Indulge in an unique food wine journey with one SA most beloved winemakers 3rd gen Tom Barry.
One of the most outstanding South Australian Wine Dinners of 2013 is just around the corner with the Jim Barry Wine Dinner on the 28th August at the National Wine Centre.
The dinner will be a special opportunity for the general public, who may not have had the chance to attend a function at the National Wine Centre, to experience firsthand its award-winning offering, and all while getting up close and personal to one of the State’s best known winemakers, Tom Barry (pictured below). Tom is third generation winemaker at his family’s iconic winery – Jim Barry Wines!
Tom will personally host the Jim Barry Wine Dinner set in the stunning National Wine Centre – The Vines room. Tickets sell for $110 each and include a four course meal from multi-award winning Executive Chef Philip Pope, perfectly matched to six exclusive wines.
Tom’s grandfather Jim Barry was a pioneer of the Australian wine industry. In fact Jim was the first qualified winemaker to work in the Clare Valley of South Australia and with his wife, Nancy, built a successful wine business which has produced trophy-winning wines since its establishment in 1959. Today, the company is headed by Jim’s second son Peter, who took over from his father as Managing Director and the wine is crafted by his son Tom.
Book this dinner now to extend your knowledge, engage your palate and enhance your enjoyment of Australia’s many wine styles, grape varieties, wine-producing regions and winemaking techniques!
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Canapé
Fried Brown Rice Sushi of Smoked Eel
House Pickled Ginger
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Jim Barry Lavender Hill Riesling
Entree
Gammon Ranges Wild Goat Tenderloin Wellington
Winter Leek Cream
Goats Cheese Velouté
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Jim Barry Florita Riesling
Jim Barry Watervale Riesling
Main Course
South Eastern Australian Eye Fillet
Glace De Viande
Hot Smoked Ocean Trout Salad
Pistachio Paste
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Jim Barry Lodge Hill Shiraz
Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz
Cheese
King Island Huxley Limited Edition Washed Rind
Fresh Adelaide Hills Pear
Brazil Nut Bread
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Jim Barry Pb Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
WINE DINNER – LINE UP 2013
The 2013 Wine Dinners will comprise of a series of eight events:-
Jim Barry Wines of Clare Valley, hosted by Tom Barry – Wednesday 28th of August from 6.30pm
Jim Barry Wines’ philosophy is fundamental to the company’s ability to consistently produce wines of the highest quality which have won international recognition.
Tscharke of Barossa Valley, hosted by Damien Tscharke – Wednesday 25th of September from 6.30pm
Tscharke wines are handcrafted and sourced from the Tscharke Family Vineyards which have been farmed by the Tscharke family for generations.
Katnook Estate of Coonawarra, hosted by Wayne Stehbens – Wednesday 16th of October from 6.30pm
Katnook Estate make wines which show subtlety, intrigue and complexity. Reflecting the essence of Coonawarra’s terroir is integral to Wayne Stehbens’ winemaking approach.
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