During the Riesling, Grenache and Syrah/Shiraz session in October 2015, we tasted:
Riesling, (Riesling), Hugel & Fils, Alsace AOC, France, 2013, MYR95
*Viognier, (Viognier), Domaine du Chene, Condrieu AOC, France, 2012, Euro42
**Les Becs Fin, (Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault), Tardieu-Laurent, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2014, MYR84
***Shiraz, (Shiraz), Schild Estate, Barossa Valley, South Australia, 2013, MYR105
*50% aged in new Oak barrels for 10 months. Malolactic Fermentation took place. Decanter trophy winner. (Personal Import).
**Unoaked, 10 months in concrete tanks, completey de-stemmed.
***French and American Oak, new and old hogshead barrels.
Food and Wine Matching:
Curried Chickpea & Pumpkin Dip with Poppadoms
Salted Chocolate Tart
During the Riesling, Grenache and Syrah/Shiraz session in November 2014, we tasted:
Mort’s Block Watervale, (Riesling), Kilikanoon, Clare Valley, South Australia, 2013, MYR87
*La Vielle Ferme, (Bourboulenc/Grenache Blanc/Ugni Blanc), Luberon AOC, France, Perrin Family, 2013, MYR60
**Reserve, (Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre), Cotes du Rhone, France, Perrin Family, 2011, MYR77
***Heinrich, (Shiraz/Mataro/Grenache), Barossa Valley, South Australia, Rolf Binder, 2008, MYR94
* 10% fermented in new oak then stored in stainless steel
** tank fermented and aged
*** aged in a mixture of new and old French & American oak barrels
Food and Wine Matching:
Goat’s Cheese
Mushroom Paté
Pepper Paté
Rustic Breads
Curried Chickpea, Lentil & Pumpkin Dip
Poppadoms
During the Riesling, Grenache and Syrah/Shiraz session in March 2014, we tasted:
Mort’s Block Watervale, (Riesling), Kilikanoon, Clare Valley, South Australia, 2012, MYR89
Reserve de Boulas, Laudun, Cotes du Rhone-Villages, AOP, France, (Grenache Blanc/Clairette), Vignerons for Marks & Spencer, 2011, MYR69
*Old Man Creek, (Shiraz), South Eastern Australia, Russell Cody for Marks & Spencer, 2012, MYR65
**La Croix, (Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault), Chateau Unang, Ventoux AOP, France, 2010, MYR89
*Winemaker at McWilliams
**Silver Medal winner at IWSC 2013
Food and Wine Matching:
Goats Cheese Selection
Creamy Blue Cheese
Curried Chickpea and Lentil Dip with Poppadoms
Salami
During the Riesling, Grenache and Syrah/Shiraz session in March 2013, we tasted:
HVH, (Riesling), Alsace AOC, France, 2010, MYR76
Becs Fin, (Viognier/Grenache/Roussane), Cotes du Rhone AOC, France, 2011, MYR74
Shiraz by Tesco, (Shiraz), Limestone Coast, South Australia, 2009, MYR60
La Source, (Syrah/Carignan/Grenache), Ventoux AOC, France, 2008, MYR74
Food and Wine Matching:
Goat Cheese Selection
Curried Chickpea, Lentil & Pumpkin Dip with Poppadoms
Chorizo
During the Riesling, Grenache and Syrah session in November 2012, we tasted:
Bernkasteler Kurfurstlay,( Riesling), Kabinett, Mosel, Germany, 2009, MYR60
Equinox, (Riesling), Waipara Valley, New Zealand, 2011, MYR85
The Octogenarian, (Grenache/Tempranillo/Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon), McLaren Vale, Australia, 2010, MYR76
La Source, (Syrah/Carignan/Grenache), Ventoux AOC, France, 2008. MYR74
Food and Wine Matching:
Goat’s Cheese, Natural, with Ash, with Pepper
Mushroom Paté
Chorizo
Curried Chickpea, Lentil & Pumpkin Dip with Poppadoms