What we tasted in July 2023

Many thanks to Margaret and Ian Connor for arranging our member’s tasting.  The presentations by our dedicated members were detailed and informative, and really brought the wines to life. 

The wines tasted were:

  1. Prince Alexandre Crémant de Loire (Margaret Connor)
  2. Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (Mark Payne)
  3. Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (Chris Lewis)
  4. Chateau Beaumont Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc 2018 (John Malpas)
  5. Giordano Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2018 (Tim Hobbs)
  6. San Cassiano Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2019 (James Blackwell & Peeyusha Soobagrah)
  7. The Liberator – The Bishop of Norwich, Cape Vintage (Tim Edwards)

Next tasting – Friday 11th August

In August we will be holding our ever popular Members’ tasting along with the AGM.  Please speak to your committee member as soon as possible regarding any AGM related matters.

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.

What we tasted in August 2022

Many thanks for a fantastic turn out to our AGM and to Margaret and Ian Connor for arranging our member’s tasting.  The presentations by our dedicated members were detailed and informative, and really brought the wines to life. 

The wines tasted were:

  1. Graham Beck Brut Sparkling Wine NV, South Africa (Margaret Connor)
  2. Keermont Terrasse 2018, South Africa (David Evans)
  3. Julien Cécillon Cornilhac Marsanne 2019 VDT France (Roland Moss)
  4. Masseria Del Gelso 2016, Puglia, Italy (Nigel Dunford)
  5. Chénas Quartz 2019 Piron Lamelloise, Beauloais, France (Bernard Crump)
  6. Los Vascos Cuvée Especial Cabernet, Colchaqua Valley Chile (Isabel Crump)
  7. Les Pierres Plats 2018, AC Côtes du Roussillon Villages France (Chris Lewis)

Next tasting – Friday 12th August

In August we will be holding our ever popular Members’ tasting along with the AGM.  Please speak to your committee member as soon as possible regarding any AGM related matters.

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.

What we tasted in August 2021

Many thanks for a fantastic turn out to our AGM and to Margaret and Ian Connor for arranging our member’s tasting.  Three varied and entertaining presentations over Zoom gave us a wonderful opportunity to try some interesting wines.

The wines tasted were:

  1. L’Extra Langlois Cremant De Loire
  2. Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot Gris
  3. Definition Rioja Reserva

Many thanks to Roland Moss, Chris Lewis and Andrew Wetherby for choosing and presenting the wines.

Next tasting – Friday 13th August

In August we will be holding our ever popular Members’ tasting along with the AGM.  Please speak to your committee member as soon as possible regarding any AGM related matters.

Any new nominations for the committee are invited and should be sent to
the Secretary NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 6th August 2021.

Note: This tasting will be presented via Zoom. Members are contacted prior to each tasting to order any wines they wish to try. 

What we tasted in October 2020

Many thanks for a fantastic turn out for the AGM and Member’s tasting.  A number of varied and entertaining presentations from our members over Zoom gave us a wonderful opportunity to try some half bottles from The Wine Society.

WHITE

Solear Manzanilla Barbadillo, Jerez – £5.95 per half bottle

Chateau Bel Air Perponcher Reserve, Bordeaux Blanc 2019 – £5.95 per half bottle

Pinot Gris Classic, Famille Hugel, Alsace 2018 – £7.95 per half bottle

RED

Esporao Monte Velho Tinto, Alentejano, Portugal 2019 – £4.95 per half bottle

Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge Guigal 2016 – £5.95 per half bottle

What we tasted in August 2019

Many thanks to our members and guests for a fantastic turn out for the AGM and Member’s tasting.  A number of varied and entertaining presentations from our members gave us a wonderful opportunity to try some wines many hadn’t tried before.

Many thanks to Margaret Connor for organising the tasting and to the members for volunteering.

  1. Bird in Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir NV, Adelaide Hills, Australia
  2. Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand 2018
  3. Les Divolottes, Jean Vullien & Fils, Chignin Bergeron, Coteau de Montmelian 2018, Savoie France
  4. Bin #002 Zweigelt 2017, Familie Mantler, Weinviertel, Austria
  5. Domaine Comte Peraldi Red 2014, Ajaccio, Corsica
  6. Chianti Classico Riserva 2013, Tenute Piccini, Tuscany Italy
  7. 19 Crimes 2018, Victoria, Australia
  8. Peninsula Palo Cortado, Jerez, Spain NV

Next tasting – 9th August

In August we will be holding our ever popular Members’ tasting along with the AGM.  Please speak to your committee member regarding any AGM matters.

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.

What we tasted in August 2018

Many thanks to our members and guests for a fantastic turn out for the AGM and Member’s tasting.  A number of varied and entertaining presentations from our members gave us a wonderful opportunity to try some wines many hadn’t tried before.

Many thanks to Margaret and Ian Connor, Tim Hobbs, Liz & David Farmillo, Chet Patel & Helen Stewart, John Crookes, David Lee, Nigel Dunford and John Freeland.

  1. Villiera Brut 2010 South Africa
  2. St Veran Vieilles Vignes Domaine Luquet Fuisse 2017 France
  3. Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy Domaine Alain Geoffrey 2015 France
  4. Montgomery Rondo 2016 Wales
  5. Pago de los Capellanes Joven Roble Ribera Del Duero 2016 Spain
  6. Conde de San Cristobal 2014 Ribera del Duero 2014 Spain
  7. Brazin Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2014 USA
  8. Rivesaltes Vin Doux Naturel France