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D'Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz

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Description

Before being renamed The Footbolt Shiraz in 1996, the Old Vine Shiraz (as it was then known) was the first wine to use the term ‘Old Vine’. When this became common practice it was changed again, this time in honour of a racehorse that changed the Osborn family forever. The founder of d’Arenberg, Joseph Osborn was a successful racehorse owner and Footbolt was the pride of his stable. In 1912 he made the hard decision to sell his stable of horses to start d’Arenberg, so it is only fitting we pay homage to Joseph and his prize horse, Footbolt.

The nose is lifted, floral and pretty with red fruit, violets, a dusty earthiness and a subtle new leather character coming through as the wine opens up. The palate is juicy, but restrained and medium bodied. Plums, blackcurrant, cherries and raspberry build to a peppery back palate with an underlying and appealing touch of nutmeg. The chewy tannins are well balanced and its all tied together with lively acidity. Decanting this wine is recommended, especially when young to allow it to open up. It will age well for at least a decade if cellared correctly.

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Thu 16th February 2012

An Italian Odyssey ~ Wine Tasting Supper Evening

We have great pleasure in announcing our next Food & Wine Tasting Evening . We are delighted on behalf of Fortwilliam Golf Club to invite members and non-members alike to come and enjoy an all Italian evening of food & wine tasting.

When many people think about Italian food, they think of red sauces and red wines, but Italy's food - and drink - is much more varied than that. Why not find out for yourself and join Nick Whyte from the award-winning Alliance Wines to discover Italy’s delicate and refreshing white wines, and both it’s bold, powerful reds, and it’s subtle fruit-forward wines.

Learn which wines accentuate fabulous authentic Italian fare whilst enjoying your courses of antipasti and a sumptuous Italian supper, and all for just £15 per person.

And that’s not all – for all those who attend this tasting, you will receive a ticket to our next wine tasting in March absolutely free!!

DATE: THURSDAY 16th FEBRUARY

VENUE: FORTWILLIAM GOLF CLUB

TIME: 7.30PM

TICKETS: £15 PER PERSON ~ SPECIAL OFFER: FREE TICKET TO OUR MARCH WINE TASTING WITH EVERY TICKET PURCHASED

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