Wines of Jura Tasting
April 5
Domaines
Henri Maire Vin Jaune Arbois 2008 100%
Savagin
Since 1632 their wines
sport the classic authentic Jura taste.
Domaine
Jacques TISSOT
Enjoyed tasting the
selection of this sustainable wine estate.
As should be expected all
Slow Wwine highlight choices were at least good and most
very good+.
Our show favorite was from
Piedmont: Barale
Fratelli Barolo Bussia Ris 2010 Nebbolo [organic]
TASTING BYTES 2016
Lebanese Wine Day November 17,
2016
Clearly the French influence
(remember Beruit used to be called the Paris of the Middle East
Two favorites:
Domaine Des Tourelles I especially enjoyed
their old Vine Cinsault as well as Arak
Domaine Wardy Obeideh 2914
First time tasted Obeideh the intriguing native Lebanon White
Outstanding: their Private
Selection Red Blend of Merlot, Syrah, Merlot * Cabernet 2007
Sadly disappointed in Chateau
Musar’s offerings. Hopefully
this will be a onetime event
Navarra Grand Tasting November 14
Bodegas Castillo De Monjardin
Chardonnay Barrica Seleccion
2012
Castillo de Mongardin Garnacha
2013 (70 year old
vines
May 17 VIII Guía Peñín
Selection, Spanish Wine Tasting
Muscat of Alexandria from
Malaga Seminar/Tasting by Jose Penin Bodegas Jorge Ordonez
Malaga Beautifully
sweet-/old vines/ “if you love ice cream, these wines are for
you!”
Favorite winery: Rodiquez
Sanzo: GREAT value Terras de Javier
Rodriquez Toro 2012 100+ years (93)
APRIL 27 Le Grand Cercle des Vins de Bordeaux Pier A Harbor
House - 22 Battery Place - New York, NY
First if you have not visited Pier A, do
so! It is one of the best drink/smart casual water dining
venues in the city!
Best marketing:
Philipe Raoux The Winemaker's
Collection Section 10 (Haut Medoc)- also noteworthy
Chateau D'Arsac (Margaux).
2015 Vintage of favorite Chateau
Le Prieure 2015 vintage like 47: "Incredible
lightness of wine" i.e. strong but light.
Lorraine White's favorite: Chateau La
Croizille St Emilion Grand Cru. Noted for matching barrel
wood to each parcel.
Finally worthy of mention Chateau Dalem.
April 26 Valpolicella Ripasso
Think " Amarone Light"- Rounded,
approachable and good value. So many good choices one clear
winner: Casa VitIvinicola
TINAZZI
April
21 Passion Jura Annual Grand Tasting
Naturally here Jeune wines were
distinctive, but our surprise discovery were the delicious
Chardonnays of Domaine
Rijkaert
April 5 Wines from Santorini: Volcanic Terroristas Unite
Boutari always the safe bet.
January 23 Pinot Wine
Days
As usual, New Zealand outperforms
California on a Price/Value basis.
One reliable choice: MacMurray Estate
Vineyards and a Discovery: Foursight Wines
January
25 Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux Trade Tasting
2013 Vintage is not likely to
be memorable.
Usual favorites e.g. Chateau Clinet
(Pomerol), Leoville Barton (Saint-Julien) etc. Value
Discovery: Chateau
de Chantegrive (Graves)