<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

<p>In April we welcomed Charles Hawkins of Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies who presented an entertaining range of wines from their German portfolio. For more information:Web:&nbsp;abs.wineEmail:&nbsp;info@abs.wineAddress: 28 Recreation Ground Road Stamford PE9 1EWTel:&nbsp;01780 755810 Fürst Astheimer Chardonnay 2018 • Franconia Villa Wolf Wachenheim Riesling 2019 • Pfalz Dr Loosen Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett 2020 • &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https:

<p>In March we welcomed back Lance Foyster MW of Clark Foyster who presented an excellent range of Austrian wines. It was great to see Lance in person after he presented to the society via Zoom last year. For more information:Web: clarkfoysterwines.co.uk The following wines were tasted: Stadt Krems, Grüner Veltliner, Lössterrassen 2021 Schloss Gobelsburg, Langenlois Grüner Veltliner &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><a href="https://guws.co.uk/2022/03/12/what-we-tasted-in-ma

<p>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:&nbsp;taswines.co.ukEmail:&nbsp;sales@taswines.co.ukTel: 01733 238 942 The following wines were tasted: Awatere River Wine Co Ltd LV Brut &#8220;Methode Traditionelle&#8221; NV &#8211; Marlborough, NZ Two Rivers &#8220;Convergence&#8221; Sauvignon Blanc 2021 &#8211; &hellip; </p> <p class="li

<p>In January we presented an interesting range of new wines from the Mentzendorff portfolio, and we thank Iain Phillips for his assistance in arranging the wines. We thank Robert McKinley, John Freeland &amp; John Malpass for presenting the wines.&nbsp; For more information:Web: mentzendorff.co.uk/producers/hambledon-vineyardsWeb: www.mentzendorff.co.uk/producers/cartuxaWeb:&nbsp;mentzendorff.co.uk/producers/chateau-la-fleur-de-bouard The following wines were tasted: Hambled

<p>In December welcomed Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines of Market Harborough to St James the Greater for a tasting of festive wines. We had a fantastic evening and thank Duncan for his energetic presentation. For more information:Web: duncanmurraywines.co.ukEmail: info@duncanmurraywines.co.ukTel: 01858 464935Facebook: Duncan Murray WinesTwitter: @DMURRAYWINES The following wines were tasted: Duffour Gascogne Blanc 2020Grapes: 80% Colombard, 10% Gros Manseng, &hellip; </p

<p>In November we welcomed Leon Stolarski of Leon Stolarski Wines to St James the Greater for a tasting of wines from Southern France. We had a fascinating tour of a selection of Leon’s wines which made for a great evening. For more information:Address: 32 Nottingham Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7QETel: (+)44&nbsp;(0)115 9529387&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Email:&nbsp;sales@leonstolarskiwines.co.ukWeb:&nbsp;leonstolarskiwines.co.uk The following &hellip; </p> <p class="link-more"><