Tickets cost £35 including a 4-course restaurant quality meal and wines. For tickets and further information, call Charlotte, Carly or Paul at The Maynard on 01433 630321. A donation from the proceeds of the evening will go to Paul Downing’s Himalayan Trek fund, in support of Cavendish Cancer Care. You can support Paul’s Everest Base Camp Challenge at www.justgiving.com/pauldowningbasecamp

At the tasting on 16 October, Paxton Rosé 2008 will be served on arrival, with canapé, followed by Pinot Gris 2008; Chardonnay 2007 (Bronze Medal IWC London 2009 and Best in Class), with a starter of Terrine of Ham Hock with Mustard Dressing. The big Aussie reds commence with the impressive AAA Shiraz Grenache 2006  (IWC Silver - IWSC Bronze); followed by Quandong Farm Shiraz 2007 (Mathew Jukes Top 100 Aussie Wines), with the main course of Braised Lamb Shank. Jones Block Shiraz  (Bronze Medal IWC London 2009) brings up the rear, before a Bitter Chocolate and Praline Mousse is served for dessert. (Vegetarian options are available, please speak to the restaurant in advance with any dietary requirements).

The Maynard’s director, Paul Downing, said: “The wine tastings have become a regular and enjoyable date in The Maynard calendar and we have John Hattersley to thank for arranging the visit of David Paxton, who is sure to provide guests with an informative and entertaining evening. McLaren Vale is a prestigious winery and our head chef Ben has come up trumps again with a menu that will perfectly complement the wines on offer.”
                                                                       
Established in 1979, Paxton is a family-owned McLaren Vale wine company. Founder and owner, David Paxton, is one of Australia's most highly respected viticulturists - a reputation built on managing and growing grapes of exceptional quality for nearly 30 years. The Paxton family have nurtured their own vineyards in McLaren Vale, South Australia, for almost three decades. Internationally recognised as one of Australia's leading wine regions, McLaren Vale is renowned for the production of super premium quality wines - particularly red wines. Paxton vineyards are also a member of '1% for the planet' - a growing global movement of companies that donate 1% of their sales to a network of environmental organisations world wide!

You can read more about Paxton 's at their website www.paxtonvineyards.com

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Ref: MAY189 – Wine tasting October 2009