The emphasis was definitely on having fun and enjoying the wines in informal surroundings. It was great to have Broadway Deli, Fromage to Age and Tapas in a Box there too, some great produce on sale and a superb range of nibbles to go with the wines.
Having tasted my way through all 105 or so wines prior to the doors opening and taking my place behind the tables (for me the order of the day was definitely spitting!) what were my personal highlights? 
2006 Langhe Nebbiolo from Vajra - Perfumed and hauntingly scented, pure, elegant and refined. There was a deep down feeling that this would taste so much better with food. No wonder Vajra has such a great reputation and like red Burgundy one has to work at this type of wine to understand and appreciate it.
2003 Chianti Classico 'Vigna del Sorbo, Fontodi - Pure, intense and concentrated with layers of fruit and complexity. In what was a difficult vintage Fontodi have shown what great wine makers they are with this stunning, compelling wine which still has years ahead of it.
2005 Vieux Chateau Gaubert, Graves Blanc - A blend of 50% Semillon and 50% Sauvignon Blanc, barrel fermented. White Bordeaux is seriously under-rated and this example shows why. With wonderful richness and concentration and a long, long finish. Matched to rich seafood dishes this would be superb. Perfect with smoked haddock risotto.
2005 Bourgogne Rouge Gerard Raphet - Good Bourgogne Rouge is hard to find, many examples are thin, watery, insipid and poor value. Raphet puts as much effort into his Bourgogne Rouge as his Clos de Vougeot and this example is light in weight with delicious aromas of red fruits, perfumed, seductive and with remarkable flavour. Great with a roast duck breast!Did you attend the tasting? Post a comment and let us know what your favourite wines were!
