Blind Tasting Event

Estrel Blind Tasting Event

I hope you enjoyed the evening. Can you identify from the descriptions below which wines you tasted?

 

 

Check out some of our suggested tasting themes which we have been hosting for many years. If you would like to book a private event, we can tailor to your specific industry or wine favorites.

 

“Another great tasting event and I really enjoyed it. My take away from the night, no need to try any new world Pinot Noir under 20 euro. Spätburgunder is truly value for money and now I’d like to get a premier one to compare with a burgundy red.” Homer Dong

Which wines did you taste?

Wine wine 1

Muscat Grape

Muskateller aka Muscat Sec

Qualitätswein, Pfalz, Germany

MOUTHFEEL: light body, low acidity, low alcohol

AROMAS AND FLAVOURS: aromatic, floral, grape flavours, rose petals

  

White Wine 2

Gruner Veltliner Grape

Grüner Veltliner

DAC Kremstal, Austria

MOUTHFEEL: medium body, high acidity, medium alcohol

AROMAS AND FLAVOURS: stone fruit, herbal, mineral, notes of white pepper

   

White Wine 3

Viognier Grape

Viognier

AOC Côtes du Rhône, France

MOUTHFEEL: full, silky mouthfeel, low acidity, higher alcohol

AROMAS AND FLAVOURS: honeysuckle and bruised fruit: peach, apricot

 

White Wine 4

Garganega Grape

Garganega

DOCG Soave, Italy

MOUTHFEEL: waxy texture, medium body, high acidity, medium alcohol

AROMAS AND FLAVOURS: bitter almonds, citrus fruit, pear, floral notes

  

Red Wine 1

Sangiovese Grape

Sangiovese

DOCG Chianti Classico, Italy

MOUTHFEEL: mid-weight, high acidity, medium tannins

AROMAS AND FLAVOURS: red fruit, raspberry, sour cherry, dried herbs, tomato leaf

 

Red Wine 2

Mourvedre Grape

Monastrell aka Mourvèdre

DOP Yecla, Spain

MOUTHFEEL: full body and tannins, high alcohol

AROMAS AND FLAVOURS: black and red fruit, smoky notes, chocolate, mocha, balsamic

  

Red Wine 3

Pinot Noir Grape

Spätburgunder aka Pinot Noir

VDP Nahe, Germany

MOUTHFEEL: light, elegant mouthfeel, high acidity, mid-low alcohol

AROMAS AND FLAVOURS: red fruit, raspberries and strawberries, cranberry, earthy notes – “forest floor”

 

Red Wine 4

Cabernet Franc Grape

Cabernet Franc

AOC Chinon, France

MOUTHFEEL: grippy tannins, fresh acidity, medium weight and alcohol

AROMAS AND FLAVOURS: pencil shavings, graphite, blackberry, violets, herbal notes

  

Contact us to organise your private event for a group of friends or a corporate team building tasting game.