The beautiful hotel that I stayed in on the first night.

The Hotel Vecchia Oliviera is situated at the gates of Montalcino in the province of Siena.
A town of a noble traditions, Montalcino lies at the heart of the Val D’orcia, and is the home of Brunello the prestigious wine known all over the world for its excellent quality.

The Vecchia Oliviera Hotel has its home in a fascinating old olive oil mill that as been carefully renovated.

The view from hotel window was amazing.

Address: Porta Cerbaia, Angolo Via Landi 1, 53024 Montalcino (SI)
Tel: 0577 846028   Fax: 0577 846029
Web: www.vecchiaoliviera.com

Here’s what Banks Fine Wine had to say about the dinner…

‘One of Victoria’s most exciting young winemakers, former chef and sommelier, Adam has certainly made an impression in a very short time, producing wine that are terroir driven, display both primary and secondary characters and intended to be enjoyed with food.’

‘Featuring a three course meal beautifully prepared by Simon and Bec from Monsieur Pierre, matched with a number of current releases wines as well as some museum stock from Adam’s cellar. Dinner will be in the historic bluestone cellar at Saint Agnes Homestead on the outskirts of Kyneton. This will be a great evening and a wonderful way to kick off our “Winemakers Dinner” program.’

Date: Wednesday, 11th April, 2012
Time: 7pm for 7.30pm
Price: $125 three courses and wines.
Venue: ‘The Cellar’, Saint Agnes Homestead, Kyneton

Places are limited and bookings can be made via email or by calling (03) 5422 6682

THE MENU

On Arrival
Crostini Of Fresh Fig, Proscuitto & Fromage Blanc, Black Olive
Foster e Rocco Sangiovese Rose

Entree
Crisp Belly of Pork, Sweet & Sour Cherries, Potato Gallette, Celeriac Remoulade
Foster e Rocco ‘Nuovo’ Sangiovese 2011
Foster e Rocco Sangiovese 2010

Main
Daube of Beef with Spatzle & Roast Autumn Vegetables
with
Bread, Dukkah & Quartz Hill Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Syrahmi Shiraz 2004
Syrahmi ‘Climat’ Shiraz 2009
Syrahmi ‘Demi’ 2011
and the yet to be released Syrahmi Shiraz 2011

To Finish
Cheese Selection with Quince Paste, Crackers & Muscatels
L’Imposteur Grenache VdP 2010
Syrahmi Mourvedre 2010

Click here to view Foster e Rocco wines!
Click here to view our Syrahmi wines!

The Roof Top Bar at Coast Restaurant will be transformed into a tasting feast with producers of textural, dry style rosè wines from around Australia and the world combining with several of our best Australian Pork charcuterie producers matching their wares from pancetta to chorizo.

Wineries, charcuterie producers and some of the Porkstar celebrity chefs will be on hand to pour and offer tips on matching the meats and wines. The success of the latest Porkstar campaign has resulted in this unique consumer event with pork and rosé joining together.

With the move in Australia towards dry styles of rosé and their huge success over summer, over 20 different rosé wines will be available from wineries including De Bortoli, Logan Wines, Rogers & Rufus, Turkey Flat and Chateau de Sours will illustrate the huge variety in styles and grape varietals that have made rosé so popular recently.

Campisi Continental Butchery, Montecatini and Salumi Australia will supply incredible charcuterie products all of which are produced with Australian fresh pork using age old techniques to produce the unique texture and favour found in European smallgoods. Pancetta, guanciale, Sardinian style salami, truffle salami, n’duja,  cacciatore and cotechino will also be served.

Coast’s new head chef Ben Fitton, formerly of Sean’s Panaroma and Macleay Street Bistro, will be on hand to serve up some artisan canapés made with the meats to match perfectly with the rosé wines.

Roof Top Bar at Coast Restaurant, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour Wednesday 21st March, 4pm – 7.30pm

Tickets are for sale for $25, contact Coast Restaurant on (02) 9267 6700 or poppy@coastrestaurant.com.au

For further information, see the Rosè Revolution website www.rosewinerevolution.com please contact Jeanine Bribosia at The Cru on 0407 061658 or Jeanine@thecrumedia.com

Source: Rosè Revolution Press Release

The first event I am attending is the Meet the Makers stage at Cellar Door and Farm Gate. This tongue and cheek session stating why each region is better will be very interesting to witness! Make sure you get there, these sessions are always very entertaining!

Where: Cellar Door and Farm Gate, South Wharf Promenade, Clarendon Street, South Wharf 3006
When: Saturday 3 March
Time: 2.50pm – 3.10pm

On Sunday, I will be presenting at Wine 1.101. This session gives you great insight in to why we hold a glass of wine to the light, why we smell the wine etc.

Where: Cellar Door and Farm Gate, South Wharf Promenade, Clarendon Street, South Wharf 3006
When: Sunday 4 March
Time: 2.50pm – 3.10pm

Hope to see you at either one of these sessions!