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| Bancroft's Claire and Johnny |
In addition, this year we hosted a masterclass on Eastern Discoveries: Istria and Slovenia Uncorked, presented by Ivica Matosevic (president of the Croatian Winemakers Association) and Marjan Simcic which was very well recieved by all who attended. Both Ivica and Marjan brought their passions for what they do to life through the 45 minute seminar, offering those a who'd never tried wines from these regions a chance to taste them up close and personal with the winemakers themselves giving an introduction to the areas and terroir.
"The maturation of our wine is monitored with the precision of a scientist and level of a romantic" Marjan Simcic #slovenia @BancroftWines
Marjan Simcic is a genius & obviously passionate winemaker - his wines have so much energy... #slovenia @BancroftWines @Sophie_McLean
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| Ivica Matosevic leading the masterclass |
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| Elena from Altanza pouring her limited edition 2008 |
The finalists in the Portfolio Awards were varied - with lots of different favourites:
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| Julio Bouchon and David Nieuwoudt |
BEST WHITE UNDER £10
Hartenberg Chardonnay 2011
Cederberg Bukettraube 2013
Pinot Grigio Santo Stefano, Veneto 2013
Elena Walch Chardonnay 2014
Catarrato Parva Res (Sicily) 2014 "shone as always"
Loup y es-tu Blanc 2014
BEST WHITE OVER £10
Patrick Javillier Meursault Les Tillets 2013
David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Bowline 2014
Patrick Javillier Bourgogne Cuvée Oligocence 201
Elena Walch Sauvignon Ringberg 2013
Domaine Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Viognier 2014 "the lightness and freshness
of this was the appealing part"
BEST RED UNDER £10
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| Arnaud from Viranel |
Domaine Cabrials Pinot Noir 2014
Monte da Ravasqueira Tinto 2011
Hartenberg Cabernet Shiraz 2011
Chateau de la Negly, Le Pavillon Rouge 2013 "just very true to its French roots"
BEST RED OVER £10
Vina Pedrosa Grand Seleccion
De Stefani Stefen 1624 2009
Remirez de Ganuza Trasnocho 2008
Monte da Ravasquiera Vinhas das Romas 2011 "again true to its region with the
20 months oak just adding the right twist to the so typical sweet powerful
crunch of fruit."
BEST SWEET WINE
Monte da Ravasqueria late harvest Viognier 2013 "exquisite
balance"
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| Charles Hawkins presenting A.F Gros |
Monte da Ravasqueira Late Harvest
Cuvée Volupté, Coteaux du Layon St Aubin, Selection de
Grains Nobles, Domaine Cady 2011
BEST WINE OVERALL
Vina Pedrosa Grand Seleccion
Longavi Pinot Noir 2013
De Stefani Rosè Zero Millesimato 201
Remirez de Ganuza Trasnocho 2008
Domaine Grand Veneur Chateau Neuf du Pape 2011
Over on Twitter there was some excitement for our grower Champagnes.... and other notable comments too:
Pinot purity and excellent value are all to be had in Domaine A F Gros's reds @BancroftWines. The '10 HCDN Rouge is very agreeable company.
Plain delicious - Champagnes Pierre Moncuit, @Pierre_Paillard and Geoffroy flew the flag well today for artisan bottles @BancroftWines.
@BancroftWines So impressed by many wines at the tasting today. #Ataraxia wines were excellent. #Southafricanwine pic.twitter.com/Jy2XnnGhHL
Bancroft portfolio tasting at Westbury Hotel, nice vin d Loire selection #wine @WestburyMayfair @BancroftWines pic.twitter.com/10jAIFhfRb
Stunning grand cru rose @Pierre_Paillard @BancroftWines
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| Delphine from Maison Bichot |
Matthew Jukes also tweeted his delight for the following...
Great @BancroftWines tasting. St Andrieu, l'Hortus, Viranel, Grand Veneur, Monteverro, Ataraxia, Cederberg & Ghost Corner all on top form.
And Rosemary George MW gave her feedback too:
"Favourites included Olivier Savary’s 2012 Fourchaume; both
Hortus Bergerie; Viranel’s Tradition and Negly’s La Cote and Brise Marine,
Simcic’s Sauvignon Reserve and Matosevic’s Alba Antiqua. Outright
best is a totally impossible question!!"
Thanks to everyone who came to see us on the day! We'll be following up with video highlights of the day soon too.
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| Happy birthday to us! |
See you next year!
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