Raise your glass
- 7th April, 2009
Let’s celebrate the inaugural Mangetwo event . . .
I’d like to say a huge thank you to the staff at Direct Wine Shipments, especially Susan Rees and Kirsty Simpson for delivering a brilliant evening on Friday 20 March.
Here are a few tasting notes just to give those of you who missed it a taste of what you missed.
Segura Viudas Semi Seco N.V.Cava, Penedes, Spain
The predominant Macabeo with its strength, the freshness of aroma from the Parellada, the elegance, vitality and acidity of Xarel.lo all combine within the cupage to make an intense yet delicate wine with a fine and persistent mousse. The elegant bouquet gives this wine a distinguished personality, whilst a smooth and pleasant palate gives a good and pleasing finish. A sparkling wine made by the Traditional method.
White Wines
Torres Santa Digna Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Curico, Chile
Stunning New World success! A fruity and extraordinary aromatic white – fresh and floral with luscious passion fruit, melon and gooseberry flavours. This lively white wine is a modern day classic. An excellent complement to seafood, fish and rice dishes.
Domaine Denis Pommier Chablis 2006, Burgundy, France
This is a wine with an open, high-toned nose with fresh citrus, pear and floral tones. The palate is round, rich and textural giving way to a crunchy mineral acidity that rolls around the mouth and lingers on the finish. This is a perfectly balanced wine with depth and complexity that shows how good Chablis really can be. Ideal for a wide range of white meat dishes.
A clear favourite . . . The Jumper Riesling 2007, Marlborough, New Zealand
Classic Marlborough Riesling. Crisp, fresh, and dry with zingy lemon, lime, grapefruit flavours with a hint of honey. Juicy and delicious now but ageing capacity of 3 years. Long, fine finish. An ideal match for Asian cuisine.
Red Wines
Tamar Ridge Devils Corner Pinot Noir , Tasmania, Australia
From northern Tasmania, this is a delicious, soft, seductive pinot, just oozing black fruit flavours. It is has concentrated flavours of red and black cherries with subtle hints of earthy spice. Great match for Peking duck.
Domaine Les Yeuses Merlot, Languedoc, France
This wine is medium bodied with great structure and concentration. It has lots of ripe red fruit flavours along with with damson and plum notes. Balanced and great value! Excellent pairing for red meat dishes and cheese boards.
Bon Courage Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Robertson, South Africa
This wine has lush and expansive blackcurrant, smoky, spicy and peppery flavours with tobacco, walnuts and berry fruit. Subtle oak intrusions complement the blend and ensure a smooth texture. An outstanding balanced wine that will be a good accompaniment to casseroles and steak.
And lastly, thank you to Crumbs Catering for their great selection of delicious tapas – yummy.
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