Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand’

What we tasted in July 2011

Sunday, July 10th, 2011

Grove Mill Wines

Many thanks to Andrew Barraclough, UK & Europe Business Manager for Grove Mill Wines of NewZealand, for a fantastic evening.

Web: grovemill.co.nz

The wines are available from Duncan Murray Wines of Market Harborough
Web: www.duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LT
Phone: 01858 464935

  1. Sanctuary Sauvignon Blanc 2010
  2. Grove Mill Sauvignon Blanc 2009
  3. Grove Mill Home Block Sauvignon Blanc 2009
  4. Grove Mill Chardonnay 2007
  5. Grove Mill Riesling 2008
  6. Grove Mill Grand Reserve Riesling 2009
  7. Grove Mill Pinot Gris 2008
  8. Grove Mill Pinot Noir 2009
  9. Grove Mill Late Harvest Gewürztraminer 2006

 

Andrew Barraclough (centre) with members Merrill Hastie and Howard Bland.

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Next Tasting – Friday 8th July

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

In July we welcome Andrew Barraclough who will be presenting wines from Grove Mill.

For more information:

Web: grovemill.co.nz

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.

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Next Tasting – Friday 12th November

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

In November we welcome Warren Adamson who will be presenting wines from Craggy Range of New Zealand. 

More information is available on their website.

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.

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What we tasted in August 2010

Sunday, August 15th, 2010
AGM and Members Tasting
Many thanks for your input and patience during the AGM.  Also, many thanks for the time, research and presentations from all of the presenters who took part.  The tasting was a New World v. Old World comparison of a number of grape varieties.
Wine Presenters August 2010 – Linda, Peter, Caroline, Liz, Sue, Chris, David, John
Sparkling  
     La Marca Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Extra Dry NV, Italy
    Available from Majestic
    Presented by Margaret Connor 

Chenin Blanc

  1. Le Clos des Forges Clos du Papillon 2008 Savennieres Demi-Sec, Loire Valley France
    Presented by Peter Sinclair
  2. Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2008, South Africa
    Available from Evington Wines
    Presented by Liz & David Farmilo

Riesling

  1. Louis Guntrum Riesling Kabinett 2007, Mosel Germany
    Available from Weavers of Nottingham
    Presented by Linda Moss
  2. Main Divide Riesling 2008, Waipara New Zealand
    Available from Majestic
    Presented by Sue Lobb

Shiraz

  1. Cave du Tain Crozes-Hermitage 2007
    Available from Waitrose
    Presented by Chris Lewis
  2. Viña Mayu Reserva Syrah Elqui Valley 2007, Chile
    Available from Majestic
    Presented by John Malpass

Merlot

  1. Friuli D.O.C Grave Merlot
    Available from Marks & Spencer
    Presented by Caroline Moles
  2. Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot 2007, Colchagua Valley Chile
    Available from Majestic
    Presented by John Malpass
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