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Grand Union Wine Society, Leicester
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
What we tasted in January 2014
<p>Wines from Catalonia Many thanks to Ian Webb of Aldeby Wines for presenting a selection of wines from Catalonia. We all had a fantastic evening. Email: ian@aldebywines.co.uk Web: aldebywines.co.uk Tel: 07854 856282 Ian Webb with committee member Tim Edwards Castillio Perelada, Castel d’Olerdola Brut Reserva NV DO Cava Edetaria, Via Terra Garnatxa Blanca 2011, DO … </p>
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Jan 19, 2014
What we tasted in December 2013
<p>James Long’s Festive Tasting 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 with GUWS’ Mike Atkins … </p>
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Dec 14, 2013
What we tasted in November 2013
<p>Bodegas Roda and Bodega La Horra Corimbo Many thanks to Matthieu Barrere of Mentzendorff for presenting wines from Bodegas Roda from Rioja and Bodega La Horra Corimbo. Thanks also to Iain Phillips for arranging the tasting. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: roda.es Web: bodegaslahorra.es Web: mentzendorff.co.uk Tel: 020 7840 3600 Email: orders@mentzendorff.co.uk GUWS’ John Malpass … </p>
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Nov 10, 2013
What we tasted in October 2013
<p>Underwood Wines – Wines of Alsace Many thanks to Underwood Wines for presenting wines from Alsace. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: underwoodwines.co.uk Tel: 01926 402100 Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rose Mayerling NV Pinot Noir , Cave De Turckheim Sylvaner Vieilles Vignes 2010 Cave De Turckheim Riesling Vieilles Vignes 2008 Cave De Turckheim Riesling Schiefferberg … </p>
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Oct 12, 2013
What we tasted in September 2013
<p>Wine Treasury – Wines of Oregon Many thanks to Rory Benham from The Wine Treasury for presenting wines from Oregon. We all had a fantastic evening. For more information: Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999 Soter Brut Rose 2006 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley 2009 Soter North Valley Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2011 Planet Oregon … </p>
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Sep 14, 2013
What we tasted in August 2013
<p>AGM and Members Tasting Many thanks to our members for presenting the wines at the Members Tasting. We all had a fantastic evening. Prosecco Extra Dry (M&S) – Ian & Margaret Connor Hugel et fils Pinot Blanc Classic, 2009 Alsace AC (Tanners of Shrewsbury) – Sue Lobb A Furmint by Royal Tokaji 2011 (Majestic) – … </p>
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Aug 10, 2013
What we tasted in July 2013
<p>Wines from South Africa Many thanks to Richard Kelley MW from ABS Wine Agencies for presenting a selection of wines from South Africa. We all had a fantastic evening. Web: abswineagencies.co.uk Web: facebook.com/liberator.wines Wines are available from: Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk Phone: 01858 464935 Evington’s Wines, Leicester Web: evingtons-wines.co.uk Email: simon@evingtons-wines.co.uk
Jul 28, 2013
What we tasted in June 2013
<p>d’Arenberg Many thanks to Martin Day of Bibendum for presenting a selection of wines from d’Arenberg. We all had a fantastic evening. Email: sales@bibendum-wine.co.uk Web: bibendum-wine.co.uk Tel: 0845 263 6924 The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2011 The Money Spider Roussanne 2011 Feral Fox Pinot Noir 2011 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2009 The Love Grass Shiraz … </p>
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Jul 28, 2013
What we tasted in May 2013
<p>Wines from the Languedoc Many thanks to Ian Webb of Aldeby Wines for presenting a selection of wines from the Languedoc. We all had a fantastic evening. Email: ian@aldebywines.co.uk Web: aldebywines.co.uk Tel: 07854 856282 Ian Webb with committee member Tim Edwards Plan de I’Homme, Flores Blanc 2011 AOC Coteaux du Languedoc Clos de … </p>
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May 27, 2013
What we tasted in April 2013
<p>Wines from Austria Many thanks to Angela Reddin (the Red Angel!) for presenting a selection of wines from Austria. We all had a fantastic evening. More information is available about Angela here. The wines are available from Clark Foyster Specialist Wine Merchants: Email: sales@cfwines.co.uk Web: clarkfoysterwines.co.uk Tel: 020 8832 7470 Angela’s tastings only encourage drinking by mouth … </p>
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Apr 14, 2013
What we tasted in March 2013
<p>Wines from Bordeaux Many thanks to John and William Frazier of Frazier’s Wine Merchants of Solihull for presenting a selection of wines from Bordeaux. We all had a fantastic evening. Email: customerservices@frazierswine.co.uk Web: frazierswine.co.uk Tel: 0121 704 3415 Address: Stirling Road, Shirley, Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands B90 4NE John and William Frazier Signatures En Bordeaux … </p>
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Mar 17, 2013
What we tasted in February 2013
<p>Wines from Grupo Faustino Many thanks to Colin Hynard of Cellar Trends for presenting a selection of wines from Faustino and Bodega Campillo. We all had a fantastic evening. Web: cellartrends.co.uk Colin Hynard Faustino Brut Cava NV Faustino V Rosado 2011 Campillo Blanca Barrel Fermented 2010 Faustino V Reserva 2005 Campillo Reserva Selecta 2004 Faustino I … </p>
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Feb 23, 2013
What we tasted in January 2013
<p>Wines of Germany Many thanks to Andrew Hill of George Hill & Co, Loughborugh for presenting a selection of wines from Germany. We all had a fantastic evening. Web: georgehill.co.uk Phone: 01509 212717 Address: 59 Wards End Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3HB GUWS committee member Shobna Makwana with Andrew Hill Dr Loosen Sekt – Riesling Extra … </p>
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Jan 13, 2013
What we tasted in December 2012
<p>Christmas Tasting Many thanks to James Long of Corney & Barrow for presenting our Christmas tasting. We all had a fantastic evening. Email: newmarket@corneyandbarrow.com Phone: 01638 600 000 Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH GUWS Treasurer Mike Atkins with James Long Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Brut Champagne, France Pouilly-Fume, Les Chaumiennes, A&E … </p>
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Dec 24, 2012
What we tasted in November 2012
<p>Bodega Familia Zuccardi Argentina Many thanks to Robin Nugent of Alliance Wine for presenting wines from Bodega Familia Zuccardi Argentina. We all had a fantastic evening. Web: Alliance Wine Web: Bodega Familia Zuccardi  Blanc de Blanc Serie A Torrontes Serie A Malbec Rosé Serie A Bonarda Serie A Malbec “Q” Tempranillo “Q” Malbec Zuccardi Zeta Malamado … </p>
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Nov 11, 2012
What we tasted in October 2012
<p>C.V.N.E Rioja Many thanks to Quentin Sadler for presenting wines from C.V.N.E (Compania Vinacola del Norte de Espana). We all had a fantastic evening. Don’t forget to follow Quentin’s travels through his blog. Web: CVNE Web: quentinsadler.com Blog: quentinsadler.wordpress.com Twitter: @quentinsadler Facebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler 2010 Vina Real Barrel Fermented Blanco D.O.Ca Rioja 2010 Contino Blanc … </p>
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Oct 14, 2012
What we tasted in September 2012
<p>Casa Marin, Chile Many thanks to Alex Hale and Iain Phillips of Mentzendorff for presenting wines from Casa Marin. We all had a fantastic evening. Web: mentzendorff Web: Casa Marin Wine are available online from N D John Wine Merchants Limited Cipreses Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Laurel Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Estero Vineyard Sauvignon Gris 2010 Casona Vineyard … </p>
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Sep 23, 2012
What we tasted in August 2012
<p>AGM & Members Tasting Many thanks to our volunteer presenters. The theme was a wine members could buy with a retail price of under £15. We all had a fantastic evening and a lot of wine. Bouvet Saumur Brut, France – Majestic Isabel Sauvignon Blanc 2011, New Zealand – Wine Society Palacios De Bornos (Rueda Superior) … </p>
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Aug 12, 2012
What we tasted in July 2012
<p>California Many thanks to Rory Benham of The Wine Treasury for presenting wines from California. We all had a fantastic evening. Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay “Karia” 2009 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay “Arcadia” vineyard 2008 … </p>
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Jul 15, 2012
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