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Fridays Uncorked '09

Offering a vibrant Friday night venue to the Adelaide business community to wind down their week, taste fine wines from selected regions, enjoy a selection from our cocktail menu, relax to the sound of fine musicians and immerse yourself in the atmosphere at this unique Adelaide icon.

Dates: 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 June, 26 June 2009
Time: Commences 4:30pm fortnightly
Entry: FREE including cocktail food
Wine: From $4.50 per glass
Venue: National Wine Centre of Australia

Download: Program Autumn '09 (pdf 677kB)

1 May

The Adelaide Hills is well known for the quality of its Sauvignon Blanc but is also home to elegant Chardonnays and delicate Sparkling wines. Take the opportunity to taste these and some of our reds at the launch of the Wines of Gold which will see a focus on Chardonnay and Sparkling.

15 May

Winemaking patriarch Colin Glaetzer established his own label to create wines he's passionate about - limited quantities of benchmark Barossa Valley reds. It is the pinnacle of Colin's 30-year career with achievements such as his creation of the revered Barossa Valley Estates E & E Black Pepper Shiraz.

29 May

Family owned and operated by the Holmes a Court family, Vasse Felix is as internationally recognised as a leading Margaret River winery, found in the heart of Margaret River's famous sub-region, 'Willyabrup'.

12 June

Hugh Hamilton is the 5th generation of a large wine dynasty. All families have a black sheep and Hugh is it. Expect therefore to enjoy the difference. Master of a most reprobate range of varieties from the classics to the more eclectic - 'The Oddball' Saperavi, 'The Scoundrel' Tempranillo and 'The Ratbag' Merlot - this is no ordinary flock!

26 June

Formed in 1994 in the historical hamlet of Marananga, Torbreck has quickly become one of the Barossa Valley's leading wine producers. Torbreck has attracted universal acclaim and the wines are now highly prized by wine connoisseurs from around the world. Yet, Torbreck is still privately owned and operated, following the philosophy, direction and the passionate beliefs of the Founder Winemaker David Powell.