World of Wine - N.America & S.Africa

Join us for a Wonderful World of Wine tasting on North America & South Africa.

Part One – North America

‘We’re mainly talking California here, now producing some of the world’s finest wines’ – Jimmy

California dominates the U.S with approximately 90% of the production, which is turn is dominated by the large multinationals such as Ernest & Julio Gallo. However, at the other end of the spectrum some of the world’s finest Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and especially Cabernet Sauvignon is found here. Indeed, Cabernet Sauvignon mainly from Napa for the past three decades has battled against Bordeaux in the Paris Tastings (Judgement of Paris), and won. Arguably the finest in world then…

Part Two – South Africa

‘The oldest new world country with some unique styles, namely the uber-ripe Pinotage’ – Jimmy

For almost a century South Africa was dominated by one cooperative, KWV, producing large volumes of very average wine. With the end of Apartheid in 1990 came the end of KWV’s domination eventually leading to privatisation of the wine industry. This freedom has allowed diversity to flourish and South African wines are becoming very exciting especially with Bordeaux-style blends, Chenin Blanc and their home-grown Pinotage. This is where we come in…

All tastings include; minimum of 6 wines sourced locally so you can find them easily if you like them, full tasting notes, tasting sheet, use of professional tastings glasses and nibbles
 

Places Available: 6

Course Date/Time: Thu 9th Aug 2012 at 7pm

Duration: 2 hours

Venue: The Wine Cellars