If you think that Rhone varietal wines only come from France, think again!  

According to the website “rhonerangers.org”, there are 22 grape varieties in France’s Rhone valley.  These include Roussanne, Grenache, Viognier, Syrah, Ugni Blanc, Mourvedre, and many, many more.  And, in addition to the many Rhone varietals, we can add the many blends of Rhone varietals, and the numbers keep going up!  The well-known Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre – aka “GSM” – is one such popular blend.  This month we have selected Rhone varietals from around the world, to include France, California, Australia, and Chile.  Come see how popular and versatile these grapes are!

Please join us as we try………

Domaine de la Petite Cassagne, 2008 - France

Bonterra Roussanne, n/v - California

Treana White Table, 2006 - California

R Winery Poor Thing Grenache, 2004 - Australia

Montes Alpha Syrah, 2006 - Chile

Rosenblum San Francisco Bay Mourvedre, 2006 - California

Peter Lehmann Seven Surveys GSM, 2006 - Australia

(As always, a prix fixe dinner will be offered following the tasting for an additional $25.00 per person, all inclusive, payable directly to Tersiguel’s the night of the event.)

Please remit your reservations and check for the wine tasting to CMTG, P.O. Box 1776, Ellicott City, MD 21041-1776, no later than Wednesday, November 11, 2009.  

For further information, contact Larry larrye@tastersguildmd.org or Dottie dottiew@tastersguildmd.org.