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Wine lovers get ready to immerse yourself in all things chardonnay throughout the month of May.
The Adelaide Hills Wine Region is set to hold its annual “Chardonnay May” celebration.
The region is renowned for the high quality of its chardonnay wines and has chosen the month of May to shine a light on this fact, through a series of exciting events across the Hills.
With vertical tastings, indulgent long lunches, and a let-your-hair-down Chardy party this will be a can’t miss celebration.
President of Adelaide Hills Wine Region, Alex Trescowthick said it will be a pleasure to launch Chardonnay May 2022.
“Last year’s inaugural Chardonnay May was hugely successful despite the pandemic and was enthusiastically received by consumers and our members,” Alex said.
“It is the best opportunity to showcase this magnificent grape variety and the amazing things our winemakers are doing with it here in the Hills. For ten days this May, we are welcoming locals and visitors to have some fun while learning about this fascinating, complex and flavourful grape called chardonnay, immersed in the beautiful Autumn colours of the Adelaide Hills.”
Some cellar doors will celebrate all of May by holding special chardonnay tastings every day throughout the month.
These include Howard Vineyard, Anderson Hill, Shaw+Smith, Golding, and The Lane Vineyard, Ashton Hills and Murdoch Hill.
One event not to miss is ‘Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Heroes’ on Friday, May 6 at the Stirling Hotel.
It will be a masterclass tasting of trophy winning chardonnays hosted by the entertaining and indomitable wine writer Nick Ryan; also part of the Tasting Australia program.
Things really heat up during the 10 days from Friday, May 20 to Sunday, 29 May 2022, with most of the cellar door events focused on the two weekends with a wide range of incredible tasting experiences.
Prices range from $10 to $200 per person so there is something for everyone from the developing explorer to the true connoisseur.
If a relaxed weekend lunch matched to fine chardonnays is on the wish-list, choose between K1’s Autumn Asian banquet; Ladies who Lunch at Barristers Block; the Gold & Delicious degustation at Pike & Joyce; or Simon Tolley’s Long Lunch.
Dinner is not out of the question either: there’s Synergy at Anderson Hill or the Rocket Launch at Murdoch Hill.
For sparkling lovers, discover Blanc de Blanc, the sparkling white wine made soley from chardonnay. Lighten yourself at Lobethal Road’s Sparkling Sunday Brunch, or experience Effervescence across two venues: Golding and Croser at Petaluma, matched to tasty morsels.
Fashionistas! Dress in white to get into Picnic en Blanc at Cobbs Hill Estate, or dig out your 1980’s shoulder pads and go wild at Anderson Hill’s Ultimate 80s Chardy Party. Or avoid dress codes and booking entirely at Lot 100’s May Day pop-up wine bar.
For those seeking depth, some wineries have drawn prized back vintages from their cellars with special museum releases and vertical tastings on offer including Petaluma, Howard’s Vineyard, Ashton Hills, Lofty Valley Estate and Tappanappa.
Finally, to understand what makes Adelaide Hills’ chardonnay so unique, explore beyond the Hills with a comparative tasting. Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard’s Chardon-Nation showcases Adelaide Hills among Australian regions while Shaw+Smith benchmark their best Chardonnay against international examples.
Online bookings for 30 and details are open from 4:30pm on Thursday, April 7 2022.
Chardonnay May runs from 20-29 May 2022. Head to www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/chardonnay-may for all the information.
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