Christmas Free Pour

What a crew turned out for the 2022 Christmas party. The journey continues!

It's fair to say that you guys like the 'free pour' style of event. More casual, relaxing, drop in and out of the wine jargon. I love them too.

It allows me to float and talk to people one on one and let's you catch up with your mates. This one, at Rae & Webb on Gillygate was lovely, relaxed and ran over like no other.

We explored our Christmas wine options and why you'd select certain wines for certain festive dishes, what works well and what to avoid. Pairing the wines to a lovely cheese board too!

The wine list was;

1. Gremillet Grand Cru Champagne, France

2. Macon Villages Reserve Personelle, 2018, France

3. Emilliana Casablanca Valley Chardonnay 2021, Chile

4. Vedhilon Viognier 'Serica' 2020, Pays d'Oc, France

5. The Underworld, Grenache Blanc, 2018, South Africa

6. Adobe Gewürztraminer 2020, Chile

7. Chenas, Cru de Beaujolais, 2021, France

8. Saint Amour, Cru de Beaujolais, 2020, France

9. Belleverne, Beaujolais Villages 2020, France

10. Novas Gran Reserva Casablanca Valley Pinot Noir 2020

11. Langhe Nebbiolo 2018, Italy

12. Le Riche, Stellenbosch 2018, South Africa

13. Grange Neuve Monbazillac 2018, SW France

14. Kardos Tokaji Forditas 2017, Hungary

The cheese/charcuterie plate was formidable with;

1. Chaource AOP, Champagne-Ardenne, France (unpasteurised cow)

2. Tinkler English 24 month aged mature Cheddar, England (cow)

3. Cornish oak Smoked Cheddar, England (cow)

4. English White Stilton (cow)

5. Saint Agur, Auvergne, France (cow)

6. Cave aged Roquefort AOP, Roquefort sue Soulzon, France (ewes)

7. Parma ham (aged 14 months)

8. Milano Salami (fine cut seasoned with white wine, pepper & garlic)

9. Spinata Romana Salami (coarse cut seasoned with black pepper & garlic)

Sourced locally from either the Cheese Trader or good old Waitrose. ❤️

If you'd like more details just ask and I will share.

Love to all and Merry Christmas.

Matt (& the Team)