International Cool Climate Wine Show 2011
Promoting the grape varieties and wine styles of cool climate regions
Media release
International Cool Climate Wine Show 2011
Created over 12 years ago, the International Cool Climate Wine Show is an annual event promoting the grape varieties and wine styles of cool climate regions, comprising judging, a public tasting, a classic lunch and a dinner.
This year’s new activity is the Cool Climate Classic Lunch on Friday 27th May at 10 restaurants across the Mornington Peninsula with a special price of $49.50 (inc. booking fee) for a two course meal and glass of wine.
The wine show itself attracts well over 600 entries from the cool climate regions of Australia and New Zealand – around 20% from the Mornington Peninsula, 20% from Tasmania and 20% from the land of the long white cloud.
Other areas contributing are the Yarra Valley, Macedon Ranges, Whitlands and Geelong in Victoria and the Limestone Coast and Adelaide Hills in South Australia.
The venue for the public tasting and dinner is the prestigious Gunnamatta Room at the Mornington Racing Club where all 600+ entries are available for tasting.
The event attracts large numbers of people wishing to learn more about cool climate wines, with the main grape varieties being Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling.
The important elements of the wine show open to the public are:
The public tasting on the evening of Wednesday 25th May, affords an excellent opportunity to compare over 600 entries from cool climate regions. Times are 6pm – 8pm, venue Mornington Racing Club (MRC) - $20 includes a Luigi Bormioli, the sponsor’s, engraved glass.
The Awards Presentation Dinner is on Friday 27th May from 7pm – 11pm also at the MRC, showcasing Peninsula produce – sponsored by Mornington BMW and the Federal Group.
A new innovation, the Cool Climate Classic Lunch, is on Friday 27th May at restaurants around the Peninsula also highlighting local produce.
Click here for more information about the International Cool Climate Wine Show »
Regions
- Mornington Peninsula (VIC)
Our Recommendations
To see our recommendations, ratings and reviews you must be a logged-in subscriber.
To subscribe please enter your email address in the "Subscribe Now - it's Free" box on the right and click the "Join" button, or fill in this form >
Attracting over 600 entries from Australia and New Zealand, the International Cool Climate Wine Show promotes grape varieties and wine styles of cool climate regions. Competition was fierce for the 2011 trophies »
The International Cool Climate Wine Show Dinner highlights the quality and merit of wine produced from cool climate regions such as the Mornington Peninsula, Geelong ... New Zealand »
Mornington (Vic): International Cool Climate Wine Show 2012 - 29 May-1 Jun 2012Due to its success and growth over the past 12 years, in 2011 the International Cool Climate Wine Show will again be held at the Mornington Racing Club, Mornington Victoria »
Tutor your nose to detect the subtle aromas in wine and learn to appreciate and enjoy its complexities. VisitVineyards.com subscribers purchasing Le Nez du Vin aroma sets can save up to $110 and get two Essential Wine Tasting Guides for the price of one. Read about the 
Thinking celebration? Then surely thinking Champagne, the wine that's always part of life's most important occasions. And sometimes just for the pure bubbly, enjoyment. Dine and sip with royalty, celebrity at history-making moments with your copy of Champagne and Chandeliers by Bernadette O'Shea. VisitVineyards.com subscribers, you receive a 15 per cent discount on purchase 
Le Figaro calls her "the undisputed mistress of the kingdom of wine". Receive an immediate introductory 
Like to discover more about this state's lifestyle, wine, food and more? Then ask us now for your free copy of Tasmania 40 Degrees South the magazine that showcases the best of Australia's island state. 
In our No 1 Wine Book of 2010, Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein matches distinctive wines with recipes from his favourite chefs in this book focussing on new and emerging grape varietals. VisitVineyards.com subscribers and Members buying this book will receive a 
MEMBER BENEFIT: Access to exclusive events and those who make a purchase over $500 will receive 
Napoleone and Co Cider is made by the winemakers at Punt Road Wines from their own estate grown fruit and is fermented like wine not brewed like traditional cider. Now you can get a taste of their refreshing Apple and Pear ciders – enter and you could 