This weeks Regional Trade Wine tasting held in the Marcliffe Hotel in Aberdeen was very well attended showcasing over 60 of our top Premium Wines.  This included a Special Vertical Tasting of Louis Latour Premium Wines hosted by Janet Guest.

Ch. Corton Grancey, Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, Domaine Louis Latour 1996, 2002, and 2005

Corton Charlemagne, Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, Louis Latour 2003, 2006, and 2008

Hurry – only 20 tickets left!

Glen Garioch Single Malt Whisky & The Doric have teamed up to bring you a Whisky and Cheese Tasting.  Wednesday 23rd May at 7.30pm.  Hosted by Brand Ambassador Gordon Dundas of Morrisson Bowmore and Phoebe Weller of Roving Fromagerie.  4 Fine Cheeses paired with 4 Glen Garioch single malt whiskies. ‘A rare pair,’ a whisky tasting with a difference!

Tickets £15, available at ;

The Doric, 15 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE

Phone: 0131 225 1084

Email info@the-doric.com

http://www.the-doric.com

Chocolate Box Shiraz was the star of the show. Lorentz Gewurztraminer just edged favourite white from Jackson Estate Green Lip Sauvignon Blanc. To find out more about these wines follow the name links.

Two stars of the show were the Italian La de Motte Pinot Grigio and Malbec.  The presentation of these wines were excellent.  The Pinot Grigio was a more upmarket style, more colour and more depth.  The Malbec, normally associated with Argentina made a pleasant change.  A very good tasting with mid-priced wines. – Drew

Mackays Hotel in Wick are holding a Champagne Evening and 5 Course Dinner on Thursday night – all 5 courses matched with Laurent Perrier Champagne, I’m sure John R will be delighted to tell us all about it, some people have all the luck!