Great Wines of the World Masterclass: Chardonnay – New World vs Old World

Date/Time
Date(s) - September 11, 2021
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location
James Suckling Wine Central

Categories


Compare the different expressions of the iconic grape by exploring five regions and six producers in this deep-dive masterclass.

2021 GREAT WINES OF THE WORLD MASTERCLASSES

ICONIC CHARDONNAY: NEW WORLD VS. OLD WORLD TASTING

Masterclass Tasting with JamesSuckling.com

Sep 11, 2021 (Saturday); 12noon – 1 p.m.

@ James Suckling Wine Central

(9 wines to taste) / HK$488 per person

Join this special wine tasting masterclass and roundtable conversation hosted and presented by the global JamesSuckling.com tasting team!

Acclaimed, loved and respected by wine lovers and winemakers alike, Chardonnay is an iconic grape. Originally from Burgundy and named after a local village there, it produces wines all over the world with undisputed success due to its great adaptability, offering a variety of styles and profiles.

Compare these different expressions of the same grape by exploring seven regions and nine producers in this deep-dive, one-of a kind masterclass.

Featured Producers

Concha y Toro | CHILE, VALLE DE LIMARÍ

Joseph Drouhin | FRANCE, BURGUNDY

Drouhin Oregon | USA, OREGON

Marimar Estate – Familia Torres | USA, CALIFORNIA

Newton Vineyard | USA, CALIFORNIA

Peter Michael Winery |USA, CALIFORNIA

Planeta | ITALY, SICILY

Sauska | HUNGARY, TOKAJ

Silver Heights | CHINA, NINGXIA

List of Wines

  • Concha y Toro Chardonnay Valle de Limarí Amelia 2019 94 pts
  • Joseph Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc 2017 94 pts
  • Domaine Drouhin Chardonnay Willamette Valley Dundee Hills Arthur 2017 93 pts
  • Marimar Estate Chardonnay Sonoma County Russian River Valley La Masía Don Miguel Vineyard 2018 92 pts
  • Newton Chardonnay Napa Valley Unfiltered 2018 94 pts
  • Peter Michael Winery Chardonnay Sonoma County Knights Valley Ma Belle-Fille 2018 97 pts
  • Planeta Chardonnay Sicilia Menfi 2018 93 pts
  • Sauska Chardonnay Tokaj Birs 2017 93 pts
  • Silver Heights Chardonnay Ningxia Family Reserve 银色高地霞多丽家族珍藏 2019 92 pts

This masterclass tasting at James Suckling Wine Central is part of the 2021 Great Wines of the World Tasting Month “Autumn Edition” – a series of curated tasting events featuring close to 100 of the world’s greatest producers and their top-scoring wines. Check out the full line-up of all masterclass tastings and other programs during the tasting month at: www.jamessuckling.com/event/great-wines-world-2021-masterclasses

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