Wine Tasting: Rhône Valley & Friends

Rhône Valley & Friends

Saturday, February 20, 2027, starting at 3:00 p.m.

Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre—the Rhône has given the wine world three grape varieties that are now grown from Australia to California to Priorat. This evening, we’ll pit the originals against their descendants: Hermitage versus Barossa Valley, Châteauneuf versus Priorat, Cornas versus Paso Robles. Plus, two showdowns within the Rhône region itself—Guigal’s two legendary single-vineyard wines side by side, and two top-tier Hermitage Blancs.

Hans Babits will lead the tasting. All wines will be served blind: You'll know which wines are in your glass—but not in what order. The answer will be revealed after each flight.

The following wines will be served:

• Clos i Terrasses, Clos Erasmus, Priorat 2009
• Penfolds, "Grange," Barossa Valley 2004
• E. Guigal, Côte-Rôtie “La Landonne” 2001
• Domaine Auguste Clape, Cornas 2012
• Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage 2005
• Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage 2004
• E. Guigal, Côte-Rôtie “La Mouline” 2001
• M. Chapoutier, Ermitage Blanc “l’Ermite” 2010
• M. Chapoutier, Ermitage “Le Pavillon” 2005
• Château de Beaucastel, Hommage à Jacques Perrin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2009
• Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage Blanc 2010
• Saxum Vineyards, “Booker Vineyard,” Paso Robles 2012

CHF 999 per person, including lodging.

The price includes the wine tasting featuring all the wines, the accompanying meal, an overnight stay at Hotel Säntis, and breakfast the following day.

Space is limited to 12 people. Registration is by email only at info@appenzeller-hotels.ch