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| The FINE Ambassadors' & High Commissioners' Table, celebrating the sixth anniversary of FINE Wine & Champagne India magazine, was hosted by H.E. Nadir Patel, the Canadian High Commissioner to India, and FINE Publisher Rajiv Singhal at Canada House in New Delhi. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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The hosts: Canada and Fine India |
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Australia, Chile, France, Hungary, Israel |
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Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, USA
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| The Ambassadors and High Commissioners of 13 wine-producing regions from around the world – Australia, Canada, Chile, France (and Champagne), Hungary, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Serbia, Spain and United States – presented a wine that they had selected to represent the region, which were managed and served under the watch of FINE Sommelier, Vipul Thakur. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| These wines were woven into a very elaborate dinner that was laid out by H.E. Nadir Patel and his wife, Jennifer Graham with Chef Sanjay and the team at the Canadian Residence. The delicacies like Octochaat, Lobster Garam, and Nanaimo bars left the privileged FINE guests craving for an encore – till next year! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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The FINE wines |
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| Balduzzi Maule Valley Carmenere, 2014 (Chile) Intense ruby colour. Ripe currants and strawberries on the nose. Black plums and underlying pepper on the palate with soft tannins. Easy drinking, with a slightly short finish. |
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| Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2014 (USA) Pale green color. Expressive nose of lemon zest and herbs. Fresh and crisp flavour of grapefruits and grass on the palate. A refreshing wine with a medium finish. |
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| Carmel Winery Riesling Kayoumi Vineyards 2015 (Israel) Lemon colour. Red apples and hint of mineral aromas. Rich palate of citrus, apricots, pears, minerals complemented with lively acidity. Lingering finish. |
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| Aleksandrovic Trijumf Noir 2012 (Serbia) Medium ruby color. Nose dominated by cranberries and red cherries with hints of vanilla. Plums, blackberries and toast on the palate. Rounded by velvety tannins. Medium finish. |
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| Casa Madero 3V 2015 (Mexico) Deep ruby with purple tints. Complex nose of red cherries, black fruit compote, cloves and wood. Explosion of brambly fruits and liquorice on palate. Ripe balanced tannins. Lingering finish. |
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| Deutz Brut Classic – NV Champagne (France) Straw gold colour. Aromas of brioche, bread, nut and butter. Fresh green apples and minerals highlight the creamy palate. A balanced and refreshing finish. |
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| Wither Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 (New Zealand) Pale lemon green colour. Nose dominated by lemon peel, gooseberries and a hint of guava. Dry palate displays pomelo, apples, sweet bell peppers with zesty acidity. Medium finish. |
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| Maritávora Reserva Bianco Duoro 2012 (Portugal) Golden hue. Mature aromas of tangerines, cheese and hay. Minerally palate powered by preserved fruits, brioche, cinnamon. Lively acidity, complex structure and lingering finish. |
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| Ten Minutes by Tractor Mornington Peninsula Estate Pinot Noir 2015 (Australia) Medium ruby colour. Red fruits, vanilla and hint of smoke on the nose. Red and black fruits, some cloves and toast on palate. Velvety tannins, solid structure, medium finish. |
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| Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (Canada) Deep ruby colour. Nose of dark berries, cassis, black olives and tobacco. Prunes, plums, cedar on palate. Fine grained tannins. Intensely complex. Lingering spicy finish. |
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| Celeste Crianza Ribera del Duero 2013 (Spain) Deep garnet colour. Dominant nose of ripe strawberries, dark cherries, blackberries, vanilla and toast. Black fruit, spice and hint of leather on palate. Silky tannins. Long finish. |
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| Les Grands Ducs Saint-Julien 2013 (France) Medium ruby colour. Nose of lavender, red berries, cherries with some toast and vanilla. Fresh red berries, blackcurrants and cedar on the palate. Ripe tannins. Medium finish. |
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| Barta Öreg Király Dulo Tokaj Szamorodni 2013 (Hungary) Pale golden colour. Apricots, orange peel, mangoes, honey with sweet spices on nose. Sweet limes, lychees, candy, hazelnut on the palate. Superb balance. Medium finish. |
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