Tasmania’s wine producers promise mainland wine lovers an arresting selection of the island’s best wines at the forthcoming landmark event Tasmania Unbottled 2009.

This largest ever Tasmanian wine showcase will feature over 130 award-winning and new 2009 vintage releases from over 30 of the island’s top and emerging wine companies at wine exhibitions to be held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

This major promotional initiative is auspiced by Wine Industry Tasmania (WIT) to spearhead the Tasmanian wine sector’s mainland market expansion.

Visitors to Tasmania Unbottled 2009 will be able to taste world class sparklingwines from producers including Bay of Fires, Clover Hill, Freycinet, Jansz; Pirie and Stefano Lubiana; sassy Sauvignon Blancs, vibrant Rieslings and other aromatic varieties; velvety Pinot Noirs, well-structured Cabernets – and some remarkable late harvest ‘stickies’ moulded by European tradition.

Online pre-registration will ensure the opportunity to meet the winemakers and discuss their passions; to discover wines from producers making their mainland debut; and to choose selected varietal wine flights while sampling some of Tasmania’s finest seasonal produce.

Tasmania Unbottled 2009 also incorporates the highlight ‘Bubbles Rising’ Masterclass in each city, focusing on the island’s internationally renowned sparkling wines. Preregistration is essential for these exclusive tutored consumer and trade sessions.

EVENT DETAILS
• Melbourne Tuesday 4 August
Intercontinental Melbourne Rialto

• Sydney Tuesday 11 August
Museum of Contemporary Art

• Brisbane Thursday 13 August
The City Hall

Online: http://www.winetasmania.com.au
Telephone: (03) 6223 3770