During the Sparkling and Sweet session in December 2014, we tasted:
Rosé (Bottle Fermented), ((Chardonnay/Pinot Noir)), Marlborough, New Zealand, Mount Bluff for Marks and Spencer, NV, MYR99
Cava, (“local grape varieties”), Penedes, Spain, G Suberviola for Marks and Spencer, 2010, MYR119
Reserve Botrytis, (Semillon), Riverina, Australia, Berton Vineyards, 2010, MYR64
*Classic Liquer, (Tokay((Muscadelle))/Muscat), Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia, Blend, AUD17+
* matured in large oak casks, many old vintages are blended (IWC Gold Medal 2013)
+imported especially for this course
Food and Wine Matching:
Smoked Salmon
Blue Cheese and Walnut Spread
Raspberry Bakewell Cake
Mince Pies
During the Sparkling and Sweet session in May 2014, we tasted:
*Vintage Cava Brut, (Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parrellada), Cataluna, Spain, Gabriel Suberviola for Marks and Spencer, 2009, MYR199
**Brut Rosé, (Pinot Noir), Castel Boglione, Piedmont, Italy, for Marks and Spencer, 2011, MYR79
***Mansard, Champagne AOC, France, Brut Rosé, (Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Pinot Meunier), NV, MYR155
*”Aged for longer than usual on its lees” more than min 9 months? – winemaker for Ferrer family “Freixenet”
**”Grapes gently crushed to produce a beautiful pink colour”
*** 15% Coteaux Champenois Rouge (to blend for pink colour)
Food and Wine Matching:
Smoked Salmon
Raspberry Bakewell Cake
During the Sparkling and Sweet session in April 2013, we tasted:
Spumante, Moscato d”Asti, Asti DOCG, Italy, NV, MYR78
Brut Mosaique, (Chardonnay/Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier), Champagne AOC, France, NV, MYR155
Late Harvest, (Sauvignon Blanc), Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2010, MYR39
Whistler Ice Wine, Vidal, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Canada, 2008, MYR94
Very Old Fortified, (Grenache/Syrah), McLaren Vale, Australia, 20 years old, MYR105
Food and Wine Matching:
Mushroom Paté & Rye & Walnut Bread
Gorgonzola, Blue Brie, Danish Blue
Pear and Almond Cake with Almond Crunch Topping
During the Sparkling and Sweet session in November 2012, we tasted:
Casa Martelleti, (Glera), Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Italy, NV, MYR89
Brut, (Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier/Chardonnay), Champagne, France, NV, MYR145
Brut Rosé Methode Trad, (Chardonnay/Savagnin/Pinot Noir/Poulsard), Vin Mousseux, Crancot, Jura, France, NV, MYR60
Whistler Ice Wine, Vidal, Niagara Peninsula VQA, Canada, MYR90
Food and Wine Matching:
Smoked Salmon with cream cheese & herbs
Gravadlax
Nigella’s Raspberry Bakewell Slice