The Great Australian Red is a wine competition created by Tyson Stelzer + Matthew Jukes to highlight the blend that defines Australia: cabernet sauvignon + shiraz.  

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Great work you are doing, and carry on the great work. Push this idea, because I still think in my heart that when you get the best of Cabernet and the best of Shiraz – not the second, third or fourth cab off the rank – you can blend beautifully. This competition certainly is something that I am very supportive of. I think it is wonderful that you are doing this.

– Len Evans

This is a brilliant idea.

– Brian Croser

When two of the leading wine critics in the world Matthew Jukes [UK] and Tyson Stelzer [AUS] come out with such a statement then you know that the wine is special. When other leading judges concur then it’s truly exceptional.

– The Australian

Tyson and Matthew were not alone, with some of Australia’s wine royalty giving up their time to judge and show support for The Great Australian Red concept.

– Wine Selector

Perhaps two young men still in their 30s will help with the rebirth of cool in this country, and get more people around the wine-drinking world going bonkers for our blended red.

– The Age

 

The results of The Great Australian Red 2008
are announced in Taste Food & Wine 2009

The Great Australian Red dinners 2008

Join the creators of The Great Australian Red competition for an exclusive dinner to celebrate this year's results. Enjoy two flights of the award winning wines along with a special flight of museum releases matched with a three course regional menu.

The Grape Room, Mercure Hotel Melbourne
Friday November 14 2008
To book, call Vintage Cellars Brighton on 9593 1677 or South Melbourne on 9645 7169

Caboose Restaurant, Mercure Hotel Sydney
Saturday November 15 2008
To book, call Vintage Cellars Mosman on 9960 1877

Mercure Hotel Sydney Airport
Monday November 17 2008

The Chelsea Room, Mercure Hotel Brisbane
Tuesday November 18 2008
To book, call Vintage Cellars Paddington on 3367 1772

The Angelsea Room, Mercure Hotel Perth
Thursday November 20 2008
To book, call Vintage Cellars Shenton Park on 9381 6555



 

 

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