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POSTED: 24 JULY 2011 Second Hyatt Wine Week showcases best of WA* From 19 to 27 August, Hyatt Regency Perth will showcase some of Western Australia's finest wines in a week-long line-up of events during the second annual Hyatt Wine Week. Hyatt Wine Week offers a unique collection of events in collaboration with Western Australia's finest winemakers and wine personalities, including Ross Pamment of Houghtons, Keith and Clare Mugford of Mosswood, Paul Callaghan of Cape Mentelle, Vanya Cullen of Cullen Wines, Max Veenhuyzen and John Jens. Guests will have the opportunity to meet key personalities at educational and highly entertaining events ranging from tasting evenings and afternoon teas to dinners with wine producers. To register for event updates and ticket sales, please call 9225 1204 or visit www.hyattwineweek.com. The line-up of events includes: § Houghtons: Celebrating 175 years Date: Friday, 19 August Time: 6:30pm Location: Hyatt Regency Perth Venue: Gershwin's Main Dining Room Cost: $150 per person Join Houghtons in the celebration of 175 years of producing world-class wines in Western Australia. The third-oldest winery in the country, Houghtons will bring to Hyatt Wine Week its senior wine-maker, Ross Pamment, for a night of decadence during which guests can taste a selection of Museum Release wines, including the first-release Jack Mann 1994, 2001 and the latest 2008 release. Wines will be matched with an exquisite three-course menu created by Hyatt Regency Perth’s Executive Chef, Mark Sainsbury, who will take guests back to the Gershwin's of old. For reservations, please call Hyatt Regency Perth on 08 9225 1204. § Moss Wood Inspirations Date: Saturday, 20 August Time: 5pm Location: Hyatt Regency Perth Venue: Gershwin's Main Dining Room Cost: $190 per person for tasting and dinner, $150 per person for dinner only Moss Wood Inspirations will take place in two parts, starting with the Moss Wood Inspirations Tasting from 5–7pm. This is a unique and rare opportunity to gain an insight into Moss Wood Inspirations from the owners and winemakers, Keith and Clare Mugford. Experience eight Moss Wood wines with a selection that will include semillon, chardonnay, pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon. The Moss Wood Dinner will start at 7pm, offering guests the chance to share an intimate meal with Keith and Clare Mugford and gain insight into the Moss Wood brand. Pre-dinner canapés will precede a four-course menu that will be paired with Moss Wood selections from current and recent vintages. For reservations, please call Hyatt Regency Perth on 08 9225 1204. § Sparkling Afternoon Tea Date: Sunday, 21 August Time: 3pm Location: Hyatt Regency Perth Venue: Conservatory Lounge Cost: $45 per person Guests are invited to enjoy the warm atmosphere of Hyatt Regency Perth's Conservatory Lounge whilst snacking on a selection of sweet and savory items including pastries, sandwiches, cakes and puddings. Whilst a talented pianist entertains the crowd, guests are also treated to continuous sparkling wine, tea and coffee. For reservations, please call Hyatt Regency Perth on 08 9225 1239. § Riesling Rocks! Date: Sunday 21 August Time: 3pm Location: Royal Perth Yacht Club Venue: Royal Perth Yacht Club Cost: $40 per person Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the sumptuous match that is Western Australian Riesling and Albany rock oysters. A Plumm glass will be provided to guests to take home with purchase of a ticket. For details and to book tickets online please visit www.rieslingrocks.net. § Xanadu X Event Date: Monday, 22 August Time: 6pm Location: Hyatt Regency Perth Venue: Gershwin's Main Dining Suite Cost: $60 per person At this event, a limited number of guests will discover the X factor required in order to blend wines with the winemaker from the award-winning Margaret River winery Xanadu. Guests will have the opportunity to learn the art of blending from the experts and see how their own vintage stands up to reviews. The event will include a selection of canapés. For reservations, please call Hyatt Regency Perth on 08 9225 1204. § Hyatt Regency Perth Cup Great Wine Taste-Off Date: Tuesday, 23 August Time: 6:30pm Location: Hyatt Regency Perth Venue: Grand Ballroom Cost: $125 per person Margaret River's cabernet winemakers attract national and international acclaim, but the lesser-known Great Southern rivals claim to be their match. For the second year, join wine enthusiast John Jens to compare the greatest cabernets from each region, intermingled with "yardsticks", to establish once and for all which is Western Australia's greatest cabernet region. For reservations, please contact the event organisers, Lamont's Wine Store Cottesloe, on 08 9385 0666. § The Liquor Barons Fine Wine Expo Date: Wednesday, 24 August Time: 4pm Location: Hyatt Regency Perth Venue: Hyatt Regency Perth Cost: $30 per person in the Main Room, $90 per person in the Super Premium Room In what is said to be Western Australia's premium wine show, this event will give guests the opportunity to sample more than 200 quality wines from across Australia and around the world. The show will feature a Main Room with 40 wineries and some craft beers, as well as hourly masterclasses hosted by well-known winemakers. The ticket price includes a complimentary tasting glass and masterclasses, as well as wine samples. A limited number of tickets are also available for the Super Premium tasting room, which will feature premium wines from prestigious Australian and international brands. The Super Premium ticket includes a meal, access to the Super Premium Room and unlimited tasting in the Main Room, as well as a complimentary tasting glass. For more information and to buy a ticket, please visit liquorbarons.eventix.com.au. § Cape Mentelle Museum Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Date: Thursday, 25 August Time: 6:30pm Location: Hyatt Regency Perth Venue: Gershwin's Main Dining Room Cost: $100 per person Join Cape Mentelle's senior winemaker Paul Callaghan for the rare opportunity to taste 10 vintages of the famed Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon, including the 1983 vintage, winner of the Jimmy Watson Trophy at the Melbourne Wine Show in 1984. There are limited tickets available to this evening of museum stock cabernet tasting that will include a selection of canapés. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with the winemaker and get detailed insights. For reservations, please contact Hyatt Regency Perth on 08 9225 1204. § The Evolution of Biodynamics at Cullen Wines, with Vanya Cullen Date: Friday, 26 August Time: 6:30pm Location: Hyatt Regency Perth Venue: Gershwin's Main Dining Room Cost: $100 per person Vanya Cullen takes guests through the evolution of biodynamics at Cullen Wines, showcasing the evolution of Cullen's Sauvignan Blanc Semillon (2004-2009) and Diana Madeline (2004-2009), along with a selection of tapas. For reservations, please contact Hyatt Regency Perth on 08 9225 1204. § WA's Best Ever Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, with John Jens Date: Friday, 26 August Time: 12:30pm Location: Hyatt Regency Perth Venue: Gershwin's Wine Room Cost: $175 per person Guests enjoy a decedent three-course lunch with wine enthusiast John Jens as he provides the opportunity to taste Western Australia's best cabernet sauvignons and chardonnays. In an intimate setting, seats are very limited for this unique experience. For reservations, please contact the event organisers, Lamont's Wine Store Cottesloe, on 08 9385 0666. § Great Southern Winemakers' Long Table Dinner Date: Saturday, 27 August Time: 6:30pm Location: Hyatt Regency Perth Venue: Gershwin's Main Dining Suite Cost: $120 per person Following the success of last year's event, Verity James will once again host six winemakers from the renowned Great Southern wine region. This promises to be an interactive evening with industry leaders and is taking place over a carefully prepared three-course dinner paired with a wide range of Great Southern wines from 15 producers. For reservations, please contact Hyatt Regency Perth on 08 9225 1204. *Based on media release issued by Hyatt Regency Perth.
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Vanya Cullen ... will take guests through the evolution of biodynamics at Cullen Wines. |
