Saturday 4th May 2024 at 7.00pm : "Loire Grapes around the World - A Tasting of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc Wines" with Nik & Karen in Rustington. Wines suggested by Christopher.
Wine List
Chenin Blanc:
1. Jacky et Jean-Philippe Blot, La Taille aux Loups Triple Zero, Mountlouis-sur-Loire, France; Chenin Blanc grapes; 13% abv
2. 2006 Clos de Coulaine, Savennieres, Beaulieu-sur-Layon, France; Chenin Blanc grapes; 14% abv
3. 2022 Donkiesbaai Steen, Jean Engelbrecht; Piekenierskloof, South Africa; 13.5% abv
4. 2020 Te Arai Chenin Blanc, Milton Vineyard; Manutuke, Gisborne, New Zealand; 12.5% abv
5. 2021 Chenin Blanc, Bogle Family Vineyards; Clarksburg, California, USA; 12.5% abv
6. 2022 The FMC, Ken Forrester Wines; Stellenbosch, South Africa; 13% abv
Cabernet Franc:
7. 2021 Goutte de Rosé, Domaine de La Noblaie; Chinon, France; 12.5% abv
8. 2022 Cabernet Franc, White Castle Vineyard; Llanwytherin, Monmouthshire, Wales; 11% abv
9. 2019 Clos de la Dioterie, Charles Joguet; Chinon , France; 13.5% abv
10. 2022 EB 84 Francly Ridiculous; Cabernet Franc, Mac Forbes Wines; Macedon, Victoria, Australia; 11.5% abv
11. 2018 TH Cabernet Franc, Undurraga; Maipo Valley, Chile; 11.5% abv
12. 2009 El Cepillo Cabernet Franc, Bodega Catena Zapata; Mendoza, Argentina; 13.5% abv
13: 2019 Paleo, Le Macchiole; Toscana, Italy; 14% abv