Heart Health and Wine Tasting with Dr Peter Thompson on 23-Jul-09 6:30 PM

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Heart Health and Wine Tasting with Dr Peter Thompson
Start Date: 23-Jul-09 6:30 PM
End Time: 23-Jul-09 8:30 PM
Location: Australian Consulate General, New York, NY
Event Details:

Learn about the varietal characteristics of wines and the geographical similarities between Margaret River, Australia and Bordeaux, France. While we are tasting Thompson Estate wines, Peter will also speak on the health benefits of moderate wine intake. Wines to be tasted include Chardonnay 2005, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 and Cabernet Merlot 2004.

Thursday, July 23, 2009
6.30pm to 8.30pm

The Australian Consulate General
150 East 42nd Street, 34th Floor
New York City

In addition to running the family vineyard with his wife Jane, Peter also practices as a cardiologist and is the Deputy Director of the Western Australian Institute of Medical Research. Peter undertook his medical training in Australia and at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Peter is therefore eminently well qualified to comment on the health benefits of wine, in particular the beneficial effects of wine for the heart! Thompson Estate has received 5-star rating from James Halliday.

For more information about Peter and Thompson Estate please click here.

Members $25 • Non Members $35
All bookings are final

For more information or to register please contact Camille Cassel
camille.cassel@aaanyc.org • Ph 212 338 6860

Australian Consulate General

150 East 42nd Street

New York, NY

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Heart Health and Wine Tasting with Dr Peter Thompson on 23-Jul-09 6:30 PM