Wine lovers toast a master
A KEEN group of wine enthusiasts had fun avoiding the winter blast on July 23, with a wonderful afternoon spent with local wine maker and national wine judge, Marcus Satchell.
The wine appreciation class was organised by Gippsland Food Adventures in conjunction with Marcus and Lisa Satori of Dirty 3 winery at Leongatha South.
The participants, some of whom travelled from as far as East Gippsland and Bendigo, were given an introduction to a range of South Gippsland white and red wines.
Whilst everyone wanted to learn about the styles and how to appreciate wine more fully, Marcus started by making the point, “the most important thing to do when tasting wine is enjoy yourself. Wine is a pleasurable experience and is ultimately made to drink, ideally with food.”
He explained how the colour of the wine can be a guide to the age and variety of the wine, best assessed against a white background.
And a lot of time was spent picking the aroma of the wines with glasses that narrow at the top end concentrate these aromas.
Marcus provided a list of possible aromas people might detect from each of the varieties, and with careful guidance and tuition from Marcus most participants learnt to identify key characteristics of the wines by day’s end.
Many participants commented on the knowledge and passion Marcus has for wines, as well as his enthusiasm for the Gippsland wine industry.
Gippsland has a special strength for producing cool climate wines such as riesling, chardonnay and pinot noir, with limited pockets of good quality shiraz and cabernet sauvignon grapes also grown.
Marcus explained the nuances required for producing good wines and how to select appropriate wines for cellaring.
A second wine masterclass is scheduled for August 6 at Dirty 3 winery. This will highlight the wide range of styles of riesling available from across the globe as well as a vertical tasting of Dirty3 Pinot Noir from 2011 to 2015. Limited places still available. Contact Jenny O’Sullivan, Gippsland Food Adventures on 0419 153377.
Here’s cheers: participants enjoy the master wine class at Dirty 3 winery, Leongatha South recently, organised by Gippsland Food Adventures.
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