Hurworth Winetasters

March 2023

Tastings March 2023

My Two Favourite Wine Varieties

Presented by Margaret Reay

Ceptembre Sauvignon Blanc 2020


Ceptembre Sauvignon Blanc from Domaine Thierry Delaunay is a fresh and aromatic wine with intense notes of citrus, blackcurrent and green apple.  A vibrant palate, well balanced with a lingering finish.  It can be a perfect aperitif and can be enjoyed with fish, seafood or sushi.


Available from Majestic.


TYPE White

GRAPE Sauvignon Blanc

ABV 12%

UNITS 9

COUNTRY Loire Valley, France

Ned 'Waihopai River'


From the Marlborough region of New Zealand. This wine is refreshing and full of gooseberry and grapefruit flavour, with grassy and tropical aromas. In 2022 this wine won an IWC award for the 2021 vintage.


Available from Majestic.


TYPE White

GRAPE Sauvignon Blanc

ABV 13%

UNITS 9.8

COUNTRY Marlborough, New Zealand


 House Mud Chilean Sauvignon Blanc


The Mud House  experts have taken their expertise to Chile to create this wine. It is refreshing with citrus, tropical and grassy notes.


Available from Majestic Wines.


TYPE White

GRAPE Sauvignon Blanc

ABV 12.5%

UNITS 9.4

COUNTRY Central Valley.Chile


Domaine de la Metaire


The grapes for Le Village are hand picked and gently pressed with half of the wine spending six months in oak barrels to add complexity. It has flavours of cherry with hints of liquorice and white pepper.


Available from Majestic Wines.


TYPE Red

GRAPE Pinot Noir

ABV 13.5%

UNITS 10.1

COUNTRY Languedoc, France


Rocklin Ranch


This wine was produced at the foot of Monterey volcanic range. This wine has notes of raspberry, strawberry and cherry tart with a hint of toasted oak and silky tannins.


Available from Majestic.


TYPE Red

GRAPE Pinot Noir

ABV 13.5%

UNITS 10.1

COUNTRY California, USA


Pringle Bay


This wine has notes of soft red cherry, plum and summer fruits with a hint of baking spice. It pairs well with light dishes and can be served slightly chilled.


Available from Majestic.


TYPE Red

GRAPE Pinot Noir

ABV 13%

UNITS 9.8

COUNTRY Western Cape, South Africa


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