Masterclass: Single Vineyard and Sacred Sites versus Blending, presented by Brian Walsh

Single Vineyards and Sacred Sites versus Blending Brian Walsh 23rd September, 2010 Landmark Australia Tutorial

Single Vineyard , Regional and Multi-regional as winemaking choices in Australia
A discussion about Australia’s finest and the philosophy that surrounds their production
The Search for Consistency or The Pursuit of Excellence

The Search for Consistency
or and
The Pursuit of Excellence

Excellence and Consistency
Fine
Great wine does not start in the vineyard
The Irony of Terrior
When is consistency bad?
Australia’s blending history
What is a single vineyard?
Australia’s history of single sites
Conclusion
The Tasting
The Format

The top 5%?
UK £ 10+?
US $ 25+?
Or UK £ 30 + ?
Fine Wine

It starts in the Brain
Dream, Vision, Hunch, Desire, Commitment, Capability, Energy
Inspiration not Imitation
Differentiation
Great wine does not start in the vineyard

Old World – New World, The Blurring Boundaries
Site Deference
Riorret
The Irony of Terrior

In the winery
Natural and Unnatural
When is Consistency Bad?

Inter Regional
Varietal
Intra Regional
Multi Site = Single Site + Single Site(s)
Australia’s Blending History

The search for consistency
Real Estate or Intellectual Property?
Small?
Single Vine
Australia’s History of Single Sites
Barossa Terroirs Project
The Single Vineyard?

Vive La Difference
Winemaking Choices
Excellence and Consistency
Consistently Great
Differentiation
Communication
Intervention
The Brain
Conclusion

The Tasting…..

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Masterclass: Single Vineyard and Sacred Sites versus Blending, presented by Brian Walsh

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