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TYSON STELZER'S TOWER LODGE CHAMPAGNE AND HUNTER WINE WEEKEND 2024

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You are invited to the ultimate immersion in the great wines of Champagne and the Hunter Valley at Tower Lodge on 17-19 May 2024, hosted by Tyson Stelzer, International Wine Communicator of the Year and author of The Champagne Guide.

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Join Tyson as he returns to Tower Lodge to share 32 of his favourite champagnes and Hunter whites and reds at this exclusive weekend for just 24 guests.

 

Bookings can only be made by calling (02) 4998 7022 or emailing reception@towerlodge.com.au

Tyson will welcome you with a glass of Pol Roger from magnum before you sit down to a champagne lunch. Relax over an informal cocktail dinner showcasing the finest champagnes from magnum alongside Hunter Valley benchmarks.

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The weekend will feature a roll call of the greatest champagne houses, including Krug, Charles Heidsieck, Louis Roederer, Pol Roger, Bollinger, Billecart-Salmon and Pierre Gimonnet. Compare six of Champagne’s most legendary cuvées in Tyson’s Prestige Masterclass.

The Hunter Valley flagships of Tyrrell’s, Mount Pleasant, Brokenwood and Lake’s Folly will be presented throughout the weekend by their makers in person.

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There will be plenty of time to relax and enjoy the stunning surrounds of Tower Lodge and Australia’s oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley

ITINERARY | FRIDAY 17 MAY

11:30AM – 2:00PM Arrive at your leisure and enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival. Indulge your senses at a casual champagne lunch created by Head Chef Anthony Fullerton. 2:00PM - 6:00PM Enjoy the afternoon exploring Tower Lodge at your leisure. Relax, recharge and enjoy some downtime. FROM 6:00PM Stroll through the hacienda-style courtyard to the restaurant for a cocktail-style dinner accompanied by champagnes poured from magnum and Hunter Valley benchmarks from Tyrrell’s Estate presented by their maker.

ITINERARY | SATURDAY 18 MAY

7.30AM – 9:00AM Breakfast at your leisure. 9:30AM – 11:30AM Winemaker Adrian Sparks invites you to join him at Mount Pleasant for an immersion in the legendary winemaking history of the Hunter Valley. Stroll the iconic vineyards planted by Maurice O’Shea himself, taste samples from the barrels in the winery and experience current and back vintages of the flagship wines of the estate. 12:00PM – 2:00PM Enjoy a casual champagne lunch at your leisure. 3:00PM – 4:30PM Expand your knowledge at Tyson’s prestige champagne master class. The ultimate opportunity to discover six of champagne’s most lauded prestige cuvées in an interactive experience with one of the world’s foremost champagne authorities. Champagnes featured include: Deutz Amour de Deutz 2013, Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2013, Louis Roederer Cristal 2013, Bollinger La Grande Année 2014, Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2007 and Krug Grande Cuvée Édition 170ème NV FROM 6:00PM The gala dinner is the high point of this exclusive weekend. Enjoy a twilight apéritif before settling into a degustation dinner created by Head Chef Anthony Fullerton, matched to four vintage champagnes, followed by Hunter Valley benchmarks from Lake’s Folly and Brokenwood, presented by their makers.

ITINERARY | SUNDAY 19 MAY

7.30AM – 10:00AM Breakfast at your leisure. 11:00AM Check out.

WINE LIST

ARRIVAL WINE – FRIDAY Pol Roger Brut Réserve NV en magnum LUNCH – FRIDAY Pierre Gimonnet Cuvée Rosé de Blancs 1er Cru Brut NV Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV COCKTAIL-STYLE DINNER Pierre Gimonnet Fleuron 1er Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs 2016 en magnum Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2015 en magnum Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2008 en magnum Tyrrell's Vat 1 Hunter Semillon Tyrrell's Vat 9 Hunter Shiraz Château La Tour Blanche 1er Grand Cru Classe Sauternes 375mL 2010 WINERY VISIT Six current and back vintage Mount Pleasant Wines presented by winemaker Adrian Sparks LUNCH – SATURDAY Pol Roger Pure Extra Brut NV Bollinger Rosé Brut NV PRESTIGE CHAMPAGNE MASTERCLASS Deutz Amour de Deutz 2013 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2013 Louis Roederer Cristal 2013 Bollinger La Grande Année 2014 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2007 Krug Grande Cuvée Édition 170ème NV GALA DINNER Pierre Gimonnet Spécial Club Millésime de Collection Vieilles Vignes de Chardonnay 2009 en magnum Billecart-Salmon Vintage 2009 Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2014 Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésime 2012 Brokenwood ILR Semillon Lake's Folly Chardonnay Lake's Folly Cabernets Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz Château Rieussec 1er Grand Cru Classe Sauternes 2017

PRICING

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Rates are twin share for two nights at Tower Lodge including all meals, wines, signature experiences and minibar.

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  • Estate suite: $7,900

  • Grand suite: $8,300

  • Grand spa suite: $8,900

  • Tower suite: $9,900

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Bookings can only be made by calling (02) 4998 7022 or emailing reception@towerlodge.com.au

 

EXTEND YOUR STAY

Turn the weekend into a three or four night getaway. An all-inclusive stay at Tower Lodge is available from $1190 per night.

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