'All Aboard' The Churnet Valley Railway
- Tony Elvin
- Jun 7
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 8
Thank you to everyone that joined us for today's 'tasting on a train' sampling iconic wines of Europe. As promised, these are the wines we tasted on our journey.
Our Tour of Europe Wines
100% Chardonnay like a blanc des blancs Champagne but from Burgundy.
Delicate floral aromas with elegant notes of citrus, hazelnut, butter and almond.
Probably my favourite Italian white wine. DOCG Piemonte on the West Coast, at the 'foot of the mountain'. Single estate Gavi, produced from a specific vineyard on the estate. South facing, chalky, mineral soil, allows grapes to ripen and make the wine so distinctive.
White flowers, apple, lime and pear on the nose. Juicy apple with lemon, lime and peachy crisp freshness on the palate.
The template for rosé replicated across the world but you can’t beat real thing.
Sheltered by Sainte-Baume mountains, keeping grapes cool and fresh. Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, classic Provence grapes planted between the mountains and the sea.
Crisp and dry, watermelon, cherry and touch of herbs on the nose. Strawberry, peach and raspberry on the palate.
In Germany this wine is called Spatburgunder but we know it as Pinot Noir.
Fermented in stainless steel tanks but aged for a short time in small oak barrels to add some spice to the fruit flavours.
Dark cherry and warm spice on the nose. Strawberry, rose, plum, red apple peel on the palate with a spicy finish.
The classic red Spanish wine. This one made from Tempranillo and Garnacha but many Rioja's are made from just one or could feature Graciano and / or Mazuelo too.
This, fresh style is fruity, rich and spicy with flavours of bramble from the fruit and vanilla from the oak.
Wiese & Krohn founded in 1865 by two Norwegians - Theodor Wiese and Dankert Krohn.
Tawny-red in colour with aromas of caramel, butterscotch, currants and spice. The palate is sweet and smooth with rich red fruits and a nutty character.
The Churnet European Wine Tour Gallery
We hope you enjoyed the journey and look forward to seeing you again on board The Churnet Valley Railway with all new wines, or at one of our popular Movie with Wine events.
See you soon, Tony, Lucy and The Wine Events crew
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