The Loire river is the longest in France, meandering for over 600 miles from the Massif Central all the way to the Bay of Biscay. From Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, famed for Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, the Loire is one of France's most diverse and best value grape regions. Join Master of Vine, … Continue reading Loire Valley Tasting with Master of Vine, Christine Marsiglio
Pinot Noir, the renowned grape originally from Burgundy, France, now flourishes around the world. New Zealand, Oregon, Australia and California now boast worthy credentials in the production of this finicky grape. To find your favourite, it's worth tasting different styles originating in different parts of the world, which is what we intend to do with … Continue reading Pinot Noir Comparative Tasting Old World vs New World
VvFinding quality Chardonnay for what you pay can be tricky as prices range hugely. Join this tasting to learn how the price difference is justified and what flavour characters we can typically expect from Chardonnay at different price points. (Note, we’re leaving Chablis and Sparkling out of this tasting, as it’ll just be too much … Continue reading Finding Value in Chardonnay
Dishes with hot chilli, subtle sweetness, savoury umami and powerful spices can be pretty tricky to pair with, but we’re up for the challenge. So, grab these wines and place your order with you favourite, Thai, Chinese or Indian restaurant and let’s find a wine to drink along with. Head to any MMI store and … Continue reading Pairing Wine to Spicy Asian Dishes
The most expensive wines in the world come from Bordeaux, as does plenty or affordable quaffing wine. Let’s tackle the regions, styles and understanding the prestige of this iconic French Wine Region. We’ll be drinking: Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Mouton Cadet, Reserve, Graves (135 AED) Chateau d’Armajan des Ormes, Sauternes (150 AED) If you can’t … Continue reading Introduction to Bordeaux
This free wine tasting session is all about tasting practice, developing your palette while broadening your wine vocabulary to help you enjoy and talk about wine more easily on your own. This week we will be tasting Castello do Albola, Chianti Classico DOCG, 2016, Italy – 117 AED from MMI Don't forget MMI is offering … Continue reading Palate Training Wine Tasting- Tuscan Reds
Join us as we learn the history and style of this great wine region. We'll de-code label terms, delve into sub-regions and give some tips for finding great values. The lesson costs 75 AED per person. Please DM us for payment details and the receive Zoom meeting invite. While these tastings are structured, they are … Continue reading Tuscany Masterclass: How to Find Top Drops and Great Value
This free wine tasting session is all about tasting practice, developing your palette while broadening your wine vocabulary to help you enjoy and talk about wine more easily on your own. This week we will be tasting False Bay, Windswept, Sauvignon Blanc, 2019, Coastal Region, South Africa – 50 AED from MMI Don’t forget MMI … Continue reading Palate Training Wine Tasting – Sauvignon Blanc
Join us as we move from The North to the South of New Zealand, exploring what makes each fo their key regions so perfect for wine, we tackle the wine history of the nation, the most celebrated grapes, and the ones on the rise too. This interactive lesson costs AED75 p/p, a maximum of 10 … Continue reading New Zealand Wine Tasting Masterclass
This free wine tasting session is all about tasting practice, developing your palette while broadening your wine vocabulary to help you enjoy and talk about wine more easily on your own. This week we will be tasting d’Arenberg, The Footbolt Shiraz, 1017, McLaren Vale, Australia – 115 AED from MMI Don’t forget MMI is offering … Continue reading Palate Training Wine Tasting – Shiraz
