Posts Tagged ‘Merlot’

What we tasted in November 2010

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

Craggy Range

Many thanks to Warren Adamson for a fantastic evening.

Web: www.craggyrange.com
Email: warren.adamson@craggyrange.com

  1. 2008 Riesling Otago Station Vineyard Waitaki Valley, North Otago
  2. 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Avery Vineyard
    Marlborough
  3. 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Te Muna Vineyard
    Martinborough
  4. 2007 Chardonnay Kidnapper Vineyard
    Hawkes Bay
  5. 2008 Pinot Noir Te Muna Vineyard
    Martinborough
  6. 2008 “Te Kahu” Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon
    Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay
  7. 2008 Gimblett Gravels Syrah
    Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay
  8. 2007 “Le Sol” Syrah
    Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

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What we tasted in August 2010

Sunday, August 15th, 2010
AGM and Members Tasting
Many thanks for your input and patience during the AGM.  Also, many thanks for the time, research and presentations from all of the presenters who took part.  The tasting was a New World v. Old World comparison of a number of grape varieties.
Wine Presenters August 2010 – Linda, Peter, Caroline, Liz, Sue, Chris, David, John
Sparkling  
     La Marca Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Extra Dry NV, Italy
    Available from Majestic
    Presented by Margaret Connor 

Chenin Blanc

  1. Le Clos des Forges Clos du Papillon 2008 Savennieres Demi-Sec, Loire Valley France
    Presented by Peter Sinclair
  2. Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2008, South Africa
    Available from Evington Wines
    Presented by Liz & David Farmilo

Riesling

  1. Louis Guntrum Riesling Kabinett 2007, Mosel Germany
    Available from Weavers of Nottingham
    Presented by Linda Moss
  2. Main Divide Riesling 2008, Waipara New Zealand
    Available from Majestic
    Presented by Sue Lobb

Shiraz

  1. Cave du Tain Crozes-Hermitage 2007
    Available from Waitrose
    Presented by Chris Lewis
  2. Viña Mayu Reserva Syrah Elqui Valley 2007, Chile
    Available from Majestic
    Presented by John Malpass

Merlot

  1. Friuli D.O.C Grave Merlot
    Available from Marks & Spencer
    Presented by Caroline Moles
  2. Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot 2007, Colchagua Valley Chile
    Available from Majestic
    Presented by John Malpass
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What we tasted in July 2010

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Wines of Washington and Oregon

Many thanks to Andrew Williams for a fantastic evening
Web: andrewwilliamswine.co.uk

  1. Precept Sauvignon Blanc 2009
    Washington Hills
  2. Ch St Michelle Chardonnay 2008
    Columbia Valley, Washington
  3. Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris 2008
    Dundee Hills, Oregon
  4. Domaine Drouhin Cuvee Arthur 2007
    Oregon
  5. Washington Hills Merlot 2007
    Washington Hills
  6. Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir 2007
    Dundee Hills, Oregon
  7. Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir 2007
    Oregon
  8. Col Solare 2004
    Washington
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