Unearthed Thracian Valley Rose
This wine is a Rose from the Thracian Valley in Bulgaria. It is a delicate pale salmon pink in colour with an aroma of red berries such as raspberry and strawberry. The taste is of ripe white peach flavours complemented by subtle black pepper spice and a hint of bramble. It has a fresh complex finish with a grapefruit sharpness.
Available from Aldi.
TYPE Rose
GRAPE Pinot Noir
ABV 12%
UNITS 9
COUNTRY Bulgaria
Royal Tokaji
This wine made in the Tokaj region of Hungary from the Furmint grape. It is fresh and aromatic with aromas of grape flower, apples and peach. It is a treat for lovers of Chablis or Loire Sauvignon with flavours of apricot and peach.
Available from Majestic.
TYPE White
GRAPE Furmint
ABV 13%
UNITS 9.8
COUNTRY Hungary
Wine Atlas Feteasca Regala
This wine is from the Recas region of Romania. Feteasca Regala translates as Royal Maiden. There is a modern vibe to this wine with soft tropical fruit and citrus flavours with a sassy crispness. It is recommended for drinking with dishes such as fragrant rice, asian dishes or stir fries.
Available from Asda.
TYPE White
GRAPE Feteasca REgala
ABV 11.5%
UNITS 8.6
COUNTRY Romania
Schieber Trilogia
This wine is from the Szekszard region of Hungary. It is a relatively light red cherry colour with spicy aromas of strawberry and redcurrant. Recommended for drinking with game or mushroom dishes.
Available from Lidl.
TYPE Red
GRAPE Kadarka
ABV 12.5%
UNITS 9.4
COUNTRY Hungary
Solomonar Reserve
This Solomonar is named after a wizard said to ride a dragon and control storms. The wine has aromas of dark fruit and light earthyy notes. It is big, juicy and unoaked. Tastes of the forest floor, mushrooms and moss.
Available from Majestic.
TYPE Red
GRAPE Neagra blended with Cabinet Sauvignon
ABV 13.5%
UNITS 10
COUNTRY Romania
Morrisons Block Series 004
This wine is from the Niederosterreich region of Austria. The Zweigelt grape was created by crossing St Laurent and Blaufrankitch grapes. It is soft and fruity wine with notes of plum, cranberry and black pepper.
Available from Morrisons.
TYPE Red
GRAPE Zweigelt
ABV 12.5%
UNITS 9.4
COUNT Austria
During the evening we all sang a wine song written to the tune of The Blue Danube.
We should swirl and spit,
But let's all just admit -
That bucket's pristine,
Not a drop has been seen.
"Just tasting," we chime
But we're tipsy by nine
We nod and we sniff,
Then discuss what we whiff.
The notes? Well, who knows -
I taste peach and the sea
then someone declares,
"This one smells like cat wee!"
So let's raise a glass,
And say cheers
To Hurworth Wine Tasters.
