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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
What we tasted in February 2015
<p>Many thanks to Simon Woods for presenting wines from Argentina. We all had a fantastic evening. Many thanks also to Andrew Maidment of Wines of Argentina for his assistance in organising the tasting. If you’d like to purchase “The World’s Shortest Wine Book”, please click here. If you’d like more information on Simon and follow his recommendations… Web: simonwoods.com … </p>
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Feb 16, 2015
What we tasted in January 2015
<p>Many thanks to Alex Hale of Mentzendorff for presenting wines from Turkey Flat, Australia. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available on their website and can be contacted at: More information is available here: Web: mentzendorff.co.uk Web: turkeyflat.com.au Alex Hale and David Lee Butchers Block white 2013 Butchers Block 2012 Grenache 2012 Mourvèdre 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Single Vineyard … </p>
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Feb 10, 2015
What we tasted in December 2014
<p>Christmas Tasting – James Long, Corney & Barrow Many thanks to James Long of Corney & Barrow for presenting our Christmas tasting. 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 … </p>
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Dec 26, 2014
What we tasted in November 2014
<p>Wines of South Africa – Quentin Sadler Many thanks to Quentin Sadler for presenting a premium range of wines from South Africa. We all had a fantastic evening. More information about Quentin is available here: Web: quentinsadler.com Blog: quentinsadler.wordpress.com Twitter: @quentinsadler Facebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler Quentin presenting at the Grand Union Springfield Life from Stone Sauvignon Blanc W.O. Robertson … </p>
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Dec 11, 2014
What we tasted in October 2014
<p>Undurraga Terrior Hunter series, Chile Many thanks to Neil Phillips “The Wine Tipster” for presenting wines from Undurraga, Chile. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: thewinetipster.co.uk gonzalezbyassuk.com undurraga.cl Twitter: @thewinetipster @vina_undurraga @gonzalezbyassuk Facebook: The Wine Tipster Neil Phillips aka “The Wine Tipster” Sauvignon Blanc TH Casablanca Valley 2010 Sauvignon Blanc TH Lo Abarca … </p>
Oct 23, 2014
What we tasted in September 2014
<p>Wirra Wirra Wines, Australia Many thanks to Neil Phillips “The Wine Tipster” for presenting wines from Wirra Wirra, Australia. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: thewinetipster.co.uk gonzalezbyassuk.com wirrawirra.com Twitter: @thewinetipster @wirrawirrawines @gonzalezbyassuk Facebook: The Wine Tipster Wirra Wirra Wines Neil Phillips aka “The Wine Tipster” Lost Watch Riesling 2012 &h
Sep 14, 2014
What we tasted in August 2014
<p>AGM & Members Tasting Many thanks to our members for presenting this evenings wines. We all had a fantastic evening. Cremant Du Jura – Margaret Connor Lustau “3 En Rama” Fino de el Puerto de Santa Maria – Spring 2014 – Mark Payne Benoit Dreyer Alsace Gewurztraminer 2013 – Tony & Helena Abbey Maison du Tastelune Chardonnay, Burgundy … </p>
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Aug 27, 2014
What we tasted in July 2014
<p>Croatian Wine Many thanks to Mislav Kapetanovic from The Vin Bin for presenting wines from Croatia. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: thevinbin.co.uk Tel: 0203 697 1263 John Malpass with Mislav Kapetanovic Zdjelarevic Grasevina 2012 Coronica Malvazija 2013 Stina Posip 2012 Bolfan Riesling 2011 Tomic Plavac 2011 Trapan – Cab Mer … </p>
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Jul 20, 2014
What we tasted in June 2014
<p>Vasse Felix – Margaret River, Australia Many thanks to Scott from Negociants UK for presenting wines from Vasse Felix. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: vassefelix.com.au Web: negociantsuk.com Scott from Negociants UK Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013 Chardonnay 2012 Heytesbury Chardonnay 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 … </p>
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Jun 15, 2014
What we tasted in May 2014
<p>Domaine Chanson, Burgundy Many thanks to Matthieu Barrière and Iain Phillips from Mentzendorff for presenting wines from Domaine Chanson, Burgundy. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: mentzendorff.co.uk Web: vins-chanson.com Viré-Clessé 2012 Montagny 1er Cru 2011 Savigny-les-Beaune Hauts Marconnets 1er Cru 2011 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Caradeux 2011 Givry Rouge 2012 … </p>
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May 12, 2014
What we tasted in April 2014
<p>Felton Road – Central Otago, New Zealand Many thanks to Angela Reddin (The Red Angel) for presenting wines from Felton Road. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: feltonroad.com Web: Angela Reddin Angela Reddin Bannockburn Chardonnay 2012 Block 2 Chardonnay 2011 Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2012 Calvert Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 Cornish Point … </p>
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Apr 18, 2014
What we tasted in March 2014
<p>Douro Valley, Portugal Many thanks to Charles Metcalfe for presenting wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: charlesmetcalfe.com Web: dourovalley.eu Web: winesofportugal.info Mike Atkins (Treasurer) with Charles Metcalfe Vallado Douro White 2013 Branco da Gaivosa Reserva 2011 Redoma Branco Reserva 2011 Duas Quintas Tinto 2011 Meandro … </p>
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Mar 16, 2014
What we tasted in February 2014
<p>Piper-Heidsieck Many thanks to Helen MacKenzie, Champagne Brand Ambassador for Piper-Heidsieck for presenting champagnes from their range. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available here: Web: First Drinks Web: Piper-Heidsieck Helen MacKenzie with John Malpass Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millésime 2002 Piper-Heidsieck Vintage Brut Millésime 2000 Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage NV Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Sublime … </p>
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Feb 17, 2014
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