There are always the odd grape varieties that don’t fall into a standard lesson schedule so I like cover any we miss in a “catch-all” session.
During the January 2015 session, we tasted:
Mi Terruno Uvas, (Torrontes), Mendoza, Argentina, 2013, MYR52
HVH, Gewurztraminer), Hugel, Alsace AOC, France, 2012, MYR84
*Reserva, (Malbec), Terrazas, Mendoza, Argentina, 2011, MYR79
**Acrux, (Carmenere/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot), Vina Sutil, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2011, MYR105
*matured 12 months in 80% French, 20% American oak, 30% new barrels
**blended from old vines, no maturation information…
Food and Wine Matching:
French Onion Soup with Gruyere Croutons
Chocolate Ricotta Mousse and Strawberries
During the June 2014 session, we tasted:
McWilliams, Mt Pleasant “Elisabeth”, Hunter Valley (Semillon), NSW, Australia, 2011, MYR82
Trimbach, (Gewurztraminer), Alsace AOC, France, 2011, MYR86
Louis Jadot, Beaujolais-Villages AOC, France, (Gamay), 2012, MYR70
Beyerskloof (Beyers Truter), Reserve, (Pinotage), Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2012, MYR40 (Bought in South Africa)
Food and Wine Matching:
Tiger Prawn and Apple Salad
Julia Child’s Chocolate Mousse with Belgian Biscuit Curls
During the June 2013 session, we tasted:
Domaine Mandeville made for Marks & Spencer, (Viognier), Pays d’Oc, IGP, France, 2012, MYR49
Villiera, (Chenin Blanc), Jeff Grier for Marks & Spencer, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2010, MYR99
Cathedral Cellar, (Pinotage), Paarl, South Africa, 2009, MYR83
Los Molles made for Marks & Spencer, (Carmenere), Valle de Limari, Chile, 2009, MYR89
Food and Wine Matching:
Hot and Sour Coconut Soup
Nutella Cake