April – the AGM. As it’s been 3 years since the last AGM – for obvious reasons, Phil the chairman decided to push the boat out on the wine. One little benefit to us from all the chaos in the last 2 years is that the tastings we’ve had have all been in house, so no speaker fees, which left us with a bit a spare money. And of course, it has to be spent on wine doesn’t it?
An excellent selection, all in the £20 - £30 range, somewhat more than most of us would spend usually (if ever!) All wines are either from Majestic (M) or Waitrose (W). Note that at this price, the Waitrose wines might be on-line only
Nicolas Feuillatte selection Brut Champagne – France. 12%, £27. M
8/10. This is one of the highest selling champagnes in France, and the only coop in Champagne. A very well balanced, toasty/biscuity champagne
Rabl Schenkenbichl Riesling reserve 2018 – Austria. 13% £21. W
8/10. Some riesling petrol notes which you either like or don’t. Clean finish, reminiscent of a good viognier.
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2021 – NZ. £13.5% £25. M
9.5/10. This wine screamed “quality”. You can taste where the money goes. A clean fresh, tasty great example of a NZ SB. Made by the same people who make Cloudy Bay.
Stags Leap Hands of Time Chardonnay 2019 – California. 14.5% £25. M
6/10. A cooler style of Chardonnay, with some oak. But it seemed to be in some odd halfway house between no oak and lots of oak. There was a powerful flavour of something like vanilla. Not convinced.
Craggy Range Te Muna road Pinot Noir 2018 – NZ. 13.5% £23. W
9/10. Cool climate PN. An excellent example. Smooth, fresh, full of flavour
Terre de Barlolo 2016 – Italy. 14% £20. W
9/10 Lighter than might be expected, quite still with tannins. Excellent
Reserve de Diacres Chateauneuf de Pape 2020 – France. 15% £25. M
9/10. Quite light for a CdP, but well balanced, dense, heady, spicy..
Scala Dei Priorat 2016 – Spain. 15% £20. W
9.5/10. A monastic wine since the 12th C.
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