In the Classics session, in June 2014, we tasted:
*Domaine Bernard Defaix, (Chardonnay), Chablis AOP, Burgundy, France, 2012, MYR105
**Ackland Vineyard, (Riesling), Clare Valley, South Australia, Knappstein for Marks and Spencer, 2009, MYR179
***Chianti Classico, DOCG, Italy, (Sangiovese/Merlot), Melini Terrarossa, 2010, MYR70
****Campbells, (Muscat), Rutherglen. Victoria, Australia, NV, MYR110 (approx)
*Left on fine lees for 10 months before bottling
**Watervale region, slate-based soil
***12 months in French Oak
****Gold Medal IWC 2010, Decanter Gold Medal, based on 20-25 year Solera. 230g/l residual sugar. Personal import from Australia for this wine course.
Food and Wine Matching:
Tiger Prawn and Apple Salad
Flourless Pecan Nut Brownies with Hot Chocolate Sauce