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)

What we tasted in February 2023

In February we welcomed Alexander McNair, Brand Manager at Hatch Mansfield, who presented a fantastic range of “non supermarket” wines from Villa Maria and Esk Valley, New Zealand. Many thanks for an excellent high quality tasting.

For more information:
Web: villamariawines.com
Web: hatchmansfield.com
YouTube: youtube.com/VillaMariaWine

  1. Villa Maria Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Marlborough
  2. Esk Valley Artisanal Albariño 2021 Hawkes Bay
  3. Villa Maria Reserve Pinot Gris 2021 Marlborough
  4. Villa Maria Icon Keltern Chardonnay 2020 Hawkes Bay
  5. Villa Maria Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Pinot Noir 2018 Marlborough
  6. Villa Maria Icon Attorney Pinot Noir 2019 Marlborough
  7. Esk Valley The Hillside Malbec Cabernet Franc Merlot 2017 Hawkes Bay
  8. Villa Maria Icon Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Hawkes Bay

What we tasted in February 2022

In February we welcomed back Tony Wellings of The Antipodean Sommellier, who presented a great range of wines from their New Zealand and Australia portfolio. 

For more information:
Web: taswines.co.uk
Email: sales@taswines.co.uk
Tel: 01733 238 942

The following wines were tasted:

  1. Awatere River Wine Co Ltd LV Brut “Methode Traditionelle” NV – Marlborough, NZ
  2. Two Rivers “Convergence” Sauvignon Blanc 2021 – Marlborough, NZ
  3. Silent Noise Fiano 2019  – McLaren Vale, AUS
  4. Silent Noise Cloudy but Fine Chardonnay 2020 – Adelaide Hills, AUS
  5. Two Rivers Isle of Beauty Rose 2021  – Marlborough, NZ
  6. Neck of the Woods Pinot Noir 2019 – Central Otago, NZ
  7. Silent Noise MF Grenache 2021  – McLaren Vale, AUS
  8. Sileny Noise Montepulciano 2021 – McLaren Vale, AUS

Next tasting – Friday 11th February

In February we welcome Tony Wellings of The Antipodean Sommellier, presenting a range of wines from their New Zealand and Australia portfolio.

For more information:
Web: taswines.co.uk
Email: sales@taswines.co.uk
Tel: 01733 238 942

Please note:

  • The tasting will only be held if allowed under the COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time.
  • The number of attendees will be restricted, so please sign up early to avoid disappointment. 
  • New members are welcome on payment of the £15 annual subscription in advance of the tasting along with the tasting fee.
  • There will be no supper nor supper wines provided. Members are welcome to bring their own food and implements and all items brought must be removed.
  • Members are expected to have been fully vaccinated, please consider whether you should attend if this is not the case.
  • Members must not attend if they are experiencing COVID symptoms
  • The meeting room will have increased ventilation via opened doors and windows
  • Members are asked to wear face masks when not seated unless exempt
  • Surfaces will be sanitised before entry. Members are asked to use the hand sanitizer provided on entry
  • Members are asked to avoid crowding on check-in and on exit
  • Spittoons will not be provided, please bring an empty plastic bottle if you need one

Note that this is a “Members Only” which must be paid for in advance. Unfortunately, it is not possible for members to simply turn up on the night.

What we tasted in April 2019

Many thanks to Angela Lewis of Villa Maria Wines presenting a range of wines from their New Zealand portfolio. The audio visual presentation helped increase our understanding of the passion behind the family owned business.

More information is available here:
Web: villamariawines.com

  1. Villa Maria Cellar Selection Gisborne Albarino 2018
  2. Villa Maria Reserve Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2018
  3. Vidal Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018
  4. Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2017
  5. Villa Maria Single Vineyard Seddon Pinot Noir 2012
  6. Vidal Legacy Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2014
  7. Vidal Legacy Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
  8. Villa Maria Reserve Noble Riesling 2016


Next tasting – Friday 12th April

In April we welcome Angela Lewis of Villa Maria Wines presenting a range of wines from their New Zealand portfolio. 

More information is available here:
Web: villamariawines.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.

What we tasted in September 2018

Many thanks to Tony Wellings from The Antipodean Sommelier, Peterborough, for presenting wines from their New Zealand and Australia portfolios.  We all had a very entertaining evening.

  1. Ward Valley “Triple Block” Sauvignon Blanc 2017
  2. Tony Bish “Fat&Sassy” Chardonnay 2017
  3. Silent Noise Chardonnay 2018
  4. Two Rivers “Isle of Beauty” Rose 2017
  5. Silent Noise “Nero” Rose 2018
  6. Silent Noise Shiraz//Grenache/Zinfandel 2017
  7. Two Rivers “Brooksby Hill” Syrah 2016
  8. Silent Noise Reserve Shiraz 2014

Next tasting – Friday 14th September

In August we welcome back Tony Wellings from The Antipodean Sommelier, Peterborough, presenting wines from their New Zealand portfolio.

For more information:
Web: taswines.co.uk
Email: sales@taswines.co.uk
Tel: 01733 238 942

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.