The next Victoria Wine Society event will be a tasting of Chardonnays from around the world. It will be held at the Ambrosia Events Centre, 638 Fisgard St, Sept. 26, starting at 7 pm. Sharon Mclean will be the guest speaker.
The lineup:
2009 D Christian Moreau, AC Chablis GC, Les Clos
2008 D du Chalet Pouilly, AC Poilly-Fuisse
2007 Kumeu River, NZ
2007 D Latour-Giraurd, AC Meursault-Genevrieres 1er Cru
2005 Tapanappa, Tiers Vineyard, Piccadilly Valley, South Australia
2008 Ch Montelena, Napa
2007 Vincent Girardin, AC Corton Charlemagne GC
2006 Kistler, Vine Hill Vineyard, Russian River
Cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. To register for the tasting, payment must be received in advance to reserve a space, and there will be no exceptions, as availability is limited. For membership renewals and tasting fees, stop in and see us here, or at BC Wineguys at 2579 Cadboro Bay Rd (250-592-8466).
*Please refrain from wearing strong cologne or perfume at the tasting.