RIEDEL Masterclass in Glass Tasting
More pleasure for your nose, more zest for your palate !
To fully appreciate the personality of different grape varieties and the subtle character of wines, it is essential to have an appropriately fine tuned glass shape. The shape is responsible for the flow of the wine and consequently where it touches the various taste zones of the tongue. The initial point of contact depends on the shape and volume of the glass, the diameter of the rim, and its finish (whether it is cut and polishes or rolled edge) as well as the thickness of the crystal.
As you put your wine glass to your lips, your taste buds are on alert. Once the tongue is in contact with the wine, three messages are transmitted at the same time: temperature, texture and taste. Wine is composed of different elements: fruit, acidity, mineral components, tannin and alcohol. The combination of the sense of smell and taste leads into the wonderful world of flavour.
It is the glass shape which is responsible for balance and harmony of flavours. RIEDEL was the first to discover the concept: ‘The content commands the shape!”
Robert M. Parker, Jr. The Wine Advocate
"The finest glasses for both technical and hedonistic purposes are those made by Riedel. The effect of these glasses on Fine Wine is profound. I cannot emphasize enough what a difference they make”
In a unique and fascinating wine glass tasting, Sanjay Menon will demonstrate the relationship between the shape of a glass and our perception and enjoyment of wines on Thursday, 5th July, between 6.30 pm to 8 pm at Raymonds Showroom, Breach Candy.
We have lined-up an fabulous selection of wines for this exercise –
Pascal Jolivet 'Attitude' Sauvignon Blanc 2010Domaine Faiveley Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatieres" 2008Patrice Rion Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru "Les Fuees" 2007Pauillac de Latour 2007
And we will close with a buffet service of 3 courses.
Please view the full invitation here.