November Wine

Our group met on Monday 19th November at Val Westals house in Causeway Crsecent and commenced at 7pm. Our first bottle of wine was an Italian Piccini (i Riserva) 2009..this wine was first made in 1882 and the average mark was 6 1/2 out of 10. "This wine comes from the specially selected Sangioves grapes from the Chianti area in Tuscany. Deep red in colour with intense fruity aromas of blackberries and a hint of spice. On the palate it is rich and robust yet remains smooth with soft tannins.best at 18 dg C" Our second bottle of wine was an Rawsons Retreat..Shiraz- Cabernet 2010, and received an average mark of 6 out of 10. "This wine is sourced from premium Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grape growing regions throughout South Eastern Australia. Showcasing appealing berry and spice characteristics together with choc mint and subtle oak, This classic Australian blend is best matched to grilled meat and vegetable dishes" It was a very good evening with laughter and some detailed and technical discussion about different wines and their merits. The next meeting at Michael Pages. Chinham Road will be on Monday the 21st January 2013 commencing at 7 pm, Michael Page