To join AWS Ottawa please complete the Membership Form & the Credit Card Pre-Authorization Form and mail them to:

OUR NEW ADDRESS
Australian Wine Society of Ottawa,

1411A Carling Avenue Suite #112,
Ottawa, ON, K1Z 1A7.

 

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If you still have questions about membership please email the Membership Director info@awsottawa.com

Registration Process: Email events@awsottawa.com to reserve your spot. If we have your credit card pre-authorization form then you are all set. If we don't you'll need to complete the pre-authorization form and send it to the address above to confirm your reservation.

Event Cancellations:

In the event of a member-initiated cancellation, notification must be made 5 days before the event and there will be no charge to the registrant. If less than 5 days notice is received, the registered person may designate another person(s), but is still responsible for payment and will be charged for the event.


 

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AWS Ottawa is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the enjoyment of the wines of Australia. Through exposure to, and education about the wines and wine regions of Australia, the Society seeks to encourage, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, a greater awareness of the wine varietals, the diversity and the styles of Aussie wines.

Check our events page for details on future events.

Taste Of Barossa: An Evening with Grant Burge - Monday Sept 8, 2008

The Australian Wine Society of Ottawa in association with the National Capital Sommelier Guild is very pleased to announce an exclusive evening with highly awarded and well respected Barossa Valley premium winemaker Grant Burge.

Winner of the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy as well as numerous National and International awards, Grant's commitment and dedication to the Barossa Valley has resulted in his achievement in becoming one of the top 10 privately owned wine companies in Australia.

Join us for a casual evening of fine wines and fabulous food at one of Ottawa's most renowned culinary establishments, Le Cordon Bleu Signatures 5 Diamond Restaurant. The evening will feature an informal "walk about" tasting of 9 specially chosen, outstanding wines from Grant Burge's extensive premium portfolio, carefully paired with exquisitely prepared canapes from Le Cordon Bleu chefs.

Come and personally welcome Grant Burge in his first visit to Ottawa and celebrate Grant's special release of his 150th Anniversary Wines. In addition to the 150th Anniversary release, other wine highlights to be sampled will include Shadrach Cabernet as well as Filsell Shiraz. Grant will also share his Iconic, flagship wine, Meschach Shiraz 2002, rated Outstanding by Langton's Classification of Australian Wine and awarded 95 pts by Australian wine writer Jeremy Oliver.

Where: Le Cordon Bleu Signature 5 Diamond Restaurant 453 Laurier Ave. East Ottawa, Ont 613-236-2499

When: Monday, September 8, 2008

Tasting Reception: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Tickets: $65 per person

Featured Wines:
Thorn Riesling 2007
Summers Chardonnay 2007
Cameron Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Shadrach Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
150th Anniversary GSM 2003
150th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Miamba Shiraz 2005
Filsell Shiraz 2005
Meshach Shiraz 2002

Remember that you must register to reserve your spot by sending an email to events@awsottawa.com

Please remember, the 5-day cancellation policy is in effect.