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Shaw Vineyard Estate Newsletter
Newsletter No 11
 July 2010
 
Welcome to the Shaw Vineyard Estate Newsletter.

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   Restaurant  
Flint in the Vines Now Open 
     
We are thrilled to announce that the Restaurant located at Shaw Vineyard Estate is now under new management under the name of 'Flint in the Vines'.  The team fronting this exciting new venture is Grant Kells of Canberra hot spot 'Flint Dining Room & Bar' and formerly of Raffles Hotel Singapore, alongside sommelier Jai Dawson from Sydney's Longrain who is running the front of house.
 
"Flint in the Vines will quickly become a favourite with locals, Canberrans and interstate foodies, as it builds on the same premise as Flint Dining Room & Bar - good food in a casual environment". says partner/chef Grant Kells. 
 
Its informal approach to dining will suit the whole family, whether it is for a weekend breakfast or lunch, special occasion dinner, wedding, or just a large group catching up over one of Flint's famous wood fired pizzas.
 
The new menu will incorporate elements of the Canberra offshoot and maintain a showcase for fresh local and regional produce, utilising the woodfired oven and grill. 
 
 Jai and Grant
           Jai Dawson & Grant Kells
 
 
Open:
 
Breakfast Saturday & Sunday
Lunch Wednesday to Sunday
Dinner Wednesday to Saturday
 
Bookings: 02 6227 5144
 
Big medal haul in International Wine Shows
 
Wine award season has well and truly hit us, winning no less than 17 medals at international wine shows in the last month in London and Singapore. 
 
We have been awarded Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals from judges at the highly acclaimed International Wine Challenge (London), Decanter World Wine Awards (London) and the WSA Wine Challenge (Singapore).  The complete tally of awards are:
 
International Wine Challenge, London 
  • Gold Medal - 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Premium Shiraz Cabernet
  • Silver Medal - 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Premium Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Silver Medal - 2009 Shaw Vineyard Estate Premium Riesling
  • Silver Medal - 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Winemakers Selection Shiraz
  • Bronze Medal - 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Premium Cabernet Merlot
  • Commendation - 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Premium Shiraz
  • Commendation - 2009 Shaw Vineyard Estate Premium Semillon Sauignon Blanc
 
Decanter World Wine Awards, London 
  • Silver Medal - 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Premium Shiraz  
  • Silver Medal - 2009 Shaw Vineyard Estate Premium Riesling
  • Bronze Medal - 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Premium Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Bronze Medal - 2009 Shaw Vineyard Estate Premium Semillon Sauignon Blanc
  • Commendation - 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Premium Cabernet Merlot
  • Commendation - 2009 Shaw Vineyard Estate Handpicked Reserve Isabella Riesling
 
 WSA Wine Challenge Singapore
  • Silver Medal - 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Winemakers Selection Cabernet Merlot
  • Bronze Medal - 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Winemakers Selection Melot
  • Bronze Medal - 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Winemakers Selection Shiraz
  • Bronze Medal - 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Winemakers Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
 
 
                       Restaurant 
Canberra Wine Week 
Sydney 12 - 18 July 2010
Wines from the Canberra District have been getting rave reviews in the last 12 months, and picking up some pretty serious awards.  It has really focussed attention on the wines we make, and the district winemakers would like to showcase some of these to Sydneysiders.

Since a number of wineries are attending the Sydney Good Food & Wine Show 2010 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 July 2010, we thought we would spend a few days beforehand showing off our superb wines to Sydney-siders in a number of great restaurants, wine bars and other venues.

The week will consist of a number of whole-of-district events, some events where a group of wineries are doing a joint promotion. Take your pick!

Events featuring Shaw Vineyard Estate:
Wine Odyssey
Monday 12th - Friday 16th July
30 minute Lunch with Shaw Vineyard Estate and Lerida Estate Wines at Wine Odyssey
 
Wednesday 14 July Fix St James
Sommelier Wine Tasting & Canberra Regional Wine Dinner at Fix St James
 
Thursday 15th July
Canberra is a Shaw Thing - Masterclass with Graeme Shaw of Shaw Vineyard Estate at Wine Odyssey

Thursday 15th July
Canberra Riesling Wine Dinner
Come and experience some of the best regarded and most awarded Riesling in the Country at Arun Thai
Click here to see flyer 
 
Friday 16th July
Cool Canberra Reds for Shaw
Informal Friday evening tasting with Graeme Shaw of Shaw Vineyard Estate at Shot Cafe Mosman

Friday 16th to Sunday 18th July
Good Food & Wine Show - Darling Harbour, Sydney
Come and discover a world of tastes, flavours, products and techniques, watch live demonstrations from celebrity chefs, try hands-on activities and sample an indulgent array of produce and Canberra wines at the Good Food & Wine Show, more info: http://www.goodfoodshow.com.au
 
Latest Release
 
2009 Handpicked Reserve Isabella Riesling
 
 
Our Reserve label has finally been launched.  The Reserve label represents the best of the best, hand selection the best fruit parcels
 
Tasting Notes: This Riesling is handpicked resulting in a lively fresh wine with an attractive nose of lime, floral and apple.  Ripe powerful fruit palate showing limey citrus characters and a good acid balance, a typical Germanic style.  Fantastic with Thai food or anything spicy!
  
Isabella Riesling
 
SPECC Cafe & Restaurant Wine Dinner
Thursday 29 July 2010, Clovelly Sydney
 
Shaw Vineyard Estate is proud to partner with SPECC Cafe & Restaurant in Clovelly Beach Sydney, for a wonderful evening of great food and fine wine.  Join Graeme Shaw of Shaw Vineyard Estate Winery who will be showcasing our recent award winning wines.
 
Date: Thursday, 29 July 2010
Time: 6.30pm
Address:  344 Clovelly Road, Clovelly (opposite the Clovelly Hotel)
Bookings:  (02) 9664 7888

SPECC
 
  
 
 
  Fireside Logo
 
Fireside Festival - August 2010
 
We're warming up for the 2010 Fireside Festival and the line up of events and experiences is looking fabulous...
Immerse yourself in winter........ think degustation dinners, truffles, exhibitions, wine master classes, great winter escape packages and even hot rock massages...... what more could you want from winter.......
 
For a list of all the events go to the Fireside Festival Website. 
 
Wine, Wisdom & Wood Fired Pizza - Flint in the Vines, every Wednesday in August
 
If you haven't visited Flint in the Vines at Shaw Vineyard Estate yet, don't miss their pizza, pasta and trivia nights every Wednesday night during Fireside.

They'll be cooking up a storm with fresh pizza and pasta and the fun will really start when the trivia gets going - there will be a wide range of categories and prizes.

Bookings are essential. Ph: 6227 5144
 
Pizza 
 
Wine Dinner - Parlour Wine Room, Thu 19 August 2010
 
As part of the Fireside Festival, the Parlour Wine Room in Newacton Canberra is hosting a special wine dinner featuring six specially created winter courses accompanied by six locally produced wines including Shaw Vineyard Estate.
 
Parlour
 
 
We hope to see you soon at Shaw Vineyard Estate and be sure to try out "Flint in the Vines".
 
Kind Regards

Tanya Olinder
Shaw Vineyard Estate

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In This Issue
Flint in the Vines
Big Medal Haul
Canberra Wine Week
Latest Release
SPECC Wine Dinner
Fireside Festival
New Website
Flint in the Vines Update
 
 
New Website
NEW WEBSITE
We have just launched our new website, which includes all our wine reviews and more!
 
Check it out at
 
www.shawvineyards.com.au
 
 
 
 
Flint Logo
 
Located at
Shaw Vineyard Estate, overlooking lush vineyards, enjoy delicious a la carte meals served with award winning wines.
 
The perfect place for that special event including Weddings. 
 
 
 
Smoked ell 
 
 
 
Takeaway
Pizzas are back!
 
 Available 
Wednesday to Sunday.
 
Pizza 
 
(02) 6227 5144 
 
 
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