Next tasting - Friday 13th June

Olly March of Evington's Wine Merchants

The next tasting of the Grand Union Wine Society will be presented by Olly March of Evington's Wine Merchants on Friday June 13th. 

It will feature classics from the best-known wine-producing regions of western Europe (with a southern hemisphere wine for comparison). This is a carefully curated selection which includes a number of really exceptional wines. 

Olly March says: "I am the 4th generation of the March family to undertake the day to day running of Evington's Wine Merchants, we have traded from the same premises on Evington Road since May 1926 and have gradually expanded and grown - particularly now into the online market. Our philosophy is very simple ... we don't stock anything we haven't sampled and if we like it, we stock it! Our range consists of 550+ wines from £8 to £555 per bottle.

The wines I have selected for the GUWS represent quality production (both in the vineyard and winery), interesting grape varieties / blends and wines at the peak of their drinking window.”

I do hope that you will be able to attend. 

Please make your payment to attend in the usual way, as per the standard instructions attached. Your prompt attention is helpful to us, please pay by the end of Friday the 6th of June. We will be glad if you will consider inviting guests to the tasting.

Web: https://evingtons-wines.co.uk

The Evington shop front

What we tasted in May 2025

In May we had a tasting of Uruguayan wines put together by Carla Bertellotti of Vinos Latinos. Carla was unfortunately unable to attend, at short notice committee members John Freeland and John Malpass built on Carla's work to make a joint presentation. The tasting spanned a wide range of styles from a fresh and cloudy crown capped Péttillant Naturel through to some weighty, rich and delicious sweeter wines; it was very well appreciated.

For more information:

Web: https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk

The wines tasted were:

1. 2023 Bodega Pablo Fallabrino Soul Surfer Pet Nat Gewürztraminer Chardonnay Moscato Bianco

2. 2022 Bodega Pablo Fallabrino Arneis Chardonnay

3. 2021 Cerro del Toro Albariño Sobre Lias

4. 2022 Bodega Pablo Fallabrino Barbera Especial

5. 2018 Bodegones del Sur Cabernet Franc Special Edition

6. 2020 Cerro del Toro Merlot Reserve

7. 2021 Familia Deicas Extreme Vineyards Cerro del Guazuvira Merlot Tannat Petit Verdot Viognier

8. 2013 Angel's Cuvée Ripasso de Tannat (from Magnum)

9. NV Bodega Pablo Fallabrino Alcyone Tannat dessert wine (50 cl)

   
   

   

   
   

Next tasting - Friday 9th May

Wines of Uruguay with Carla Bertellotti

The Grand Union Wine Society invites you to join Carla Bertellotti of Vinos Latinos as she presents a curated selection of unique wines from her South American homeland of Uruguay.

Uruguay is a small and fascinating wine country with a profile of its own, thanks to the Atlantic and the Río de la Plata, maritime influence, which infuse such natural balance and freshness in the wines. 

This tasting will explore the distinct regions of the country, from coastal vineyards to inland valleys, highlighting both traditional varietals like Tannat and the exciting innovations of modern Uruguayan winemaking. 

Carla gave us a memorable tasting six years ago, after which I think almost the entire audience wanted to urgently make a visit to Uruguay. I am sure this will be an equally inspiring tasting.

Please make your payment to attend in the usual way, as per the standard instructions attached. Your prompt attention is helpful to us, please pay by the end of Friday the 2nd of May. We will be glad if you will consider inviting guests to the tasting.

Web: https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk/about/

Carla Bertellotti of Vinos Latinos