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Taste of Barossa: An Evening with Grant Burge |
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Monday, September 8, 2008, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Le Cordon Bleu Signature 5 Diamond Restaurant, 453 Laurier Ave. East
The National Capital Sommelier Guild in association with the Australian Wine Society of Ottawa is very pleased to announce an exclusive evening with highly awarded and well respected Barossa Valley premium winemaker Grant Burge. Winner of the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy as well as numerous National and International awards, Grant’s commitment and dedication to the Barossa Valley has resulted in his achievement in becoming one of the top 10 privately owned wine companies in Australia.
Join Guild Director Maureen Murphy to personally welcome Grant Burge in his first visit to Ottawa and celebrate Grant’s special release of his 150th Anniversary Wines. Enjoy a casual evening of fine wines and fabulous food at one of Ottawa’s most renowned culinary establishments, Le Cordon Bleu Signatures 5 Diamond Restaurant. The evening will feature an informal “walk about” tasting of 9 specially chosen, outstanding wines from Grant Burge’s extensive premium portfolio, carefully paired with exquisitely prepared canapés from Le Cordon Bleu chefs.
Featured Wines:
- Thorn Riesling 2007
- Summers Chardonnay 2007
- Cameron Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
- Shadrach Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
- 150th Anniversary GSM 2003
- 150th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
- Miamba Shiraz 2005
- Filsell Shiraz 2005
- Meshach Shiraz 2002 (rated Outstanding by Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine and awarded 95 pts by Australian wine writer Jeremy Oliver)
This event will provide the rare opportunity to order the wines sampled plus additional wines exclusive to this event that are not available to the general public. Limited tickets are available so please register early to avoid disappointment. This will be Ottawa’s pinnacle wine event for 2008. Let’s show Grant our true spirit and passion for premium Australian wine!
Members and Guests: $65 + $3.25 GST = $68.25 |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 27 September 2008 )
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The National Capital Sommelier Guild strongly supports moderate and responsible consumption of wine and spirits. Guild dinner events allow a designated driver to attend at a reduced price. The designated driver will not be served alcohol. Guild tasting events provide and encourage the use of spit buckets.