GPO Sydney, in association with The Wine Company, presents a special masterclass, comparing ‘old world’ (French, Rhone Valley) with ‘new world’ (Australian) wines from the M.Chapoutier range. In a departure from our regular format, 7 wines will be offered (in responsible quantities, of course!), matched with some wonderful French and Australian cheeses.
Wines 2 white wines from the Rhone Valley, France Cotes-du-Rhone Belleruche (White Grenache / Bourboulenc) Crozes-Hermitage Les Meysonniers (Marsanne) 2 red wines from Australia Mt Benson Shiraz, Limestone Coast, SA Terlato/Chapoutier Shiraz/Viognier, Pyrenees, VIC 2 red wines from the Rhone Valley, France St Joseph Deschants (Shiraz) Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine (Grenache) 1 dessert wine from the Rhone Valley, France Muscat de Rivesaltes | Tasting Notes |
Cheeses
Woodside Figaro (goat’s milk), Adelaide Hills, SA
Heidi Gruyere (cow’s milk), Exton, TAS
Beaufort (cow’s milk, Gruyere style), Rhone Alps, France
Bleu de Basque (ewe’s milk, blue), Basque Country, France
Wines and cheeses are served with bread & crackers. The presentation from Chapoutier winemaker, Benjamin Darnault, and GPO Fromager, Sonia Cousins, includes informative placemats with tasting notes.
Date: Tuesday 2nd October, 2007
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Place: GPO Cheese & Wine, No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney
Cost: $60 per person
Bookings: 9229 7701 or tastings@gposydney.com
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