Wine South Tasmania Red Wine Weekend, 26th & 27th May 2012

Hands up those who enjoy Wine.  Keep your hands up if you enjoy Tasmanian Wine and, keep your hand up if you enjoy Tasmanian red wine.  By now you're probably thinking, "what is this idiot going on about?".  Well, on Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th of May, Wine South Tasmania is presenting the red wines from almost all the wineries in southern Tasmania.  If is has been like the others I have been to, it will include sparkling reds, merlots, cabernets & blends, shiraz and of course, pinot noir.  The cost is $20 if you purchase your ticket online or $25 on the day which gets you a plumm tasting glass to keep and a taste of as many of the wines as you like.  It is happening between 11am and 5pm on both days at Princes Wharf Shed No 1, (PW1) Castray Esplanade, Hobart.  There are other events on both days including a Pinot Noir Master-Class, a Gold Medal/Trophy Tasting of Tassie Pinots and a couple of others worth looking into as well.  Check out the website at www.winesouth.com.au/RedWineWeekend.html.  If you want to pre-purchase tickets go to www.eventfinder.com.au/2012/tasmanian-red-wine-weekend/hobart.  It really is a good opportunity to have a look at some excellent (and under-rated) Tassie red wines that you have either never heard of normally or wouldn't think of trying and, there are some very good new wineries popping up that are definitely worth a try.  For fear of stating the obvious, I'll be there (both days if I can convince the designated driver).  'Til next time and remember to live simply, laugh often, wine alot.