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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Saturday, February 8 2003

South World Wine Society

By: Anthony Gismondi
South World Wine Society
Wine Clubs

SOUTH WORLD WINE SOCIETY The South World Wine Society, Vancouver's newest wine club, focuses on the wines of the Southern Hemisphere.

SOUTH WORLD WINE SOCIETY

The South World Wine Society, Vancouver's newest wine club, focuses on the wines of the Southern Hemisphere. It is a non-profit society that is dedicated to creating a greater understanding and appreciation of the wines of Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa. The club welcomes all wine enthusiasts from novices to experts alike. The tastings are designed to be informative and to encourage an open exchange of thoughts and comments about wines but the atmosphere is friendly and informal. Tastings are lead by different industry experts including whenever possible visiting winery types from around the world. Season's in the Park (in Queen Elizabeth Park) is the unofficial home of most South World tastings and include hors d'oeuvres designed to accompany the evening's wine.

 

  • Annual Fees: Membership is only $40 per person or $60 per couple and includes a regular newsletter and tasting notifications.

  • Event Fees: The average tasting costs $40 for eight wines plus a reception apertif. Guests fees average $47.

  • No. of Events: 10-12 per year, including an informal Summer Solstice tasting and a culinary Winter Dinner

  • When: Tastings are normally arranged on weekday evenings, alternating between Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Guests are welcome.

 

For the latest events calendar and membership inquiries visit www.southworldwine.com

Written By: ag
Anthony Gismondi
Anthony Gismondi

Anthony Gismondi is a Canadian wine journalist and one of North America's most influential voices in wine. For over 30 years, he has been the wine columnist for The Vancouver Sun. The twice-weekly column is distributed across Canada through the Postmedia Network to millions of readers. In addition, Anthony hosts the BC Food & Wine Radio Show, broadcast in 25 markets across B.C. and available as a podcast on major platforms. He launched Gismondionwine.com in 1997, attracting one million monthly users from 114 countries. It continues to be a valuable resource full of tasting notes, intelligent wine stories and videos for the trade and consumers. Conversations with wine personalities are available on his  YouTube Channel.