Importer-led tastings, such as Helsinki Uncorked by Anora and the Grand Tasting by Norex, attract both seasoned wine lovers and newcomers. These gatherings bring together producers, importers, and fellow enthusiasts, creating an inspiring environment to deepen one’s knowledge and appreciation of wine.
At tastings, familiar faces mix with new discoveries. One might encounter German winemaker Mark Barth of Wein- und Sektgut Barth in Rheingau, Portuguese vintner Alexandre Relvas from Casa Relvas in Alentejo, or Spanish producer Joan Cusiné of Parés Baltà in Penedès—often surrounded by fellow aficionados eager to exchange impressions.
The journey typically begins with a glass of refined Champagne—perhaps Pommery, Ayala, Thiénot, Louis Roederer, or Palmes d’Or—setting the stage with elegance.
The whites offer a broad palette of styles and regions: Pongrácz sparkling wines from South Africa, Albariño from Galicia, Bull Paddock Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, and the distinctive Materia Prima Orange Wine from Penedès. Each glass brings fresh perspectives and tasting notes to consider.
Red wines then lead into a richer, more layered dimension. From the bold 19 Crimes series of Australia and Garzón wines of Uruguay, to the refined Pinot Noirs of Louis Jadot in Burgundy and the expressive Lota by Cousiño-Macul from Chile, the tasting showcases the diversity and depth of red wine traditions.
To close, few wines could offer a more fitting finale than a glass of St. Henri Shiraz by Penfolds from Australia—a memorable conclusion to a tasting journey and a toast to the season ahead.
Text and photos: Heikki Remes
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