Plonk Ep 1 | Murrumbateman
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Tasked with including some local female winemakers as part of their brief, the Plonk crew kick off their NSW wine adventure just outside Canberra in the beautiful wine region of Murrumbateman.
On the road to PLONK the team visited:
- Murrumbateman. Known for its award winning cool climate Riesling and Shiraz.
- Capital Wines/Grazing Restaurant in nearby Gundaroo
- Nick Spencer at Eden Road Wines
- Bill Crowe at Four Winds Winery
- Australian Winemaker of the Year Tim Kirk at Clonakilla
- Ken Helm at Helm Wines
- The Gundaroo Wine Bar
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Jimmy Watson Winner - Nick Spencer, Eden Road Wines
The first ever video recording of a Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy winner being awarded shows Nick Spencer, Winemaker at Eden Road Wines and his colleagues reacting to the announcement at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show.
WTMMT #155 - Eden Road Shiraz
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At Chat with Eden Road Winemaker Nick Spencer
Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy 2009 Winner - Nick Spencer, Winemaker Eden Road Wines
The first ever video of a Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy being awarded shows Nick Spencer, Winemaker at Eden Road Wines and his colleagues reacting to the announcement at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show.
The Tiny Taster | Canberra Vlog 2 | Canberra Winery Tours | Australia
One of the coolest things to do in Canberra is take a tour of their gorgeous wine region and spend the day sampling from one winery to another. The best person to do it with is Carol from Canberra Winery Tours -
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WINERY TRIP IN CANBERRA
・MURRUMBATEMEN WINERY
・HELM WINES
・CLONAKILLA WINERY
・FOUR WINDS VINEYARD
・DIONYSUS WINERY
Branded Discontent | McLaren Vale (Plonk Ep 4.1 - Season 2)
While filming in the coastal wine region of McLaren Vale team PLONK are joined on set by an unexpected visitor, the Brand Manager for Lexus.
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While filming in the coastal wine region of McLaren Vale team PLONK are joined on set by an unexpected visitor, the Brand Manager for Lexus. Contractually obliged to feature Chris and the sponsor car, Nathan has just one problem...Chris can’t drive.
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Shaw Vineyard Estate - Canberra Region
After searching for a location that offered the perfect lifestyle and a great place to raise their kids, Graeme and Ann Shaw purchased 'Olleyville' to plant the vineyard in 1998.
A year later, they planted 85 acres of grape vines, and became a grape-grower for Australia’s then-largest wine company. In the years that followed, Shaw Vineyard Estate began producing its own range of premium cool climate wines, winning an array of national and international awards for excellence.
The family business now employs their son, daughter and son-in-law, and a number of local staff. Graeme says their number one preference is to stay local, and use local suppliers wherever possible.
Shaw Vineyard Estate is a half hour drive to Canberra, and enjoys easy access to the vibrant Canberra restaurant scene. Graeme says that the Canberra region is gaining a worldwide reputation for quality grapes, with Canberra region wines now found throughout Canberra and Sydney. The business also exports wines to China, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand.
Of living in the Yass Valley, Graeme says that they love being able to use Canberra’s facilities, while living in the country. “Canberra is a half hour drive. We can get to the snow or beach within an hour and a half. And, we’re in a great country area for a great country lifestyle!”
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Larkhill Winery - Canberra Region
When academics David and Sue Carpenter fell in love with cool climate wines in the 1970s, they decided to plant their own vineyard on an estate in Bungendore, 30 kilometres north-east of Canberra.
Since then, the couple have purchased a second winery in Murrumbateman. They are passionate about using organic and biodynamic farming practices, with both Lark Hill Winery in Bungendore and Dark Horse Vineyard in Murrumbateman certified biodynamic.
In 2002, David and Sue’s son Chris joined Lark Hill as a winemaker. Chris lives in Canberra’s inner north, commuting just 20 minutes to the winery each day. He says that Bungendore’s proximity to Canberra means they can live five minutes from great schools and restaurants, medical care and the community, while farming in a rural location and growing grapes in a pristine, chemical-free environment.
Lark Hill Winery employs full time staff to work in the vineyard, and has a roster of local employees who manage the wine bar and café. “We have a pretty small team here, but we do get great access to fantastic employees from the local region,” says Chris.
The winery also benefits from Canberra’s booming food tourism market. “Gone are the days when people visited Canberra and Bungendore for museums and political attractions. Now it’s great restaurants, great bars, the Bungendore Farmers Market, and more!”
Having grown up on the Lark Hill estate, Chris says that Bungendore is a fantastic place to live and raise a family. And with Canberra so close, it offers all the benefits of larger blocks, clean air, clear skies and a peaceful lifestyle, with easy access to a great capital city.
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Ep7: Wine of the Week - 2015 Helm Classic Riesling
Ken Helm is one of the most iconic names in all Australian Riesling. Considered “Canberra’s best producer of riesling” by James Halliday he was one of the pioneers for this variety in the region and has been one of the big players in the cool climate wine revolution.
In Ken’s opinion, Riesling is “The Queen of Grapes” and as such his range includes five different takes on the noble variety. When asked about his success he claims, “It is this attention to detail and devotion to creating the optimum expression of the Riesling variety, that has seen Helm Wines recognised over three decades with numerous national and international awards and reviews for their Rieslings.”
This is their “Classic Riesling”, from what is shaping up as a truly classic Canberra vintage.
All about fruit purity and concentration, this is a benchmark for the Canberra Riesling style which has become so famous. Helm thinks this is one of his best vintages to date of this wine, to be compared with the excellent 2013 and 2008 vintages. With 96 points already under its hat from James Halliday, he isn’t wrong!
Riesling fans, Helm is a name you need to know!
Things to do in Canberra - Canberra Wineries - Four Winds Vineyard
There are lots of things to do in Canberra. The Four Winds Vineyard is an example of the amazing Canberra wineries you can explore. With delicious wood fire pizza, make your own grazing platters, or sitting next to the fire place enjoying locally made wines, this is a must do when visiting Canberra.
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2012 ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards - Shaw Vineyard Estate
Shaw Vineyards are situated 30kms north of Canberra and are one of Murrumbateman's most awarded wineries. Winner of the ACT Chief Minister's Emerging Exporter Award in 2010, Shaw Vineyards continues to expand on their business.
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Finding Your Totem Animal | McLaren Vale (Plonk Ep 4.3 - Season 2)
Chris, determined to make amends for his behavior, decides it’s time to be a leader. His first task – The Lexus deal.
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Chris, determined to make amends for his behavior, decides it’s time to be a leader. His first task – The Lexus deal. Meanwhile Nathan becomes obsessed with his place in the sweat lodge. Either way PLONK aren’t leaving McLaren Vale the same way they arrived.
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