Top 10 : Tables Not to Miss at VIWF

By: Treve Ring

Gems beyond the riches of France

Top Ten

Wine Fest is upon us, and with France the theme region, it looks to be a magnificent week.

There are numerous wines to check out from across France, including a circutious route from Alsace to Loire to Bourgogne to Beaujolais, to the Rhone to Languedoc-Roussillon, to Provence, to South West, and of course, Champagne (a few Champagne picks below, because, of course). But while the crowd is properly feasting on France, don't miss these gem tables from around the world. I've highlighted some stops below that you'll want to visit, from countries as diverse as Portugal, Australia, Chile, Germany, and Argentina.

Watch for Anthony, DJ, and Geoff popping up throughout the week. And remember: taste everything, drink water, ask questions, be open, and have fun.

91/100Taittinger Brut Reserve N/VChampagne, France

91/100Champagne Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut N/VChampagne, France

90/100Colomé Malbec Autentico 2016Salta, North, Argentina

90/100Undurraga Terroir Hunter Sauvignon Blanc 2017Valle de Leyda, Valle de San Antonio, Region de Aconcagua, Chile

92/100Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Piesporter Goldtropfchen Kabinett Riesling 2016Mosel, Germany

90/100Sorelle Bronca Particella 232 Brut Nature Prosecco Superiore N/VVeneto, Italy

89/100Rocca Bernarda Ribolla Gialla 2017Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

91/100Fonseca 10 Year Old Aged Tawny Port N/VDouro Valley, Northern Portugal, Portugal

90/100Da Foz Douro Red 2014Douro Superior, Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, Portugal

92/100Tyrrell's HVD Single Vineyard Hunter Semillon 2010Pokolbin, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia

Written By: TR

Treve Ring

Treve Ring is a wine writer and editor, judge and speaker, and perpetual traveller. She is based on Vancouver Island, Canada, though is most often found on a plane or in a vineyard. After completing her Art History degree with Distinction from the University of Victoria and being exposed to the world of wine business at Christie’s in London, England, she switched gears, leaving the realm of art for the world of wine. She is a certified sommelier, WSET diploma holder, Champagne Master, Wine Scholar Guild instructor, and certified Sherry instructor, and has been presenting on wine internationally since co-founding Cru Consultancy, a boutique wine education and consultation company, in 2012. She is the current Chair of the Vancouver Island Sommelier Association.