What we tasted in June 2021

In June we welcomed back Jane Sowter of Chateau Musar, with a tasting of four wines from their portfolio. The presentation was full of stories of what has been going on in the last two years in the Lebanon, and the difficulties they’ve had due to COVID-19, the massive explosion at the port of Beirut, and difficulties in shipping. Throughout all of this, business continues and a big thank you to Jane for her continuing support.

For more information:

Web: chateaumusar.com

The wines tasted were:

1. Musar Jeune White 2019

2. Musar Jeune Rosé 2019

3. Hochar Père et Fils Red 2017

4. Chateau Musar 2014

   
   

   

   
   

Next tasting Friday 11th June

Chateau Musar

In June we welcome back Jane Sowter of Chateau Musar, presenting a range of wines from the premium Lebanese producer.

For more information:

Web: chateaumusar.com

Note: This tasting will be presented via Zoom. Members are contacted prior to each tasting to order any wines they wish to try. 

What we tasted in May 2021

In May we held a tasting hosted by members of our committee, with wines in half-bottle sourced from a fantastic range from The Wine Society. A big thank you to the presenters and thanks to our members for your continuing support.

For more information:

Web: thewinesociety.com

The wines tasted were:

1. Casa Ferreirinha Planalto Reserva 2019 (Tim Hobbs)

   Straw coloured, lemon, mineral and stone fruit nose, fairly dry. A pleasant drinker with decent length and fair value for £4.50. Multiple Portuguese grape varieties lead by Malvasia. Food suggestions are Octopus, shellfish, pork or chicken.

2. Soave Classico Pieropan 2019 (Julian Osborne)  

   Pale yellow, dry mineral nose. Crisp, dry, nicely acidic. Touch of grapefruit, with nice length and body. A well made quality wine which goes well with seafood, creamy risotto, and antipasti.

3. Jurancon Sec, Chant des Vignes, Domaine Cauhape 2019 (John Freeland)

   Pale apricot, with a shy nose initially. Admirably fruity Pyrenean white. Exhilarating and fresh, with flashes of grapefruit and pineapple. Plenty body and length which finished dryer. A well made wine from a sometimes overlooked area noted for sweet wines.

4. Chinon, Temps des Cerises, Dom de la Noblaie 2019 (Tim Edwards)

   Deep purple and quite dense, shy nose which initially comes over dry and fruity later. Fairly dry, nicely acidic with good tannins and a herby character which becomes dryer to the finish. Good body and length, hints of dark cherries. Would go well with sausage, beef and cheese. Well priced for an organic hand harvested quality wine.

5. Corbieres Rouge Dom du Trillol 2016 (John Malpass)

   Purple red, an obvious nose of dark rich fruits, with spicy tannins. Goes well with meats, duck and cheese.

6. Bleasdale Bremerview, Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2018 (Margaret Connor)

   Pure and vibrant Australian shiraz. Blackberry, vanilla and plums on the nose, with a twist of pepper and great concentration. Ripe tannins fall into place with the long, fruity finish.