January 22nd, 2012
DISCOVER SPAIN’S GREATEST WINES UNDER ONE ROOF
Join Decanter at an unrivalled tasting of the World’s best wineries all under one roof.
Grand Tasting: Tickets from £40
Grand Tasting opening hours 11am – 5pm
- 50 top wineries
- 300 great wines to taste
- A rare chance to meet the winemakers
- Bar Pepito
- Education zone with Sarah Jane Evans MW
We are delighted to welcome back the Spanish producers for a second year after the sell out success of the event in February 2011. Check out the highlights of the event and what to expect from the forthcoming event click here.
http://www.amiando.com/spanishencounter2011.html
We don’t have any affiliation with Decanter, but we though you’d be interested…
Tags: Decanter, Fine Wine Encounter, Spanish
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January 22nd, 2012
In February we welcome Jane Sowter presenting wines from Chateau Musar.
For more information:
Web: chateaumusar.com
Email: info@chateaumusar.co.uk
Tel: 0208 941 8311
Note that Members are contacted by a member of the Committee each month to commit to attendance at the tasting. Unfortunately, it is not possible for members or guests to simply ‘turn up on the night’ owing to space limitations and the need to arrange catering in advance.
Tags: Chateau Musar, February, Jane Sowter, Tasting
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January 22nd, 2012
Amphora Wines
Many thanks to Patrick Whenham-Bossy of Amphora Wines for presenting wines from Gigondas and Vacqueyras. We all had a fantastic festive evening.
Web: amphora-wines.co.uk
Email: orders@amphora-wines.co.uk
Tel: 01664 474306
- 2009 Vacqueyras “Le Rif” Stéphane Vedeau
- 2007 Vacqueyras “Le Clos des Cazaux” Domaine Archimbaud-Vache, Magnum
- 2001 Vacqueyras “Reservé” Château des Tours, Emmanuel Reynaud
- 1994 Vacqueyras “Reservé” Château des Tours, Emmanuel Reynaud, Magnum
- 2009 Gigondas “Côtes Jugunda” Stéphane Vedeau
- 2008 Gigondas “Tradition” Moulin de la Gardette, Jean-Yves Meunier
- 2006 Gigondas “Le Clos des Cazaux” Domaine Archimbaud-Vache, Magnum
- 2001 Gigondas “Cuvée Ventabren” Moulin de la Gardette, Jean-Yves Meunier
Patrick with our Chairman John Malpass
Tags: Amphora Wines, Gigondas, January, Patrick Whenham-Bossy, Tasting, Vacqueyras
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December 11th, 2011
Merry Christmas to all of our members and guests.
Again we’ve had a very successful year and we hope you’ve enjoyed the tastings. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you in 2012.
Join one of our hard working committee members Tim Edwards, for a glass of Monbazillac and a mince pie!
Tags: 2011, Merry Christmas
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December 11th, 2011
In January we welcome Patrick Whenham-Bossy of Amphora Wines, presenting wines from the Rhone Valley.
For more information:
Web: amphora-wines.co.uk
Email: orders@amphora-wines.co.uk
Tel: 01664 474306
Note that Members are contacted by a member of the Committee each month to commit to attendance at the tasting. Unfortunately, it is not possible for members or guests to simply ‘turn up on the night’ owing to space limitations and the need to arrange catering in advance.
Tags: Amphora Wines, January, Next Tasting, Patrick Whenham-Bossy, Rhone
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December 11th, 2011
Corney and Barrow
Many thanks to James Long of Corney & Barrow for presenting our Christmas tasting. We all had a fantastic festive evening.
Email: newmarket@corneyandbarrow.com
Web: corneyandbarrow.com
Phone: 01638 600 000
Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH
James Long with our secretary Merrill Hastie
- Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Brut Champagne, France NV
- Fiano, Masseria Bianca, IGT Salento, Italy 2010
- Dominio de Toyo, Torrontes- Chardonnay, Famatina Valley, Argentina 2010
- Mont de Joie, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, France 2010
- Gewürztraminer, Cave de Cléebourg, Alsace, France 2010
- Château Maurel, Cabardès, France 2009
- Dominio de Toyo, Cabernet-Shiraz, Famatina Valley, Argentina 2010
- Carmel Road, Pinot Noir, Monterey, California, USA 2009
- 1865 Single Vineyard, Carmenère, Maule Valley, Chile 2009
- Château Septy, Monbazillac, France 2007
Tags: Christmas, Corney & Barrow, James Long, Newmarket, Tasting
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November 12th, 2011
In December we welcome James Long from Corney & Barrow for our festive Christmas tasting.
More information is available on their website and can be contacted at:
Email: newmarket@corneyandbarrow.com
Phone: 01638 600 000
Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH
Note that this tasting is limited to ticket holders only. Unfortunately, it is not possible for members simply ‘turn up on the night’ owing to space limitations.
Tags: Christmas, Corney & Barrow, December, James Long, Next Tasting
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November 12th, 2011
Pisano Family Wines
Many thanks to Scott from Ellis of Richmond for presenting the Pisano Family Wines of Uruguay. We all had a fantastic evening.
Web: pisanowines.com
Web: ellisofrichmond.co.uk
Tel: 020 8744 5550
Email: info@ellis-wines.co.uk
- Viognier Rio de Los Pajaros 2010
- Torrontes Rio de Los Pajaros 2010
- Tannat Rio de Los Pajaros 2007
- Tannat “Estate Bottled Family Reserve” 2007
- Petit Verdot “Estate Bottled Family Reserve” 2007
- Tannat Syrah Viognier Rio de Los Pajaros 2008
- Pinot Noir Rio de Los Pajaros 2008
- Viognier Torrontes “Late Harvest” Fabula 2006
Tags: Ellis of Richmond, November, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Pisano Wines, Rio de Los Pajaros, Syrah, Tannat, Tasting, Torrontes, Uruguay, Viognier
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October 16th, 2011
In November we welcome the wines from Bodegas Pisano of Uruguay.
For more information:
Web: pisanowines.com
Note that Members are contacted by a member of the Committee each month to commit to attendance at the tasting. Unfortunately, it is not possible for members or guests to simply ‘turn up on the night’ owing to space limitations and the need to arrange catering in advance.
Tags: Bodegas Pisano, November, Tasting, Uruguay
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October 16th, 2011
Turkey Flat Vineyards
Many thanks to Antony Davis and Iain Phillips from Mentzendorff for presenting the wines of Turkey Flat Vineyards, Australia. We all had a fantastic evening.
Web: turkeyflat.com.au
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk
- Butchers Block White 2010
- Rosé 2011
- Butchers Block Red 2009
- Grenache 2009
- Mourvedre 2008
- Shiraz 2007
- Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
- The Last Straw 2008
Tags: Antony Davis, Australia, Iain Phillips, Mentzendorff, Turkey Flat
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