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Tuesday, 23 September, 2008

Dear Friends – in Food & Wine

AS A CONSUMER, THAT'S IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO KNOW.
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JUDGES' FAREWELL DINNER
Date and Time: Friday, 17 October 2008; 7:30 pm
WINE MENU
Reception - Apéritif
Champagne Paul Drouet "Alain Ducasse Spécial Reserve" NV Brut
At Table
Plate 1 - Canapé Wines
Coriole McLaren Vale Chenin Blanc 2007 (SA)
Krinklewood Bio-Dynamic Hunter Valley Verdelho 2007 (NSW)
Mission Estate Reserve Viognier 2007 (NZ)
Plate 2 - Entrée Wines
Penfolds "Yattarna" Chardonnay 2000 (SA & NSW)
Tyrrells "Vat 47" Pinot Chardonnay 1999 (NSW)
Vasse Felix Margaret River "Heytesbury" Chardonnay 2002 (WA)
Plate 3 - Amuses Gueules (Tutored Discussion Bracket)
Neagles Rock Clare Sangiovese 2005 (SA)
Samuel's Gorge McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2006 (SA)
Trentham Estate "La Famiglia" Nebbiollo 2004 (2004)
Plate 4 - Main Course Wines
Henschke "Cyril Henschke" Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 (SA)
Penfolds "Bin 707" Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 (SA)
Wynns Coonawarra Estate "John Riddoch" Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 (SA)
Plate 5 - Cheese Wines
DeBortoli "Noble One" Botrytis Semillon 1999 (NSW)
Château Coutet (Barsac) 1980 (FR)
Château Rieussec (Sauternes) 1980 (FR)
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
This will be the newest item on our Site Navigation Menu. We shall add to it from time to time as relevant questions are asked and, hopefully, relevant answers are offered. To pose a question, click here, or select Contact Us on our website's main menu.
Bruce's Question - SIWC Style Categories.
I have wondered for sometime, what is the meaning of the various classes in which wines have been awarded medals? Could you guide me to a site or do you have a publication which explains this? Much appreciated. Bruce, Victoria, Australia
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WHETHER YOU ARE AN AWARD WINNER OR NOT
For the benefit of consumers, the Sydney International seeks to point out and promote wines which are food friendly. That usually means "ready to drink, well balanced wines, all elements in harmony". Surely, winemakers who enter their wines into this Competition show they care about greater consumer satisfaction and share our philosophy. Whether your wine is an Award Winner or not, here is a new way to support the objective.
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Warren Mason
Competition Director

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