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Unique Wines from Around
the Word
Rimbey Municipal Library
May 6, 2017
Tasting guide… • Sight, smell, body, taste, aftertaste
• Discuss as you like
• Score your wines, if you like…
New vs. Old World
The old world is considered to be France, Italy, Spain, and
Germany
Less commonly found would include Portugal, Austria, Israel
and Lebanon
New world includes the Americas, Australia and New
Zealand
Notables in South America are Chile and Argentina, South
African wines also considered new world
Old world wines are most associated with region which tend
to be dominated by particular varietals
New world wines are typically referred to by varietal but are
more and more gaining emphasis on the region as well
Selection from Devine Wines…
Aimed for variety of intensity from across the world at a
relatively consistent price point and age
Youngest wine is from 2014, Oldest is from 2006
8 are from 2013-14, 7 are from $25 and $35
Price range from $15 to $55
Old World Wines from Croatia, Spain, Portugal, France,
Greece, and Italy
New World Wines from Argentina and Chile
5 of 12 varietals don’t make the chart of wine grapes
7 of 12 varietals don’t appear in this particular book
PZ Svirce Plavac Hvar 2014
Lantides G Gold 2013 https://devinewines.ca/products/
Lantides G Gold 2013 https://devinewines.ca/products/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=lantides+g+gold+agriogitiko
+201&oq=lantides+g+gold+agriogitiko+201&aqs=chrome..69i
57.6919j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-
8#q=lantides+g+gold+agiorgitiko+201
Lantides G Gold 2013 https://devinewines.ca/products/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=lantides+g+gold+agriogitiko
+201&oq=lantides+g+gold+agriogitiko+201&aqs=chrome..69i
57.6919j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-
8#q=lantides+g+gold+agiorgitiko+201
http://www.g-edition.com/wines.htm
Lantides G Gold 2013 https://devinewines.ca/products/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=lantides+g+gold+agriogitiko
+201&oq=lantides+g+gold+agriogitiko+201&aqs=chrome..69i
57.6919j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-
8#q=lantides+g+gold+agiorgitiko+201
http://www.g-edition.com/wines.htm
Undurraga T.H. 'Terroir Hunter'
Peumo 2014
Types of Wine Tastings
Basic Wines/Reds/Whites Cab, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot, Riesling, Sauv Bl, Chard
Regional Wines Same varietal across many regions - Same region, many varietals
Varietal Wines or Blended Wines Same varietal across many countries, or from specific regions
Horizontal Same type all from one vintage
Vertical Same producer and wine from many vintages
Dessert Sauternes, Sherries, Ports, Ice-wines
Unique Varietals Tannat, Sagrantino, Aglianico, Nebbiolo, Negroamaro
Food and Wine Pairing Matching texture and flavour
Top Drops… Best of the best
Raul Perez Ultreia Saint
Jacques 2013
Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas 2009
Mastroberardino Radici 2011
Bellingham The Bernard Series
2013
Real Companhia Velha Quinta
de Cidro 2014
Bodega Colome Lote Especial
2014
Domaine Pichard 2006
Tedeschi Corasco 2014
Dessert…
Types of Wine Tastings
Basic Wines/Reds/Whites Cab, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot, Riesling, Sauv Bl, Chard
Regional Wines Same varietal across many regions - Same region, many varietals
Varietal Wines or Blended Wines Same varietal across many countries, or from specific regions
Horizontal Same type all from one vintage
Vertical Same producer and wine from many vintages
Dessert Sauternes, Sherries, Ports, Ice-wines
Unique Varietals Tannat, Sagrantino, Aglianico, Nebbiolo, Negroamaro
Food and Wine Pairing Matching texture and flavour
Top Drops… Best of the best
Cagor Ciumai 2012
Further Interests?
Questions?
Resources…
http://winetastingguy.weebly.com/
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