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Vineyard Gate Tasting Swiss Wines of the Valais
October 27, 2009 (Tue) - October 29, 2009 (Thu)
from 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Millbrae, CA
Cost: $12.00
Event ID #279136
Swiss Movement
Switzerland's Valais region is where the Rhône River originates. Below the Alps in its hills and valleys lies one of the most fascinating wine regions. The warm and sunny microclimate combined with the mountain terrain produce fabulous wines with complex, mouthwatering flavors and minerality.
1. Heida-Paien “du Lieu-Dit Les Bernunes”, Caloz (Valais) 2007
This marvelous white seduces with a scent of wildflowers and flavors of ripe pear, sweet spice, and fresh herbs, all held together by a crisp acidity and crunchy minerality. Heida-Paien is the Swiss name for the Savagnin grape that’s also grown in the Jura region of France.
2. Petite Arvine de Vetroz, Cave du Vieux-Moulin (Valais) 2007
Petite Arvine is a white grape that's also grown widely in Italy's Valle d'Aosta. Romain Papilloud of Cave du Vieux-Moulin crafts this suave Petite Arvine, dry and vibrant, redolent with citrus, green apples, and sweet herbs.
3. Pinot Noir de Vetroz “Grande Reserve”, Cave des Tilleuls (Valais) 2007
Pinot Noir, of course, is a cool-climate grape varietal and well at home at the Valais region's mountain terroir. Bright, juicy cherry flavors with hints of spices like pepper and cinnamon stick. Prorpietor/winemaker Fabienne Cottagnoud make this mountain Pinot Noir with beautiful purity, exactly what it deserves.
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Switzerland's Valais region is where the Rhône River originates. Below the Alps in its hills and valleys lies one of the most fascinating wine regions. The warm and sunny microclimate combined with the mountain terrain produce fabulous wines with complex, mouthwatering flavors and minerality.
1. Heida-Paien “du Lieu-Dit Les Bernunes”, Caloz (Valais) 2007
This marvelous white seduces with a scent of wildflowers and flavors of ripe pear, sweet spice, and fresh herbs, all held together by a crisp acidity and crunchy minerality. Heida-Paien is the Swiss name for the Savagnin grape that’s also grown in the Jura region of France.
2. Petite Arvine de Vetroz, Cave du Vieux-Moulin (Valais) 2007
Petite Arvine is a white grape that's also grown widely in Italy's Valle d'Aosta. Romain Papilloud of Cave du Vieux-Moulin crafts this suave Petite Arvine, dry and vibrant, redolent with citrus, green apples, and sweet herbs.
3. Pinot Noir de Vetroz “Grande Reserve”, Cave des Tilleuls (Valais) 2007
Pinot Noir, of course, is a cool-climate grape varietal and well at home at the Valais region's mountain terroir. Bright, juicy cherry flavors with hints of spices like pepper and cinnamon stick. Prorpietor/winemaker Fabienne Cottagnoud make this mountain Pinot Noir with beautiful purity, exactly what it deserves.
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