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What we tasted in September 2018
<p>Many thanks to Tony Wellings from The Antipodean Sommelier, Peterborough, for presenting wines from their New Zealand and Australia portfolios. We all had a very entertaining evening. Ward Valley “Triple Block” Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Tony Bish “Fat&Sassy” Chardonnay 2017 Silent Noise Chardonnay 2018 Two Rivers “Isle of Beauty” Rose 2017 Silent Noise “Nero” Rose 2018 … </p>
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Sep 29, 2018
What we tasted in August 2018
<p>Many thanks to our members and guests for a fantastic turn out for the AGM and Member’s tasting. A number of varied and entertaining presentations from our members gave us a wonderful opportunity to try some wines many hadn’t tried before. Many thanks to Margaret and Ian Connor, Tim Hobbs, Liz & David Farmillo, Chet Patel … </p>
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Aug 19, 2018
What we tasted in July 2018
<p>Many thanks to Julia Trustum-Eve, Marketing Director of Wines of Great Britain Limited (WineGB) for presenting a excellent range of English Wine. We all had a fantastic evening comparing the wines. More information is available here: Web: englishwineproducers.co.uk Twitter: @GreatBritWine Facebook: facebook.com/WineGB Julia Trustum-Eve Denbies Whitedowns Brut NV Ridgeview Bloomsbury NV Wiston Rosé NV Camel Valley Bacchus 2016 Chapel … </p>
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Jul 22, 2018
What we tasted in June 2018
<p>Many thanks to Steve Parker for presenting a selection of Geoff Merrill wines on behalf of Ellis Wines of Richmond. We all had a fantastic evening comparing the wines. For more information: Web: geoffmerrillwines.com.au Web: elliswines.co.uk Steve Parker Geoff Merrill Pimpala Road Chardonnay 2013 Geoff Merrill Pimpala Road Sauvignon Semillon 2012 Botham Merrill Willis Fleurieu Chardonnay 2011 … </p>
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Jun 10, 2018
What we tasted in May 2018
<p>Many thanks to Edwin Doran, Owner/Partner of Doran Vineyards for presenting an excellent range of wines from Paarl, South Africa. We all had a fantastic evening comparing the different grape vareities. For more information: Web: doranvineyards.co.za Edwin Doran, Owner/Partner of Doran Vineyards Arya 2017 Georgia Maeve 2016 Chenin 2014 Chenin 2012 Shiraz 2015 Incipio 2015 Pinotage 2015 </p>
May 27, 2018
Our May 2018 tasting in full flight
<p>As one of the largest wine societies in the UK, we have an attendance capacity of 110 people. This is the tasting in full flight on a busy evening. Presenter Rory Benham of The Wine Treasury, with Chairman John Malpass</p>
May 6, 2018
What we tasted in April 2018
<p>Many thanks to Rory Benham, Sales Director at the Wine Treasury, for presenting a fantastic range of wines from the Somoma Valley and Napa Valley, California. We all had a fantastic evening comparing the differences between the regions. For more information: Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999 Rory Benham, Sales Director at The Wine Treasury Iron … </p>
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May 6, 2018
What we tasted in March 2018
<p>Many thanks to Quentin Sadler for presenting a fantastic range of wines from Viña Errázuriz, Chile.. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: quentinsadler.com Blog: quentinsadler.wordpress.com Twitter: @quentinsadler Facebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler Website: errazuriz.com Quentin Sadler “Aconcagua Costa” Sauvignon Blanc 2016 “Aconcagua Costa” Chardonnay 2015 “The Blend Collection” White 2015 “Aconcagua Costa” Pinot Noir 2016 “A
Mar 14, 2018
What we tasted in February 2018
<p>Many thanks to Lee Evans of Condor Wines for presenting a fantastic range of wines from South America. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: condorwines.co.uk Facebook: Condor Wines Committee members Shobna Makwana, Ian Connor, and Margaret Connor with Lee Evans of Condor Wines Arts Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Curicó Valley, Chile Quara … </p>
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Feb 13, 2018
What we tasted in January 2018
<p>Many thanks to Justin Liddle and Iain Phillips of Mentzendorff for presenting a fantastic range of wines from M. Chapoutier, Rhone Valley, France. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: mentzendorff.co.uk Web: chapoutier.com Justin Liddle and Iain Phillips, Mentzendorff La Combe Pilate 2016 Saint-Péray “”Les Tanneurs” 2016 Hermitage “Chante-Aloutte” 2015 Côtes du Rhône … </p>
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Jan 14, 2018
What we tasted in December 2017
<p>Many thanks to James Long from Corney & Barrow for presenting a festive range of wines from their portfolio. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available on their website and can be contacted at: Email: newmarket@corneyandbarrow.com Phone: 01638 600 000 Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH James Long, Corney & Barrow Guy … </p>
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Dec 26, 2017
What we tasted in November 2017
<p>Many thanks to Katie Jones for presenting an excellent range of wines from Domaine Jones. We all enjoyed the entertaining presentation. For more information: Web: domainejones.com Web: nakedwines.com Web: thewinesociety.com Katie Jones with GUWS Chairman John Malpass Domaine Jones Grenache Gris 2014 Les Perles de Jones Carignan Gris 2016 Domaine Jones Blanc Barrique 2011 Me & Monsieur Jones … </p>
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Nov 12, 2017
What we tasted in October 2017
<p>Many thanks to Scott Edge from Negociants UK for presenting an excellent range of wines from Jim Barry, Australia. We all enjoyed the informative presentation. For more information: Web: jimbarry.com Web: negociantsuk.com The Veto Riesling 2015 The Florita Riesling 2012 The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 The Barry Bros Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 The Veto Shiraz 2013 The Veto … </p>
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Oct 22, 2017
What we tasted in September 2017
<p>Many thanks to Nick Gent from Rodney Densem Wines Limited, Nantwich and Ed Hobbs from John Fells (Torres UK Agents), for presenting a range of wines from Torres. It was the first visit by the duo to the society and the evening was enjoyed by all. For more information: Web: torres.es Web: rodneydensemwines.com Tel: 01270 626999 Email: retail@rdwines.com … </p>
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Sep 10, 2017
What we tasted in August 2017
<p>Many thanks to the following members for presenting an excellent range of wines at the AGM. We all had a fantastic evening. Margaret Connor Julian Osborne Linda and Roland Moss Andrew Wetherby Richard Davies Chris Lewis Martin Ward Neil Griffiths Chapel Down Vintage Reserve Brut Lyrarakis Dafni 2016 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Viognier Les Vignes … </p>
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Aug 14, 2017
What we tasted in July 2017
<p>Many thanks to David, the Store Manager and Wine Guru from Majestic Leicester, for presenting champagne and sparkling wines from the Majestic range. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: majestic.co.uk/leicester Tel: 0116 262 9519 Email: lei@majestic.co.uk Address: Unit 3, 15 St Georges Way, Leicester LE1 1SH David, Store Manager, Majestic Leicester Bouvet Saumur … </p>
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Jul 16, 2017
What we tasted in June 2017
<p>Many thanks to Will Dennison from Pol Roger Portfolio, who presented a range of wines from Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: drouhin.com Web: polroger.co.uk Will Dennison, Pol Roger Portfolio Chablis, Reserve de Vaudon 2014 Chablis 1er Cru, Vaillons 2014 Pouilly Vinzelles 2014 Chassange-Montrachet Morgeot 1er Cru, Marquis de Laquiche … </p>
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Jun 12, 2017
What we tasted in May 2017
<p>Many thanks to Tony Wellings from The Antipodean Sommelier, Peterborough, who presented wines from New Zealand. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: taswines.co.uk Two Rivers “Convergence” Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – Marlborough Two Rivers “Altitude” Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Marlborough Two Rivers “Wairau Selection” Pinot Gris 2015 – Marlborough Two Rivers “Juliet” Riesling … </p>
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May 20, 2017
What we tasted in April 2017
<p>Many thanks to Lee Evans from Condor Wines, for presenting wines from Los Haroldos, Argentina. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: condorwines.co.uk Web: familiafalasco.com Facebook: Condor Wines Lee Evans, Condor Wines Chacabuco Viognier 2016 Chacabuco Torrontés 2015 Robles Chardonnay 2014 Chacabuco Malbec Rosado 2016 Chacabuco Malbec 2016 Roble Bonarda 2013 Roble Malbec … </p>
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Apr 9, 2017
What we tasted in March 2017
<p>Many thanks to Rory Benham, Sales Director from The Wine Treasury, for presenting wines from Washington State, USA. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999 Rory Benham Hedges “CMS” Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley 2015 L’Ecole No 41 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley 2012 L’Ecole No 41 Semillon, Columbia … </p>
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Mar 21, 2017
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