{"product_id":"prophets-rock-masterclass-south-melbourne","title":"Prophet's Rock Masterclass: Benchmark Central Otago","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLe Pont hosts regular wine tastings and masterclasses across Sydney and Melbourne, showcasing carefully selected producers and wines from around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExplore our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Le Pont upcoming Events\" href=\"https:\/\/lepontwinestore.com\/apps\/events\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent Events\u003c\/a\u003e page to book upcoming tastings, or shop the wines featured in past events through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lepontwinestore.com\/collections\/events-wines\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Le Pont - Wines from Past Events\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ededicated collection\u003c\/a\u003e, so you can continue the experience at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"356\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Wednesday 13th May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime: from 6:30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Le Pont South Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"356\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProphet’s Rock is widely considered one of the most thoughtful voices to emerge from Central Otago, producing wines that combine depth of flavour with striking precision and balance. Working with carefully selected vineyard sites and a minimal-intervention approach in the cellar, the winery has built \u003cstrong\u003ea reputation for Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eand aromatic whites\u003c\/strong\u003e that speak clearly of place while maintaining elegance and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA key moment in the estate’s evolution came through its \u003cstrong\u003ecollaboration with François Millet, long-time winemaker at Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé\u003c\/strong\u003e in Burgundy, bringing an additional layer of refinement and structure to their Pinot Noir. The result is a style that feels both grounded in New Zealand’s dramatic landscapes and connected to a broader conversation about terroir-driven winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis masterclass offers the opportunity to explore the philosophy behind Prophet’s Rock, the vineyards that shape the wines, and the stylistic choices that define the range today. Expect a focused tasting that highlights both the \u003cstrong\u003epurity of fruit typical of Central Otago\u003c\/strong\u003e and the restraint that has become a signature of the producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA compelling session for anyone interested in Pinot Noir, site expression, and contemporary approaches to classic varieties, plus a chance to taste different vintages of the \u003cstrong\u003every rare 'Cuvee aux Antipodes' Chardonnay and Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, some of the finest expressions in the Southern Hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1540\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1540\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003eOn Tasting:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1656\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1656\" data-section-id=\"1i5w2d1\"\u003eProphets Rock Dry Riesling 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1656\" data-section-id=\"1i5w2d1\"\u003eProphets Rock Pinot Gris 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1656\" data-section-id=\"1i5w2d1\"\u003eProphets Rock Antipodes Chardonnay 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1656\" data-section-id=\"1i5w2d1\"\u003eProphets Rock Antipodes Chardonnay 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1656\" data-section-id=\"1i5w2d1\"\u003eProphets Rock Sophora Pinot Noir 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1656\" data-section-id=\"1i5w2d1\"\u003eProphets Rock Olearia Pinot Noir 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1656\" data-section-id=\"1i5w2d1\"\u003eProphets Rock Home Pinot Noir 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1656\" data-section-id=\"1i5w2d1\"\u003eProphets Rock Antipodes Pinot Noir 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1656\" data-section-id=\"1i5w2d1\"\u003eProphets Rock Antipodes Pinot Noir 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Pont Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52991880233071,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5646\/5775\/files\/Home-Vineyard-hero-1536x862_jpg.webp?v=1776839849","url":"https:\/\/lepontwinestore.com\/products\/prophets-rock-masterclass-south-melbourne","provider":"Le Pont Wine Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}