Tag Archives: Rhone Valley

Protip: Northern Rhône Valley wines

The Rhone Valley was the result of an epic geological clash between the Massif Central (Middle of Southern France) and the Alps (South East), creating a rift valley which was flooded by the Mediterranean. Three hundred million years ago, volcanic activity in the Massif Central produced the granitic rocks of the Northern Rhône. Smaller than […]

Rhone Wine Tasting #3

Domaine des 3 Cellier (Chateauneuf-du-Pape) + North of Rhone Valley Friday Dec 22 in Sai Kung @ 7pm Saturday Dec 23 in Midlevels @ 5pm (time is flexible, pls make arrangement)   The Domaine des 3 Cellier (Chateauneuf du Pape) consists of 24 plots spread in the whole Chateau-Neuf-du-Pape appellation, with different terroirs and with a […]

Rhone Wine Tasting #2: Clos de Caveau (Vacqueyras)

Friday Dec 15 in Sai Kung @ 7pm Saturday Dec 16 in Midlevels @ 5pm Organic since 1989, the 12 Ha of Clos de Caveau are protected by 8 hectares of Mediterranean forest, which form a unique natural protection, and a fabulous ecosystem with a real identity. Nestled in the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains. These […]

Rhone Wine Tasting #1: Domaine Fond Croze

Friday Dec 8 in Sai Kung @ 7pm Saturday Dec 9 in Midlevels @ 5pm Managed by 3 generations, the 70Ha of Domaine Fond Croze are located around Saint Romain de Malegarde, in Tulette, Rasteau, Buisson et Suze la Rousse and are planted with Grenache but also Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Merlot, Carignan (for red), Chardonnay […]