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What we tasted in August 2025
In August, after our AGM, we have our annual Member's Tasting, for which we ask members to volunteer a presentation and tasting of one of...
Aug 9


What we tasted in July 2025
In July we welcomed back Dan Ruell from Mentzendorff. A few of us had been at the Mentzendorff Spring Tasting in London earlier in the...
Jul 22


What we tasted in June 2025
In June Oliver March visited us from Evington's Wine Merchants. He is a local distributor, following in the footsteps of his father, with...
Jun 14


What we tasted in May 2025
In May we had a tasting of Uruguayan wines put together by Carla Bertellotti of Vinos Latinos. Carla was unfortunately unable to attend,...
May 27


What we tasted in April 2025
In April we were very glad to have Nancy Gilchrist MW to present a range of wines from the Alto Adige region of northern Italy. High...
Apr 12


What we tasted in March 2025
In March we welcomed back Preet Sahota of Edgmond Wines, who showed a range of elegant wines from South Africa. Avoiding the most obvious...
Mar 15


What we tasted in February 2025
In February we welcomed Tom Holt the maker and owner of Paso-Primero Wines, who presented his wines from Somontano in the Spanish...
Feb 16


What we tasted in January 2025
In January we welcomed Andrew Walker of Solaris Wines, who presented wines from Romania, Slovenia and Spain. The society was entertained...
Jan 12
What we tasted in December 2024
<p>In December we welcomed “Mr Fizz”, Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting. As members know, Duncan comes prepared with a sleigh full of cracker jokes, and he didn’t disappoint. The wines were up to their usual high standard. For more information:Web: duncanmurraywines.co.ukEmail: info@duncanmurraywines.co.ukTel: 01858 464935Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 … </
Dec 21, 2024
What we tasted in November 2024
<p>In November we welcomed back owner and winemaker Katie Jones of Domaine Jones, who presented a fantastic range of wines from her portfolio. For more information:Web: domainejones.comWeb: nakedwines.comWeb: thewinesociety.com The wines tasted were:</p>
Nov 11, 2024
What we tasted in October 2024
<p>In October we welcomed Natalie Walsh, Head of Sales & Marketing from Te Kano Estate. Our tasting took us on a vineyard journey through pinot noir, pinot gris, chardonnay and cabernet franc, showing the fantastic qualities of the vineyard sites. For more information:Web: tekanoestate.com The wines tasted were:</p>
Oct 20, 2024
What we tasted in September 2024
<p>In September we welcomed back Colombier Wines who presenting a high quality range of Southern Italian wines from their portfolio.. For more information:Web: colombiervinsfins.co.uk The wines tasted were:</p>
Sep 28, 2024
What we tasted in August 2024
<p>In August we held our AGM and Member’s tasting. Many thanks to Margaret Connor for arranging the tasting and to our dedicated members whose presentations were detailed and informative – they really brought the wines to life. The wines tasted were:</p>
Aug 17, 2024
What we tasted in July 2024
<p>In July we welcomed back James Long of Corney & Barrow.. The wines covered a wide range of styles from Spain, Italy and France. We all enjoyed an excellent tasting. For more information: Email: northofengland@corneybarrow.comPhone: 0113 340 0380Address: 4 Park Square East, Leeds LS1 2NE The wines tasted were:</p>
Jul 14, 2024
What we tasted in June 2024
<p>In June we welcomed back Italian specialist Ben Robson from Bat & Bottle of Oakham. The wines covered a wide range of styles from aromatic white to substantial red, and included a couple of excellent sweet wines too. We all enjoyed an excellent tasting For more information: Web: batwine.co.ukEmail: post@batwine.co.ukTel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662Address: 18d Oakham Enterprise Park, Oakham. LE15 … </p>
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Jun 23, 2024
What we tasted in May 2024
<p>In May we welcomed Jake Crimmin of E&J Gallo, who presented a fantastic range of northern Californian wines from Louis M. Martini and Orin Swift. The Masters v. Mavericks theme was very entertaining. More information is available here:Web: orinswift.comWeb: louismartini.comWeb: gallo.com The wines tasted were:</p>
Jun 2, 2024
What we tasted in April 2024
<p>In welcomed back Quentin Sadler for the 10th time to the GUWS. We were treated to an excellent range of wines from Rioja. More information is available here:Web: quentinsadler.comBlog: quentinsadler.wordpress.comX: @quentinsadlerFacebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler The wines tasted were:</p>
Apr 21, 2024
What we tasted in March 2024
<p>In March we welcomed back Dan Ruell of Mentzendorff who presented a range of fantastic new world wines from their portfolio. If you wish to purchase wines, please email the Treasurer. For more information:Web: mentzendorff.co.uk The wines tasted were:</p>
Mar 10, 2024
What we tasted in February 2024
<p>In February we welcomed back Jane Sowter of legendary Lebanese producer Chateau Musar, who presenting a range of fantastic wines from their portfolio. After looking back though our archive we realised that this was Jane’s 10th presentation to the society, which commenced in 1992. We were not disappointed. If you wish to purchase, wines are … </p>
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Feb 11, 2024
What we tasted in January 2024
<p>In January we welcomed Charlie Dall’Omo of San Martino Wine who presented an entertaining range of wines from their Italian portfolio. For more information:Web: sanmartinowine.co.ukEmail: ciao@sanmartinowine.co.ukTel: 0115 671 5804Facebook: SanmartinowineInstragram: Sanmartinowine The wines tasted were:</p>
Jan 14, 2024
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