Dear HKBGS alumni and BGS members,

Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai

The first event in the year of OX, we have the honor to have wine consultant from a well-established wine consulting services company, to share with us the basic knowledge on wines and to introduce you a variety of specially selected high quality wines from Australia and France.

Snacks will be provided along with wines. This is a great opportunity for all BGS and HKBGS alumni members to meet and taste wines in a cozy environment. You can also enjoy special discount on wine purchase after the session. You are most welcome to bring along your friends to this special event!

DATE: 10 Feb 2009 (Tuesday)

VENUE: Lounge area of HKUST Business School - Central Office 15/F Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central.

TIME: 7:00 -8:00 p.m.

LANGUAGE: Cantonese

QUOTA: 20 persons, first come first serve!

CHARGE:
HK$150.- for HKBGS members.
HK$280.- for BGS members and guests

Please register by 6 Feb 2009.

Prior payment is required as the seats are limited. Please process your payment by direct transfer to HSBC a/c no. 534-609649-001 which a/c name Hong Kong Alumni Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma; and e-mail the receipt with your name and contact number to hkbgs@yahoo.com

For enquiry about this wine tasting event, please email Ms Emily Tse at hkbgs@yahoo.com.

WINE LIST

 White Wines:-

Waterstone Bridge Chardonnay 2006 (Australia)
Blend: Chardonnay This is a light-bodied style with attractive grapefruit, lemon and melon flavors within a clean, crisp, refreshing palate.
Little HB of Chateau Haut Bertinerie Blanc 2007 (France)
Classified: AOC Blend: Sauvignon Blanc 100% This cuvee has been produced with the young vines of sauvignon blanc of the Chateau Haut Bertinerie.  All the grapes are handpicked and sorted.

Red Wines:-

Barking Owl Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec 2005 (Australia)

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 30%, Malbec 10% Deep, bright ruby red. Ripe varietal blackcurrant, cherry and black fruit aromas abound. There is a hint of mint and clove spice with seasoned oak in support. The fleshy, ripe tannins are well supported by rich blackcurrant and redcurrant fruit and chocolate flavours. A medium to full-bodied wine with good balance, structure and integration of oak. Show Success:  Bronze Geographe Wine Show 2005 Bronze Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2005 Bronze National Wine Show Canberra 2005 Bronze Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2006 Bronze Perth Royal Wine Show 2006