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The Softer Side of Syrah
February 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
After a very cold January, I hope you are ready to kick the winter blues and get back to wine tastings!
We are starting off 2025 with the Softer Side of Syrah and will be tasting nine old and new world Syrahs on February 28th, 7 PM at the Hilton. We will start off with New World Syrahs and then finish the tasting with Old World Syrahs from the Rhone Region of France.
Old World wines often have a lighter body, higher acidity, and lean towards more mineral and earthy flavors. Grapes grown in cooler climates, like those found in many Old World regions, have a slower ripening process, which helps retain pleasing acid levels and encourages the development of complex flavors. New World wines, in contrast, are often produced in warmer climates. They tend to be fuller-bodied, lower in acidity, and exhibit more pronounced fruity flavors.
The following is the listing of wines we will be tasting.
Portlandia Syrah Sparkling Rosé NV; Columbia Valley, Washington. Non-vintage 91Points – Wine Enthusiast
Portlandia Rosé 2022; Columbia Valley, Washington. This was a PA Chairman’s Selection wine. 91 Points – Wine Enthusiast
Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Syrah 2019; Colchagua Valley, Chile. 92 Points – James Suckling and 91 Points – Wine Spectator
Borsao Zarihs Shiraz 2018; Campo de Brija, Spain. 92 Points – Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points – James Suckling
Luke Syrah 2020; Columbia Valley, Washington. 91 Points – Wine Enthusiast and Wine Advocate
Saint Cosme Côtes-du-Rhône 2022; Côtes du Rhône Region, France; 90 Points – Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate. Wine Spectator included this wine in their top 10 values for 2023.
Michaels St. Jemms – Signature 2020; Crozes-Hermitage Region, France; 91 Points -Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points – Wine Advocate
Maiso Brotte La Rollande 2022; Crozes-Hermitage Region, France; 92 Points – James Suckling, 91 Points – Wilford Wong
Francois Billard L’Appel Des Sereines Syrah, 2020; Collines Rhodaniennes IGP France; 92 – Points Wine Spectator
The following mouth-watering small plate food pairings prepared by Hilton Chefs will accompany our tasting.
- Grilled Eggplant, Burrata, Heirloom Tomato with Black Pepper Basil Honey
- Braised Pork Belly with Smoked Cheddar Grits
- Grilled Wagyu Beef Ribs with Cherry Barbecue Sauce and Scallion Salad
Please inform us early of any food sensitivities by sending email to the Treasurer.
Mark your calendar and make plans now to attend this event to be surprised and delighted by these wines.
Reservation deadline is Tuesday, February 25th.
For Reservations – go to the Shoppe Page of this webite.
Members—$95
Patrons—$90
Nonmembers—$115
