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Grand Union Wine Society
Leicester
What we tasted in October 2016
<p>Many thanks to Ben Robson from Bat & Bottle of Oakham presenting wines from Italy. For more information: Web: batwine.co.uk Email: post@batwine.co.uk Tel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662 Pecorino Biologico 2015 – Frentana Fiano di Avellino ‘Palazzo’ 2015 – di Marzo Greco di Tufo ‘Franciscus’ 2015 – di Marzo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2014 – Frentana … </p>
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Oct 30, 2016
What we tasted in September 2016
<p>Many thanks to Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for presenting a selection of wines from Italy and Greece. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk Tel: 01858 464935 Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES Duncan Murray Catarratto Terra Firma 2014 – Trapani, W. Sicily Tetramythos Retsina … </p>
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Sep 15, 2016
What we tasted in August 2016
<p>Many thanks to the following members for presenting an excellent range of wines at the AGM. We all had a fantastic evening. Ian & Margaret Connor Julian Osborne Linda Martin Tim Hobbs Nigel Dunford David Lee Sue Lobb Chandon Brut NV, Argentina The Liberator Episode 6 – Doctor Melck and the Spiders from … </p>
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Aug 21, 2016
What we tasted in July 2016
<p>Many thanks to Jon Stevens for presenting wines from Viña Errazuriz, Chile . We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: errazuriz.com Jon Stevens, Viña Errazuriz Pinot Grigio Estate Series 2015 Chardonnay Aconcagua Costa 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Aconcagua Costa 2014 Pinot Noir Estate Series 2014 Pinot Noir Aconcagua Costa 2014 Carmenere Aconcagua Alto … </p>
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Jul 8, 2016
What we tasted in June 2016
<p>Many thanks to Simon March of Evington’s Wines for presenting wines from Bordeaux. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: evingtons-wines.co.uk Phone: 0116 254 2702 Address: 120 Evington Road, Leicester LE2 1HH Email: simon@evingtons-wines.co.uk 2015 Château Haut Rian Blanc, Bordeaux Blanc 2012 Château Rahoul Blanc, Graves 2011 Château de Ricaud, Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux 2011 Saint-Jacques … </p>
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Jun 15, 2016
What we tasted in May 2016
<p>Many thanks to Claire Scott-Gall from Mentzendorff & Co Ltd for presenting wines from Kilikanoon, Clare Valley, South Australia. We all had a fantastic evening. Thanks also to Iain Phillips for arranging the tasting and providing support to the society. More information is available here: Web: mentzendorff.co.uk Web: kilikanoon.com.au Mort’s Block Riesling 2014 Pearce Road … </p>
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Jun 8, 2016
What we tasted in April 2016
<p>Many thanks to Andrew Hill of George Hill Limited of Loughborough for presenting wines from South Africa. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available on their website and can be contacted at: Phone: 01509 212717 Address: 59 Wards End, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3HB The Den Rosé 2014, Painted Wolf, Paarl – Jeremy … </p>
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Apr 19, 2016
What we tasted in March 2016
<p>Many thanks to Rory Benham from the Wine Treasury for presenting wines from La Spinetta, Italy. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999 Web: la-spinetta.com Rory Benham Vermentino di Toscana 2011 ‘Lidia’ Chardonnay, Piemonte 2008 Il Gentile di Casanova, Toscana 2009 Il Colorino di Casanova, Toscana 2011 Barbera d’Asti ‘Ca’ … </p>
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Apr 2, 2016
What we tasted in February 2016
<p>Many thanks to author, editor, blogger and international wine judge Simon Woods, for presenting wines from Napa Valley, California. Many thanks also to Napa Valley Vintners for their kind support. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: I Don’t Know Much About Wine…But I Know What I Like Web: The World’s Shortest … </p>
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Mar 2, 2016
What we tasted in January 2016
<p>Many thanks to Jane Sowter from Chateau Musar for presenting a range of wines from their portfolio. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available on their website and can be contacted at: Web: chateaumusar.com Email: info@chateaumusar.co.uk Tel: 01508 482733 John Malpass (L) and David Lee with Jane Sowter of Chateau Musar Musar Jeune White … </p>
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Jan 17, 2016
What we tasted in December 2015
<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 with GUWS member John Hynd … </p>
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Dec 30, 2015
What we tasted in November 2015
<p>Many thanks to Ben Smith from Concha y Toro for presenting a range of premium wines from their portfolio. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: cyt-uk.com GUWS Chairman John Malpas with Ben Smith Cono Sur Reserva Especial Riesling 2014 Cono Sur 20 Barrels Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay 2013 … </p>
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Nov 15, 2015
What we tasted in October 2015
<p>Many thanks to Scott Edge from Negociants UK for presenting wines from Australia. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: More information is available here: Web: rockfordwines.com.au Web: negociantsuk.com GUWS Treasurer Mike Atkins with Scott Edge Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2013, Clare Valley Yalumba ‘Y’ Series Riesling 2014, Barossa Valley Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2013, Eden Valley … </p>
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Oct 16, 2015
What we tasted in September 2015
<p>Many thanks to Neil Phillips “The Wine Tipster” for presenting wines from Spain, and Gonzalez Byass for providing the wines. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: More information is available here: Web: thewinetipster.co.uk gonzalezbyassuk.com gonzalezbyass.com Twitter: @thewinetipster @gonzalezbyassuk Facebook: The Wine Tipster Neil Phillips Tio Pepe Sherry, Jerez Vilarnau Cava Brut NV, Penédes … </p>
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Sep 13, 2015
What we tasted in August 2015
<p>Many thanks to the following members for presenting an excellent range of wines at the AGM. We all had a fantastic evening. Ian & Margaret Connor Sue Lobb John Malpass Mark Payne Chris Lewis Tim Hobbs Nick Thompson Tim Edwards Roche Lacour, Crémant de Limoux 2012 Château de Fesles Chenin Sec, Loire 2013 Domaine … </p>
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Aug 17, 2015
What we tasted in July 2015
<p>Many thanks to Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for presenting a range of sparkling wines. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk Tel: 01858 464935 Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES Duncan Murray La Delfina Prosecco DOC Spumante -Veneto, Italy Mustillant Vignoble Gobin Freres – Loire, … </p>
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Jul 27, 2015
What we tasted in June 2015
<p>Many thanks to Brett Fleming for presenting wines from leading Italian producer Avignonesi. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available on their website. Brett Fleming with GUWS Treasurer Mike Atkins Il Marzocco Chardonnay Cortana DOC 2014 Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2013 Cantaloro Toscana IGT 2013 Vino Nobile do Montepulciano DOCG 2012 Grandi Annante … </p>
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Jul 27, 2015
What we tasted in May 2015
<p>Many thanks to Ben Robson from Bat & Bottle of Oakham presenting wines from Chianti, Italy. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: batwine.co.uk Email: post@batwine.co.uk Tel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662 GUWS Treasurer Mike Atkins with Ben Robson Colognole. ‘Sinopie’ Chardonnay 2014 Santa Vittoria. Poggio al Tempio 2011 Sinopie Chianti 2013 … </p>
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May 14, 2015
What we tasted April 2015
<p>Many thanks to Brett Crittenden, Roving Ambassador, for presenting wines from Guigal, Rhone, France. We all had a fantastic evening. Also thanks to Ed Liddell of John E. Fells & Sons for arranging the wines. For more information: Web: guigal.com Web: John E. Fells & Sons GUWS Chairman John Malpass with Brett Crittenden Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2013 Côtes … </p>
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May 5, 2015
What we tasted in March 2015
<p>Many thanks to Rory Benham of The Wine Treasury for presenting wines from Duckhorn Wineries, California. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here… Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999 Web: duckhorn.com GUWS Treasurer Mike Atkins with Rory Benham Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2013 “Migration” Chardonnay, Russian River 2012 Napa Valley Chardonnay 2012 “Migration” Pinot … </p>
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Mar 14, 2015
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