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Swiss wines at home and abroad

Julia Harding
Julia Harding MW
Monday 13 July 2020
Clavau vineyard in Sion

Nearly 100 wines tasted in London and Switzerland, from rare varieties such as Himbertscha to more recent crosses such as Galotta as well as the globally versatile Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. My picture above shows vineyards in the lieu-dit of Clavau.

The majority of the 96 wines reviewed below were shown at a tasting in London in March organised by Swiss Wine. It focused on producers whose wines are exported to the UK, some of whom also export to the US.

Also described below are the wines I tasted last year when I was in Vevey for the Fête...