AWS Lone Star
Australian Wines
May 30, 2015
The Lone Star Chapter April tasting was held on May 30th at the home of Bob and Carolyn Carlisle. The theme was “Wines of Australia”. One of the unique and interesting aspects of this tasting was that attendees were able to taste four shiraz’s in a row of differing wineries, regions, and vintages. Another very helpful touch was an addition to the tasting notes, taken from the de Long’s varietal chart, which let us know what the standard is for the varietal being tasted to increase our awareness. Immediately following the tasting and in keeping with our focus on education, our resident Sommelier, Stephanie Weatherill, provided a short lecture on the second tasting category, Aroma/Bouquet, where we learned that in most cases the wines we taste will be 4’s or better. And finally, we learned how to do the Mollydooker shake. As usual, the Carlisle’s treated everyone in attendance to an excellent evening of fine wine and good company.
Trey Johnson, Secretary
Photos by Lance Wetherill
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