Masterclasses

Read here for reports on two recent Masterclasses where Gimblett Gravels wines were tasted alongside leading wines from Bordeaux.

19 February 2009

London Bordeaux & Gimblett Gravels Masterclass Tasting

Gimblett Gravels wines repeat their strong showing against the finest wines from Bordeaux.

A gathering of some of the UK's leading palates struggled to separate Gimblett Gravels wines from First Growth Bordeaux 2005. 

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18 October 2008

Taupo Surprise!

Fledgling New Zealand winegrowing district Gimblett Gravels is recognised as a serious challenge to some of the world’s finest wines.

A very exclusive event took place in Taupo this past Saturday. A selection of six New Zealand produced ‘off the shelf’ wines from the tiny 800ha Gimblett Gravels wine-growing district in the Hawke’s Bay were tested against six very highly-rated wines from the celebrated Bordeaux region in France.

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