Perth Area Wine Tasters

Tuesday 14th September 2010


Wine World Cup
with
Graeme Broome
(Wine Importers)

The folowing wines were presented to us as blind tastings and we had to assess (guess?) the country of origin and the vintage. All the countries represented, played in the World cup finals in South Africa, which made the whole process much easier.

1st Round: Sauvignon Blanc

Gran Hacienda Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Rita -2009 Chile
Stoneburn Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - 2009 NZ

2nd Round: Riesling

Piesporter Michelsberg, Reh Kendermann - 2008 Germany
Yalumba 'Y Series' Riesling - 2009 Australia

Quarter Final: Syrah

Cloof Very Sexy Shiraz - 2007 South Africa
Chateau Ste Michelle Syrah - 2006 USA

Semi Final (a tough one!): Barbara

Finca La Colonia Barbera, Norton - 2009 Argentina
Barbera d'Asti Fiulot, Prunotto - 2008 Italy

The World Cup Final: Sparkling

Rene Barbier Vintage Brut 2004 Spain
Jansz Tasmania Premium NV Cuvee Australia