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What we tasted in January 2022

  • Jan 23, 2022

In January we presented an interesting range of new wines from the Mentzendorff portfolio, and we thank Iain Phillips for his assistance in arranging the wines. We thank Robert McKinley, John Freeland & John Malpass for presenting the wines. 


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The following wines were tasted:

  1. Hambledon Classic Cuvee NV, English Sparkling Wine

  2. Geno Branco, Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, Alentejo 2020

  3. Cartuxa Foral de Evora Branco DOC Alentejo-Evora 2019

  4. Cartuxa Colheita Branco 2016, DOC Alentejo-Evora 2019

  5. Geno Tinto, Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, Alentejo 2019

  6. Cartuxa Foral de Evora Tinto, DOC Alentejo-Evora 2018

  7. Cartuxa Colheita Reserva Tinto, DOC Alentejo-Evora 2016

  8. Chateau La Fleur de Board, Lalande de Pomerol 2011


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Next tasting – Friday 14th January

  • Dec 18, 2021

In January we hope to be hosting a members tasting with wines provided by Mentzendorff.

Please note:

  • The tasting will only be held if allowed under the COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time.

  • The number of attendees will be restricted, so please sign up early to avoid disappointment. 

  • New members are welcome on payment of the £15 annual subscription in advance of the tasting along with the tasting fee.

  • There will be no supper nor supper wines provided. Members are welcome to bring their own food and implements and all items brought must be removed.

  • Members are expected to have been fully vaccinated, please consider whether you should attend if this is not the case.

  • Members must not attend if they are experiencing COVID symptoms

  • The meeting room will have increased ventilation via opened doors and windows

  • Members are asked to wear face masks when not seated unless exempt

  • Surfaces will be sanitised before entry. Members are asked to use the hand sanitizer provided on entry

  • Members are asked to avoid crowding on check-in and on exit

  • Spittoons will not be provided, please bring an empty plastic bottle if you need one

Note that this is a “Members Only” which must be paid for in advance. Unfortunately, it is not possible for members to simply turn up on the night.

What we tasted in December 2021

  • Dec 18, 2021

In December welcomed Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines of Market Harborough to St James the Greater for a tasting of festive wines. We had a fantastic evening and thank Duncan for his energetic presentation.


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Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES


The following wines were tasted:

  1. Duffour Gascogne Blanc 2020Grapes: 80% Colombard, 10% Gros Manseng, 10% Sauv. & Ugni BlancRegion: Gascony, SW. France

  2. Granite Post Blanco 2016Grape: AlbarinoRegion: Rias Baixas, NW Spain

  3. Gewurztraminer Gr. Cru Hatschbourg 2018 CattinGrape: GewurztraminerRegion: Alsace, NE France

  4. Bourgogne Rouge Manor du Carra 2020Grape: Pinot NoirRegion: Beaujolais, E. France

  5. Herdade Sao Miguel Tinto 2019Grapes: Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Cab. Sauv. SyrahRegion: Alentejo, SE Portugal

  6. Quinta do Portal Mural Tinto 2019Grapes: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga NacionalRegion: Douro, N. Portugal

  7. Syn Rouge Sparkling n.v.Grape: ShirazRegion: Coonawarra, S. Australia

  8. Favre Sauvignon Moelleux 2015Grape: SauvignonRegion: Valais, Switzerland


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