Long time no see!
I am going to be the host in 07/14 (Tue.)
This time the topic is about world's most common grape varieties. I will try to lead you to taste, compare and discuss the differences.
I currently set a limit of 24 people. The cost is NT$500 the maximum.
Location: 尋俠堂葡萄酒
Address: 羅斯福路六段159巷1弄16號，捷運萬隆站 2 號出口(點選地圖)
可以帶東西去尋俠堂吃，但請別帶味道太重的東西，
像是臭豆腐、鹽酥雞，以免影響他人品飲！
Agenda:
6:45 ~ 7:00pm Greetings & Free Talk
7:00 ~ 9:30pm Introduction, Wine Tasting, Discussion Session & Summarization
Reservation is required!!
If you are interested in participating in this discussion, please leave a message +1, or contact with me by email:
Toshi Lin's Email
Source：WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine
Source：The Oxford Companion to Wine, Jancis Robinson & Julia Harding, Page 483
Source：Amazing Pinot Noir Wine Facts
Pinot Noir Wine Profile
FRUIT: Cranberry, Cherry, Raspberry
OTHER: vanilla, clove, licorice, mushroom, wet leaves, tobacco, cola, caramel
OAK: Yes. French Oak Barrels.
TANNIN: Medium Low
ACIDITY: Medium High
Source：KNOW YOUR GRAPES Pinot Noir
Source：Guide to Merlot Wine Taste and Food Pairing
Merlot Wine Profile
FRUIT: Black Cherry, Raspberry, Plum
OTHER: Graphite, Cedar, Tobacco, Vanilla, Clove, Mocha
OAK: Yes. Usually medium oak aging (8-12 months)
TANNIN: Medium
ACIDITY: Medium
Source：KNOW YOUR GRAPES Merlot
Source：Guide to Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Profile
FRUIT: black cherry, black currant and blackberry
OTHER: black pepper, tobacco, licorice, vanilla and violet
OAK: Yes. Usually 9-18 months French oak. Some American & Hungarian oak
TANNIN: Medium (+)
ACIDITY: Medium (+)
Source：KNOW YOUR GRAPES Cabernet Sauvignon
Source：The Secrets to Syrah Wine
Syrah Wine Profile
FRUIT: Blackberry, Blueberry and Boysenberry (tart to jammy)
OTHER: Olive, pepper, clove, vanilla, mint, licorice, chocolate, allspice, rosemary, cured meat, bacon fat, tobacco, herbs and smoke
OAK: Yes. Usually medium to high usage of oak aging (of all kinds).
TANNIN: Medium (+)
ACIDITY: Medium (+)
Source：KNOW YOUR GRAPES Syrah
飲酒過量，有害健康。未滿十八歲者，禁止飲酒。酒後不開車，開車不喝酒。
