AUSTRALIA’S MOST POPULAR FEMALE FUN EVENT IS HEADING TO THE HUNTER VALLEY IN OCTOBER 2018.
Miss Muddy, Australia’s own fun and fabulous female-only obstacle and mud run is excited to announce that their last ever event in Northern NSW will also be the Hunter Valley’s first time hosting the event when it hits Hope Estate on Saturday Oct 20.
After 4 years touring the country running the fun filled events, Miss Muddy founders Adam and Emma McDonald are touring one last time this Spring before unpacking the suitcases to spend more time on the Central Coast with their two daughters Chloe and Abbie.
Miss Muddy has entertained more than 120,000 female participants to date making it one of Australia’s most successful event brands, especially considering it only sells tickets to half the population.
The popularity of the event seems due mostly to the fact that it is all about fun, and those that would not normally take on a serious “tough” obstacle event can be part of something that will still challenge them, but will have them laughing while doing so.
So what can the women of Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley expect when the event hits Hope Estate on Oct 20? Emma McDonald says it will one of the biggest events they have ran to date. After purchasing a bunch of large inflatable obstacles from another Newcastle event, Rebound Race … Miss Muddy will add some of the large inflatables to the old favourites plus plenty of Colour, Foam and of course Hunter Valley mud to make a memorable event for everyone involved.
The event will span around 5-6 kms and will around 5000 participants to the area, most making a girls weekend of it which is great for local business. The events charity partner will be the Hunter Children’s Hospital who they aim to raise a bunch of money for to add to the $400K+ the event has raised for a number of charities since its inception.
For more information and entry details log onto www.missmuddy.com.au.
For media enquiries
Adam McDonald
Director – Fun Events
adam@funevents.com.au
0410 556 278
UNCORKED AVALON MASTERCLASS | MOUNT PLEASANT WINES
Named James Halliday’s Winery of the year 2017, Mount Pleasant is considered one of Australia’s iconic Australian wine estates.Established in 1921, the estate has been consistent in delivering iconic wine styles that speak of their origins and the wineries extensive heritage. It was here that one of the founding fathers of the modern Australian wine industry, Maurice O’Shea went against convention and made wines that he believed the region could create – elegant, fruit forward and complex. Almost 100 years on, our people continue to be the guardians of this legacy, creating wines that honour a tradition in winemaking excellence and regional integrity.
Mount Pleasant keeps alive the pioneering spirit of its heritage, creating benchmark Hunter Valley wines from fruit sourced off four of the Hunter Valley’s most iconic vineyard sites – Old Hill, Old Paddock, Lovedale and Rosehill. The quality and longevity of Mount Pleasant wines is regularly recognised on the Australian wine show circuit and is a must visit destination when visiting the Hunter Valley.
ADRIAN SPARKS
A passionate advocate for NSW wines, Adrian Sparks has developed a career around sharing with the world wines of elegance, provenance and ultimate drinkability.
Joining the ranks of one of Australia’s premier wine families McWilliam’s Wines in 1998, Adrian was able to explore and experiment with a plethora of different wine styles. It was here that he honed his craft and developed a deep love for white wines and in particular Chardonnay, a varietal that he has had incredible success with.
Chardonnay wines develop under Adrian’s meticulous and skilful hand have been awarded numerous trophies, medals and commendations including NSW wine of the Year in 2013, Best Young Dry White Table Wine of Show at the 2012 Melbourne wine Show and 2013 and Best Table Wine of Show Trophy at the 2006 Vintage Cellars National Wine Show.
His gift with white wines did not go unnoticed by the McWilliam’s family. In, 2014 Adrian was moved from their Hanwood winery in the Riverina to take up a Winemaker role at the iconic Mount Pleasant located in the spiritual home of Semillon – the Hunter Valley.
It was at Mount Pleasant the Adrian continued to flourish becoming a great champion for the region in the winery and on the judging circuit. As an Advanced Wine Assessment Course (AWAC) graduate Adrian has been in high demand to sit on judging panels across Australia and has proudly represented the Hunter Valley wine fraternity at the likes of The Halliday Chardonnay Challenge, Australian National Wine Show, Brisbane Royal Wine Show and many others.
In 2017 Adrian had the great honour of being selected from hundreds of skilled wine industry professionals to take part in the prestigious Len Evans Tutorial. This once in a lifetime course has some of Australia’s best and brightest as part of its alumni, including Chief Group Winemaker for McWilliam’s Jim Chatto. Running since 2001, this tutorial has been described by prolific Australian Wine personality James Halliday as "the most exclusive wine school in the world". Accepting only 12 scholars from more than 150 applicants each year, these select places go to those who have proved themselves to be the cream of the Australian wine industry.
Adrian has also continued to push the boundaries with his winemaking and that of his team by travelling extensively throughout the wine regions of Europe and North America. He has completed vintages in Bordeaux, Burgundy and Limoux which have continued to shape his wine style and philosophy.
Riedel Semillon & Oyster Bar Session Times:
11am - 1145am: Masterclass hosted by Tulloch Wines
Midday - 1245pm: Masterclass hosted by McLeish Estate Wines
1pm - 145pm: Masterclass hosted by Tamburlaine Organic Wines
2pm - 245pm: Masterclass hosted by Mount Pleasant Wines
UNCORKED AVALON MASTERCLASS | TULLOCH WINES
The Tulloch story began in 1895 when John Younie Tulloch accepted an unusual settlement of a debt, a property in Pokolbin. Starting with just five acres of Shiraz, the Tulloch name is now synonymous with the Hunter.
Today the Tulloch name lives on as a founding wine producer of the Hunter region, continuing to strive for excellence in the production of premium Hunter varietals and styles. Still located in Pokolbin’s viticultural heartland where the story began, Tulloch remains as the true heritage of the Hunter Valley.
BRAD RUSS
Born and bred in the Hunter Valley, Brad has been working in the Wine Industry for the past 24 years in various Marketing & Operational roles.
Apart from a brief period in Sydney, Brad has been based in the Hunter Valley and is raising a family of two girls with his wife in Largs, Maitland.
“My parents had a property in the Broke Fordwich sub-region which we visited most weekends and holidays – they of course developed an interest in wine which meant by the age of 10 I had visited most Cellar Doors in the Hunter. It’s no surprise I ended up actually working in the industry!!”
An opportunity to work for Len Evans at The Rothbury Estate saw Brad start his career and he commenced studies in Wine Marketing at Roseworthy (University of Adelaide). This proved to be an invaluable introduction to the wine industry and allowed a practical application to the theory that he studying. Brad graduated in 2000 after 5 years of external study.
Through various roles, Brad has had the opportunity to learn about wine regions both nationally and internationally and enjoys not only to talk about wine, but also exploring new styles and emerging varieties. A staunch advocate for the Hunter Valley, he will always favour the high-quality wines and the winemakers of this region.
Currently working with the Tulloch family at Tulloch Wines, Brad is responsible for all Marketing & Operational activities and is often found conducting wine masterclasses & wine education session, as well as wine dinners and hosted tours to regions around the world. He is not a flying winemaker but rather a flying wine drinker!
Riedel Semillon & Oyster Bar Session Times:
11am - 1145am: Masterclass hosted by Tulloch Wines
Midday - 1245pm: Masterclass hosted by McLeish Estate Wines
1pm - 145pm: Masterclass hosted by Tamburlaine Organic Wines
2pm - 245pm: Masterclass hosted by Mount Pleasant Wines
UNCORKED AVALON MASTERCLASS | MCLEISH ESTATE WINES
” McLeish Estate, one of the Hunter Valley’s most awarded premium wine producers.
Family owned and estate grown McLeish Estate established in 1985 a true family affair with. The family are passionate about producing wines that reflect the diversity of regional characters of the Hunter Valley region.
The Cellar Door is surrounded by 11 hectares of lush vineyard producing wines that embody all that is wonderful about the fruit of the vine. McLeish Estate has generated many Award Winning wines including the Internationally Awarded Semillon and flagship styles of Verdelho, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Rose, Dessert wine and blends.”
JESSICA MCLEISH
“I was born into the industry and could not imagine working anywhere else. I have has been an active participant in the family owned winery and industry. Completed a Masters of Wine Business at the University of Adelaide, progressing in the Australian Wine Show judging circuit and sitting on committees for the Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association.
My role as Owner / Operations Manager is quiet diverse, from working with the vineyard to the winery and lots of talking and traveling with trade.
I have been meticulous in innovative management, to see not only new life breathed into the awarded single vineyard, but also a focus to maintain the integrity and direction of this significant vineyard.
The Estate is perhaps most famous for the McLeish Cellar Reserve Semillon and the winery continues to surprise with new styles and techniques.”
Riedel Semillon & Oyster Bar Session Times:
11am - 1145am: Masterclass hosted by Tulloch Wines
Midday - 1245pm: Masterclass hosted by McLeish Estate Wines
1pm - 145pm: Masterclass hosted by Tamburlaine Organic Wines
2pm - 245pm: Masterclass hosted by Mount Pleasant Wines
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