To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Islay Studios Gallery, Mark Unsworth has invited Léonie to host a tutored tasting as part of the weekend's various activities and special events.
On Saturday 3rd July, at 7pm, Leonie will be talking through six of the Wine Shop's favourite wines, all chosen to illustrate the six main Wine Styles, as explored at The Wine Shop Leek's monthly tastings.
That evening, in the gallery, come and taste:
Fresh, Crisp White
River Garden Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Aromatic White
Esk Valley Verdelho 2008, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Rich, Round White
Vina Real Rioja Blanco 2006, Rioja, Spain
Light, Fruity Red
Louis Jadot Macon Rouge 2008, Burgundy, France
Smooth, Medium Bodied Red
gb43 Merlot 2007, South Australia
Robust, Full Bodied Red
Errazuriz Organics Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Aconcagua Valley, Chile
Léonie will be explaining a little about each wine's background, highlighting how to identify the grape varieties, whilst offering advice on each wine style's food matches, serving and storing tips, with a view to helping you make more informed and confident choices wherever you buy wine, and indeed, enjoying it thereafter!
Tickets cost £5 in advance only and places are limited so booking is essential. Please call Mark or Helga at Islay Studios (01496 810 010) to reserve your tickets.
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