
range of wines from Brazil’s most celebrated producers. You will
be introduced to Brazil’s most diverse wine regions and grape
varieties with a multiplicity of very different terroirs altitudes and
soil characteristics. The tasting will feature two sparkling wines and
four red wines.
Masterclass tickets are sold separately to Grand Tasting
tickets. Places are strictly limited and early booking is advised to
avoid disappointment. Visit www.Decanter/events or call +44(0)203
148 4513
Discovery Theatre tickets are sold separately to Grand Tasting tickets.