Edmonton Australian Wine Club

THE AUSTRALIAN WINE CLUB

With The Commanderie de Bordeaux
Presents:
Old world vs New World
Face off Tasting

Monday October 26, 2009
7:15 PM

Well-known wine expert William Bincolletto will be taking us through a tasting of two white and 6 red wines (1/2 from Bordeaux, 1/2 from Australia) The Australian wines will be wines in the Bordeaux style, so we can get an idea of how Aussie winemakers create wines using Bordeaux blends.
Our top wine from Bordeaux will be a 2002 Ch. Lynch Bages, a year which is already drinking very well. Two of the Aussie reds we will enjoy are the 1999 Mentor ( Peter Lehman) and the 1997 Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon from D’Arenberg in the Barossa Valley.

We are limited to 25 attendees so first priority will be given to members and first guest. If either group does not fill their 25 spots, we can then open it up for other guests to attend. Cost is $40 each for member and first guest. Other guests $50.

Clink on this link for registration form Microsoft Word – AusCommanderieTasting

October 26th at the U of A Faculty Club
Bordeaux vs. Australian comparative tasting
These will be the most amazing wines of the year
William Bincoletto will be speaking about the wines
$40 per person member price

This year we will be walking about the Oliver Area to four venues beginning at 7:00 pm.

The first venue will be Hudson’s Taphouse located at 11248 -104Ave. There is parking at Hhudson’s and we will be ending up right next-door at Tesoro. Once we have all gathered and shared some summer stories over a glass of wine we will head off to:

Vinomania used to be Cost Plus and has been renamed and given a new focus by owner by Gurvinder Bhatia. They will be serving us wine relatively new to Canada, should be interesting.

Next we are off to the Ivory Club for a bite to eat and 2 wines from the club’s cellar.

Last but not least, for dessert, we circle back to 112 St. and 104 Ave., finishing the evening at Tesoro,

TESORO MANGIARIA CAFFE BAR A MODERN YET AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CAFFE EXPERIENCE.

Place: Start at Hudson’s Taproom 11248 -104Ave

Time: 7:00p.m

Date: Sept 15th, 2009

Price: $55 member and $55 first guest all others $65

Send cheque to: Australian Wine Club
40 Westbrook Drive
Edmonton, AB
T6J 2C9

Click this link to get the  Registration form Sept 15th

Registration cut off date is September 11th.

Due to the nature of this event it is difficult to make special accommodations for allergies at all venues in advance so we encourage anyone with food allergies to ask your server at each venue about the ingredients if food is being served.

The Australian Wine Club is committed to the tasting of Australian wine. We recommend moderation in drinking. These venues are readily accessible by public transportation. Please be aware of your responsibilities.

Forget about the Oilers!

You can predict the outcome of their face offs.

KIWI vs. KOALA

This will be a real showdown; No one knows who will win.

Join us for this special event organized by Lucille and Edwin Cossins. The Cossins’ have traveled to many New Zealand and Australia vineyards. They have put together a visual montage of their travels that will provide a colorful back drop during the evening.

FIGHT NIGHT EVENT CARD:

Opening round: Apéritif, featuring Rosé
Main Event: White vs. White and Red vs. Red hosted by:

Garden Salad, Ranch dressing
BREAST OF CHICKEN CHASSEUR
Red Wine & Mushroom Sauce
Herbed Roast Potato Wedges
2 Fresh Vegetables

Extra Event: Peach Melba with
Chocolate Strawberry & Whipped Cream served with a sticky sweet wine.

Coffee or Tea

Play by Play: Spike Maynard of Harvest Wines

Place: Pappachase Room, Faculty Club, U. of A. Campus
11435 Saskatchewan Drive
Phone No: 780-492-4231

Time: 7:00p.m

Date: May 25th, 2009

Price: $65 member and $65 first guest all others $75

Parking: There is parking in the Faculty Club parking lot or adjacent Windsor Parkade, parking ticket can be purchased from a machine. These lots are accessible from 116th street or there is curb parking along Saskatchewan Drive.

Registration cut off date is May 20th.

Click here to download the registration form