On the Road with the Grape Guy

On the Road with the Grape Guy is a on-going feature that follows me from event to event ... I post my thoughts, feelings and reviews of what happened and what I tasted ... basically it is here that I review the events I attend and the things that thrilled me.

Report from - Piper vs. Charles: the Heidsieck Tasting … March 31, 2009

11 Apr 2009

 

It wasn't long ago that the versus statement in the above title was true.  The Heidsieck name in Champagne started in 1785, subsequently it was split by three members of the family each taking the Heidsieck name, which had become famous in many parts of the world for quality Champagne.  The houses became: Charles, Piper and Heidsieck & Co. Monopole - and these houses were fierce competitors to say the least.  Today, two of the three houses are back under one umbrella: Charles and Piper, and controlled by Remy Cointreau.  At this tasting we tried seven Champagnes made by these two houses - some side-by-side, to establish the difference of house style; some on their own, because they were too special to compare.

Piper Heidsieck Cuvee Brut NV vs. Champage Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV … (Read more)

 

To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog.

 

 

Report from - Churchill Cellars Portfolio Tasting ... March 30, 2009

11 Apr 2009

 

The Churchill tasting is very interesting, because every time they do this tasting I have run out to the LCBO and picked up a few bottles of something.  Last year it was the Hardys Gewurztraminer/Riesling, the year before that it was the Bankside Shiraz.  This year I didn't get a chance to make my post-Churchill LCBO run because I was off to see Joe Sealy’s tribute to Hoagie Carmichael at the Old Mill immediately following the tasting -but I'll tell you what my "run out" wine would have been had I not taken that side trip.

Churchill's entire tasting was comprised of wines on the general list, in vintages or coming to vintages - so that makes it easy to recommend wines and easy for you, dear reader, to run out and get some. 

And here is a list of the wines I deemed worth you getting into your car (or walking) to your local liquor retailer ... (Read more)

 

To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog.

 

 

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