TAIPEI, , June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- After a series of events in New York, London, Zurich, Singapore and Hong Kong, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, the world's most recognised authority on fine wine rating, is bringing the much-lauded Matter of Taste wine event for the first time to Taipei, at the Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel on Saturday, 15th of June 2019.
The first edition of Matter of Taste Taipei features a blockbuster line-up of over 200 iconic wines of the world, rated from RP90 to RP100, to taste in one afternoon, the average score is over 93 points, which stands high on the 100-point scale of the Wine Advocate.
Guests will be able to walk about the tasting room to discover and taste according to their preferences, from great classics of Bordeaux, Rhone, Italy and Champagne, to new world stars from Argentina, Chile, California, Australia and New Zealand, and amazing discoveries from Spain, Portugal, and Greece.
Over twenty wine makers, winery owners and winery ambassadors will make the trip to Taipei for this special opportunity to share their wines and passion with guests. This will be a unique opportunity to meet up close and personal the people behind Il Marroneto, Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle, Le Bon Pasteur, Domaine de la Charbonniere, Mas Becha, Fattoria Le Pupille, Castello Romitorio, Chateau Labegorce, De Martino, Trapiche, Gramona, Pape Clement, Julia Kemper, Rocca delle Macìe, Les 3 Cellier, Vina Ventisquero, Vignobles K, Chateau TrotteVieille, D'Arenberg, Catena Zapata, Vina Almaviva, Couvent des Jacobins.
Dr Alessandro Mori owner of famed Brunello "Il Marroneto" will present his RP100 pointer vintage 2010, while other Italian icons such as Elvio Cogno, Masi, Bibi Graetz, Mazzei will be showcasing vintages that are highly rated from RP96 and above. Californian star wines will be there with a Continuum Estate RP99 pointer, a Ridge RP98 pointer, Anakota, Hartford Court and more. Look for top Australians with Torbreck, d'Arenberg, Jasper Hill, Hentley Farm, as well as stars of Argentina and Chile with Zuccardi, Catena Zapata, de Martino, Almaviva, Clos Apalta. Lovers of great classics will taste Beaucastel (97pointer), de Venoge, Pape Clement, Tarlant, Trotte Vieille, Bon Pasteur, Valandraud, Chapoutier, Ferraton, Fombrauge, Delamotte and more.
The four expert masterclasses conducted by critics of the Wine Advocate will be staging rare wines such as the rare Cote Rotie Cuvee Belle Helene of Stephane Ogier (RP100), Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie la Landonne (RP99), Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard (RP98), M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois (RP97), Pontet-Canet 2010 (RP100) and many more.
A very exclusive "all Ermitage dinner" by M Chapoutier will take place with the presence of Michel Chapoutier himself, featuring nothing less than five RP100 pointers (special offer at USD388 inclusive of the walkabout tasting ticket).
The Grand Finale Dinner will follow the Walkabout Tasting on Saturday 15th at 7:30pm, and present a rare opportunity for wine lovers to bring their favourite botte (BYOB - bring your own bottle) and share with wine makers, critics and fellow gourmets over a fabulous 15 course dinner. For those who do not want to bring a bottle, a very special offer is available at USD178 "all-in" inclusive of the Walkabout Tasting ticket, dinner seat at the Grand Finale dinner, and a choice of 9 bottles to choose from. Details on the complimentary bottle and menu at: https://a-matter-of-taste.com/en/taipei-2019/partners/byob-special/byobspecial
Grand Walkabout Tasting
Taste over 200 Highly Rated Iconic Wines of the World
Saturday 15th June 2019: from 11:00 till 17:00
Admission price: USD120
Grand Walkabout Tasting tickets come with a one-year subscription to Robert Parker Wine Advocate (worth US$99).
Details on the Grand Walkabout Tasting here: http://bit.ly/mot-tpe-gwt
SPECIAL OFFER FOR READERS:
Grand Walkabout Tasting + Free Champagne
A FREE bottle of Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Yellow Label NV to take away or enjoy at Ibuki or Marco Polo restaurant, Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei, with every admission ticket at USD120.
Or Grand Walkabout Tasting + Grand Finale Dinner + Free Bottle
A FREE bottle to choose from the 9 listed below + a dinner seat at the Grand Finale Dinner (bring the bottle to enjoy with a 15-course dinner) + an admission to the Walkabout Tasting: A day and evening of wine enjoyment at USD178.
Readers can purchase these special offers here: https://a-matter-of-taste.com/en/taipei-2019/partners/byob-special/byobspecial
About Robert Parker Wine Advocate
For more than 42 years, The Wine Advocate, and later RobertParker.com, has been the global leader and independent consumer's guide to fine wine. The brand was established by world-famous Robert M. Parker, Jr., the only critic in any field to receive the highest Presidential honour from three countries -- France, Italy and Spain. Robert Parker Wine Advocate provides a wealth of information to its subscribers, including a searchable database of more than 300,000 professional wine ratings and reviews plus articles, videos, daily news content, online retail availability and pricing, an active, professionally moderated bulletin board, a mobile app for easy access to the comprehensive online database of reviews, and much more.
