<p>In December we welcomed back Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting. We had a very entertaining evening, with wine accompanied by some of Duncan&#8217;s legendary &#8220;cracker jokes&#8221;. For more information:Web: duncanmurraywines.co.ukEmail: info@duncanmurraywines.co.ukTel: 01858 464935Address: 10 Adam &amp; Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LTFacebook: Duncan Murray WinesTwitter: @DMURRAYWINES The wines tasted wer

<p>In November we welcomed back Daniel Partington of Shawbury Wine who presented an entertaining range of wines from their portfolio. For more information:Web: shawbury.wineTel: 01675 481516 The wines tasted were:</p>

<p>In October we welcomed back Dan Farrell-Wright of online wine and spirits merchant Wickhams who presenting an excellent range of Italian wines from indigenous grape varieties. Congratulations to Wickhams for winning the 2023 Decanter South &amp; Regional France Best Specialist Retailer Award. For more information:Web:&nbsp;wickhamwine.co.uk The wines tasted were:</p>

<p>Many thanks to Julia Trustram Eve of WineGB,  the official body for the UK wine industry, for presenting an entering range of wines from England. We sampled a wide range of excellent sparkling, white, red and dessert wines. More information is available&nbsp;here:Web:&nbsp;winegb.co.ukTwitter:&nbsp;@GreatBritWineFacebook:&nbsp;facebook.com/WineGB The wines tasted were:</p>

<p>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:</p>

<p>In July we welcomed back Leon Stolarski of Leon Stolarski Wines who presented an excellent range of wines from the south of France. Whilst it&#8217;s always great to welcome back previous presenters, it&#8217;s sad (for us!) that this will be the last tasting Leon will present for us. We wish Leon all the best as &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2023/07/16/what-we-tasted-in-july-2023/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-read

<p>In June we welcomed Fuchsia Adamthwaite of Adega Wine Cellar Ltd who presented an interesting range of wines from their portfolio. Wines were poured in pairs of sparkling, white, red and sweet wines, and there were surprises along the way.</p>

<p>In May we had a change to our planned presentation with an exciting range of wines selected and presented by members of our committee from Evingtons of Leicester. Many thanks to all who stepped up to make it a fantastic and enjoyable evening.</p>

<p>In April we welcomed Dan Ruell of Mentzendorff who presented an excellent range of wines from their portfolio. We all enjoyed a very entertaining presentation of some quality wines. For more information:Web: mentzendorff.co.uk</p>

<p>In March we welcomed Preet Sahota from Edgmond Wines of Newport who present an excellent range of South African wines from their portfolio. We all enjoyed a very entertaining presentation of some quality wines. For more information:Web: edgmondwines.co.ukFacebook: facebook.com/EdgmondWinesInstagram: instagram.com/edgmondwines</p>

<p>In February we welcomed Alexander McNair, Brand Manager at Hatch Mansfield, who presented a fantastic range of &#8220;non supermarket&#8221; wines from Villa Maria and Esk Valley, New Zealand. Many thanks for an excellent high quality tasting. For more information:Web: villamariawines.comWeb: hatchmansfield.comYouTube: youtube.com/VillaMariaWine</p>

<p>In January we welcomed Tim Schwilk from The Wine Society, who presented fantastic range of wines from the societies Exhibition range. Many thanks for an excellent and wide ranging tasting. Don&#8217;t forget that The Wine Society will be back in Leicester on 22nd March with their Southern hemisphere &amp; Americas &#8211; Walkaround tasting. You can &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2023/01/15/what-we-tasted-in-january-2023/" class="more-link">

<p>In December we welcomed back Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting. Thanks again for a fun and vibrant evening with some unusual and exciting wines. For more information:Web: duncanmurraywines.co.ukEmail: info@duncanmurraywines.co.ukTel: 01858 464935Facebook: Duncan Murray WinesTwitter: @DMURRAYWINES</p>

<p>In November we welcomed back James Long of Corney and Barrow who presented a range of wines from their portfolio. Titled ‘Old and new since I saw you last‘, James entertained us with new and exclusive Corney and Barrow wines.  For more information: Email:&nbsp;sedburyorders@corneybarrow.comPhone:&nbsp;01748 828640Address: Sedbury Stables, Richmond DL10 5LQ</p>

<p>In October we welcomed back Italian specialist Ben Robson from Bat &amp; Bottle of Oakham with his ”The Abruzzo, Misunderstood and Magnificent” tasting. This very exciting region showed an interesting variety of grapes and styles at a range of price and quality points. For more information: Web:&nbsp;batwine.co.ukEmail:&nbsp;post@batwine.co.ukTel:&nbsp;01572 759735&nbsp;/&nbsp;07809 828662Address: 18d Oakham Enterprise Park, Oakham. LE15 7TU &hellip; </p> <p class="link-mo

<p>In September we welcomed Dan Farrell-Wright of online wine and spirits merchant Wickhams. We were treated to an entertaining presentation of a range of French wines from their portfolio. The main focus was on wines from Burgundy and Beaujolais. Wickhams is the International Wine Challenge 2022 Specialist Merchant of the Year and was a finalist &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2022/09/10/what-we-tasted-in-september-2022/" class="more-link">Cont

<p>Many thanks for a fantastic turn out to our AGM and 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: Graham Beck Brut Sparkling Wine NV, South Africa (Margaret Connor) Keermont Terrasse 2018, &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2022/08/14/what-we-tasted-in-august-2022/" class="more-link">Continue r

<p>In July we welcomed Kat from Brigitte Bordeaux of Nottingham. The tasting was a wirlwind tour of wines Greek wines from their portfolio. For more information:Web: brigittebordeauxwine.co.uk 2020 Kokotos &#8216;Agrimi&#8217; Roditis-Savatiano &#8211; Attika, Central Greece50% Roditis, 50% Savatiano 2021 Mylonas Malagousia &#8211; PG Attika, Central Greece100% Malagousia 2020 Kir-Yianni Assyrtiko &#8211; PG Florina, Amyndeon, Macedonia100% Assyrtiko &hellip; </p> <p class="l

<p>In June we welcomed Jehu and Michlene Attias of Colombier Wines who presented an entertaining range of French wines from their portfolio.. For more information:Web: colombiervinsfins.co.uk Cremant d&#8217; Alsace, Bernard Haas &amp; Fils, Côtes de Kayersberg, Alsace Menetou-Salon Blanc, Domaine Chavet et Fils, Loire, France 2015 Pouilly Vinzelles Le Point du Jour, Pierre Ferraud, Burgundy, France &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2022/06/19/wha

<p>In May we welcomed Rory Benham of The Wine Treasury who presented an exciting range of wines from their South African portfolio.  For more information:Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999 La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Leopards Leap Culinaria Chenin Blanc 2018 Bets Quinta Essential Chenin Blanc 2017 Leopards Leap Culinaria Pinot Noir 2018 La Motte Millennium &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2022/05/20/what-we-tasted-in-may-2022/" c