It’s spring! Finally the weather is starting to get warmer, the bees are doing their pollination thing, rabbits are starting to …. well do what rabbits do and it’s the beginning of the spring tasting season.
Mistress of the Vine today headed to the first tasting for the week . Held by Tim Stock’s Vinous Solutions the line up was certainly impressive. I have often supported Tim Stock in various restaurants where I have written the wine list. He has a great palate and his portfolio certainly reflects this. I was impressed with nearly all the wines that were on show today, especially the Champagne Andre Jacquart, Domaine Bruno Sorg – the Sylvaner was awesome, Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoit Droin ( 2008 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru has to be the best example of Chablis I have looked at in a long time) and Clotilde Davenne.
Tim always strives to source producers who are doing something a little different. He focuses on wine makers making real wines that represent where they come from, with sound techniques and from vineyards that use organic, bio-dynamic and sustainable vineyard practices.
Well done Mr Stock on your latest round of imports. All were impressive. I shall post my tasting notes and I look forward to working – and drinking them in the very near future!!!
Kisses.
MOV xx
Mistress of the Vine 