Effervescence INDUSTRY FEATURE
As Tasmania’s reputation as a world-class sparkling wine region continues to grow, Effervescence Tasmania, a sparkling wine festival, returns from 10- 12 November to celebrate in style. N ow in its ninth year, Effervescence Tasmania is cementing its reputation as a “must-do” event for any wine lover. The three day festival bring guests an array of opportunities to connect with the people who grow and make these exceptional wines, often with views of the vineyards from which they come. “By weaving together some of our world class sparkling wines and produce against a picturesque backdrop, Effervescence further enhances Tasmania’s reputation as a premier food and wine destination, contributing to our state’s reputation as a must-visit for discerning travellers,” Tourism Tasmania CEO Sarah Clark says. Highlights of the 2023 program include The Grand Tasting, a public tasting event at Josef Chromy Wines on Saturday November 11, showcasing over 50 cuvées from 15 of Tasmania’s best sparkling producers. Guests can also dive into detail at one of two educational wine masterclasses – Tasmanian Sparkling and International Sparkling during the day. The crowd-favourite after party, Bubbles and Beats featuring DJ Damien Goundrie will round out the Saturday program. Founder of The Fabulous Ladies’ Wine Society and Australian Women in Wine, Jane Thomson OAM, is this year’s Gala Dinner Keynote Speaker.
A second sparkling dinner, hosted by Wine Truth’s Loic Le Calvez, will be held at Timbre, north of Launceston on Friday night. The cellar doors of Jansz Tasmania, Clover Hill, Small Wonder and Josef Chromy Wines will host an array of tours and masterclasses throughout the weekend. “The secret of Tasmania’s sparkling wines is well and truly out, with demand continuing to achieve new heights,” says Shaine DeVenny, Head of Paragon Wine Estates. “Effervescence is an important regional showcase of the tremendous efforts of our local wine industry to highlight premium cool-climate sparkling, with many bringing limited releases to the event.” Event Program Friday November 10: Effervescence at Timbre, Effervescence Gala Tasting (SOLD OUT) Saturday November 11: Grand Tasting, Tasmanian Sparkling Masterclass, International Sparkling Masterclass, Bubbles & Beats at Josef Chromy Wines Sunday November 12: Grand Tasting, Tasmanian Sparkling Masterclass, International Sparkling Masterclass, Bubbles & Beats at Josef Chromy Wines Sunday November 12: Bellebonne at Black Cow Plus satellite events and special tasting activity at: Black Cow, Clover Hill, Jansz, Josef Chromy Wines Cellar Door and Small Wonder
51 Tasmanian Hospitality Review October/November Edition
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