http://www.visitvineyards.com/home/surveys-competitions-win-prizes/visitvineyards-com-and-winepros-archive-subscriber-competition-november-2010?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Emailmarketingsoftware&utm_content=943479705&utm_campaign=100923-VVnewsletterNOV2010dispatch0911-VersionA&utm_term=ToreadmoreandenterclickhereSubscribers: fine Hunter Valley wine and books galore You could be sipping on fine DenMar Estate wine from the Hunter Valley or delving into some great books on wine or food over the festive season.
And for the runners-up, we have some book presents for you, our subscribers, to enjoy over the holiday period. Enter now for your chance to win and then check our winners page in early December so we can make sure you're sipping or savouring in time for the holidays!
WINE PRIZE – 4 HALF DOZENSDenMar Estate is in the popular Hermitage Road area of Pokolbin in Hunter Valley and comprises vineyard, brand new cellar door and boutique accommodation amongst the vines, all with spectacular views to the Brokenback Mountain range.
The vineyard is situated on what is known as the 'Belford Dome' which has heavy clay and limestone soil, similar to terra rossa. All the wines are made only from grapes grown on the Estate and four lucky subscribers will have the chance to get a real taste of the unique Hunter style:
From the DenMar Estate Reserve Range :
* 2007 Chardonnay – a modern classic
* 2007 Pinot Noir – uniquely Hunter
* 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon – refined style
From the DenMar Estate Cellar Door Range :
* 2008 Chardonnay – classic Hunter style
* 2008 Pinot Noir – fuller bodied than the cold climate pinots
* 2009 Semillon – can develop the renowned Hunter toasty characters
Read their full tasting notes here »
RRP A$160 each half dozen plus postage
BOOK PRIZES – 10 TO BE WONNominate which book(s) you'd like to win in the '50 words or less' box in the entry form below..Australia in Style by Outback Encounter – 1 copy. Ever wondered about those stylish outback tours where the often hard environment is softened substantially by luxurious, relaxing accommodation and local foods and wines prepared by your own chef? Then this collection of 35 uniquely Australian experiences, from the Kimberleys to Tasmania's Bay of Fires, will provide a feast for the eyes and much food for thought on your next travel plans.
Australia in Style is the bible of five star travel in our regional and remote areas and even if some of the offerings are beyond your current budget, simply taking in the photos and stories of these special places is satisfying in itself.
RRP A$39.95 plus postage
CountryStyle, Country Chefs edited by Victoria Carey – 1 copy. This book superbly captures the essence of of our country chefs and their love of local produce. With stunning location photography capturing the beauty and diversity of our countryside along with the heartfelt passion shared by chefs like Steve Cumper, Stefano Manfredi Ryan Sessions and others, who live in the regions and their delicious recipes.
CountryStyle Country Chefs should be part of every culinary library. From posh vegetable pie to chestnut and parsnip soup with pear puree, you're sure to discover new ways of tasting local foods.
RRP A$39.95 plus postage
Wolf Blass - Behind the Bow Tie by Liz Johnston – 3 copies. ‘My wines are sexy. They make weak men strong and strong women weak.’ These words – of a true marketer, ahead of his time – were spoken in 1974 by Wolf Blass.
This book, published to celebrate Wolf Blass' 70th birthday last year, is an insightful look into the life of a man who helped shape the wine industry in Australia covering both his public and private life which combine to make the man with the distinctive bow tie.
A must read not just for anyone interested in the evolution of our wine industry but entrepreneurs and marketers as well as it captures the genius of this hard working icon and ends with his five principles for success - still applicable today.
RRP A$39.99 plus postage
Australian Wine Vintages 2011 by Rob Geddes MW – 3 copies. This tome isn't called the Gold Book just for it's colour – it's a nugget of wine information for any serious wine lover.
With insightful tasting notes for over 2000 wines, advice on vintage quality, when to drink and even an after-dinner drinks section and more, it's a handy guide to have on hand when buying wine in store or online. Like VisitVineyards.com.
Rob exhorts us to get out into the wine regions and experience them first hand so he's included a dining and accommodation guide. Enter now for the chance to win your own piece of gold.
RRP A$34.99 plus postage
A Guide to Australian and New Zealand Olive Oils by Jenny Birrell – 2 copies. Take the mystery out of the rows of olive oils on the shop shelves and find out exactly which oil to use when in your culinary activities with this handy pocket sized guide. And just what does EVOO mean?
Included are listings of the best oils in the two countries along with a range of delicious recipes such as Bungoona Flourless Orange Cake, Gwydir Pork Fillets with Orange Oil and Bird in Hand Juniper, Coffee and Pepperberry Venison plus tips on storage and more.
With research increasingly showing the health benefits of olive oil, keep this guide on hand and be confident in your oil choices.
RRP A$14.95 plus postage
NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS:
Remember to check our winners page in the first week of each month to see if your name appears and open your VisitVineyards.com Winepros Archive Newsletter, where we announce the draw. So you don't miss out, please add VisitVineyards.com to your safe senders' list - we'll do what we can to contact you, but unclaimed prizes must be redrawn.
The competition is open to all VisitVineyards.com Subscribers. All prizes will be posted to you anywhere in Australia. Book and magazine prizes will be posted overseas unless otherwise noted above however we regret wine, food or beer cannot be posted overseas. You must be over 18 to enter. See our competition terms and conditions here »
DON'T FORGET TO TELL US WHICH BOOK(S) YOU'D LIKE TO WIN IN THE '50 WORDS OR LESS' BOX BELOW.Competition Terms and Conditions
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