The Gold Coast’s best wine festival is coming to Sanctuary Cove on July 28th and 29th and is not to be missed! Now on its third year and doubling in size every year, the event is gaining a strong reputation in the industry for its great location, wine loving attendees, and excellent organisation by the team behind the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
Winemakers and brand ambassadors are coming to show their wares from all the best wine regions in Australia and overseas. Never before has the Gold Coast witnessed such a quality line-up of multi-awarded wineries.
From Australia, we have Stuart Blackwell from St Hallett Wines in South Australia coming back to launch his new baby, The Blockhead Shiraz. This is an Australian exclusive. Be the first to try it at Winter Wine before its official release in September.
Matt Wenk from Smidge Wines (SA) loves coming to Queensland. Matt is the only winemaker in the world to be listed in Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 Wines of the World, for1 ten consecutive years! He was chief winemaker at Two Hands in the Barossa Valley at the time. His wines are fantastic and he will be happy to pour you a glass or two personally.
Rolf Binder will be joining Matt at Winter Wine. Rolf is a Barossa legend. In 1997, Rolf joined forces with sixth-generation Barossans James and Jacqui Hahn, and created the JJ Hahn brand. Rolf, will pour these wines, firm favourites at Corker Cellars and extremely good value, gaining new fans, I’m sure.
Henschke, Petaluma, Charles Melton, Shaw + Smith, Mollydooker, Wirra Wirra, Yalumba and D’arenburg, are but a few of the producers from South Australia making the trip.
Mark Kozned from Nova Vita Wines will be pouring his award-winning wines from the Adelaide Hills, and Dru Reschke from Koonara (Coonawarra) will be on hand to share his extensive knowledge and great wines.
Vintage House will be focusing on organic producers such as Temple Bruer & Angoves. A 20-yr-old XO Brandy from South Australia will also be offered to taste, amazing brandy to rival Cognac.
Western Australia will be well represented with Vasse Felix, Pierro, Leeuwin Estate, Woodlands and Moss Wood on hand. All rated 5 stars in Halliday’s Wine Companion.
Wines from premium producers in New Zealand will be on show, with winemakers and brand ambassadors making the trip across the ditch. Expect some top-notch sauvignon blanc, pinot noir’s and chardonnay’s from this region.
Bollinger (France) are returning, as are a multitude of premium producers from Italy, Spain, Chile, Argentina, and the USA, giving Winter Wine 2018 a truly international flavour.
An official Winter Wine glass can be collected at the entrance to Sanctuary Cove Marine Village, and coupons are available. They are the currency for the day to sample the most amazing array of premium wines ever assembled on the Gold Coast.
For all enquiries regarding Winter Wine 2018, call Alfie Pardoe 0403 347 214.
