Southern Italy - Ben Robson; Bat and Bottle Our first tasting of 2026, our 40th anniversary year, was presented by our good friend and long-term supporter Ben Robson of the Bat and Bottle in Oakham. Ben presented a set of wines from Southern Italy covering a huge range of styles that were quite far from the standard sweetish southern reds that are so well known. From the light and mineral Verdeca to the rich and substantial skin-contact Falanghina, we were shown what quality

Southern Italian wines with Ben Robson Web: https://bat.wine The first Grand Union tasting of 2026 will take place on Friday January the 9th, when Ben Robson will present a selection of wines from the south of Italy.  Ben, with his Bat and Bottle wine shop in Oakham, has been a long-term supporter of our society. He has a deep knowledge of Italian wines as he spends a significant time there each year.  As I am sure you know, southern Italy produces wines which are rich and ri

Christmas tasting with Duncan Web: https://duncanmurraywines.co.uk It’s that time of year again!  The Grand Union Christmas tasting will take place on Friday December 12th. Duncan Murray will present wines from his extensive stock, which has been developed based on his long experience in the wine business.  Duncan’s shop in Market Harborough is a popular destination for wine enthusiasts, and is well known for its free Saturday tastings.  As usual, we will have a free member’s

Brazilian Wines! Web: https://www.gobrazilwines.com On 14th November we welcome Nicholas Corfe, MD of Go Brazil Wines & Spirits. Founded in 2010, Go Brazil is the UK’s only specialist importer of Brazilian wines and we are looking forward to what promises to be a fascinating tasting, featuring labels from a broad range of producers and regions. As Nicholas, a Portuguese speaker and regular visitor to Brazil, highlights: modern Brazilian winemaking actually dates back to the l

Uncover Europe’s Best-Kept Wine Secret Web: https://inknotts.com The next Grand Union Wine Society tasting will be on Oct 10th, presented...

A new light on Laithwaites? The Grand Union Wine Society’s September 12th tasting will be: A new light on Laithwaites? Laithwaites is...

Member's tasting and AGM On August 8th we will have the annual member’s tasting after the AGM.  The member’s tasting is always an...

Dan Ruell of Mentzendorff On July 11th the Grand Union Wine Society will have its annual Mentzendorff portfolio tasting.  One of the UK's...

Olly March of Evington's Wine Merchants The next tasting of the Grand Union Wine Society will be presented by Olly March of Evington's...

Wines of Uruguay with Carla Bertellotti The Grand Union Wine Society invites you to join Carla Bertellotti of Vinos Latinos as she...

Wines of the Alto Adige with Master of Wine Nancy Gilchrist On April 11th there will be a tasting at the Grand Union Wine Society of the...

Grand Union presents Edgmond Wines on March 14th A wide variety of terroirs and a group of adventurous vineyard owners have made South...

Our next tasting on the 14 Feb is by Tom Holt who, with his wife Sarah, both created the brand Paso Primero (wines ...

<p>In January we welcome Andrew Walker of Solaris Wines, presenting a range of wines from their portfolio.  For more information:Web: solariswines.co.uk Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance.&nbsp;It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2024/12/21/next-tasting-friday-10th-january-3/" class="more-link">

<p>In December we welcome &#8220;Mr Fizz&#8221; Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting. For more information:Web:&nbsp;duncanmurraywines.co.ukEmail:&nbsp;info@duncanmurraywines.co.ukTel:&nbsp;01858 464935Address: 10 Adam &amp; Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LTFacebook:&nbsp;Duncan Murray WinesTwitter:&nbsp;@DMURRAYWINES Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in

<p>In November we welcome back Katie Jones of Domaine Jones, presenting a range of wines from her portfolio. For more information:Web:&nbsp;domainejones.comWeb:&nbsp;nakedwines.comWeb:&nbsp;thewinesociety.com Note that Members are contacted by a member of the Committee each month to commit to attendance at the tasting.&nbsp;Unfortunately, it is not possible for members or guests to simply turn up on the &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2024/10/20

<p>Join us in for a spectacular tasting of wines from the Te Kano Estate, Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. The tasting will be presented by Natalie Walsh, the Head of Sales &amp; Marketing. Te Kano, the Māori word for The Seed, is a family–owned wine estate in Central Otago, focused on &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2024/09/28/next-tasting-friday-11th-september-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-te

<p>In September we welcome back Colombier Wines who will be presenting an interesting range of Southern Italian wines from their portfolio.. For more information:Web:&nbsp;colombiervinsfins.co.uk Note that Members are contacted by a member of the Committee each month to commit to attendance at the tasting.&nbsp;Unfortunately, it is not possible for members or guests to simply turn &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2024/08/17/next-tasting-friday-13

<p>In August we will be holding our ever popular Members’ tasting along with the AGM.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;It will not be possible for guests &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2024/07/14/next-tasting-friday-9th-august-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading

<p>In July we welcome back James Long who will be presenting a range of wines from the Corney and Barrow portfolio. As always, we&#8217;re in for an entertaining presentation and wonderful wines.&nbsp; For more information: Email:&nbsp;sedburyorders@corneybarrow.comPhone:&nbsp;01748 828640Address: Sedbury Stables, Richmond DL10 5LQ Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2024/0