Reported by Maureen Murphy

More than one hundred delighted guests from the Australian High Commission, Australia Trade Commission,  Victorian Government, the Australian Wine Society and the National Capital Sommelier Guild enjoyed this  wine tasting seminar and a delicious Australian meal at Restaurant International. Winemaker Chris Pfeiffer from  Pfeiffer Winery led the (speed) tasting with assistance from winemakers/owners of nine wineries. It was a  special treat to meet and mingle with the winemakers—a rare opportunity here in Ottawa. Click here for more photos of the event.

Seminar

1. Tahbilk Marsanne 2006
2. Pfeiffer Victorian Chardonnay Marsanne 2009
3. Kooyong Estate Chardonnay 2007
4. Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir  
5. Mount Gisborne Pinot Noir 2005
6. Five Oaks Cabernet Sauv SGS 2005
7. Sandhurst Ridge Cabernet Sauv 2004
8. Plunkett Fowles The Rule Reserve Shiraz 2006
9. Downing Estate Shiraz 2004
10. BlackJack Block 6 Shiraz 2004

Dinner

Blue Pyrenees Midnight Cuvee (Blanc de Blanc) 2002

Pan Seared Barramundi on a Bed of Sweet Corn Risotto Entrée
Plunkett Fowles Stone Dwellers Chardonnay 2008
Mount Gisborne Chardonnay 2005

Grilled Kangaroo Loin on Yucca Medallions with a Warm Vegetable Salad
Olsen Wines Big Fella Cab Merlot 2004
Downing Estate Cab Sauvignon Heathcote 2004

Barbequed Australian leg of Lamb with and Almond Pesto served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetable Bundles
BlackJack Shiraz 2005 Bendigo
Sandhurst Ridge Shiraz 2005 Bendigo

Australian Cheese Plate
Pfeiffer Rutherglen Muscat NV