<p>Villa Giada with Ben Robson of The Bat and Bottle, Oakham In April we welcome Ben Robson of The Bat and Bottle presenting wines from Villa Giada. Villa Giada are based just south of Asti in the Piedmont region of NW Italy. Ben will be joined by the winemakers for the presentation. For more information:Web: bat.wine &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2021/03/20/next-tasting-friday-9th-april/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-

<p>Greek Wines with Lance Foyster MW In March we welcome Lance Foyster MW presenting a range of Greek wines. Clark Foyster is a specialist wine importer founded by husband and wife team Lance Foyster MW and Isabelle Clark. Lance’s introduction to the company reads “As part of our university degrees, both Isabelle and I studied &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2021/02/27/next-tasting-friday-12th-march/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span clas

<p>In February 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: This tasting will be presented via Zoom. Members are contacted prior to each tasting to order any wines they wish to try.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In January Mentzendorff will be hosting a tasting of Rhone/ Mediterranean wines from Jean-Luc Colombo, one of France’s most talented and creative winemakers based in Cornas. Jean-Luc is the star Rhone producer in the Mentzendorff portfolio, crafting first-class wines from the Northern Rhone Valley and Southern France. We are grateful to Mentzendorff for making this &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2020/12/13/next-tasting-friday-8th-january-2/"

<p>&nbsp;The current situation and recent activities We regret that the Grand Union Wine Society was forced to suspend normal monthly tastings following lockdown. We aim to move back to physical tastings as soon as possible but only when it is safe to do so. Membership will continue to be valid until further notice. Gatherings of &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2020/08/05/an-update/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-t

<p>Dear members, We enjoyed a memorable tasting on March 13th. We were privileged to have a superb range of fine wines and a presenter, Olivier Normand, who came to us all the way from Burgundy despite the Covid19 worries. He gave an excellent, expert presentation based on a lifetime of experience of the area and &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2020/03/21/a-message-from-the-committee/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader

<p>In March we welcome Olivier Normand of Ellis Wines of Richmond who will be presenting the wines of Fevre and Lucien Boillot from Burgundy, France. For more information:Web:&nbsp;elliswines.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 &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2020/02/23/next-tasting-friday-13th-march-2/" class="

<p>In April we welcome back Rory Benham from The Wine Treasury presenting an exciting range of wines from their Napa Valley and Sonoma portfolios. For more information:Web:&nbsp;winetreasury.com&nbsp;Tel: 020 7793 9999 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 &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2020/02/02/next-tasting-friday-14th-februar

<p>In January we welcome Claudia Balestracci of Mentzendorff presenting wines from their extensive portfolio, from Italy. More information is available&nbsp;here:Web:&nbsp;mentzendorff.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 up on the night &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2019/12/28/next-tastin

<p>In December we welcome Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting. For more information:Web: duncanmurraywines.co.ukEmail: info@duncanmurraywines.co.ukTel: 01858 464935Facebook: Duncan Murray WinesTwitter: @DMURRAYWINES Note that this tasting is limited to ticket holders only. &nbsp;Unfortunately, it is not possible for members simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.</p>

<p>In November we welcome Ben Robson from Bat &amp; Bottle of Oakham presenting wines from Italy. For more information: Web:&nbsp;batwine.co.ukEmail:&nbsp;post@batwine.co.ukTel:&nbsp;01572 759735&nbsp;/&nbsp;07809 828662 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&nbsp;turn up on the &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.u

<p>In October we welcome back Lee Evans from Condor Wines, presenting wines from their South American portfolio. For more information:Web: condorwines.co.ukFacebook: Condor Wines 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 &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2019/09/15/next-tasting-friday-11th-oct

<p>In September we welcome back Quentin Sadler presenting CVNE and Contino wines from Rioja. Congratulations to Quentin on winning the Wine Blog of the Year 2019 award. More information is available here:Web: quentinsadler.comBlog: quentinsadler.wordpress.comTwitter: @quentinsadlerFacebook: facebook.com/quentinsadlerWebsite: CVNE 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 possib

<p>In August we will be holding our ever popular Members’ tasting along with the AGM.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;Unfortunately, it is not possible for members or guests to simply &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2019/08/04/next-tasting-9th-august/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span

<p>In July we welcome Nicola Sansbury, Sales Manager for Peter Osborne Fine wines in Buckinghamshire, to present a range of fine Australian wines from their portfolio. More information is available here:Web: peterosbornewine.co.ukTel: 01491 612311Email: info@peterosbornewine.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 &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.

<p>In June have a change from our published tasting. The wines presented will be from premium South African winery Jordan Wine Estate. More information is available here:Web: jordanwines.comWeb: abswineagencies.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 &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2019/05/27/next-tasting-

<p>In May we welcome back Nick Gent of RD Wines presenting champagnes from Taittinger. More information is available&nbsp;here:Web: taittinger.comWeb: rdwines.shopPhone: 01270 626999 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 &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2019/04/26/next-tasting-friday-10th-may-

<p>In April we welcome Angela Lewis of Villa Maria Wines presenting a range of wines from their New Zealand portfolio.  More information is available&nbsp;here:Web:&nbsp;villamariawines.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 &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2019/04/11/next-tasting-friday-12th-apr

<p>In March we welcome Carla Bertellotti of Wines of Uruguay presenting a range of wines from their portfolio. More information is available&nbsp;here:Web:&nbsp;winesofuruguay.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 up on &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2019/02/16/next-testing-friday-8th-march/

<p>In February we welcome back Iain Phillips of Mentzendorff presenting wines from their extensive portfolio, from Portugal. More information is available here:Web: mentzendorff.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 up on the night &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2019/01/13/next-tasting-frida