17/11/2024
Halo wines started supplying us this year. They are a small but incredibly talented team of wine enthusiasts that source unique and special wines from across Europe.
Jamie, our man from Halo was in Thursday evening for our latest tasting and he brought a selection of brilliant wines.
We got to try grower Champagne, Guy de Forez Brut Tradition. 100% Pinot noir, a lovely balance of soft fruit, floral and mineral notes and a fine bubble.
Domaine de Boischampt, Beaujolais Blanc. A crisp, appley chardonnay made organically from a region famed for red wine.
Michel Sarrazin Givry Blanc, a fleshier Chardonnay from Burgundy with pear, honeysuckle and subtle nutty & salted butter notes.
Settlement Sauvignon Blanc. Classy Marlborough, New Zealand white. With zesty, herbaceous apple & citrus fruit.
Ch Peyros Madiran, A dark inky Tannat dominated red. The palate is bramble fruit, black cherry and dusty tannins that add spice and texture.
Niepoort Vertente, a complex, elegant red from Portugal boasting rich dark berry fruit enhanced with floral, spice and graphite notes.
Chateau Feytit-Guillot Pomerol, outstanding right bank Bordeaux. Merlot dominated with plush dark cherry, cassis fruit, supple spice & silky tannins like only the Bordelais can do.
And to finish, a seasonal pick of Niepoort Tawny Dee port. A fruity youthful, tangy wine with dried fruits & nutty notes, that went down a storm with the crowd.
James was brilliant, friendly, concise. I am hoping this relationship with Halo will blossom for many years.
Thanks so much to him and as always, the lively crowd. Its always a pleasure to see you guys!
A few tickets left for the last 2 tastings of the year.
We've got Agave in all its magnificent forms on the 28th,
https://www.millhillwines.com/paj001-tequila-agave-tasting-28th-november-2024-s.html
and just a couple of tickets left for our Thorman Hunt seasonal knees up.
https://www.millhillwines.com/cqs001-winter-wine-tasting-with-thorman-hunt-5th-december-2024-s.html
Until next time. Keeeep drinking 😃