{"product_id":"silkman-masterclass-vera-wine-bar-july-21st-2026","title":"Silkman Masterclass @ Vera Wine \u0026 Bar - July 21st, 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us at Vera Wine \u0026amp; Bar for an evening with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2025 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Winemaker of the Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Liz Silkman of Silkman Wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognised as one of Australia's most accomplished winemakers, Liz has earned widespread acclaim for producing some of the Hunter Valley's finest wines. Silkman has built an outstanding reputation for wines of purity, precision and remarkable longevity, with a focus on expressing the unique character of the region. This special masterclass will take you through nine wines that showcase the breadth of the Silkman portfolio, from vibrant young releases through to beautifully matured examples that demonstrate why the Hunter Valley continues to produce some of Australia's most age-worthy wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highlight of the evening will be the opportunity to compare the current release 2024 Blackberry Vineyard Semillon alongside the 2017 Aged Release, offering a fascinating insight into the extraordinary evolution of Hunter Valley Semillon. We'll also explore Silkman's Chardonnay program with the current Estate and Reserve wines before tasting the exceptional 2017 Silk Chardonnay, before concluding with three distinct expressions of Hunter Valley Shiraz, including both Shiraz Pinot and Reserve Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the tasting, Liz will share stories from the vineyard and winery, discuss the unique characteristics of each vintage, and provide an insight into the philosophy and meticulous attention to detail that saw her awarded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Winemaker of the Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWines on pour will be:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2025 Estate Semillon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2024 Blackberry Vineyard Semillon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2017 Blackberry Vineyard Semillon Aged Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2025 Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2024 Reserve Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2017 Silk Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2024 Estate Shiraz Pinot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2024 Reserve Shiraz Pinot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2024 Reserve Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special Silkman pre-order offer will be available exclusively to ticket holders, allowing guests to secure wines ahead of the event and collect them on the night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTicket holders will also receive access to special event pricing, with additional discounts available on multi-bottle purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of these wines are produced in extremely limited quantities and allocations will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheese boards available for pre-purchase. Please reach out for more info. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuesday, 21st July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5:45pm – 7:45pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vera Wine \u0026amp; Bar, Beaumont Street, Hamilton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTickets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $75 per person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeats are strictly limited and previous Vera masterclasses have sold out quickly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e📷 Dom Cherry\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vera Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47911917093022,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/8881\/7566\/files\/domcherry-3825.jpg?v=1782613015","url":"https:\/\/verawine.com.au\/products\/silkman-masterclass-vera-wine-bar-july-21st-2026","provider":"Vera Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}