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Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar

Wednesday, September 23rd 4:00 to 6:00

We will be tasting new releases of Rhone Reds from France, for inclusion on our list.  Bill O’Connor of Baker Distributing, will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. Wines have been produced in the region since pre Roman times, and those from the right bank were the favourite wines of kings and the papal community in Avignon at the time of the schism. In the mid 17th century the right-bank district of Côte du Rhône had issued regulations to govern the quality of its wine and in 1737 the king ordered that casks of wine shipped from the nearby river port of Roquemaure should be branded with the letters CDR to introduce a system of protecting its origin. The rules for its Côte du Rhône thus formed the very early basis of today's nationwide AOC system governed by the INAO. The Cotes du Rhone in Provence is home to some of the most dependable wines at prices that are equally appealing. The reason for the affordability is a combination of the abundance of wine produced and the concentration on making fine wines rather than marketing them. Of the twenty three grape varieties grown in the Cotes du Rhone, Syrah and Grenache are the most commonly used for reds with Mourvedre, Cinsault or Carignan added.The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread.  The wines featured will be:

Côtes du Rhône, “Reserve Perrin”, Perrin & Fils 2007

Côtes du Rhône, “Parallèle 45”, Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2006

Gigondas, “La Gille”, Perrin & Fils,2006

Crozes Hermitage, “Les Jalets”, Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2004

Châteauneuf du Pape, Domaine La Roquète, Frédéric & Daniel Brunier 2004

A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.