Wine tasting, or testing?

Commented by Theodor Sverkén Sjögren, March 2010

A couple of weeks ago the Swedish School was proudly visited by Mr Henrik Riby, who lead some 20 people through a night of wine tasting. Or was it testing?


Most of the attending Swedes had never done wine tasting more than once or twice before, so this event turned out to be a very appreciated one. There were four white wines to be tasted and everybody was involved in putting good words on the different tastes.

The wines tested were of four grapes, namely Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Semillion and of course Chardonnay. The wines Mr Riby had chosen for the event were all South African; La Motte (Sauvignon Blanc, 2006), Ken Forrester (Chenin Blanc, 2008), Fairview Dom Page (Semillion, 2007), and finally Diemersdal Reserve (Chardonnay, 2007).

For more information please check out www.chris-wine.se and do not forget to google the Aroma Circle and for a proper testing form.

Mr Riby made a promise to come back in May for a new wine tasting night with focus on red wines. Look out for dates and details at this blog our in coming news letters from the Swedish School.

And finally, we just want to thank everybody who attended this event and made a joyful evening, and of course, but not least, Mr Riby, for guiding us through this deep knowledge of yours. Thanks a lot!