PRINT THIS PAGE2004 NZSVO Workshops - Sauvignon Blanc Workshop Programme
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Date: Wednesday 10 November 2004
Location: Montana Brancott Winery, State Highway One, BLENHEIM
Start Time: 9.00 AM
Title: Sauvignon Blanc aroma, it's origins and how as winemakers and viticulturalists we can influence its expression
Number of registrants: Restricted to 120 persons to ensure participation from registrants.
Programme:
Session 1 - Keynote address from Professor Denis Dubourdieu, University of Bordeaux
An overview of Sauvignon Blanc worldwide and the importance of the vineyard on fruit flavours
Session 2 - Viticulture
Professor Dubourdieu will be joined by a panel to discuss the viticultural aspects that will lead to the production of premium quality Sauvignon Blanc fruit.
Session 3 - Fruit processing
Professor Denis Dubourdieu, University of Bordeaux
The importance of fruit processing on wine flavours
Dr Miguel de Barros Lopes, Australian Wine Research Institute
The role of fermentation on Sauvignon Blanc wine character
Panel discussion to discuss maximising wine quality
Session 4 - Wine tastings
Two tastings of 2004 juice and wine trials from Marlborough
An international bench mark tasting of Sauvignon Blanc wines from around the world
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