Presented by Steve and Danelle Springer,
South African wine production is primarily concentrated in the Cape Winelands, specifically the Western Cape region, with a substantial portion of the vineyards located in the foothills of the Coastal Mountains. The area is known for its diverse terroir, encompassing 30 distinct growing districts with varying elevations, rainfall, soil types, and weather patterns.
The tasting will include wines the Springers brought back from South Africa as well as some fun anecdotes. There is a tradition in South Africa of enjoying a drink at sunset called "sundowning".
So come sundown with us on Friday.
We are having the meeting in downtown Staunton at the Trinity Episcopal Church. There will be crackers and cheese for pairing however there will not be a food ordering option, but plenty within walking distance.
Details of the meeting room and parking options will be forthcoming.
There is a tiered meeting fee.
$20 for members of AWS
$25 for non-members
6:15- Intro remarks about AWS membership, business and benefits
6:30 - Begin the tasting
Each wine will be introduced, poured and discussed in order.We meet to taste and learn in a group setting so that we can enjoy the experience together. Please give the presenters your full attention and respect your fellow enthusiasts during the tasting, everyone will have an opportunity to ask questions and make comments after each pour, and plenty of socializing time after.
Q&A to follow as well as general discussion about the wines.
To Join AWS to learn about some of the special perks members get - go to www.americanwinesociety.org - we are the Central Shenandoah Chapter.
Also check out other Meetups in Staunton.
