TURTON WINES CHALLENGE
Love wine, but wouldn't know where to start?
Want to broaden your palate and develop your tasting skills?
Trying to break the habit of drinking the same stuff every week?
Challenge yourself!

Watch the Wine Challenge How it Works Video here on Youtube

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
Chill ready to serve
Sykes Fell

Week 1 YouTube Video

Week 2

Tutunjian Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Room temp, open an hour before serving
Mature Cheddar
Grilled red meats and rich sauce dishes.

Week 2 YouTube Video

Week 3

Domaine De La Chauviniere Muscadet De Sevre-Et Maine Sur Lie
Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour)
Brie style cheese
Seafood - mussels, oysters, shrimp/prawns, fish

Week 3 YouTube Video

Week 4 

Snapper Rock Pinot Noir Marlborough
Room temp or lightly chilled (15 mins in fridge)
Smoked Cheese
Roast chicken, mushrooms, duck

Week 4 YouTube Video

Week 5

Solara Natural Orange Wine
Lightly chilled (15 mins in fridge)
Hot & Spicy Cheddar
Charcuterie, strong cheese and olives, as well as autumnal foods, like squash, mushrooms and roasted dishes

Week 5 YouTube Video

Week 6

Casa Defra Pinot Grigio Rose Venezie DOC Italy
Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour)
Wensleydale (or fresh mozarella)
Salads, light pasta, shellfish or simply as an aperetif

Week 6 YouTube Video

Week 7

Kalos Wines 59N Cabernet Franc
Room Temp, open about 30 mins before serving
Brie style cheese
Beef and pork dishes, tomato pastas, stuffed peppers


Week 7 YouTube Video

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

Funkstille Zweigelt

Room temp, open about 30 mins before serving

Smoked cheese
Roasted duck and pork as well as around the barbecue.

Week 15 YouTube Video 

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

 

Week 19

 

Pierre de Taille Provence Rose

Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour)

Goats cheese

Provençal style foods rich in flavours like olives, garlic and oily fish, shellfish and white meats

Week 19 YouTube Video

Week 20

Franschhoek Cellar Stone Bridge Pinotage

Room temp, open about hour before serving

Special reserve (or mature cheddar)

Grilled or slow-cooked sausages, beef, and lamb. Barbecued foods.

Week 20 YouTube Video

Week 21 Monemvasia Tsimbidi Voltes White 

Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour)

Feta Cheese

Greek salads, grilled fish, oysters, shellfish and Mediterranean tomato-based dishes

Week 21 YouTube Video

Week 22

Les Mazelles Thezee Cremant de Loire Brut 

Chilled (in fridge for about half an hour)

Brie style cheese
Sushi, bruschetta, salads or grilled white meat and fish.

Week 22 YouTube Video