After the festive season January can be grim enough without depriving ourselves of the pleasures of the grape, so tonight twelve lucky members joined Richard Pearey as he aimed to show them his favourite wine discoveries from the past year.
The quality of wine has improved all over the world, and London – a global vinous hub since the 13th Century – gives us access to all of it. Richard had selected some delicious bottles for the occasion, a total of 10 wines that represent his top picks of 2023.
Whites:
- Danbury Ridge Chardonnay 2021 Kent, England
- Saint Romain Sous Le Chateau Henri & Gilles Buisson 2020 Burgundy
- Artemis Karamolegos 34 2020 Santorini Greece
- Alberelli di Giodo Bianco 2020 Sicily
Reds:
- Monterosso Sisma 2019 Terre Sicilian IGT
- Jean Foillard Morgan “Cote du Puy” 2017 Beaujolais
- Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG 2019
- Storm “Ridge” Pinot Noir 2021 Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, S Africa
- Ch Poujeaux 2009 Moulis Bordeaux
- Ch Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005
Organised by Richard Pearey