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Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)
Exceptional Coonawarra Cabernets
Wednesday April 22, 2009
Coonawarra, certainly the most famous cabernet sauvignon region in Australia, is located in the south-east corner of South Australia, about 60 km inland from the coast, and 380 km from Adelaide. The region is famous for its tiny narrow ribbon of the fabulous red terra rossa soil, less than 30 kilometres long from north to south, and barely 2 kilometres wide. Iconic winery names include; Hollick, Balnaves, Katnook, Wynn’s, Penley Estate, Peraluma and Yalumba. In 1951, Samuel Wynn added his name to the list of Coonawarra vignerons. The region then embarked upon a steady program of vineyard expansion and rationalisation that has continued until the present. Today, Coonawarra is home to 16 wineries and 23 cellar door outlets all conveniently located a short way from the straight and narrow of its celebrated Riddoch Highway.. Production volumes range from small scale and family-owned to large scale and corporate. Wynns Coonawarra Estate is the region’s largest player, producing close to 400,000 cases of wine annually. The region produces some of Australia’s best dark berry and plum Shiraz. Katnook Estate’s annual Merlot Mastery is the only red wine master-class of its kind in the country. On Wednesday April 22, we will have a unique opportunity to taste some of Coonawarra’s finest Cabernets, including; 2000 Penley Estate 1999 Rymill 2001 Katnook Estate Riddoch 2003 Yalumba 2004 Nugan Estate 2004 Katnook 2005 Wynn’s 2002 Punter’s Corner This is an evening that you should not miss, so book early. Toronto Lawn Tennis Club is located at 44 Price Street, off Yonge Street, just south of Summerhill Subway Station. Parking is available at the “Green P” lot on Price Street.
The Australian Wine Society (AWS) of Toronto is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the enjoyment of the wines of Australia. Through exposure to, and education about the wines and wine regions of Australia, the Society seeks to encourage, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, a greater awareness of the wine varietals, the diversity and the styles of Aussie wines. The opportunity to try a wide range of wines makes it easier for members to decide what types they might want to purchase through wine agents, the LCBO, Vintages monthly releases and the Classics Catalogue.
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