What we tasted in June 2023

In June we welcomed Fuchsia Adamthwaite of Adega Wine Cellar Ltd who presented an interesting range of wines from their portfolio. Wines were poured in pairs of sparkling, white, red and sweet wines, and there were surprises along the way.

1. Pink Fizz Rose Rowton Vineyard, England

2. Champagne Gruet Rose, France

3. Valdesil Godello sobre lias Vilamartin de Valdeorras, Spain

4. Cottanera Bianco Etna DOC, Italy

5. Odd Lot Pinot Noir, California

6. Amarone della Valpolicella Cavolo Brigaldara, Italy

7. Alphonso Rhythm Winery, India

8. Bacalhoa Moscatel de Setubal DO, Portugal

   
   

   

   
   

Next tasting - Friday 9th June

In June we welcome Adega Wine Cellar of Little Haywood, Staffordshire who will be presenting a range of wines from their portfolio.

For more information:

Web: adegawinecellar.co.uk

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

What we tasted in May 2023

In May we had a change to our planned presentation with an exciting range of wines selected and presented by members of our committee from Evingtons of Leicester. Many thanks to all who stepped up to make it a fantastic and enjoyable evening.

1. Jean Paul Balland 2021 Sancerre, France (Sauvignon Blanc)

2. Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett VDP 2017 Mosel, Germany (Riesling)

3. Pewsey Vale, ‘The Contours’, Museum Reserve 2016 Eden Valley, Australia (Riesling)

4. Domaine Sève, ‘Aux Chailloux’ 2021 AC Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru, France Chardonnay

5. Dalrymple 2020 Pipers river, Tasmania (Pinot Noir)

6. Urbina, Gran Reserva 2004 Rioja, Spain (Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo)

7. Domaine Bila-Haut, ‘Occultum Lapidem’ 2018 AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages, France (Syrah, Grenache, Carignan)

8. Comboio do Vesúvio 2018 Douro, Portugal (Tinto Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca)