SYRAH – WORLD TOUR
Sept 26 2024
A very trendy, and high quality grape, Syrah has the potential to produce a variety of styles. Because of its ability to express the various terroirs in which it is planted, Syrah seduces a great number of wine enthusiasts. This tasting of eight (8) Syrah from different reputed regions should shed light on the numerous expressions of this quality grape. Come taste and evaluate, in the usual blind tasting format, this selection of fine Syrah from multiple well known wine producing districts.
France – Côte Rôtie 2020 Yves Cuilleron – Rhône Nord
South Africa – Porseleinberg 2020 Swartland
USA – Rockpile Vyrd 2018 Domaine des Chirats, Sonoma Valley, California
Chili – Le Cumbre 2018 Errazuriz, Valle del Aconcagua
USA – Cailloux Vyrd 2017 Cayuse, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State
France – Bila Haut R.I. 2019 Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Chapoutier
Australia – The Wheelwright 2018 Henschke, Eden Valley, South Australia
New Zealand – Le Sol 2020 Gimblett Gravels, Craggy Range, North Island
CRUS BOURGEOIS EXCEPTIONNELS 2020
Oct 10 2024
With too many Bordeaux Crus Classés prices out of reach, the Crus Bourgeois category is becoming the new quality-value category for buyers of fine Bordeaux. In the last, and recent classification of Crus Bourgeois, fourteen (14) chateaux were chosen to represent the elite : Crus Bourgeois Exceptionnels. We will be tasting 7 Crus Bourgeois Exceptionnels plus a Cru Classé as mystery wine. As is often the case in high quality vintages such as 2020, the quality difference between various levels of classification (Crus Bourgeois vs Crus Classés) is often negligeable. The châteaux chosen for this tasting should confirm the high quality level and great potential of Bordeaux’s Crus Bourgeois.
Château d’Arsac, Margaux
Château Arnauld, Haut-Médoc
Château Lestage, Listrac
Château Belle-Vue, Haut-Médoc
Château Lilian Ladouys, St-Estèphe
Château Taillan, Haut-Médoc
Château Malescasse, Haut-Médoc
Vin mystère-Mystery wine
CALIFORNIA ZINFANDEL 1990’S – 1994 & 1997 VINTAGES
Oct 24 2024
Often called the All American grape, Zinfandel’s origin has been traced all the way back to Croatia. There is no doubt, that California is the perfect environment for this very versatile grape. Rich powerful reds to light blush rosés, many styles of Zin are produced all over the Golden State. The wines chosen for this tasting are from two reputed sun soaked vintages that also offered good aging potential: 94 and 97. Bursting with ripe fruit in their youth, many of the wines still show good depth and body. A selection of outstanding producers from two highly reputed vintages should reveal the true colors of this outstanding All American grape!
1994 Lytton Springs Ridge
1994 Grand-Mère, Amador County, Renwood
1994 Paso Robles, Peachy Canyon
1994 Napa Valley, Ravenswood
1997 Lytton Springs, Ridge
1997 Black Sears Vyrd, Howell Mtn, Turley
1997 Aida Vyrd, Napa Valley, Turley
1997 OFS Russian River Valley, De Loach
CHARDONNAY – WORLD TOUR
Nov 7 2024
Chardonnay is without a doubt the most planted high quality white grape on planet WINE! It can produce rich, full bodied sometimes oaky whites, but also lighter, crisper, fresher, elegant versions depending on terroir and climate. A variety of styles that can satisfy many white wine enthusiasts. And when it comes to pairings with fine food, Chardonnay is often the answer for numerous dishes : fish, seafood, poultry, chesses…! And as bonus, many Chardonnays also offer excellent aging potential. The wines chosen for this tasting should confirm the high quality level and aging potential of this outstanding white varietal.
France – Meursault 2021 Antoine Jobard
California – Hirsch Vineyards 2021, Sonoma Coast
France – Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2022, Domaine Christian Moreau
Argentina – Bodegas Chacra 2022, Patagonia
Italia – Cervaro della Sala 2022, Marchesi Antinori, Umbria
Canada – Knight’s Challenge Sunset Vyrd 2019, Checkmate Winery, Okanagan
Chile – Las Pizarras 2021, Errazuriz, Vale del Aconcagua
Quebec – Le Couchant 2022, Les Pervenches, Farnham
BORDEAUX 2004
Dec 12 2024
A rather classic, fresher vintage with excellent aging potential. The top chateaux from both banks, who waited for complete phenolic maturity managed to craft full bodied, well structured reds, for long aging. Not the most charming youthful vintage, but with time the firm tannins have softened, and the wines have developed the charming typical complexity expected from fine Bordeaux. Most 2004 high end Bordeaux are continuing to evolve favourably. Twenty years later, come and rediscover an impressive selection of Chateaux that should confirm the high quality level and evolution of this classic Bordeaux vintage.
Château Pontet Canet, Pauillac
Château Calon Ségur, St-Estèphe
Château Malescot St-Exupéry, Margaux
Château Sociando Mallet, Haut- Médoc
Château Clerc Milon, Pauillac
Château La Fleur de Bouard, Lalande de Pomerol
Château Larcis Ducasse, St-Émilion
Vin mystère-Mystery wine