Event: 2001 Aussie Shiraz
Date: May 5th
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Fort Mason, San Francisco - Marina Room
Aussie shiraz was first planted in the 19th century. The wine was a staple in Australia similar to zinfandel, here in the states- inexpensive, easy to drink, and readily available. In the past 30 years, as the Aussie wineries and people demanded a more sophisticated, world-class wine, shiraz has become more complex, concentrated and ageable. Since 1998, Robert Parker has rated 3 vintages a score of 95 including the one we will be drinking tonight, 2001. So, get ready for black teeth as we will be drinking many of the most concentrated and exciting modern wines in the market today.
The wines for the evening:
d'Arenberg Dead Arm (98RP)
Forefathers McLaren Vale, Australia (94WS)
Marquis Philips Integrity (99RP)
Cape D'Estaing Kangaroo Island (94RP)
Clarendon Hills Liandra (93RP)
Henry's Drive Reserve (96RP)
Kay Brothers Amery Hillside (95RP)
Wirra Wirra McLaren Vale (91WS)
Wild Duck Creek Springflat (91WS)
Tait (93RP)
Kaesler - The Bogan (93RP)
Clos Clare - Clare Valley
To sign up for this event, you may either call us at 415-883-7299 or sign up on the web at URL text Bay Area Wine Project Tasting Schedule
2001 Aussie Shiraz Wine Tasting Event- May 5th -San Francisc
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Hoping to go to an Aussie Shiraz tasting this Saturday (24th) myself but I won't be paying $US80!!
The location is Vintage Wines here in San Diego and the tasting schedule reads Australian Shiraz, Coonawarrra, McLaren Vale, Barossa. Come try them all! Saturday, April 24, 11-3PM, $5 BUCKS. Don't know what is on the list, don't want to know until I've tasted 'em, but its usually 6-8 wines. Hope I've recovered from the The Many Faces of Chardonnay by then!! But you know what is the best thing about Vintage Wines? They actually charge reasonable prices!
Mike
The location is Vintage Wines here in San Diego and the tasting schedule reads Australian Shiraz, Coonawarrra, McLaren Vale, Barossa. Come try them all! Saturday, April 24, 11-3PM, $5 BUCKS. Don't know what is on the list, don't want to know until I've tasted 'em, but its usually 6-8 wines. Hope I've recovered from the The Many Faces of Chardonnay by then!! But you know what is the best thing about Vintage Wines? They actually charge reasonable prices!
Mike