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GREAT WINES OF THE WORLD 2021 MASTERCLASS SERIES
March 22 – April 17, 2021
@ James Suckling Wine Central, Hong Kong
Book Your Session Now
Taste and discover some of the most exciting wines currently made around the world!
+ Taste a James Suckling-curated selection of 125 top-scoring wines and current market releases.
+ Featuring wines from Argentina, Chile, France, Italy and the United States.
+ Multiple small-group open tasting sessions (90 minutes) and sit-down masterclasses (60 minutes) over four exciting weeks.
+ Spot will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis – be quick as our tastings always book out weeks in advance!
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Open tastings of 90 minutes in which any of the 125 wines on showcase can be tasted. All wines will be served on individual tables.
James will give a short introduction at each session.
Tasting material and information on each wine and producers will be provided.
March 23-April 17, 2021
Every Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
Session 1 (90 minutes) : 1 PM – 2.30 PM
Session 2 (90 minutes) : 3 PM – 4.30 PM
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[THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS
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- Last 2 sessions: April 14 (1PM) / April 15 (1PM)
March 27-April 17, 2021
Every Saturday (March 27 / April 3 / April 10 / April 17)
Session 1 (90 minutes) : 1 PM – 2.30 PM
Session 2 (90 minutes) : 3 PM – 4.30 PM
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[THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS CURRENTLY
STILL HAVE AVAILABILITY]
- Last 2 sessions: April 10 (1pm) / April 17 (1pm)
Sit-down themed masterclasses hosted by James Suckling.
James will curate and introduce the wines and their producers.
This is a shorter format (60min) focusing on a selection of wines which will be tasted together with James’ guidance.
Wines will differ from the Open Tastings.
PLEASE NOTE: To ensure many people are able to enjoy these special masterclasses hosted by James Suckling, bookings are limited to 2 Masterclasses per person.
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FRANCE
Bordeaux 10 Years After: 2010 Vintage Tasting (Session 1)
23-Mar (Tue; 5.15 pm) – FULLY BOOKED
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About the masterclass:
The world considers 2010 as one of the great years for Bordeaux with the intense tannin structure and density in fruit for the best wines. Make the call yourself tasting a handful of top wines from the vintage about a decade later (including Lafite). |
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ARGENTINA
Great Terroirs of Mendoza
30-Mar (Tue; 5.15 pm)
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About the masterclass:
Argentina is going through a renaissance of quality for its wines and have embraced the idea of terroir-driven wine as well as balance and harmony. Taste some of the best, and understand where the country is in its evolution of fine wines.
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CHILE
Icons of Chile: Seña and Viñedo Chadwick
100-Points Tasting
24-Mar (Wed; 5.15 pm) – FULLY BOOKED
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About the masterclass:
Seña and Viñedo Chadwick are two of the top cult wines of Chile and although they share the same ownership, they are distinctly different. Learn why, when tasting four perfectly-scoring 100-point wines from these properties from vintage 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018.
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ITALY / USA
Beginnings: How three wineries set the tone in their regions
31-Mar (Wed; 5.15 pm)
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About the masterclass:
Some wineries set the pace for their respective regions and Barboursville (Virginia), Jermann (Friuli) and Tasca d’Almerita (Sicily) are benchmarks in their respective area. Find out and taste why!
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NAPA VALLEY
Bryant Family Vineyard Vertical Tasting
27-Mar (Sat; 5.15 pm) – FULLY BOOKED
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About the masterclass:
Bryant Family Vineyards make some of the most collectible and sought-after wines from Napa Valley with incredible precision and intensity and focusing on their unique terroir on Pritchard Hill. Taste the last six vintages and understand what makes the wine so special.
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ITALY
Brunello 10 Years After Current Release:
2006 Vintage Tasting
3-Apr (Sat; 5.15 pm) – FULLY BOOKED
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About the masterclass:
Even though the 2016 and 2015 vintages are touted as some of the very best ever, some have forgotten the rich and wonderful 2006 Brunellos. Try a few of the best with bottles directly from the cellars of the winery.
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FRANCE
Bordeaux 10 Years After: 2010 Vintage Tasting (Session 2)
6-Apr (Tue; 5.15 pm) – FULLY BOOKED
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About the masterclass:
The world considers 2010 as one of the great years for Bordeaux with the intense tannin structure and density in fruit for the best wines. Make the call yourself tasting a handful of top wines from the vintage about a decade later.
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ARGENTINA
Chacra, JamesSuckling.com’s Wine of the Year: Portfolio Tasting
13-Apr (Tue; 5.15 pm)
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About the masterclass:
Chacra made headlines last year when James and his team named its Chacra Pinot Noir Patagonia Treinta y Dos 2018 the Wine of the Year 2020. It’s biodynamic farming of vineyards and noninterventionist winemaking is unique for Argentina, especially in the isolated region of Patagonia. Learn more about this special and unique winery through a tasting of its range of wines.
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CHILE
The New Cult Wines of Chile
!! NEW DATE: 15-Apr (Thurs; 5.15 pm)
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About the masterclass:
A lot has been said and written about the cult wines of Chiles and the list continues to grow of excellent and high-quality reds. Taste some of newest contenders and find out why James thinks they may be amongst the top cults .
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USA
2018 Vintage Tasting – Is It Napa’s New Benchmark Vintage?
14-Apr (Wed; 5.15 pm)
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About the masterclass:
The 2018 vintage is a special year for Napa Valley producing more balanced and refined reds than ever before. Taste for yourself some top wines and understand what was so special about the year.
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ITALY
Barolo 10 Years After Current Release:
2007 Vintage Tasting
10-Apr (Sat; 5.15 pm) – FULLY BOOKED
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About the masterclass:
As the warm and rich 2017 Barolos are being released on the market at the moment, this is the chance to taste a very similar and exciting vintage, 2007. Will they live up to the praise they received when they were first released? Find out for yourself.
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ITALY
Super Tuscans of 2010
17-Apr (Sat; 5.15 pm) – FULLY BOOKED
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About the masterclass:
It has been more than a decade since the 2010 Super Tuscan reds were produced and the vintage goes down as one for making wine with brightness and intensity. See for yourself how some of the best aged, and where they are going in their evolution.
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LIMITED SPACE PER SESSION. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.
Seats will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis. Private group booking (by company) is available on request.
NOTE: Only serious RSVPs please! Please don’t block space if you don’t intend to show up. No-shows will be blacklisted for future events.
For enquiries contact [email protected]
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ARGENTINA Achaval-Ferrer, Bemberg Estate Wines, Bodega Norton, Caro, Catena Zapata, Chacra, El Enemigo, Marcelo Pelleriti Wines, Susana Balbo Wines, Tapiz, Trapiche, Zuccardi
CHILE Almaviva, Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chile, Clos Apalta, Concha y Toro, Errázuriz, Los Vascos, Seña, Viñedo Chadwick, VIK, Viña Don Melchor
FRANCE Château Batailley, Château Trottevieille, Château Bellefont-Belcier, Château Haut-Brisson, Château Tour Saint Christophe, Château Beychevelle, Château Montlabert, Château Canon, Château Clerc Milon, Château d’Armailhac, Château d’Issan, Château Fleur Cardinale, Château L’Evangile, Château Duhart Milon, Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Léoville Las Cases, Château Nenin, Château Phélan Ségur, Château Pichon Baron, Château Pontet-Canet, Château Rauzan-Ségla
ITALY Bibi Graetz, Casanova di Neri, Castello di Bossi, Castiglion del Bosco, Ceretto, Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona, ColleMassari, Grattamacco, Damilano, Eredi Fuligni, Fattoria Le Pupille, Jermann, Marchesi di Barolo, Mazzei, Ornellaia, Petrolo, Pio Cesare, Roberto Voerzio, Siro Pacenti, Tasca d’Almerita, Tenuta Sette Ponti, Valdicava
UNITED STATES Amici, Barboursville Vineyards, Bryant Family Vineyard, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Martin Ray, Peter Michael Winery, St. Supéry, The Donum Estate
