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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.


For more information:

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



Next tasting - Friday 10th December

  • Nov 14, 2021

In December we welcome Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting.


For more information:

Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES


Please note:

  • 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.

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