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| FINE Anniversary |
| By Team vino india |
| The FINE Ambassadors' & High Commissioners' Table is a unique celebration of world wine that is hosted by FINE Chief Executive Ritu Singhal to celebrate the anniversary of the FINE Wine & Champagne India magazine. This year, the dinner was hosted by FINE at Le Cirque at the Leela Palace New Delhi. |
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| In 2018, the Ambassadors and High Commissioners of 14 wine-producing countries – Australia, Canada, Chile, France (and Champagne), Greece, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Serbia, United Kingdom and United States – presented a wine that they had themselves selected to represent their wine regions. |
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| The FINE Ambassadors' & High Commissioners' Table has been an occasion for many countries to present their wines to India for the first time – this year, the British High Commissioner Sir Dominic Asquith presented Chapel Down Bacchus 2016. |
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| These 14 wines were woven into a very elaborate 6 course dinner that was curated by the Leela Executive Chef Adrian. The signature dishes and delicacies of Le Cirque were greatly enjoyed by the privileged FINE guests. Yet another successful celebration – to another one! |
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| The wines |
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Günzer Tamás Villány Rosé 2014 - Hungary
Furmint grape.
Salmon pink with ever so slight bubbles.
Aromas of rose petals.
Juicy palate of cherries.
Balanced acidity.
Refreshing. |
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Tarapacá Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 - Chile
Dark violet colour.
Oaky aromas reveal red fruits with hint of bell pepper.
Jammy blackcurrants with strong mint.
Smooth tannins.
Medium bodied. |
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Ktima Gerovassiliou Malagousia 2017 - Greece
Malagousia grape.
Bright straw colour.
Peach and mango on the nose.
Seductive.
Citrusy lemon peel palate.
Well-balanced finish. |
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Chapel Down Bacchus 2016 - UK
Bacchus grape.
Pale straw colour.
Charming bouquet.
Aromas of melon and elderflower.
Citrusy palate.
Gooseberry.
Crisp, dry and very refreshing. |
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Jacquart Brut Mosaique - Champagne
Pale yellow with delicate bubbles.
Rich aromas of stonefruit.
Nutty.
Hints of honey and brioche.
Perfectly balanced acidity.
Full, rounded, lingering finish. |
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O'Leary Walker Riesling 2016 - Australia
Pale straw with a tinge of green.
Classic riesling nose of petroleum.
Vibrant and fruit forward with fine minerality.
Acidity is well integrated.
Lingering finish. |
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Manns Wines Solaris Koshu Old Vintage 2005 - Japan
Golden yellow.
Complex aromas that indicate maturity.
Fresh pears and nuts on the palate.
Multi-dimensional.
Some sweetness with a lingering finish. |
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Alexandrovic Varijanta 2014 - Serbia
Muscat Hamburg grape.
Very light brick red.
Powerful aromas of rose and strawberries with a hint of forest floor.
Mild structured with a long finish. |
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Palliser Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017 - New Zealand
Pale straw colour.
Charming aromas of tropical fruit.
Herbaceous.
Medium bodied and dry.
Fresh, crisp and zesty.
Engaging textured finish. |
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Kendall Jackson Pinot Noir 2013 Vintner’s Reserve - USA
Dark garnet with red tinges.
Mature aromas of red berries with lots of vanilla.
Dark cherries with a hint of spice on the palate.
Toasty.
Well structured. |
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José Maria da Fonseca Periquitta 2015 - Portugal
Ruby red with dark hues.
Generous aromas of plums and vanilla.
Balanced acidity.
Soft mature tannins.
Dense.
Persistent finish. |
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Encinillas Megacero Premium Blend 2015 - Mexico
Dark red with bright tinge.
Aromas of blackberry and floral notes.
Full bodied.
Opulent.
Velvety tannins.
Lasting finish.
A discovery. |
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Chateau des Charmes Vidal Ice Wine 2015 - Canada
Golden yellow.
Floral notes and honey manifest on the nose.
Apricots and mangoes on the palate.
Mouth coating.
Straight forward.
Intense.
Stays on. |
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Chateau Coutet Premier Cru Classe Sauternes 1998 - France
Deep Gold.
Pleasing aromas of candied orange, liqueur and gingerbread.
Caramel and honey alongside minerality to chew on.
Pure.
Syrupy.
Balanced sweetness. |
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| This evening was hosted by Ritu Singhal, Chief Executive of FINE Publishing (a group company of vino india) |
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