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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The Waterside Hotel No3. Italy.
January 28, 2010
Torre Solaria Insolia
Sicily
Yellow in colour, notes of citrus, pear drops and apple. A classic indigenous southern Italian white grape variety.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Tuscany
Another classic indigenous white grape variety. Lighter and more floral than the Insolia. Grown only in and around the historic town of San Gimignano in Tuscany.
Montepulciano Terre Palladiane
Central Italy/Abruzzo/Marche
Sangiovese is a classic and indigenous red grape variety found throughout central Italy. On the whole producing warming and soft red wines of character.
Primitivo Torre Solaria
Solento
Primitivo is agrued to be the European ancestor of the Californian Zinfandel grape. Slightly spicy/peppery with soft grippy tannins and a warming finish.
Valpolicella Classico
Veneto/NE Italy
Not one indigenous grape varieties but 3! Corvina, Rondinella & Molinara, a superb aromatic and warming red wine. A true classic Italian and the little brother to the famous Amarone.
Sangiovese Le Focaie
Maremma/Tuscanny
Maremma is the costal region in Tuscany where some of the most famous and expensive Tuscan wines are produced today. Sangiovese is the back bone to Chianti and Brunello and makes world class wines indeed.
Next wine tasting is 24th Feb – Regional Spain. (£16 per ticket/spaces available). 7pm Kick-Off.
Gourmet Wine Supper to follow shortly. – Meet The Wine Maker Supper/Award Winning Sussex Wines. 4 course/4 wines.
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