Classic Bordeaux Wine Tasting April 2nd, 2015

I know all of us are looking for as many as possible different sensations when it comes to wine. Different varieties, different styles, different regions and countries, you name it. But, after so many experiences, some of them not so successful, we always want to return to our preferred one, the one we know for sure we will enjoy. And for so many people, these are the classic Bordeaux wines. And this is the main theme for this new tasting. We’ve made a selection of different vintages and different communes just to make sure we will get a full experience of what this so famous region can offer. Just for fun and to stimulate our palate, we will start with two sexy whites.
So here is the list:

• 2012 Schloss Westerhaus Riesling Großes Gewächs
• 2012 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc
• 1996 Chateau La Lagune, Haut Medoc – 91 pct Stephen Tanzer
• 1996 Clos du Marquis, St-Julien – 91 pct Stephen Tanzer
• 2004 Chateau La Tour Figeac, St-Emilion – 91 pct Wine Enthusiast
• 2009 Chateau Lespault Martillac, Pessac-Leognan – 92 Wine Spectator
• 2009 Pagodes de Cos, St-Estephe – 94 pct Robert Parker
• 2010 Chateau Cantemerle, Haut-Medoc – 94 pct Robert Parker
• 2010 Chateau Labegorce, Margaux – 94 pct Wine Enthusiast
• 2011 Chateau Labegorce, Margaux – 91 pct Wine Enthusiast

As usually, the wine tasting will take place at Restaurant Dada, 94 bis Matei Voievod street on Thursday, April 2nd, at 19:30. There are 12 available sits and each one costs 250 lei which includes the wine, small tapas, the water and our very enjoyable presence. Advance payment is required.

(Please confirm your reservation by phone to +40 722 141 879 (Nicusor) or +40 (723) 240102 (Cosmin) or via email to nicusor.cazan@gmail.com or cosmin.grozea@gmail.com)

 

Crama Oprisor Eticheta Rosie Vertical of 6 vintages 2007 – 2012 and more

 

Crama Oprisor is the wine producer who made the best mix between wine, art and Romanian tradition. Several collections were developed during last years, having interesting wines, most of them being very well received by the public. One of these wines is their so called the “red label”, a Cabernet Sauvignon positioned somewhere between the low and the high end wine ranges. Each vintage caused many eulogy and comments and is giving us now the reason to ask another question: how is this Romanian Cabernet aging ?

We will find out on March 19th. All vintages, from 2007 until the last one on the market, the 2012, will be tasted and in the end we will have to define, for the first time in history, what is the best time window for this wine to be consumed.

Mr. Liviu Grigorica, the man responsible with almost all high-end wines from Oprisor, accepted our invitation to join and to explain us the philosophy of the Red Label and, hopefully, to give also some spicy details behind the scene. Therefore:

We are going to start with three Rieslings, different regions, just as preparation for what is going to happen:
• 2013 Domäne Wachau Dürnstein Riesling Federspiel 2013
• 2013 Battenfed Spanier Riesling Eisbach Trocken 2013
• 2013 Markus Molitor Gracher Domprobst Riesling 2011

And then:
• Crama Oprisor Cabernet Sauvignon Eticheta Rosie 2007
• Crama Oprisor Cabernet Sauvignon Eticheta Rosie 2008
• Crama Oprisor Cabernet Sauvignon Eticheta Rosie 2009
• Crama Oprisor Cabernet Sauvignon Eticheta Rosie 2010
• Crama Oprisor Cabernet Sauvignon Eticheta Rosie 2011
• Crama Oprisor Cabernet Sauvignon Eticheta Rosie 2012

As usually, the wine tasting will take place at Restaurant Dada, 94 bis Matei Voievod street (yes, I know, we need to try new places…. we are working on this) on Thursday, March 19th, at 19:30. There are 12 available sits and each one costs 175 lei which includes the wine, small tapas, the water and our very enjoyable presence.

(A reservation is confirmed only by phone to +40 722 141 879 (Nicusor) or +40 (723) 240102 (Cosmin) or via email to nicusor.cazan@gmail.com or cosmin.grozea@gmail.com)