Tutored Wine tasting #3: Dessert wines & champagne - Series Summary

Three Tutored Wine Tastings

21 August – Wine Basics

4 September – Other Grape Types/Blends

25 September – Dessert & Sparkling Wines

The Cayman Islands Branch is fortunate enough to have our own Master of Wines. Emma Dulles successfully completed the Master of Wine program in London a couple years ago.  Her passion and interest in wine has been has a keen she has successfully completed advanced training in Oenology.  Emma joined our branch in 2005. She kindly presented three tutored tastings in the Boardroom of Governor’s Square on three dates above.     

Wine Basics – Introduction to Wines:

White Wines

Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Oyster Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand

Chardonnay 2009, Sonoma-Cutrer, Estate Bottled, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma, California, USA

Prüm Blue Riesling 2009 Pradikatswein Kabinett, Mosel, Germany

Red Wines

Pinot Noir 2008, Yamhill Cuvee, Domaine Serene, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Barossa Jack Estate Grown Shiraz 2008, Barossa, South Australia

Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, R Collection, Raymond Estates, Napa Valley, California, USA

Other Grape Types/Blends:

Muscadet de Sevre-et-Maine sur Lie 2009 Chateau de L’Oisiniere, Loire Valley France

Vina Sol 2009 Torres, Catalan, Spain

Anthila 2009 IGT Sicily, Donnafugata, Sicily, Italy

Torcicoda Priitivo 20101GT Salento, Tormaresca, Puglia, Italy

Apothic Red 2010, Winemaker’s Blend, California

Vino Rosso di Tavola 2007, Paola Scavino, Piedmont, Italy

 Dessert and Sparkling Wines:

 Sparkling Wines

Marquis de la Tour Brut Rose NV Remy Pannier, Loire Valley, France

Lunetta Prosecco DOC Ca’Vit, Trentino-Alto-Adige, Italy

Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut NV, AY, Champagne, France

Moscato d’Asti 2010 Cascinetta, Vietti, Piedmont, Italy

Dessert Wines

Chateau Manos 2009, Cadillac, France

Ben Rye 2007 Passito di Pantelleria DOC, Donnafugata, Sicily, Italy

All three events were organized by Emma Dulles, Tessa Bodden, and Becky Schultz.

Branch Contact:  Carolyn Parker