Wine Tasting - Brasteds 18th Feb 2011
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At the AGM of eaFoodies in November 2010 a new Committee was elected, and after their first meeting it was agreed that a membership drive was necessary. To this end several events were discussed and pencilled into the diary.
The first of the events took place on 18 February at Brasted’s Restaurant, EDP Norfolk Restaurant of the Year 2010, and took the form of a Wine Tasting accompanied by a fabulous Charcuterie and Cheese selection. 80 people attended this extremely successful event, which took the form of a blind tasting of three whites and three reds, supplied by Bijou Bottles of Hoveton.
There was much discussion, slurping and scratching of heads about the wines, which all had very different characteristic but were finally revealed to have been produced from just two separate grape varieties Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Everyone present was pleasantly surprised at how different the same grapes can taste when grown in different countries.
The first of the events took place on 18 February at Brasted’s Restaurant, EDP Norfolk Restaurant of the Year 2010, and took the form of a Wine Tasting accompanied by a fabulous Charcuterie and Cheese selection. 80 people attended this extremely successful event, which took the form of a blind tasting of three whites and three reds, supplied by Bijou Bottles of Hoveton.
There was much discussion, slurping and scratching of heads about the wines, which all had very different characteristic but were finally revealed to have been produced from just two separate grape varieties Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Everyone present was pleasantly surprised at how different the same grapes can taste when grown in different countries.
Anne Templeman - Secretary
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The wines, chosen by Jerome Lambert of Bijou Bottles, were Henri de Richemer Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (France £6.95); Nostros Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (Chile £6.50); Ara Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (New Zealand £7.95); Las Manitos Pinotnoir 2009 (Argentina £6.50); Nostros Reserve Pinot Noir 2010 (Chile £7.50); La Boussole Pinot Noir 2008 (Ardèche France £9.50).
Nobody guessed the provenance of all six wines but Nick Mills, Chairman eaFoodies and co-owner of Brasted’s Restaurant, presented a bottle of champagne to Annie Edwards who claimed to have the highest number of correct answers!
The Committee are delighted with the start made to 2011, and we hope to build on this solid foundation throughout the year.
Nobody guessed the provenance of all six wines but Nick Mills, Chairman eaFoodies and co-owner of Brasted’s Restaurant, presented a bottle of champagne to Annie Edwards who claimed to have the highest number of correct answers!
The Committee are delighted with the start made to 2011, and we hope to build on this solid foundation throughout the year.