Terroir of the Adelaide Hills Study Tour

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Terroir of the Adelaide Hills Study Tour


 

The South Australian Branch of the AIG presents:

TERROIR OF THE ADELAIDE HILLS WINE REGION
STUDY TOUR

SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 2014 – ADELAIDE

 

Tour leader: Tom Mayer

Bus departs Regal Park Motor Inn, 44 Barton Tce East, North Adelaide
Free all day parking is available in Barton Tce East
Please be ready to board the bus at 8:15am.
The bus departs at 8:30am and will return to the Regal Park by about 5:30pm.

 

The Tour

We will travel to four wineries in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region to study aspects of the terroir of the various vineyards. We will be talking to the winemakers at each location to discuss the important contributors to terroir: geology, regolith, soil, altitude and microclimate, sun aspect, vine selection, trellising and pruning practices, picking parameters (baumé, acidity), picking technique and oenological practices.

 

The purpose of the tour is:

  • To critically examine and discuss the terroir of several Adelaide Hills vineyards
  • To appreciate some of the variations of terroir within a single wine region
  • To taste and appreciate the fine wines produced at each location
  • If desired, to purchase some fine wines.

We would like our members to contribute their geological ideas to these discussions especially since our vi-gneron friends are as keen to learn from us as we are from them.

We will visit Murdoch Hill, Goldings Wines, Paracombe Premium Wines and Ngeringa. A gourmet lunch (including drinks) at the beautiful Paracombe Winery is included.

 

Registrations

AIG MEMBERS & PARTNERS $145 per person
NON MEMBERS $165
(Registration costs incl. GST)

To register, complete the booking form below.

PLEASE NOTE: Spaces are limited so book and secure your spot early. Tour limited to a maximum of 48 people (due to bus size & winery limits).

 

More Information

Download and view the event flyer here.
For further information contact Tom Mayer: tom@mayergeology.com.au

 

Bookings

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