White Wines

Question 1

Assyrtiko Voila Vineyard 2023, Lyrarakis, Crete

Answer 1

Taste: Bright platinum color with citrus and stone fruit aromas, herbal notes, and a rich, crispy mouthfeel.
Vinification: Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel with a slow fermentation lasting 15 days.
Producer: Lyrarakis estate focuses on reviving indigenous grape varieties since 1966.

Question 2

Carignan Blanc 2022, Cami Del Drac, Vin De France

Answer 2

Taste: Floral and vibrant with citrus flavors and excellent acidity, ideal for Mediterranean dishes.
Vinification: Hand-picked from high-altitude vineyards, featuring a long fermentation process.
Producer: Terres Fidèles creates small-batch wines that express the spirit of southern France.

Question 3

Maranoa Verdelho 2017, David Traeger

Answer 3

Taste: Straw color with guava and stone fruit aromas, excellent acidity, and a dry finish.
Producer: David Traeger, an independent winemaker since 1986, focuses on limited volumes of distinctive wines.

Question 4

Muscadet ‘Abstraction #1’ 2020, Philippe Guerin, Loire Valley

Answer 4

Taste: Crystalline with zesty fruit and high acidity, serving as a palate cleanser.
Producer: Philippe Guérin has been enhancing Muscadet’s style and quality since 2018

Question 5

Palomino Reflektief 2022, Rook en Spieels Wellington, Paarl

Answer 5

Taste: Fresh with almond skin and grassy notes, ideal with seafood.
Producer: Rook en Spieels focuses on old vine Palomino from a unique vineyard

Question 6

Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl 2016/17, Zind Humbrecht

Answer 6

Taste: Pale yellow with a tight aromatic profile, powerful and intense on the palate.
Vinification: Aged on lees for 18 months, showcasing the unique terroir of Alsace

Question 7

Pouilly Fume ‘Pierre-Louis’ 2021, Domaine Landrat-Guyollot

Answer 7

Taste: Fresh with floral and citrus aromas, perfect for fish dishes.
Producer: The Landrat-Guyollot family has been viticulturalists since 1686.

Question 8

Sauvignon Blanc Sarrasine 2022, Vignerons Ardechois, Ardeche

Answer 8

Taste: Fruity and floral with balanced freshness.
Vinification: Made from free-run juices to preserve aromatic intensity.

Question 9

Sea of Dreams White 2022/23, Vina Zorzal, Navarra

Answer 9

Vinification: Fermented separately in concrete and stainless steel, blended before bottling. This creates a gently doughy flavour with notes of baked pear and and stone fruits, accompanied by a savoury finish.
Producer: Viña Zorzal focuses on high altitude, bush-vine fruit

Question 10

Soave Monte Ceriani 2020, Tenuta Sant Antonio, Veneto

Answer 10

Taste: Fresh with citrus aromas and a hint of bitter almond.
Vinification: Aged in stainless steel with controlled fermentation

Question 11

Southend Chardonnay 2020, Newton Johnson, WO Upper Hemel-en-Aarde

Answer 11

Taste: Lemony freshness with a mineral palate. Ripe, tropical, and savoury with notes of apricot and mango. A very rich and buttery chardonnay.
Vinification: barrel aged producing notes of vanilla and clove.

Question 12

Vilana Porovolikes Vineyard 2019, Lyrarakis, Crete

Answer 12

Taste: Pale yellow with wildflower and citrus aromas.
Vinification: Skin contact for 16 hours, fermented in stainless steel

Question 13

Vinhas Velhas Branco 2023, Luis Pato, Bairrada

Answer 13

Taste: Honeyed with balancing freshness, not oak-aged.
Producer: Luís Pato has been a prominent figure in Bairrada since 1980

Question 14

Viognier Les Contours de Deponcins 2021, Domaine François Villard, Rhone Valley

Answer 14

Taste: Bright peaches and spices with intense minerality.
Vinification: Aged in barrels on lees for 11 months

Question 15

White Pinot 2022/23, Artelium, Sussex, England

Answer 15

Taste: Concentrated taste with subtle aromatic notes and a silky texture.
Producer: Artelium produces fine English wines using traditional methods