What we tasted in August 2010

AGM and Members Tasting

Many thanks for your input and patience during the AGM. Also, many thanks for the time, research and presentations from all of the presenters who took part. The tasting was a New World v. Old World comparison of a number of grape varieties.

Wine presenters: Linda, Peter, Caroline, Liz, Sue, Chris, David, John

Sparkling

1. La Marca Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Extra Dry NV, Italy

   Available from Majestic

   Presented by Margaret Connor

Chenin Blanc

1. Le Clos des Forges Clos du Papillon 2008 Savennieres Demi-Sec, Loire Valley France

   Presented by Peter Sinclair

2. Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2008, South Africa

   Available from Evington Wines

   Presented by Liz & David Farmilo

Riesling

1. Louis Guntrum Riesling Kabinett 2007, Mosel Germany

   Available from Weavers of Nottingham

   Presented by Linda Moss

2. Main Divide Riesling 2008, Waipara New Zealand

   Available from Majestic

   Presented by Sue Lobb

Shiraz

1. Cave du Tain Crozes-Hermitage 2007

   Available from Waitrose

   Presented by Chris Lewis

2. Viña Mayu Reserva Syrah Elqui Valley 2007, Chile

   Available from Majestic

   Presented by John Malpass

Merlot

1. Friuli D.O.C Grave Merlot

   Available from Marks & Spencer

   Presented by Caroline Moles

2. Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot 2007, Colchagua Valley Chile

   Available from Majestic

   Presented by John Malpass