BLEEDING HEART
London
Bleeding Heart takes its name from the yard where it is located, which was named after a 17th century beauty, Lady Elizabeth Hatton, who was found murdered there. The warm, wood-paneled restaurant is an ideal venue for either a business lunch or a romantic dinner. Bleeding Heart Restaurant offers modern French food, impeccable service, an award-winning ‘encyclopedic’ wine list and above all a uniquely welcoming ambience.
“Aging potential is a very interesting and fascinating subject to talk about: putting it into a tasting was a unique and fulfilling experience. Also, hearing various sommeliers’ opinions and their experiences made for a very illuminating conversation, with some great highlights.”
Christopher Delalonde
Head Sommelier
Bleeding Heart
THE MYSTERY OF AGEING
What makes a wine get better over the years?
GUESTS
Christopher Delalonde
Head Sommelier – Bleeding Heart
Tanya Mann
Freelance Journalist – tanyamann.com
Peter McCombie
Wine Consultancy – petermccombie.com
Francesco Contento
Wine Buyer Assistant – Partridges
Walter Santini
Assistant Head Sommelier – Oblix Restaurant
Tal Groinen
Sommelier – China Tang
Christopher Walkey
Founder – Glass Of Bubbly
Leslie Coverdale
Director – Glass Of Bubbly
Sebastian Agnello
Assistant Head Sommelier – The Don
“This relaxed blind tasting looked at the effects of aging on a few Italian wines, some of which we might not think about as ageworthy. The impressive but very drinkable 2001 Refosco was a revelation: rich, ripe, full of dark fruit flavors, but not heavy.”
Peter McCombie
Wine Consultancy
petermccombie.com