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What we tasted in March 2014

Mar 16, 2014

Douro Valley, Portugal


Many thanks to Charles Metcalfe for presenting wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal.  We all had a fantastic evening.


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Mike Atkins (Treasurer) with Charles Metcalfe


  1. Vallado Douro White 2013

  2. Branco da Gaivosa Reserva 2011

  3. Redoma Branco Reserva 2011

  4. Duas Quintas Tinto 2011

  5. Meandro 2011

  6. Quinta do Vallado Touriga Nacional 2011

  7. Quinta do Crasto Old Vines Reserva 2009

  8. Duorum Reserva 2009

  9. Sandeman’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port

Next Tasting - Friday 14th March

Feb 17, 2014

In March we welcome Charles Metcalfe presenting wines from Portugal.  As well as being Hon President of the Association of Wine Educators, Charles is also a singer and entertainer.


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Note that Members are contacted by a member of the Committee each month to commit to attendance at the tasting.  Unfortunately, it is not possible for members or guests to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations and the need to arrange catering in advance.

What we tasted in February 2014

Feb 17, 2014

Piper-Heidsieck


Many thanks to Helen MacKenzie, Champagne Brand Ambassador for Piper-Heidsieck for presenting champagnes from their range. We all had a fantastic evening.


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Helen MacKenzie with John Malpass


  1. Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV

  2. Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millésime 2002

  3. Piper-Heidsieck Vintage Brut Millésime 2000

  4. Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage NV

  5. Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Sublime Demi-Sec NV

In addition, two other champagnes were presented at the start of the evening

  1. Comte de Brismand Champagne Brut NV – £9.99 Lidl

  2. Etienne Dumont Brut NV – £12.99 Sainsburys

As a first at the club, Helen demonstrated the art of sabrage, and helped two of our members to try for themselves.

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