Taste and Talk Thursday 19th September
Link for today's Zoom Meeting and more...
Taste and Talk Session 19th September
I’m just back from a European holiday. Strangely, the most interesting wine I had was in a lunch bar in Bergen, Norway. All will be revealed this afternoon.
The theme of the Taste and Talk will be French alternative varieties.
A few French varieties we may be discussing …
Aligote, Carmenere, Clairette, Colombard, Cot (Malbec), Counoise, Fer, Gamay, Gouais Blanc, Marsanne, Meunier, Muscadelle, Petit Manseng (or is it Gros), Petit Meslier, Petit Verdot, Picpoul, Red Sémillon, Roussanne, Savagnin, Sauvignon Gris, Tannat, Trousseau (Bastardo), Viognier.
You can log in at 5pm on Thursday 19th September via this link
Meeting ID: 894 2449 9103
Passcode: 343120
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89424499103?pwd=SWdaOUsvTmpNSjRFY244bkpCUk14dz09
Want to be an expert on French wine regions and varieties?
Check out these digital maps. Available by instant download.
Detail from the French map below.
Frost Damage in Australian Vineyards
Many Vineyards in inland Australia have been hit with massive frost damage. The Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology is holding a zoom session on Friday 20th September to inform growers about what can be done. See the ASVO site on Facebook for details.
Freshen up the alternative options in your cellar
Wine Selectors have some offers called Fresh Awakenings Alternatives. Available as Red, White or Mixed dozens. Reds includes the iconic Tir na N'og Grenache.
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