WHAT: 2017 Australian Shiraz
WHERE: Café Bastille, 22 Belden Place, San Francisco
WHEN: Sat. Nov. 9 at 6 P.M.
HOSTS: Genie Simcox and Todd Ryan
The top 2 wines were both Penfolds:
1) 2017 Penfolds “Bin 28 Kalimna” Shiraz South Australia $32.99 with 63 points
2) 2017 Penfolds “Bin 389” Cabernet-Shiraz South Australia $69.99 with 70 points
Individual Voting:
Full descriptions of all the wines tasted along with point totals can be found here:
Tasting Notes – 2019-11 2017 Australian Shiraz
The lineup in the order tasted (winning bottle was #6 and the second place was #5)
The hosts: Genie Simcox and Todd Ryan
ANNOUNCEMENT
Shiraz: French in origin, Australian by nature
Shiraz is Australia’s stable red grape variety, makes the most popular red wine and is at the core of the country’s incredible export success. The most widely planted wine grape in the country, Shiraz continues to dominate the Australian wine scene with its bold, ripe flavors and easy-drinking nature. A dedicated band of winemakers are ensuring that Shiraz is known for quality rather than quantity by bringing back traditional, hands-on winemaking that is creating Shiraz with distinctive character and personality. By virtue of its capabilities, army of winemaking advocates and consumer adoration, Shiraz is something special.
Dinner will be selected at the event. It is a three Course Prix Fixe menu.
First course: Choice of French onion soupe gratinée or baby lettuce salade.
Second Course: Beef Bourguignon, Coq Au Vin, Moules Marinieres or Mushroom Spinach Fettuccini.
Third Course: Raspberry Mouse or Pave Chocolate Mousse.
Our tasting will be downstairs. Please bring your own glasses. Parking garage one block away on Pine St.
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