This was a delightful wine dinner with a wonderful group at the esteemed Drapers Arms. Each attendee brought a couple of bottles, and the challenge was to taste them blind. We followed a process of tasting, discussing, revealing, and finally enjoying the wines together. For wine enthusiasts, this experience is incredibly enjoyable, though it may come off as puzzling to those less familiar with wine.
Here are the highlighted wines from the evening:
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Champagne Dom Pérignon 2008, France
Fresh and taut with subtle toastiness; showcasing crystalline citrus fruit and a slight saltiness. This wine is accessible and delicious, revealing hints of almond and pear. 95/100 -
Bufadors Vinya del Rascarà Brut Nature 2016, Corpinnat, Spain
A 100% Xarel.lo, this wine has no added sulfites. It’s pithy, mineral, and saline, with bright lemony fruit. Satisfying and delicate, it offers great precision. 94/100 -
Michele Perillo Iripina Code di Volpe 2019, Campania, Italy
Features a waxy texture with notes of aniseed, pear, and a touch of bitterness, all tied together with slight salinity and hints of honey. 94/100 -
Marine Courtin Coteaux Champenois Le Blanc du Tremble 2020, Côtes des Bar, Champagne, France
A special wine with lovely citrus and pear fruit, notable nuts, and incredible definition. It demonstrates astonishing precision and focus. 95/100 -
Domaine Pignier G.P.S. 2022, Côtes du Jura, France
This sulfite-free wine presents rich flavors with a nice texture, including notes of pear and peach, along with hints of marmalade. 93/100 -
Saalwächter Silvaner ‘Steinkante’ 2022, Rheinhessen, Germany
From 40-year-old vines, this wine offers profound reduction with smoke and minerals, alongside a textural palate showcasing pear and citrus. 95/100 -
Pierre Luneau Le L d’Or Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2005, Loire, France
Rich and textural with a balance of pear, wax, and honey; it has developed beautifully and shows depth. 92/100 -
Moric x Villa Tolnay Riesling Furmint 2021, Balaton, Hungary
Floral and salty with a tangy finish, showing precision with excellent tension. 95/100 -
Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2004, Rioja, Spain
A classic with honey, toast, and a touch of spice, it presents a rich density paired with lemony freshness. 95/100 -
Cellier Saint Benoit Ploussard Côte de Feule 2022, Jura, France
Elegant and sweetly fruited, showcasing smooth red cherry and strawberry. 95/100 -
Comando G Vino de Paraja Rozas de Puerto Real 2018, Sierra de Gredos, Spain
Fresh and elegant with sweet fruit flavors that are fine-grained and delicate. 95/100 -
Comando G Rozas de Puerto Real Vino de Pueblo 2023, Sierra de Gredos, Spain
A supple wine with sweet cherry and plum notes, combined with a silky texture. 95/100 -
Pranzegg Camill 2013, Mitterberg IGT, Südtirol, Italy
Expressive with fine spices, herbs, and a red fruit profile, offering a linear and light mouthfeel. 94/100 -
Ignios Baboso Negro 2019, Tenerife, Spain
Bright and fresh with vibrant berry notes and a peppery finish, this wine is also mineral and expressive. 96/100 -
Cara Sur Los Nidos 2021, Mendoza, Argentina
Produced from 80-year-old vines, this wine offers a firm structure with notes of cherry, raspberry, and some earthiness. 95/100
This event underscored the beauty of wine tasting, bringing friends together over unique selections while engaging in the joy of discovery.