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AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY
a non-profit corporation |
March 6, 2004
February's tasting at the Kozak's featured 13- yes, 13- South African
wines, presented by Carl Brandhorst, a long time member of AWS. All
agreed that South Africa is making some good wines, to say the least.
Those tasted were as follows, with price (when shown) including a
$10.00 tax!:
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Avondale, Chenin Blanc 2001 |
$14.95 |
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Kanu, Chenin Blanc 2002 |
$13.50 |
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Asara, Savignon Blanc 2002 |
$14.50 |
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Alexander Fontein, Savignon Blanc 2002 |
$13.70 |
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Rooddnzandt, Keizer's Creek (Blend) NV |
$12.75 |
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Sailor Mountain, Ruby Cabernet 2001 |
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Darling Cellars, Pinotage 1999 |
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Whale Haven, Pinot Noir 2000 |
$22.00 |
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Slaley, Broken Stone-Shiraz 2001 |
$19.00 |
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Kaapzicht, Hannepott Jerepigo 2000 |
$14.25 |
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Swartland Wynkelder, Red Jerepigo NV |
$13.15 |
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Glen Carlou, Cape Vintage (port) |
$19.70 |
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Stellenbosch,Cabernet 1993 |
(From the Michaelsens' tasting) |
Next Tasting
Thanks to Walt and Pat for sponsoring this tasting with proceeds
going to the educational fund in memory of Al Kacsur as well as
thanks to Renee and Chip for the wonderful food.
Our 24th Anniversary tasting is at the Johnstons' on March 21st. The
theme is "Second Strings" (mainly reds). Our hosts will be
out of town several days during the prior week so call and leave a
short message (to save space on the answering tape). Better yet, send
an e-mail to either eg.johnston@cornpuserve.com or .jack@carr.org.
Our thanks in advance to the Johnstons for this annual event.
Our 25th Coming Before You Know It
Suggestions for a special event to mark our Chapter's Silver
Anniversary this time next year are welcome. Drop me a note, an
e-mail to rmurray@qis.net or give me your ideas in person at any of
our tastings.
"Wine is bottled poetry" -R. L. Stevenson
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