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(un)Corked – Wine Tasting -- Casual Atmosphere, Great Wines, Good Friends
Austrian Adventure!
I want to get you excited about a forthcoming region in the world of wine: the country of Austria.  Just like the majority of Europe below the 50th parallel, Austria has a long history of winemaking and consuming.  According to some sources it could be as far back as 4000 years ago that the first grape plantings appear; many of these 'vineyards' were destroyed during the so called barbarian invasions.  Wine production in Austria has been steady following World War I, so much so that at that time the country was the 3rd leading wine producer in the whole world.  The recent history of Austrian wine is one marred by a scandal during the early '80's in which the thin and watery wine they were making was 're-inforced' with diethylene glycol (more commonly found in anti-freeze) which gave the wine body and a touch of sweetness.  The industry in the country is still emerging from this calamity which may have been a blessing in disguise.  Because of this bump on the road, the industry became intently focused on regulation.  Now the wines of Austria have gained international attention because of the importance placed on low yields, terroir, and quality emphasis.  Also, a relatively unknown grape then has thrown Austria into the limelight of wine today--the Gruner Veltliner.  I aim to have 4 varieties represented with two reds thrown in there.  Two different styles of Gruner will be available for our education from either two different regions or two styles from the same producer.  Join us again at the Alley Bar and we will delight you.  Zum Wohl!  Salud!
Jorge Lopez Chavez

(un)Corked is hosted at Alley Bar the first Thursday of every month @ 7:30 pm
Please join us March 1, 2012 from 7:30 – 8:30 pm 
Hosted @ Alley Bar – 112 West Liberty, Ann Arbor
Tasting fee for (un)Corked is $10.00 and that includes a sampling of 5 different wines!
Hosted by Eric Lundy & Jorge Lopez Chavez

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www.producestation.com/wine