Next tasting - Friday 12th December

Christmas tasting with Duncan

Web: https://duncanmurraywines.co.uk

It’s that time of year again! 

The Grand Union Christmas tasting will take place on Friday December 12th. Duncan Murray will present wines from his extensive stock, which has been developed based on his long experience in the wine business. 

Duncan’s shop in Market Harborough is a popular destination for wine enthusiasts, and is well known for its free Saturday tastings. 

As usual, we will have a free member’s raffle and minces pies for all. And, of course, we will have an excellent range of wines for you to taste.

This is always a popular event, I do hope you will be able to come. 

Please register your intention to attend by paying the standard fee. It will be very helpful to us if you could do this by December 7th. 

What we tasted in November 2025

Brazilian Wines!

In November we were treated to an unexpected treat by Nicholas Corfe of Go Brazil. Unfortunately I could not be present, but I was told that the wines were very well recieved and the Nicholas gave an excellent presentation. Although Brazil is clearly a tropical country, most of its wine is produced near the southern border with Uruguay (which also prduces some fabulous wines).

A sparkling brut Blanc de Noir, three white wines and four red wines were tasted; these covered a good range of price points and ages. People were happy to place orders afterwards.

For more information: https://www.gobrazilwines.com

The wines tasted were:

1. Família Geisse, Blanc de Noir brut, sparkling; Serra Gaúcha, 2021. Pinot Noir.

2. Campos de Cima, Três Bocas branco; Região da Campanha, 2023. Assyrtiko, Arinto, Alvarinho.

3. Pizzato, Chardonnay des Chardonnays; Vale dos Vinhedos, 2023. Chardonnay.

4. Pizzato PP Semillon; Vale dos Vinhedos, 2022. Semillon.

5. Don Guerino, Origine 1880; Alto Feliz, 2022. Terodego.

6. Campos de Cima, Dos Netos; Campanha Gaúcha, NV. Ruby Cabernet, Tannat.

7. Pizzato Gran Reserva Concertus; Vale dos Vinhedos, 2021. Merlot, Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon.

8. Gauspari, Vista da Serra; Espírito Santo de Pinhal, 2018. Syrah.

   
   
   
   

   

Nicholas Corfe of Go Brazil Wines and Spirits

Next tasting - Friday 14th November

Brazilian Wines!

Web: https://www.gobrazilwines.com

On 14th November we welcome Nicholas Corfe, MD of Go Brazil Wines & Spirits.

Founded in 2010, Go Brazil is the UK’s only specialist importer of Brazilian wines and we are looking forward to what promises to be a fascinating tasting, featuring labels from a broad range of producers and regions. As Nicholas, a Portuguese speaker and regular visitor to Brazil, highlights: modern Brazilian winemaking actually dates back to the late 19th century and, although not widely available in the UK, the wines that are now exported are of a high quality and distinctive from other South American countries.

Please register your intention to attend by paying in the usual manner, as per the attached guidance. It is very helpful to us if you are able to pay by Friday November 7th.