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Free tasting of Wyndham Estate wines for 25 readers

Wed Nov 12 2008
Chen Jingwen
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Twenty-five SoShiok.com readers get to enjoy a free tasting of wines from a leading vineyard in Australia, Wyndham Wines, next Tuesday (Nov 18, 2008). Read on for registration details.

For 25 lucky SoShiok.com readers - sign up now!!!
Free Wine Tasting with Chief Winemaker Nigel Dolan
Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2008
Time: 8pm
Venue: To be confirmed

Pernod Ricard Singapore representing Wyndham Estate Wines is organising a free wine tasting of its famous Bin Range of wines for 25 SoShiok.com readers who are interested to know more about wine appreciation.

Established in 1828 in Australia, Wyndham is the oldest surviving vineyard Down Under. Since 1996, it has won more than 1,020 awards in national and international wine shows.

To qualify for this free wine tasting, kindly send an email to: grace.lee@pernod-ricard-singapore.com

Please include the following details in your email:
1) Wyndham Wine Tasting, November 18 (in the subject field of your email)
2) Full Name as in ID card
3) Handphone Number or Telelephone Number which can reach you easily
4) Email address
5) You can sign up another person too - just provide the same details as above

The first 25 readers who send their email to the email address above will be picked for the wine tasting. We appreciate if you could check your schedule first to confirm that you are free to attend the event to avoid no-show.

If you change your mind after registration, kindly send a notification so that Pernod Ricard can extend the invitation to others on the waiting list.

Kindly note that this is a proper wine tasting with guided procedures on wine appreciation - it is not a wine dinner.

Thank you! Hurry send your email now!

More about Chief Winemaker Nigel Nolan and Wyndham
Wyndham Estate, maker of the Number One* Shiraz sold in Australia, appointed Nigel Dolan as Chief Winemaker a few months ago

Nigel is one of Australia’s most decorated winemakers. During his stellar career, he has been named Barossa Winemaker of the Year, South Australian Red Winemaker of the Year and was a finalist in the Qantas Australian Winemaker of the Year.

He has also won Australian wine’s most coveted prize, the Jimmy Watson Trophy, twice - 1992 and 2003.

Wyndham Estate was established in 1828. It is named after its founder and industry pioneer, George Wyndham, who planted Australia’s first commercial Shiraz vineyard in 1830.

Today, Wyndham Estate continues to make intensely flavoured benchmark Shiraz as well as several Shiraz-based blends under the BIN, George Wyndham and Black Cluster ranges.

Said Mr Nigel Nolan: “The Wyndham Estate team has an increasing focus on premium Shiraz and it will come as no surprise to anyone who knows me that Shiraz has always been at the core of my winemaking passion.

“While my home has been the Barossa, over the past decade I have been responsible for Shiraz styles from Great Western, Glenrowan, Bendigo, the Hunter, and of course every region in South Australia."

He added: “It is Shiraz’s great adaptability and regional nuance that makes it a great canvas to work with – and this role gives me the creative and directive freedom to explore all sorts of opportunities.”

Celebrate with Wyndham Estate Wines this festive season
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Grab this Wyndham Estate Festive Pack with Limited Edition Wine Opener
Special Price: Only S$57 (U.P.$75)
Available at all major supermarkets from November 2008 to February 2009
Makes a lovely, sophisticated gift whether at Christmas, New Year or Chinese New Year

This Festive Pack comprises two bottles of red wines and a limited-edition wine opener. The wines epitomise Wyndham Estate's distinctive winemaking style since 1830 - handcrafted wines that are deliciously flavourful. Just a sip and you get to taste flavours of berries and plums with sensuous aromas arousing your nose.

BIN 555 Shiraz 2005 (Winner of 5 gold medals and 2 trophies)
Crimson red with vibrant purple hues. Bouquet of powerful berry flavours of plums and dark cherries with hints of spice and pepper, distinctive of premium Australian Shiraz.

Soft on the mid palate. Integration of vanillin oak tannins from 15 months of maturation results in a smooth, long lasting finish that is memorable.

BIN 888 Cabernet Merlot
Hovering between medium to full body, this classic Cabernet Merlot is a classic, harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon's rich aromas and flavours of ripe black currants and cassis and Merlot's plum flavours. Enhanced by toasty vanillin oak tannins, this is an elegant wine suitable for sophisticated moments. Smoky and leafy flavours linger on the finish.

Ideal partners for festive food
Intensely flavoured, these two wines are not only enjoyable on their own but also go well perfectly with festive food - red meats and game dishes, Mediterranean cuisine and cheese.

Easy to drink, the are ideal for parties and as a gift for a party. Enjoy them now or if you have patience, cellar them medium term for further refinement.

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