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What we tasted in April 2024

In welcomed back Quentin Sadler for the 10th time to the GUWS. We were treated to an excellent range of wines from Rioja.

More information is available here:
Web: quentinsadler.com
Blog: quentinsadler.wordpress.com
X: @quentinsadler
Facebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler

The wines tasted were:

  1. 2016 Cune Barrel Fermented Blanco Bodegas CVNE, Haro, Rioja Alta
  2. 2021 Ad Libitum Maturana Blanca Juan Carlos Sancha, Baños de Río Tobía, Rioja Alta
  3. 2021 Conde Valdemar Finca Alto Cantabria Viñedo Singular, Oyón, Rioja Alavesa
  4. 2020 Finca la Montesa Viñedo Esencial Crianza Palacios Remondo, Alfaro, Rioja Oriental
  5. 2019 Peña el Gato Tinaja Juan Carlos Sancha, Baños de Río Tobía, Rioja Alta
  6. 2019 Bakeder Vino de Laguardia Viña Real, Bodegas CVNE, Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa
  7. 2016 Finca Valpiedra Reserva Familia Martínez Bujanda, Fuenmayor, Rioja Alta
  8. 2004 Urbina Gran Reserva Especial Bodegas Urbina, Cuzcurrita del Río Tirón, Rioja Alta
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What we tasted in March 2024

In March we welcomed back Dan Ruell of Mentzendorff who presented a range of fantastic new world wines from their portfolio.

If you wish to purchase wines, please email the Treasurer.

For more information:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk

The wines tasted were:

  1. Klein Constantia Cap Classique Chardonnay 2019
  2. The Crossings Wild Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020
  3. Klein Constantia Perdeblokke Sauvignon Blanc 2018
  4. Akitu Blanc Pinot Noir 2022
  5. Akitu A2 Pinot Noir 2019
  6. Kilikanoon The Duke Grenache 2016
  7. Kilikanoon The Oracle Shiraz 2016
  8. Kilikanoon Attunga 1865 Shiraz 2013
  9. Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Muscat de Frontignan 2019
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Next tasting – Friday 8th March

In March we welcome the return of Mentzendorff who will be presenting a range of wines from their portfolio.

For more information:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

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What we tasted in February 2024

In February we welcomed back Jane Sowter of legendary Lebanese producer Chateau Musar, who presenting a range of fantastic wines from their portfolio. After looking back though our archive we realised that this was Jane’s 10th presentation to the society, which commenced in 1992. We were not disappointed.

If you wish to purchase, wines are available through Evington’s Wines. Ollie can be contacted on 0116 254 2702 , online at evingtons-wines.co.uk or by visiting the store at 120 Evington Road, Leicester LE2 1HH.

For more information:
Web: chateaumusar.com

The wines tasted were:

  1. Musar Jeune White 2021
  2. Musar Jeune Rosé 2021
  3. Musar Jeune Red 2020
  4. Hochar Père et Fils Red 2019
  5. Chateau Musar 2016
  6. Chateau Musar 2012
  7. Chateau Musar 2008
  8. Chateau Musar White 2010
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Next tasting – Friday 9th February

Chateau Musar

In February we welcome back Jane Sowter of legendary Lebanese producer Chateau Musar, who will be presenting a range of wines from their portfolio.

For more information:
Web: chateaumusar.com

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

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What we tasted in January 2024

In January we welcomed Charlie Dall’Omo of San Martino Wine who presented an entertaining range of wines from their Italian portfolio.

For more information:
Web: sanmartinowine.co.uk
Email: ciao@sanmartinowine.co.uk
Tel: 0115 671 5804
Facebook: Sanmartinowine
Instragram: Sanmartinowine

The wines tasted were:

  1. Prestige Pignoletto Spumante Brut DOCG
  2. Ortrugo Frizzante DOC 2018
  3. Famoso ‘Serenaro’ IGT Rubicone Bianco
  4. Salamino di Santa Croce DOP ‘Alfredo Molinari’
  5. “A” Quevri Rubicone IGT Centesimino
  6. Riserva Romagna Sangiovese ‘Longiano’ DOC 2016
  7. ‘Felis Leo’ Colli Romagna Centrale Rosso DOC 2011
  8. L’appuntamento Malvasia Bianco Passito
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Next tasting – Friday 12th January 2024

In January we welcome Charlie Dall’Omo of San Martino Wine who will be presenting a range of wines from their Italian portfolio.

For more information:
Web: sanmartinowine.co.uk
Email: ciao@sanmartinowine.co.uk
Tel: 0115 671 5804
Facebook: Sanmartinowine
Instragram: Sanmartinowine

San Martino Wine are at the Beeston Farmer’s market on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

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What we tasted in December 2023

In December we welcomed back Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting. We had a very entertaining evening, with wine accompanied by some of Duncan’s legendary “cracker jokes”.

For more information:
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LT
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

The wines tasted were:

  1. Champagne H. Blin Tradition NV, France
  2. Semeli Mantinia 2022, Greece
  3. Chateau Fontanche Blanc 2022, France
  4. Valcanto Monastrell 2020, Spain
  5. Belgardo Terre Alfieri 2020, Italy
  6. Bedoba 2020, Georgia
  7. Chateau Puybarbe 2018, France
  8. Breitenbach Tokaji 6 Puttonyos Aszú 2018, Hungary