The Barossa Valley Regional Tasting
at the Faculty Club
May 28 (Note change of date)
The Barossa Valley, the heart-beat of Australian wine, is primarily known for its red wine, in particular Shiraz. Other main grape varieties grown include Riesling, Semillon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with some fortified wines also produced in the region. The climate is warm and dry, with low humidity and rainfall, with harvests from the end of February until late April. The twisting sub-valleys and result in varied slopes and aspects for vines, many of which are over 120 years old.
A little more than an hour’s drive from Adelaide, the Barossa is the first place wine-tourists want to visit and with an abundance of good restaurants, the Barossa experience never fails. For our Barossa Regional Tasting we have eight rich and generous examples that will include;
1999 Yalumba Signature Cabernet Shiraz
2001 Yalumba Signature Cabernet Shiraz
2002 Yalumba Tri-centenary Vines Grenache
2002 Grant Burge 150th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Pepperjack (w. Salter& Son) Shiraz
2004 Craneford John Zilm Grenache
2005 Grant Burge Filsell Shiraz
2005 Torbreck Woodcutter’ Shiraz
The evening starts with our usual reception wine at 6:30 and we sit down for the tasting at 7:00, which will be led by Ron Stagg, (our Cellar Master up to December 2001). Following the formal tasting, a trio of sliders, Pulled Pork, Beef and Lamb will be served.
Event price, all inclusive, tips and taxes, with all wines, and Sliders is $59.00 for AWS Members and $70.00 for Guests. As this event is limited to 60 seats, book early. The Faculty Club is located at 41 Wilcocks Street on the U of T Campus, one block south of Harbord and east of Spadina.
Registration Form is available here, please complete and mail to Australian Wine Society of Toronto, c/o Barbara Barde, 900 Yonge Street, Suite 503, Toronto, ON, M4W 3P5.
The link to on line registration is http://barossa2013.eventbrite.com
Future Events
June 21st
The Summer Solstice Dinner on the Faculty Club Patio.
August 25th
AGM and Barbeque in the Consul General Residence Garden.
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