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What we tasted in May 2015

Many thanks to Ben Robson from Bat & Bottle of Oakham presenting wines from Chianti, Italy.  We all had a fantastic evening.

For more information:

Web: batwine.co.uk
Email: post@batwine.co.uk
Tel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662

 

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GUWS Treasurer Mike Atkins with Ben Robson

  1. Colognole. ‘Sinopie’ Chardonnay 2014
  2. Santa Vittoria. Poggio al Tempio 2011
  3. Sinopie Chianti 2013
  4. Colognole. Chianti Rufina 2009
  5. Colognole. Chianti Rufina ‘Riserva del Don’ 2009
  6. Castell in Villa. Chianti Classico 2010
  7. Castell in Villa. Chianti Classico Riserva 2009
  8. Sant’Agnese. Libatio 2007

 

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Next Tasting Friday 8th May

In May we welcome Ben Robson from Bat & Bottle of Oakham presenting wines from Chianti, Italy.

For more information:

Web: batwine.co.uk
Email: post@batwine.co.uk
Tel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662

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.

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What we tasted April 2015

Many thanks to Brett Crittenden, Roving Ambassador, for presenting wines from Guigal, Rhone, France.  We all had a fantastic evening.  Also thanks to Ed Liddell of John E. Fells & Sons for arranging the wines.

For more information:

Web: guigal.com
Web: John E. Fells & Sons

 

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 GUWS Chairman John Malpass with Brett Crittenden

  1. Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2013
  2. Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2011
  3. Condrieu 2012
  4. Saint-Joseph Blanc 2012
  5. Gigondas 2010
  6. Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007
  7. Saint-Joseph Rouge 2011
  8. Hermitage Rouge 2006
  9. Côte-Rôtie “Brune & Blonde” 2009
  10. “Château d’Ampuis” 2009

 

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Next tasting – Friday 10th April

In April we welcome Brett Crittenden, Roving Ambassador at Guigal, Rhone, France.

For more information:

Web: guigal.com

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.

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What we tasted in March 2015

Many thanks to Rory Benham of The Wine Treasury for presenting wines from Duckhorn Wineries, California.  We all had a fantastic evening.

More information is available here…

Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999
Web: duckhorn.com

 

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 GUWS Treasurer Mike Atkins with Rory Benham

  1. Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2013
  2. “Migration” Chardonnay, Russian River 2012
  3. Napa Valley Chardonnay 2012
  4. “Migration” Pinot Noir, Russian River 2012
  5. “Goldeneye” Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2011
  6. “Decoy” Sonoma County Merlot 2012
  7. “Decoy” Somoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
  8. Napa Valley Merlot 2011

 

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Next tasting – Friday 13th March

In March we welcome Rory Benham from The Wine Treasury presenting wines from Duckhorn Vineyards.

For more information:

Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999
Web: duckhorn.com

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.

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What we tasted in February 2015

Many thanks to Simon Woods for presenting wines from Argentina.  We all had a fantastic evening.  Many thanks also to Andrew Maidment of Wines of Argentina for his assistance in organising the tasting.

If you’d like to purchase “The World’s Shortest Wine Book”, please click here.

If you’d like more information on Simon and follow his recommendations…

Web: simonwoods.com
Twitter: @woodswine
Facebook: Woodswine
YouTube: MrWoodswine

 

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  1. Dominio del Plata Crios Torrontés 2013
  2. Catena Alta Chardonnay 2012
  3. Zuccardi Serie A Bonarda 2013
  4. Parrilla by Viñalba Malbec 2013
  5. Colomé Estate Malbec 2012
  6. Bodega Vistalba Corte C 2013
  7. Pulenta Gran Cabernet Franc XI 2011
  8. Gran Syrah de Finca las Moras 2011

 

If you’re interested in further information on the wines tasted, please click here.

 

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Next tasting – Friday 13th February

In February we welcome author, editor, blogger and wine judge Simon Woods, presenting wines from Argentina.

More information is available here:
Web: simonwoods.com
Web: The World’s Shortest Wine Book*
Twitter: @woodswine
Facebook: Woodswine
YouTube: MrWoodswine

 

 

 

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.

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What we tasted in January 2015

Many thanks to Alex Hale of Mentzendorff for presenting wines from Turkey Flat, Australia.  We all had a fantastic evening.

More information is available on their website and can be contacted at:

More information is available here:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk
Web: turkeyflat.com.au

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 Alex Hale and David Lee

  1. Butchers Block white 2013
  2. Butchers Block 2012
  3. Grenache 2012
  4. Mourvèdre 2010
  5. Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
  6. Single Vineyard – The Conqueror 2009
  7. Single Vineyard – The Great 2009
  8. Single Vineyard – The Twist 2009

 

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Merrill Hastie

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our close friend Merrill Hastie over the weekend.  May Merrill rest in peace, and may her family find comfort in knowing they are not alone.

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