The cooler weather calls for full-bodied reds. And what better way to warm up than with a Syrah tasting? Discover the story of Syrah as it unfolds from its origins in the Rhône Valley to its newfound digs in Australia where it’s known as Shiraz.
Syrah was one of the featured grapes at this year’s Vancouver International Wine Festival, and I was lucky to have sampled 12 of Chile’s diverse syrahs in a seminar last March.
house wine, a Vancouver based wine consulting company, will guide you on an explorations of Syrah’s diverse regions such as Chile, Argentina, California, South Africa, Italy and BC.
This women-owned business has dedicated over 25 years to the passion and pursuit of great wines. Both Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris (close friends) write for Eat Magazine, as well as contribute regularly to Wine Access. The duo have also been featured on CBC’s Living Vancouver and have been reviewed by the Globe and Mail.
Que Syrah Shiraz
Date: Wednesday December 5, 6 to 8 pm
Venue: Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $75 (including HST); available online