Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc

It’s wine from Chile but not as we know it

Wines Tasted Matetic Vineyards, Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 Matetic Vineyards, EQ Chardonnay, 2010 Matetic Vineyards, Corralillo Winemaker’s Blend, Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, 2010 Matetic Vineyards, EQ Syrah, 2010 Matetic Vineyards, Matetic Syrah, 2009 Last week I had the good fortune to be invited to a lunch with Northeast Wines & Spirits and Chilean winery MateticContinue reading “It’s wine from Chile but not as we know it”

Sicily – An Odyssey of Wine 2013, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Happy Valley

Wines tasted: Cantine Russo, Rampante Etna DOP 2007 Duca di Salaparuta, Livico 2009 Gulfi, Nerojbleo 2009 Spadafora, Schietto Syrah IGP Sicilia 2005 Abraxas, Passito di Pantelleria DOC 2008 Sicilian wines have come to Hong Kong and to get things started yesterday, Debra Meiburg MW presented a masterclass on the wines from this region before participantsContinue reading “Sicily – An Odyssey of Wine 2013, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Happy Valley”

Hungarian Wine Tasting – Hotel ICON, Tsim Sha Tsui

Wines tasted: Benedek, Cserszegi Füszeres, 2011 Szepsy, Furmint, 2009 Etyeki Kúria, Pinot Noir, 2010 Gere Attila, Kopár (Cabernet Franc blend), 2007 Malatinszky, Kúria Cabernet Franc, 2007 Tokaj Nobilis, Sárgamuskotály (Muscat Lunel), 2008 Disznókő, Aszú, 5 Puttonyos, 2005 Recently I tasted a range of Hungarian wines at a presentation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of HungaryContinue reading “Hungarian Wine Tasting – Hotel ICON, Tsim Sha Tsui”