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New World Wine Festival and Classes
November 18, 2009 (Wed)
from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Washington, DC
Event Details
Wine OR Wine & Food
Looking for your next wine adventure? Interested to find out more about wines of the New World and how they stack up against the Old World? Join GiraMondo Wine for a New World Tour of fine boutique wines from the USA, Canada, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia!
Don’t miss the opportunity to taste 2+ some of the best wines from innovative wineries in each country. We will take you on a tour of New World wines focusing on classic characteristics and how New World wines are some of the best you can find today! Learn about and taste red varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenere, Syrah/Shiraz, Tannat, Pinot Noir and Pinotage and white varietals such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Torrontes, Riesling, Semillon and more! See how the New World is making these wines stand out and why they are taking over the world!
Regions Covered:
USA: California, Oregon, Washington, New Mexico
Canada: Niagara Peninsula, Okanaga Valley
Argentina: Mendoza, Valle de Uco, Salta, Cafayate
Chile: Maipo Valley, Maule Valley, Aconcagua Valley
Uruguay: Canelones
South Africa: Paarl, Stellenbosch, Constantia
New Zealand: Marlborough, Wairarapa
Australia: Barossa, Clare, Margaret, Tasmania
For those who purchase tickets early, you have to opportunity to take a wine class along with your main festival tasting. The 30 minutes class will be held at 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Please consider listening in on Old World Wines vs. New World Wines. We will cover subjects such as terroir, winemaking techniques, technology, the appellation systems, and wine politics and will provide details about the wine selection of the evening.
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