Terroir of Heathcote Wine Region Study Tour

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Terroir of Heathcote Wine Region Study Tour


The AIG Victoria Branch presents…

Terroir of Heathcote Wine Region Study Tour

 

 

DATE

Saturday 30th April, 2016

 

WHERE

Buses depart:
Melbourne (RMIT Melbourne*)     8.30am (returning 6pm)
Bendigo (Marketplace Bendigo*)    9.30am (returning 5pm)
* to be confirmed

 

We will visit Sanguine Estate, Flynn’s Wines, Whistling Eagle Vineyard and Cornella Ridge Estate.

 

 

THE TOUR

We will travel to four wineries in the Heathcote Wine Region to study aspects of the terroir of the various vineyards. We will be talking to the winemakers at each location to discuss the important contributors to terroir such as geology, soil, altitude and microclimate, sun aspect, vine selection, trellising and pruning practices, picking parameters (baumé, acidity), picking technique and oenological practices.

The purpose of the tour is:

  • To critically examine and discuss the terroir of several Heathcote vineyards
  • To appreciate some of the variations of terroir within a single wine region
  • To taste and appreciate the fine wines produced at each location
  • If desired, to purchase some fine wines.

We would like our members to contribute their geological ideas to these discussions especially since our vigneron friends are as keen to learn from us as we are from them.

The tour includes lunch at Flynn’s Bistro.

 

 

REGISTRATIONS

AIG, AusIMM & IAH members and partners $90.00

The tour is limited to a maximum of 20 participants due to winery restrictions.

To book your place, register through the online form below.

Please note registrations close 15th April, 2016 5pm AEST, or prior once places are filled.

 

 

MORE INFORMATION

Download the event flyer here.

For further information regarding the event please contact:
Allan Rossiter allanrossiter@optusnet.com.au
Geoff Hodgson geoff@blueumbrella.com.au
Steve Williamson steve@stevenwilliamson.com.au

For any booking queries regarding the registration, please email bookings@aig.org.au.

 

Bookings

This event is fully booked.