It seems that half a dozen places are still open for this seminar, so if you’re both interested and available, please directly email andrea.warren at btinternet.com
“Pyrazine in the Burgundy: could it really be the ladybirds?”
Bill Nanson has had derision and support from winemakers in almost equal measure for his theory about the ailment that affects 2004 and 2011 red Burgundies, and the basis of this will be explored and no-doubt extensively challenged during this discussion. But it seems that a minority of people can taste and smell this aspect of those vintages – or is that simply because they haven’t been properly introduced to it(?) During this discussion we may find out, with four examples from very well-known and admired producers, some false positives, and some fun exhibits that may or may not support Nanson’s contention…
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Bill Nanson’s “Wine Faults” seminar
Date: Thursday 15th May, 2014
Timing: 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm
Venue: WSET, International Wine & Spirit Centre
39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF
Cost: £15 per member (£35 for non-members)