2nd December 2023: The SWAS Christmas Tasting

"Burgundy Grapes around the World: A Tasting of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir"

The SWAS Christmas Tasting was hosted this year by Nik & Karen in Rustington, Christopher presented the Wines.

Wine List

Chardonnay:

1.   2015 Artellium; Street, East Sussex; Blanc de Blancs; 12% abv

2.    2021 Althorne Crough Valley, Essex; Chardonnay; 13.5% abv

3.     2021 Lismore Estate Reserve; Greyton, South Africa; Chardonnay; 13% abv

4.    2018 Dog Point; Marlborough, New Zealand; Chardonnay; 13% abv

5.     2016(?) Clearview Endeavour; Hawke's Bay, New Zealand; Chardonnay; 14% abv

6.    2006 Château de Meursault; Meursault du Château; Meursault, Burgundy, France; Chardonnay; 13% abv

Pinot Noir:

7.  2022 Lyme Bay; Pinot Noir Reserve Rosé; Axminster, Devon; 13% abv

8.  2019 Closson Chase, Churchside Pinot Noir; Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada; Pinot Noir; 12% abv

9.  2018 Danbury Ridge; Crouch Valley, Essex; Pinot Noir; 13.5% abv

10.  2016 Sandhi Vintners Pinot Noir; Sta. Rita Hills, California, USA; Pinot Noir; 13.5% abv

11.  2012 Felton Road, Block 5 Pinot Noir; Central Otago, New Zealand; 14% abv

12.  2009 Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet; Domain Michel Mallard; Ladoix-Serrigny, Burgundy, France; 13.5% abv

Dinner Menu:

Karen served Boeuf Bourgingnon, cheese,  Mince Pies and Panna Cotta 

An extra selection of "Sweeties" (three half-bottles generously provided by Christopher):

13.   2020 Gusbourne Chardonnay RS 180, Bottom Camp Vineyard; Appledore, Kent; Chardonnay; 10% abv

14.  2018 Berenauslese Chardonnay; House of Hafner Family Estate; Burgenland, Austria; 10.5% abv

15.  2019 Seven of Hearts; Luminous Hills Vineyard; Willamette Valley, Dundee, Oregon, USA; Pinot Noir Dessert Wine; 17.3% abv

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