Thursday 23th May
$30 per person
Next up in our meet the Winemaker Masterclass Series, we are excited to be joined by Owen Latta of Latta Vino wines.
Since returning to the family vineyard, Eastern Peake, 2018 Young Winemaker of the Year Owen Latta has challenged the status-quo to make natural wines that are making Australia’s wine and hospitality industry notice – and in doing so, putting Ballarat wine on the map.
Ballarat isn’t necessarily the first place you think of when considering the great wine regions of Victoria. However, a small in vineyard in Coghills Creek, a scenic 20 minutes’ drive from the city, run by second generation winemaker Owen Latta, is doing plenty of things to change that, and people are listening.
Wade Doolan of Different Drop has called Owen “The Ballarat Boy Taking Australian Wine by Storm”. He said, “Owen is setting the Australian wine industry on fire with a two-pronged attack. First, a classic range of premium Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Syrah’s under family Eastern Peake label. And second, his wilder stylings pushing the boundaries of the Australian winemaking avant garde under Latta Vino.”
It’s our pleasure to be able to show the following wines to you.
2021 Latta Vino Ex Nihilo Pinot Gris
2022 Latta Vino Jurassique Blanc
2022 Eastern Peake Western Victoria Chardonnay
2022 Latta Vino Sangiovese
2022 Latta Vino Headwaters Nebbiolo
2022 Eastern Peake Coghill Pinot Hill
2021 Eastern Peake Intrinsic Pinot Noir
2022 Latta Vino Quality Release Grenache
A very special Masterclass not to be missed by any Australian Wine lover. Places are extremely limited, and $30 will get you a seat to experience these impressive wines, with some Lion Cheese platters provided as always. Extra special pricing will be offered on the wines for those that can attend the Masterclass too.
Two session
UPCOMING MASTERCLASSES
John Duval Wines - Thursday, May 30th
Thursday 30th May
The Lion Wine Room
$35 per person
Next up in our Masterclass Series, we are excited to be joined by Tim Duval from John Duval wines. John Duval is one of the world’s best known winemakers, coming from a family that boasts four generations of South Australian vignerons. He has been saluted many times on the world stage, notably International Winemaker of the year in 1989 and twice Red Winemaker of the Year in 1991 and 2000. After 28 years with Penfolds, including 16 years as Chief Winemaker, John has created these stunning wines under the John Duval label, which has now welcomed second generation Tim on board. Utilising old vine Barossa fruit, the wines express the terroir of the Barossa and the hand-crafted attention of John Duval.
Join us on the 30th May to talk and taste through some of the great wines of Australia.
It’s our pleasure to be able to show the following wines to you.
2023 John Duval 'Plexus' Roussanne Marsanne Viognier
2021 John Duval 'Plexus' Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre
2021 John Duval 'Entity' Shiraz
2021 John Duval 'Annexus' Mataro
2022 John Duval 'Annexus' Grenache
2021 John Duval 'Annexus' Shiraz
2019 John Duval 'Eligo' Shiraz
2017 Long Shadows 'Sequel' Syrah
A very special Masterclass not to be missed by any Australian Wine lover. Places are extremely limited, and $35 will get you a seat to experience these impressive wines, with some Lion Cheese platters provided as always. Extra special pricing will be offered on the wines for those that can attend the Masterclass too.
Two Session
Langmeil Dinner - Tuesday, June 18th
The Lion Hotel Cellar, 6:30pm
$120 per person
Langmeil is a blend of Barossa’s cultural beginnings and a family’s modern-day commitment to world-class, old vine winemaking. Once a trading village established in 1842, this remarkable place is a captivating pocket of Australia’s wine and vine history that is a must when visiting the Barossa. Owned by the Lindner family, whose own mark on the Barossa spans six-generations of farming, food, community, and wine, Langmeil is renowned for its preservation of old vines and the making of distinguished wines from these cherished sites. At the pinnacle of its winemaking is The Freedom 1843 Shiraz, made from what is understood to be the world’s oldest surviving shiraz vineyard believed planted in 1843 at the heart of this historical patch of Barossa earth.
Joining us for the evening to discuss the wines will be brand ambassador Leigh Woodrow, along with a four-course dinner prepared by Lion executive chef Ali Seedsman.
On Arrival
2023 Langmeil Wattle Brae Riesling
With
Gravlax, dill sauce, Uraidla bakery vollkorn
First Course
2023 Langmeil 3 Gardens VMR
2022 Langmeil High Road Chardonnay
With
Confit duck salad, fingerling potatoes, Seville orange and fennel marmalade
Main Course
2021 Langmeil 5th Wave Grenache
2015 Langmeil 5th Wave Grenache
With
Veal saltimbocca, mushroom masala, gnocchi
Cheese
2021 Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz
2014 Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz
Petit Fours
Tickets are only $120 and bookings are essential.
Please note
that The Lion Hotel Cellar does not have wheelchair access.