Lot 1-69: Curated by Masters of Wine, Explore the World of Fine Wine features intimate experiences with esteemed wine leaders, insider access to legendary estates and rare wines not available on the open market. All proceeds will support the Institute of Masters of Wine’s mission to foster excellence, interaction and learning across the global wine community, and to nurture the next generation of wine leaders through its internationally respected study programme.
Explore the World of Fine Wine | McLaren Vale, Australia | 7 Magnums of Australian Wines together with a Grenache Masterclass and Lunch at Wirra Wirra and private vineyard tours of Smart Vineyard, Trott Vineyard and Noon’s Estate Vineyard, hosted by 4 Masters of Wine followed by a dinner at Maxwell Wines, for 2 guests
Lot closes
December 19, 01:56 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 3,000 GBP
Starting Bid
1,500 GBP
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EXPLORE THE WORLD OF FINE WINE | MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
7 Magnums of Australian Wines together with a Grenache Masterclass and Lunch at Wirra Wirra and private vineyard tours of Smart Vineyard, Trott Vineyard and Noon’s Estate Vineyard, hosted by 4 Masters of Wine followed by a dinner at Maxwell Wines, for 2 guests
WINE:
A selection of 7classic Australian magnums, sourced from the producers’ cellars and made, represented by and/or curated by Australian Masters of Wine Kate McIntyre, Matthew Deller, Giles Cooke and Ned Goodwin.
1 Magnum of Ashton Hills Reserve Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2021
1 Magnum of Wirra Wirra RSW Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia 2019
1 Magnum of Moorooduc Estate, The Moorooduc McIntyre Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 2018
1 Magnum of Moorooduc Estate, The Moorooduc McIntyre Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 2018
1 Magnum of Bass Phillip Pinot Noir, Gippsland, Victoria 2021
1 Magnum of Thistledown Sands of Time Trott Vineyard Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Austrlia 2024
1 Magnum of Shaw + Smith Balhannah Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2018
The wine included in this lot is lying in McLaren Vale, Australia, to be collected by the winning bidder at the time of the visit. Offered Duty Paid with VAT on the Hammer Price.
Sotheby's will provide the buyer with the contact details of the donor to arrange collection / organisation of the experience.
EXPERIENCE:
This lot includes private vineyard tours of Smart Vineyard, Trott Vineyard, and Noon’s Estate Vineyard; a Grenache Masterclass and lunch at Wirra Wirra hosted by Giles Cooke MW, Drew Noon MW, David Gleave MW and Matthew Deller MW and a Grenache dinner at Maxwell Wines, for 2 guests.
This experience to take place on mutually agreed date during the week of 19 April 2027.
Accommodation, flights and transport to and from Adelaide not included. A private driver will collect guests from their accommodation in or around Adelaide and return them at the end of the day.
Minimum age of guests subject to local regulations.
MORE ABOUT THIS LOT:
The Ultimate McLaren Vale Grenache Experience
An exclusive post-Symposium immersion hosted by four Masters of Wine
Overview:
This once-in-a-lifetime experience offers two guests a full day immersed in the ancient vineyards and extraordinary wines of McLaren Vale, South Australia, guided personally by four leading Masters of Wine. Curated exclusively for this auction in support of the Institute of Masters of Wine, the experience is timed to follow the 2027 IMW Symposium in Adelaide (15–18 April) and will take place during the week of 19 April 2027.
McLaren Vale is home to the some of the world’s oldest Grenache vines and some of the planet’s most ancient soils, producing perfumed, energetic wines that have redefined the global benchmark for this historic variety. This is the ultimate insider access to the region’s finest sites, producers and minds, all in a single, unforgettable day.
Hosted by:
1. Giles Cooke MW – Thistledown
2. Drew Noon MW – Noon
3. David Gleave MW – Willunga 100
4. Matthew Deller MW – Wirra Wirra
Experience Highlights:
1. Private vineyard tour of Smart Vineyard – planted in 1891 and still producing today
2. Walk-through the legendary Trott Vineyard, on a beautiful hillside in Blewitt Springs
3. Grenache Masterclass and long-table lunch at Wirra Wirra – hosted by all four MWs
4. Visit to Noon’s estate vineyard – dry-grown bush vines beside the winery producing Grenache of power and longevity
5. Grenache Celebration Dinner at Maxwell Wines – rare bottles, thoughtful pairings, and intimate conversation
Website: www.wirrawirra.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wirra-wirra-vineyards
Instagram: @wirrawirrawines
Website: www.thistledownwines.com
LinkedIn: https:www.linkedin.com/company/thistledown-wines
Instagram: @thistledownwines
Website: www.noonwinery.com.au
Website: www.willunga100.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/willunga-100
Instagram: @willunga100
Website: www.maxwellwines.com.au
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/maxwell-wines
Instagram: @maxwellwines
Website: www.ashtonhills.com.au
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ashtonhillsvineyard
Instagram: @ashtonhillsvineyard
Website: www.moorooducestate.com.au
Instagram: @moorooducestate
Website: www.bassphillip.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bass-phillip-wine
Instagram: @bassphillipwine
Website: www.shawandsmith.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shawandsmith
Instagram: @shawandsmith
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