Four of us gathered at The Drapers Arms for an evening of wine tasting, featuring the elegant Josephinenhütte wine glasses. We enjoyed four remarkable wines, each showcasing unique characteristics and flavors.
Momento Chenin Blanc Verdelho 2021, Western Cape, South Africa
- Alcohol: 13%
- This wine is a blend of 63% Chenin and 37% Verdelho, matured in 400-liter used oak. It presents concentrated and intense flavors with lovely crystalline citrus fruit complemented by pear and a hint of peach. The wine also displays a salty quality and spicy texture, earning a score of 94/100.
Suertes del Marqués Trenzado 2023, Val de Oratava, Tenerife, Spain
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- This vintage of Trenzado is noted for its lovely depth of fruit, showing pear, peach, and even some pineapple. It maintains a focused profile with citrus notes, good acidity, and a textural mouthfeel, resulting in a long-lasting finish and a score of 94/100.
Clos Rougeard Saumur Champigny 2018, Loire, France
- This wine impressed with its supple elegance and textured profile, featuring ripe black cherry and raspberry notes. It’s expressive and refined, making it stand out with its focus and sophistication, earning an impressive 96/100.
Tenute di Carleone Uno 2020 IGT Toscana, Italy
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- This wine showcases bright cherry and raspberry fruit with a spicy edge. It offers remarkable precision, structure, and a combination of elegance and focus, drawing elements from both Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo. It was rated at 95/100.
As we savored these wines, the evening was a delightful experience of flavor exploration and camaraderie. For more detailed insight on each wine, visit the reviews linked above.