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Indulge your palate with the most delicious of wine and the finest of fromage supplied by Rippon Cheese Stores on Monday 30 March at Boisdale of Bishopsgate.
As with their previous events, there will be an opportunity to order what you taste at the best possible prices.
CHEESE
Comte Jura France, Jura Cow's milk, firm, slightly elastic ivory to pale yellow pate with sweet aftertaste. Natural stippled, golden-yellow to brown rind.
Munster Petite France, Alsace Cow's milk, the traditional method of serving Munster cheese is to sprinkle the cheese with cumin seeds.
St Maure Fermier France, Touraine Goat's milk, crumbly fresh log shaped which has a length of straw running through the middle.
Reblochon France, Savoie Rich milk of Abondance, Montbeliard and Tarine cows. Fresh, clear aroma comes from the mould. Moist, smooth and supple fatty pate.
Beenleigh Blue England, Devon Made by Robin Congdon and Sari Cooper near Totnes the cheese is matured for six months. Availability restricted at certain times of the year due to the lack of ewes milk.
Caerphilly Gorwydd Wales, Ceredigion Dates back to early 19th century. Mild, slightly salty and sour flavour with soft crumbly texture. Maturing takes two months.
WINE WINES
Château Richemont Blanc 2006 Château de Sours, AC Bordeaux Move over New Zealand. This is the way forward for delicious light & crispy Sauvignon Blanc with a citrus tangy touch of Semillon.
Tarapaca Viognier/ Sauvignon/Chardonnay 2008, Maipo Valley, Chile Intense citrus notes of tangerine & fennel on the nose with the viognier bringing apple custard & mango notes.
Moon Harvest Chardonnay 2007 South Australia Harvested at night to enhance flavours and maintain freshness this is a zesty chardonnay with pear, white peach, mango and citrus with a dash of apple sherbet and a juicy crisp finish.
RED WINES
Fleurie Cuvée Tradition 2007 Domaine de Robert, Patrick Brunet Wonderfully attractive fruit & floral flavours & good depth. This is an absolute peak for Fleurie
Moon Harvest Shiraz 2006 South Australia Grown and selected from premium vineyards this shows complex fruit on the nose with rich berry, dark chocolate and liquorice with hints of mint, spice and coffee on the lingering finish.
La Closerie de Fourtet 2003 Grand Cru Classé, St. Emilion La Closerie de Fourtet is the second label of Château Fourtet. A delightful bouquet of plum, spice & chocolate on the nose leads to a full-bodied, intense, ripe fruitiness & silky tannins.
Merindad Gran Reserva 2000 Calificada,Rioja Spain Single variety Tempranillo. The 2000 vintage was acknowledged as one of the top four throughout Rioja´s history.
Tarapaca Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Maipo Valley, Chile Intense, ripe, red fruit aromas with cherry, plum and freshly milled pepper on the palate with a long soft aftertaste.98% Cabernet Sauvignon with 2% Cabernet Franc.
Grand Reserve Carmenere 2007 Tarapaca, Maipo Valley, Chile Deep violet in colour with aromas of dark chocolate, soy and freshly milled peppercorns.
Join us from 6.30pm until 8pm. If you would like to attend this event, please contact Pam on 020 7283 1763 (info@boisdale-city.co.uk).
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