Lights, camera and action! This weekend saw Robert Parker and Co. jet into London to host the
inaugural Wine Advocate ‘Matter of taste’ event at the Saatchi Gallery in Sloane Square. With over
700 wines on show from more than 620 wineries – all rated 90 points or more – this was a near
unparalleled tasting both in terms of quality AND range, and everyone from the causal enthusiast to
the most hardened oenophile found themselves well catered for.
Not even the best efforts of TFL (who closed the District and Circle and therefore the main access
to Sloane Square) or the cold, grey, wet weather deterred the crowds who jostled for position until
the door were flung open at midday, and it was a welcome sight to see the Wine Advocate team
mingling with the throng – a nice touch given their packed schedule of masterclasses. A special
mention must also go to Jeb Dunnock, WA’s Rhone (amongst other things) reviewer who took the
time and effort to stop and talk at some length – he even volunteered to help out on tasting table but was then swallowed up by the
crowd. Next time Jeb, next time….
With over 25 wines on show Justerini & Brooks were well represented at the tasting, and even amongst such an incredible selection
of wines on show from across the globe there were some clear stand outs. Lucien Crochet’s brilliant value 2012 Sancerre Le Chene
(92pts) was bright, mineral driven, zesty and intense, whilst Teunta Terre Nerre’s 2011 Caldera Sottana (92pts) from the slopes of
Etna was the epitome of poise, balance and ethereal elegance - Burgundy-esque but without the price tag. With a little air, Robert
Chevillon’s 2011 Nuits St Geroges Pruliers (92pts) blossomed into a real beauty, developing admirable complexity for a wine so
young and is showing clear potential to both age and improve. Azelia’s 2007 Barolo Bricco Fiasco (95pts) really stole the show on the
Italian table, showing the opulence of the vintage whilst still remaining bright, aromatic and focused.
By 6pm the last people vanished out of the door followed soon after by the Wine Advocate team, leaving us with only one question.
Will we see them again next year…? We shall wait with baited breath.
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