South Pacific Terrific
June 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
$100 – $125
Step into a world of exceptional flavors with the PWS wine tasting event celebrating the variety of wines that Australia and New Zealand have to offer on Friday, June 13, 7 p.m. at the Hilton Harrisburg.
At South Pacific Terrific, noted wine expert and presenter, Kevin Ostrowski, will take us on an unforgettable journey tasting wines from some of the Southern Hemisphere’s finest wine regions. From the intense and flavorful Shiraz of Barossa Valley to the vibrant Sauvignon Blanc of Marlborough, this South Pacific region is known for bold, expressive wines and diverse terroirs.
But Australia is more than its famous Shiraz and New Zealand more than its iconic Sauvignon Blanc, from both of which we will of course be tasting exceptional and highly-rated samples. This event, however, is so much more. From the Land Down Under, you’ll taste a highly rated Australian Riesling that the tasters remarked, “Wow! Have to include this one!”
The Bordeaux grape Semillon has come into its own in Australia, particularly in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales; we’ll sample a 100% Semillon wine from this area that is sure to please.
Like most other wine regions, Australia has its own expression of Chardonnay, and we’re presenting one from Margaret River in Western Australia.
Another French transplant to Australia is the red Rhone-style blends featuring Grenache and Syrah (Shiraz). To see what this area has to offer with this style, we’ll have a 90-point, complex Grenache-Shiraz blend from McClaren Vale in South Australia.
Not to be outdone, New Zealand will start us off with a 90+ point sparkling brut rosé from Hawkes Valley, made from the quintessential Champagne grapes, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The red wine for which New Zealand is known is Pinot Noir and we’ll try one that truly expresses the flavor that a New Zealand Pinot Noir brings to the glass.
While Australia may emulate Rhone blends, New Zealand’s Hawkes Valley produces Bordeaux-style red wines. A single-vineyard blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon will represent what New Zealand can do with this wine style. For a small country with more sheep than people, New Zealand can compete with the rest of the world for wine and we’ve selected wines to showcase what this country has to offer.
We’re pairing these wines with three small plates prepared by the Hilton chefs to complement the variety of wines at the event. Please inform us of any food sensitivities early by emailing the Treasurer.
If you already love wines from Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find more favorites for your cellar. If you’re a Southern Hemisphere wine newbie, come broaden your wine horizons and learn about the quality and variety of wines this region produces. Either way, you’re sure to enjoy these South Pacific Terrific wines!
So join us as we uncork the stories and flavors behind these extraordinary wines, and indulge in an evening of exploration, discovery, and, of course, great company. Cheers to another great adventure of taste presented by the Pennsylvania Wine Society!
You may go to the Shoppe Page of this website to purchase reservations now.
Members – $105
Patrons – $100
Nonmember/Guests – $125
