It gives me great pleasure to announce the dates for our 2010 Rhône En Primeur tasting; Tuesday 15th November 2011.

The tasting will be held at the delightful Chandos House (click for directions) in the Robert Adams suite. We will begin procedings at 3.00pm and the tasting will run until 8.00pm.

I look forward to seeing you all there.

To reserve your place please RSVP Here and we will reserve you a place.

Another date for your diary: Genesis Wines 2010 Burgundy En Primeur tasting. Monday 9th January 2012. 3.00pm - 8.00 pm @ Chandos House.

Created in 1502, Domaine Tokaji Hétszőlő is considered to have some of the most beautiful vineyards in Central Europe. It is truly historic to boot, having belonged over the years to many different owners including the princes of Transylvania, the princess of Brandenburg and the Rákózi princes. In 1711, the domaine became Imperial property and remained under the administration of the Austro-Hungarian crown for nearly two centuries. With its vineyard classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the domaine produces fine, unctuous aszú wines with incredible ageing potential. The estate is now owned by Michel Reybier, the proprietor of the rather famous Chateau Cos d’Estournel in Bordeaux.

 Tokaji was the first wine to be made from botrytised grapes, also known as ‘noble rot’; it precedes Rhine wine by a century and Sauternes by two centuries. Tokaji is also the first wine region to be classified into growths (by Prince Rákóczi in 1700), by 1737 first, second, third and unclassified growths existed with three great growths, one in Tokaji and two in Tarcel. Unfortunately, during the communist era (from 1949) the quality of the greatest wine of Eastern Europe was compromised. Wines were confiscated and blended together in vast vats and allowed to oxidize. Since the fall of the communism the government has followed a policy of restoring vineyards and properties to their rightful owners and re-building Tokaji’s reputation as one of the most famous wines of the world.

 This selection of both dry and sweet wines from Hétszőlő showcase the historic region of Tokaji. The Dry Furmint is a great wine for the summer drinking, but it is the sweeter Aszus where the real excitement lies and where you experience the complex, intense flavours, stunning balancing acidity and depth that makes Tokaji one of the truly most exciting wines of the world and are easily comparable in quality with the greatest Chateaux of Sauternes at a fraction of the price.

To view the Tokaji Hetszolo offer click here 

Upcoming tastings and events:

Genesis Wines Burgundy En Primeur Tasting 2010
To express interest or reserve your place in this tasting please contact us.
When: Monday 10th January 2011 (3pm - 8pm)
Where: The Chandos House, 2 Queen Anne Street, London W1G 9LQ

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Private Customer tastings
Through out the year Genesis host various private customer tastings. These include En Primeur tastings from Rhône and Burgundy, winemaker’s evenings, private dinners, master class evenings and a Christmas tasting. If you would like to express interest in our En Primeur tastings or would like to receive any information on our other events please contact us.

Bin End tastings
Two bin end tastings are held each year in conjunction with our bin end sale. During January and July Genesis release there bin end offer and invite customers to join us for a fun evening out tasting great wines at fantastic prices. Get in quick as the sale and tasting are both very popular. If you would like to receive information about our next bin end tasting and sale please contact us.

Trade tastings
Genesis host 2 annual trade tastings each year, these provide clients with the oppurtuntiy to taste a wide range of wines from both new and current producers and new vintages. It is also a great chance to meet grower’s and learn more about them, their wines and growing methods. If you would like to receive information about our next trade event please contact us.

 Archived

Genesis Wines Rhône En Primeur Tasting 2010
To express interest or reserve your place in this tasting please contact us.
When: Tuesday 16th November 2010 (3pm - 8pm)
Where: The Chandos House, 2 Queen Anne Street,
Grower's on show include:
North Natacha Chave, Tain l’Hermitage - Domaine Colombier, Tain l’Hermitage - Domaine Ferraton,
Tain l’Hermitage - Delas Frères, St Jean de Muzois - Pierre Gaillard, Malleval - Stéphane Ogier, Ampuis - René Rostaing, Ampuis - François Villard, Saint Michel South Domaine Daniel & Denis Alary, Cairanne - Domaine Clos du Caillou, Châteauneuf du Pape - Domaine Chaume-Arnaud, Vinsobres - Domaine Fondrèche, Côtes du Ventoux
Domaine Gramenon, Monbrison - Domaine Grand Veneur, Châteauneuf du Pape - Domaine de Marcoux, Châteauneuf du Pape - Domaine La Monardière, Vacqueyras - Domaine de La Mordorée, Tavel - Domaine de La Vieille Julienne, Châteauneuf du Pape

Wines of Chile 2010 exhibition 
When: Wednesday 8th September 2010  (10am – 6pm)
Where: Lawrence Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls, Greycoat Street, London SW1P 2QD
Come and visit us as we show case the new vintage from Matetic Vineyards and Koyle.

Wines of Argentina 2010 exhibition 
When: Tuesday 14th September 2010  (10am – 6pm)
Where: Lord’s Cricket Ground, Nursery End Pavilion, Wellington Road, London NW8 8QN
For more information please contact us.