SOCIAL PROGRAM

 

Welcome Reception 

5.30pm-7.30pm 

Monday 6th September 2010

National Wine Centre of Australia

Corner Botanic Road and Hackney Road

  

A great opportunity to meet colleagues before the Conference commences.  Drinks and finger food will be available. Afterwards gather with friends and enjoy the some of Adelaide's best restaurants. 

 

Included in full registration fee. Guest tickets $55

 

Conference Dinner 

7.00pm for 7.30pm

Wednesday 8th September 2010 

Adelaide Convention Centre.  

 

The Conference Dinner will be a highlight of the Conference, and this year's will really be something special.  Entertainment by Brazza. At the end of the evening you will be free to make your own way home or to visit some of Adelaide's nightlife. The food, wine and entertainment promise to give you a great night of fun and relaxation - not to be missed. 

 

Tickets $110 per person

 

A Day in McLaren Vale 

Friday 10 September

9.30am-4.00pm

 

Perhaps one of South Australia's best-kept secrets is the picturesque McLaren Vale where vineyards, almond orchards and olive groves all grow within sight of the sea. The region is known for its wonderful Shiraz and Grenache which are grown in many family owned boutique wineries where you can visit and taste their wines. As well as the wine this wonderful Mediterranean climate has encouraged the development of almond orchards and olive groves. 

 

Your tour could include: 

  • A private tasting at Coriole Winery 'where grapes have been grown since 1920 and the first bottled Coriole wine was the 1970 Shiraz. Coriole has earned its reputation of producing premium full-bodied red wines focusing on Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon'. Enjoy their excellent wines in a most beautiful setting looking down to the sea. 

  • A tasting at Wirra Wirra, one of the outstanding family owned boutique wineries. 

  • Lunch at Woodstock Wines. Wine maker and owner, Scott Collett, has gained the reputation of making innovative and elegant wines. He is a well-known and respected personality in the National and International Wine Industry and has won numerous trophies including the much coveted Jimmy Watson trophy. 

A specialist wine guide. Time: 09.30 am - 4.00 pm 

 

Cost: $140pp 

 

Inclusions: Coach, specialist wine guide, morning tea, lunch and tastings 

 

The tour is subject to minimum numbers.  If the tour is cancelled, fees will be refunded in full.