22 WEEK WINE CHALLENGE
Wine is so versatile - there's such a broad spectrum of grape varieties, colours, production methods and regions. We have created a 22 week challenge to taste you through a diverse selection of incredible wines from around the world typical for their regions to develop your palate.
This challenge was created at the start of 2021 and some wines shown in the videos may now be out of stock but a bottle of similar grape and country will be as good. If you need any help choosing please just give us a call - 01204 300037.
| WEEK | WINE, SERVE, FOOD MATCH & YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK |
| Week 1 |
Vilarnau Cava Brut Reserva |
| Week 2 |
Tutunjian Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Week 3 |
Domaine De La Chauviniere Muscadet De Sevre-Et Maine Sur Lie |
| Week 4 |
Snapper Rock Pinot Noir Marlborough |
| Week 5 |
Solara Natural Orange Wine |
| Week 6 |
Casa Defra Pinot Grigio Rose Venezie DOC Italy |
| Week 7 |
Kalos Wines 59N Cabernet Franc |
| Week 8 |
Hunawihr Gewurztraminer Reserve Alsace Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour) Wensleydale & Cranberry Thai, Chinese or curried dishes - alternatively shellfish or creamy foods Week 8 YouTube Video |
| Week 9 |
Manoso Crianza Rioja Alavesa DOC Spain Room temp, open about hour before serving Blue Cheese Roast pork, chorizo, Spanish or Mediterranean meals or tapas Week 9 YouTube Video |
| Week 10 |
Gravel & Loam Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour) Goats cheese, Feta or a cheddar Green vegetables, herbal dishes such as pesto Week 10 YouTube Video |
| Week 11 |
Domaine de Milhomme Cuvee Le Murier Room temp, open about 30 mins before serving Creamy Lancashire Hearty chicken dishes - tagines, casseroles, coq au vin. Potatoes and mushrooms Week 11 YouTube Video |
| Week 12 |
Maggio Chardonnay Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour) Mature Cheddar Roast chicken, pork, meatier fish, creamy dishes Week 12 YouTube Video |
| Week 13 |
Novita Sangiovese Room temp, open about 30 mins to an hour before serving Red Leicester (or hard cheeses like pecorino) Pastas and casseroles with tomato sauce, beef, pork or mushroom dishes, or hard cheeses. Week 13 YouTube Video |
| Week 14 |
Bella Modella Prosecco Spumante DOC, Veneto Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour) Brie style cheese As an aperitif, or with light nibbles/canapes Week 14 YouTube Video |
| Week 15 |
Room temp, open about 30 mins before serving
Smoked cheese |
| Week 16 |
Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour) Wensleydale Pork or veal, root vegetables such as parsnips and sweet potatoes, or mildly curried creamy dishes Week 16 YouTube Video |
| Week 17 |
Paolo Leo Primitivo Room temp, open about 30 mins to an hour before serving Caramelised Onion Cheese Pizzas, burgers, grilled and barbecued meats Week 17 YouTube Video |
| Week 18 |
Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour) Nicky Nook or Stilton Salty nibbles and Asian cuisine such as light and spicy fish or creamy chicken dishes. Week 18 YouTube Video |
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Week 19 |
Pierre de Taille Provence Rose Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour) Goats cheeseProvençal style foods rich in flavours like olives, garlic and oily fish, shellfish and white meats |
| Week 20 |
Franschhoek Cellar Stone Bridge Pinotage Room temp, open about hour before servingSpecial reserve (or mature cheddar) Grilled or slow-cooked sausages, beef, and lamb. Barbecued foods. |
| Week 21 |
Monemvasia Tsimbidi Voltes White
Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour) Feta CheeseGreek salads, grilled fish, oysters, shellfish and Mediterranean tomato-based dishes |
| Week 22 |
Les Mazelles Thezee Cremant de Loire Brut Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour)Brie style cheese |