The Big Taste Weekend, Holkham

This Bank Holiday Weekend (1st – 3rd May 2010) all Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Stores have open around 50 wines for a tasting extravaganza. A number of the wine team from the Maltstore headed off to various stores on the first day of the event, and my destination was Holkham – a gorgeous shop situated in what used to be the old School House at Holkham Estate.

The lovely Brian, manager of Adnams' stores in Holkham and Holt

Amongst all the wines we had available to taste, a few really stood out for our customers. Tasters loved the organic Bardolino from Fasilo Gino in Italy – an attractive mix of cherries and earthy forest fruits, along with hallmark Italian elegance and style. Another red that went down well was Berton Vineyards‘ Coonawarra Cabernet -pure, concentrated blackcurrants, along with a touch of mint and a smooth finish – fabulous on a sunny Saturday.

A selection of wines open for tasting at Holkham's Big Taste Weekend

In the whites, we had lots of interest in an Austrian Riesling from Gobelsburg. I think it was a treat for many people to try something a bit different, and this Riesling was being selected by a number of tasters who were cooking fish suppers when they returned home. Forrest Estate’s Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough was as popular as ever, and was being re-tasted by Forrest fans who were already familiar with it but love it so much they couldn’t resist a taste; great stuff. It was a real pleasure to meet so many people who were keen to explore the wonderful world of wine whilst enjoying the delights of Holkham.

Holkham Gap

Gorgeous blue sky over Holkham pines