Out Of The Bottle
With David Ellis De Bortoli WinesWas
2007 “the greatest red vintage ever” in Margaret River? If you listen
to Evans and Tate winemaker, Matthew Byrne the answer’s a resounding
“Yes.”
Matthew says slightly warmer than usual weather was the
key, and that a resultant 2007 Shiraz blended from fruit from vineyards
in both the northern and southern areas of the region was “benchmark
Margaret River.”
This elegant wine has beautiful aromas of
mulberry and plum and a rich palate of dark fruit flavours and tannin
ripeness; exceptional value at $22.99 to enjoy with braised lamb shanks
and parsley-infused mashed potatoes.
One For Lunch
It's
that time of year when our thoughts turn to bubbles, and reflecting
their Italian heritage De Bortoli Wines have come up with something
quite out of the ordinary – a sparkling Pinot Grigio.
And One Or Forty To TasteJoin
NSW’s best winemakers in Sydney on Thursday October 22 for a “tour”
embracing the State’s 2009 Wine of the Year, Trophy Winners and it’s
“Top 40” Wines. Choose a guided small-group tasting tour with one of
the successful “Top 40” winemakers, or simply D-I-Y; all wines will be
matched to appropriate regional cheeses at this one-off opportunity to
see all the wines that made the “Top 40” in 2009.
Venue: Customs
House, 31 Alfred St, Circular Quay, Sydney from 5.30pm to 9.00pm.
Tickets cost $40pp that includes a NSW Wine glass, Wine & Cheese
Tasting & Winemaker Tours. Buy tickets online at www.nswwine.com.au
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