The 2008 Hilton Brisbane/The Courier-Mail/Singapore Airlines and Brisbane Festival 2008 present Masterclass Weekend program which is packed full with a diverse range of topics brought to you by a great team of presenters drawn from around the world.
The talented presenters in the Vintage Room will take you through tastings of outstanding German Riesling from the house of Dr.Loosen, Champagne from Ayala in the the town of Ay, French Burgundy and Australian Pinot Noir. The combination of Italian and Australian wines with antipasti prepared by Stefano Manfredi will have you ready for new discoveries in the wine arena.
The Great Temptations and Lifestyle Rooms will take you on an exciting culinary exploration of food and wine matchings. Whether your preference is for chocolate, seafood, cheese, Greek, Spanish or Vietnamese cuisine or a host of other topics, the classes and tastings will expand your understanding of food and wine.
The Masterclass Weekend offers excellent value with five sessions each day amounting to a total of six hours of expert instruction from the leaders in their field. Hilton Brisbane has great offers on accommodation which allows you to be amongst the action and make the most of this special weekend.
Join in and be inspired by the culinary brilliance of this year's Masterclass Weekend.
26 - 27 July
FURTHER DETAILS: www.qldmasterclass.com

FINS AT SALT
'Portuguese Seafood'
Fins Restaurant has been rated two chef's hats every year since 1998. Snow is passionate about the flavours of Portugal. His unique philosophy of food combining is kwpt well in mind in the creation of these seafood dishes.
28 July
TIME: 6.30pm
FURTHER DETAILS: www.accoutrement.com.au

BEROWRA WATERS
'Berowra Waters'
With a new restaurant comes a new style of cooking. Sawyere will showcase a Berowra Waters menu.
29 July
TIME: 6.30pm
FURTHER DETAILS: www.accoutrement.com.au

FINS AT SALT
'Portuguese Seafood'
Fins Restaurant has been rated two chef's hats every year since 1998. Snow is passionate about the flavours of Portugal. His unique philosophy of food combining is kwpt well in mind in the creation of these seafood dishes.
29 July
TIME: 10.30am
FURTHER DETAILS: www.accoutrement.com.au

SEGRETO RESTAURANT
Thredbo Alpine Hotel will host weekly Winemakers dinners in the Segreto Restaurant.
Join Iain Riggs - Chief Winemaker, Brokenwood Wines and experience Brokenwood wines perfectly matched with dishes created by the Executive Chef, Jean-Michel Gerst.
13 August
TIME: 9.30 to 5.00pm
FURTHER DETAILS: call Hotel Reception on 64 594 200 or go to www.rydges.com (Thredbo Alpine Resort)

FLYING FISH
'Sri Lankan Seafood'
Sri Lanka and seafood have played a major part in Peter's life. He has travelled extensively and this has influenced the way he cooks. Seafood is based on solid technique. Learn how to introduce new flavour and how to cook seafood perfectly; preparation is the key to success.
9 September
TIME: 6.30pm
FURTHER DETAILS: www.accoutrement.com.au

CLAUDE'S
'Claude's Winter Menu'
One of Sydney's few fine dining experiences left. Three hats and an icon for connoisseurs of food and wine. On my last visit I was captivated by the subtle flavour and culinary skill. Learn how to create something special.
15 September
TIME: 6.30pm
FURTHER DETAILS: www.accoutrement.com.au

The Hunter Valley Vineyard Association will be bringing the best of the Hunter Valley to Sydney, with the Hunter Uncorked at Balmoral event, which will be hosted at The Esplanade. Over 5,000 people are expected to attend what will be a taste bud sensation enjoyed in the wonderful atmosphere of jazzy tunes and the magnificent Balmoral Beach backdrop.
The premium outdoor Hunter Valley wine and food extravaganza will showcase wines from 16 boutique and iconic wineries including Brokenwood.
The event is free to enter; however visitors can purchase a souvenir wine glass for $5 which will be their key to the participating wineries and activities. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or by the bottle and restaurant meals will be on offer at $15 per plate, with coffee and yummy treats on hand for those with a sweet tooth. Those purchasing a glass of wine will automatically go into a draw to win a Hunter Valley Wine Country Experience.
2 November
TIME: 11.00am - 5.00pm
FURTHER DETAILS: www.uncorked.hvva.com.au

Experience a new world of taste sensations mouth watering recipes, exquisite wines and celebrity chefs. The Good Food & Wine Show has all the ingredients for a good day out!
7 - 9 November
FURTHER DETAILS: www.goodfoodwine.com.au

BATHERS' PAVILION
'Dinner at Bathers'
Following with tradition, Serge and Sue will host a 5-course degustation dinner at Bathers' Pavilion. They have collaborated to design and present some of their favourites. Brokenwood will match the food with some of their most outstanding wines. Help us celebrate the end of yet another year of Accoutrement Cooking Classes at Bathers' Pavilion.
13 November
TIME: 7pm
FURTHER DETAILS: www.accoutrement.com.au

The Third Hunter Valley Winery Festival of Running will have something for everyone. The course still maintains the unique character that is difficult for city based events to match. This includes quiet rural roadways, cycle tracks and outstanding scenery.
"It's not everyday that you get to race in such a unique environment with the event running through part of the famous Hunter Valley Gardens and past some of the Hunter's most famous wineries and resorts" said Humphrey's.
Already attracting 900 runners from all over Australia and including 40 international runners this event is tipped to attact almost 2000 runners.
20 July
TIME: 8.00am start
FURTHER DETAILS: www.hevents.net