October Tasting: Bordeaux Blends Around the World

By popular demand! house wine invites you to what is sure to be an unforgettable tasting. The wines of Bordeaux are some of France’s most well-known and highly sought after, showing up in most serious collectors’ cellars. With foundations in combining different grape varieties, the Bordeaux ‘recipe’ has been copied in wine regions though out the world. The magical blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc with Malbec and Petit Verdot has inspired winemakers in far flung countries such as Chile and Australia as well as California, Washington and even our local British Columbia vineyards. We will pour fantastic examples of these famous blends as well as laudable impersonators from around the globe.

Date: Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Venue: The Vintage Gallery, O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar, 1300 Robson St., Vancouver, BC

Cost: $40 (including HST)