The Royal Geographical Society - Singapore presents: "Passel Estate in Margaret River: Provenance and Terroir" featuring Wendy Stimpson, founder and owner of Passel Estate. Join us at the Singapore American School at 7.30pm on 21 September 2023 to explore the science behind sustainable viniculture (grape cultivation for winemaking) and how the unique local geography of Margaret River has transformed it into a flourishing region for fine wine production.
Passel Estate is a very small vineyard and tasting room founded by Wendy Stimpson and her husband, Barry. Situated in the heart of Margaret River, the estate is renowned for its award-winning single vineyard wines and commitment to sustainable winegrowing and nature conservation. Using Passel Estate as a case study, Wendy will explain how the local soils, climate, and overall terroir impact the cultivation of grapes and subsequently the taste profile of wines.
Wendy will also share her experience on conservation related to the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum in the vineyard, and discuss how good practices in viniculture help conserve the exceptional geography of Margaret River over long periods of time and minimise the environmental costs of wine production.
About Wendy Stimpson:
Wendy is co-founder, with her husband Barry, of Passel Estate, a small winery in the heart of Margaret River. A former corporate lawyer and a semi-professional musician (look closely and you will see a cello in the illustration on Passel Estate's label), Wendy and Barry long dreamed of having a vineyard and completed studies in wine and winemaking with UC Davis and WSET before establishing Passel Estate, producing their first vintage in 2015.
Wendy works closely with winemaker Bruce Dukes and Viticulturist Andy Ferreira to produce wines that are a unique expression of the special place that is Passel Estate, and has created a range of guided wine tasting experiences for visitors to the estate, that showcase their award-winning single vineyard wines and commitment to sustainable winegrowing and nature conservation.
Book tickets here - eventbrite.sg/e/wendy-stimpson-passel-estate-in-margaret-river-provenance-and-terroir-tickets-712429173837
Venue:
Khoo Teck Puat High School Library
Singapore American School
40 Woodlands Street 41
Singapore 738547
For this event, please enter the SAS compound via the Main Gate. Thank you.