wine weekH Y A T T

17 – 25 AUGUST 2012

Hyatt Regency Perth is again preparing for another spectacular week of stylish events from August 17 - 25, celebrating the heart and soul of good living – sublime wine and fabulous food.

From the wine connoisseur to the party goer, there is something for everyone!

Friday 17, 6pm – 8pmFeast your eyes on Kailis pearls as you sip and savour French champagne from the illustrious houses of Louis Roederer, Mumm, Perrier Jouet, Nicolas Feuillatte, Henriot, VeuveClicquot and Pol Roger. Rounding out seventh heaven will be freshly shucked oysters and gourmet canapés. One lucky guest will leave with a Kailis pearl!

Gershwins $85pp

Monday 20, 5.30pm – 7.30pmShare an evening with Cape Mentelle winemaker Paul Callaghan as he takes you on a ‘Bordeaux’ journey. Barrel fermented ‘Graves’ style Wallcliffe Sauvignon Blanc Semillon from the 2008, 2009 and 2010 vintages, followed by the same vintages of Bordeaux red blend. Accompanied by a selection of perfectly matched canapés.

Gershwins $85pp

Thursday 23, 4pm – 11pmStop by and sample the finest drops of over 40 wineries and craft breweries from around the world. Add new favourites to your stalwart stable as you browse between the individual tasting stations, manned by winemaking experts to explain the fine art and history of each. Tickets available at www.liquorbarons.com.au.

Grand Ballroom, Gershwins

Saturday 18, 7.30pm – 11pmA gastronomical banquet to tantalise the tastebuds like never before. Executive Chef Mark Sainsbury has teamed up with Chef Chris Taylor to design a menu that matches 12 pinot noirs with the most sublime food partners – pork and duck. Enjoy the relaxed, communal vibe complete with cool background jazz.

Gershwins $150pp

Tuesday 21, 5.30pm – 7.30pmEver wanted to try your hand at winemaking? This is your chance! Join Glenn Goodall from Xanadu and Martin Cooper from Xabregas, and make up your own blends of top notch Shiraz and Chardonnay under their expert guidance. Each blend will be judged and prizes awarded, so bring your A-game. Limited spaces available.

Gershwins $80pp

Friday 24, 5.30pm – 7.30pmInternationally renowned sommelier Matt Skinner, who shot to fame as Jamie Oliver’s number one sommelier in London, will conduct a relaxed masterclass looking at wines in Plumm purpose-designed glassware. As a special gift from Plumm, guests will receive 4 crystal Plumm glasses to take home, valued at $120!

Gershwins $85pp

Sunday 19, 3pm – 5pmFrock up in your Sunday finery and prepare to nibble on a never-ending selection of pastel cupcakes, choux pastries and finger sandwiches – and that’s just for starters. With this special event featuring sensational sparkling wines to accompany the lavish buffet, we’re bound to be turning people away. Book early.

The Conservatory $48pp

Wednesday 22, 6:30pmJoin popular wine personality, John Jens, in the great wine debate of 2012. This enlightening and entertaining tasting will pit Great Southern cabernet sauvignon against its Margaret River counterparts – think Moss Wood, Woodlands and Voyager Estate versus Jack Mann, Plantagenet and Galafrey. Which region will take the cup?

Terrace Ballroom Tickets 08 9385 0666

Saturday 25, 6pm – 10pmEat, drink and be merry during this informal long table dinner, hosted by the effervescent Verity James. Fifteen exquisite varieties of Riesling, Shiraz Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir will be examined and enjoyed. An exciting opportunity to learn more about the subtle nuances of our finest drops from the deep south.

Gershwins $120pp

Champagne Pearls & Oysters

Cape Mentelle – Bordeaux Revisited

Liquor Barons WINEXPO

Pigs, Ducks & Pinot Noir

The ‘X’ Blend

Plumm – A Glass Act

Sparkling Afternoon Tea

Hyatt Regency Perth Cup

Long Table Dinner Great Southern Winemakers