April 2017 - Wines from Waitrose

PRESENTATION OF WINES FROM WAITROSE BY TONY HOOPER & JEAN STEPHEN

AGM 20/04/2017

Terre Di Chieti - Pecorino Abruzzo, Italy 2015 13% £7.99

Arnaud De Lassalle - Pouilly Fume Loire, France 2015 13% £15.99

Hunky Dory ‘THE Tangle’ Marlborough New Zealand 2015 14% £11.99 (Blend Of Pinot Gris 55% Gewurztraminer 35% Riesling 10%)

Cave De Beblenheim - Pinot Gris Alsace, France 2014/15 13% £9.99

Cave De Tain Les Hauts De Pavieres N. Rhone, France 2014 12.5% £11.49 (Croze Hermitage - Syrah)

The Hedonist Shiraz Mclaren Vale, Australia 2015 14% £13.99

Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Suavignon Aconcagua Valley, Chile 2014 14% £12.99

Chateau Jolys - Petit Marseng Juracon, S.W. France 2014 13% £12.79 (50cl)

NOTES

To me the best white was the Pecorino & at a good price. Fresh tropical fruits with delicate florality &minerality.

The Pouilly Fume I thought was overpriced especially as it did not match my need for a little more bite.

Of the reds, The Hedonist Shiraz was outstanding. It was delicious & excellent with intense dark fruit flavours.

Closely behind was the Errazuriz Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich fruit tones enhanced by the blending of Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc brought a frim finish with a hint of smokiness.

A very good evening enjoyed by all members.