Benjamin Furst has over 20 years wine experience within the UK, gaining his WSET Diploma in the mid-90’s, Ben continues to educate and enlighten his public into the wonderful world of wine. Whilst having focused on selling and promoting quality, small production wines from around the world, Ben has moved tact to promote and educate on the wonders of our own wines in the UK and the majestic settings of the vineyards.
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As Tour Manager of English Vine Tours, Ben escorts clients throughout Sussex and Kent, on guided vineyard tours, tutored wine tastings and reveals the mysteries of “grape to glass”. Ben also continues to present wines to private and corporate groups and can be booked directly at:
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Blogger DVDs
The Waterside Hotel - Eastbourne Wine Tasting
November 19, 2009
The Waterside Series
“The New World”
18th November 2009
Finca La Chamiza Sparkling Brut
Argentina – Mendoza
Chardonnay & Chenin Blanc
Soft and creamy mousse with apple and pear drop nose. Fairly light on the palate but smooth and very easy quaffing. Not too sure why they used Chenin though as not enough acidity bite I felt!
De Bortoli Sauvignon Blanc VAT 2 – 2008
Australia – SE Australia
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Light and floral with notes of citrus and apples. An easy going wine that whilst didn’t jump up and announce itself was pleasant none the less. The nose seemed bigger than the wine once in the mouth.
Old Coach Road Sauvignon Blanc 2008
New Zealand – Nelson
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Classic NZ SB, aromatic nose of cut grass, asparagus, nettles etc etc. Clean with crisp acidity. A nice wine indeed. A crowd pleaser.
Mountain Range Carmenere 2006
Chile – Maipo Valley
100% Carmenere
An interesting fellow. Soft grippy tannins with decent black and red berry fruits. I liked this as it was more European in style. Rustic, pleasant and quaffable.
Ferngrove Shiraz 2004/5
Australia – Western Australia
100% Shiraz
Difficult to say if I enjoyed this as I really am not a fan of Ozzy reds per-say. However it was enjoyed by most present at the tasting so who am I to disagree!?
Trivento Malbec The Professional 2007
Argentina – Mendoza
100% Malbec
Ahh, now we are talking. I could rabbit on and on as to the merits of Argentinean Malbec. The new Cabernet Sauvignon for sure, positioning Argentina is a strong place to become the premium producer of New World world-class red wines!
Next Event…December 16th, A Taste of France.
The Waterside Hotel, Eastbourne.
£16 per ticket
The Waterside Hotel, 11-12 Royal Parade, Eastbourne. Tel – 01323 646 566, Mark Coleman.
Or
Ben Furst, Tel – 01323 732 001 or 07787448506
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