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Weinhaus Tasting of the Forgotten Grape of Bordeaux
February 24, 2012 (Fri)
from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Asheville, NC
Cost: $10.00
Event ID #404862
Friday Night flights features “Bordeaux’s Forgotten Grape”. Carmenère was originally one of the grapes used to blend the red wines of Bordeaux. When the phylloxera louse devastated France, the variety was not replanted. Luckily, pre-phylloxera vines had already been exported to Chile. The vines were long thought to be Merlot in its new home. Only in the last twenty years, was the grape discovered as its true identity. Come experience a taste of history. The wine will be accompanied by light hors d’ouvres.
Event Details
Wine OR Wine & Food
Tags:
Wine
Educational
Walk Around Tasting
Light Appetizers
Friday Night flights features “Bordeaux’s Forgotten Grape”. Carmenère was originally one of the grapes used to blend the red wines of Bordeaux. When the phylloxera louse devastated France, the variety was not replanted. Luckily, pre-phylloxera vines had already been exported to Chile. The vines were long thought to be Merlot in its new home. Only in the last twenty years, was the grape discovered as its true identity. Come experience a taste of history. The wine will be accompanied by light hors d’ouvres.
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