As part of the global Social Media Week events which aimed to connect people and social media as well as increase awareness/knowledge etc. Also part of this week was fun. Due to travelling later in the week I missed the Beer tasting but made it to the wine event. I am so glad I did. Where else can you get Waitrose wines and a tutored tasting by Pieter Rosenthal.
The gorgeous surroundings of West Brewery
A selection of six wines to taste, smell and discuss. Bliss.
The wines on tasting :-
- Leitz Rüdesheimer Rosengarten Riesling 2010 – Rheingau, Germany
- Triade Fiano-Falanghina-Greco 2010 – Campania, Italy
- Trivento Viognier 2010 – Mendoza, Argentina
- Chateau Ka Source de Rouge 2007 – Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
- Brazin Old Vine Zinfandel 2008 – Lodi, California
- Inniskillin Sparkling Icewine – Niagara, Canada
The sparking Icewine was astounding, although not cheap at all at £35 a half bottle! One to remember for very special occasion. All the wines went down well and prices can be found here .
Unfortunately technical problems meant that a live stream with chat from one of the winemakers wasn’t possible but the event did stream live to those who wanted to listen to the topic.
An excellent event, and a great way to mingle with other “geeks” in a relaxed atmosphere but still embracing technology and learning!
It was a great event – well done Pieter and was followed up with a beer tasting event the following day. Both events were captured on video and can be seen through the Social Media Week Glasgow Livestream channels here http://www.livestream.com/smw_glasgow2