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Wine dinner with Olivier Gasselin of Errazuriz Errazuriz wines of Chile at Frederick’s Restaurant’s private club room, London, Wednesday 4th June


We have been so impressed by the wines of Errazuriz at previous dinners  that we hosted another special evening  with some of their new releases. The Errazuriz Estate was founded in 1870 in the Aconcagua Valley in Chile. Don Maximiano Errazuriz, the founder, planted the first French vines in this region and it is widely considered as the premier family wine estate of Chile. The Aconcagua valley’ is affected by cool ocean breezes, hot sunshine and rocky soils, this provides the ideal conditions for growing high-quality grapes such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines have intense flavours and a perfect balance of acidity and tannins.
Hosted by Olivier their brand ambassador we tried 6 of their wines including their premium selections from a variety of grapes and vintages over a three course matched tasting dinner in Frederick’s private room.Full details of the menu and wines below.

Thanks to the lovely crowd of 30 who attended including newly weds Ankur and Pooja!!

Some short videos below

What a night with WanderCurtis and Errazuriz!!!
What a night with WanderCurtis and Errazuris!!!


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Sparkling Wines Chile and Argentina

A condensed summary of sparkling wines from Chile and Argentina including history,  regions, growing environment, vineyard management, grape varieties, wine making, styles, wine law and business.

Sparkling Wines Chile and ArgentinaDownload

Sources include: WSET Diploma Wines of the World, Oxford Wine Companion by Julia Harding and Jancis Robinson, various producer websites.

Note this document is intended for personal use only not for commercial or promotional use. We accept no liability for any omissions or errors that may be contained in the document.

© Kiran Curtis 2023. Personal use only not to be used for commercial or promotional purposes.


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Errazuriz Wine dinner with Olivier Gasselin on November 2nd 2023

Olivier captivating the crowd of 34 at Frederick’s

We were so impressed by the wines of Errazuriz at our last dinner with Magui Chadwick  that we have decided to host another dinner with some of their new releases.

The Errazuriz Estate was founded in 1870 in the Aconcagua Valley in Chile. Don Maximiano Errazuriz, the founder, planted the first French vines in this region and it is widely considered as the premier family wine estate of Chile.

The Aconcagua valley’ is affected by cool ocean breezes, hot sunshine and rocky soils, this provides the ideal conditions for growing high-quality grapes such as Chardonnay,Pinot Noir Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines have intense flavours and a perfect balance of acidity and tannins.

We tasted 6 of their wines including their premium selections from a variety of grapes and vintages over a three course matched tasting dinner in Frederick’s private room.

A fine selection tasted over the course of the evening, not a drop left
My Junior Doctors enjoying some extracurricular education

Apéritif

Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs NV

Lovely Zesty and biscuity 100% Chardonnay 4 years on Lees

With starter

Tomato & mozarella arancini

Aconcagua Costa Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Nice texture taught capsicum notes hints of passion fruit

Aconcagua Costa Chardonnay 2021

ripe fresh great balance and some vanilla notes

Steak, chips, chimichuri sauce

Aubergine parmigiana

With main course

Max Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 vintage in magnum

Blackcurrant fruit and leaf

Don Maximiano Founders Reserve 2018

Rich layered and complex delicious now but built to Mature

Dessert

Tarte tatin, vanilla ice cream

Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2019


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Vina Errazuriz with Magui Chadwick May 11th 2017

The Errazuriz Estate was founded in 1870 in the Aconcagua Valley in Chile.

It is widely considered as the premier family wine estate of Chile.

We tasted seven of their premium wines presented by Magui Chadwick

Magui is the daughter of Eduardo and the Sixth generation of the family involved in the wine business.

This was a great opportunity to try many different varietals and discover the excellent quality of wines that Chile produces.

 

 

Aperitif: In the garden

Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2015

Starter: Goats cheese Arancini

Aconcagua Costa Chardonnay 2015

Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2015

Main Course: Steak with Chimichuri sauce

Max Reserva Carmenere 2014

Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Don Maximiano 2014

Dessert:Rarte Tatin and Zabaglione ice cream

Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

 


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Terrunyo Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley

Intense blackcurrant leaf and liquorice, deep crimson silky but full tannins. Not for the faint hearted, a powerhouse. About £18 from Corks Out.


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Concha y Toro winemakers lot 105t Pinot Noir 2008

Another fine effort from talented Chilean winemaker Ignacio Recabarren.
This is a great value pinot. In fact you won’t find a better quality pinot for £6. Available from The Wine Society and other outlets. We tried the Concha y Toro Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon the same evening and all are amazing for the price.