Having experienced the superb wines of Chateau Musar at the society on a number of occasions, it’s with great sadness that the legendary winemaker Serge Hochar passed away recently. The legend will live on.
Next tasting – Friday 9th January
In January we welcome back Alex Hale and Iain Phillips of Mentzendorff presenting wines from Turkey Flat Vineyards, South Australia.
More information is available here:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk
Web: turkeyflat.com.au
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 December 2014
Christmas Tasting – James Long, Corney & Barrow
Many thanks to James Long of Corney & Barrow for presenting our Christmas tasting. We all had a fantastic evening.
More information is available on their website and can be contacted at:
Email: newmarket@corneyandbarrow.com
Phone: 01638 600 000
Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH
James Long
- Guy de Chassey, Grand Brut Champagne, Montagne de Reims, France NV
- Petite Gascogne Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne, Producteurs Plaimont, France 2013
- Mont de Joie, Sauvignon Blanc, Henri Bourgeois, Loire, France 2013
- Eradus, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, New Zealand 2013
- Château Maurel, Carbardès, France 2011
- Casa Felipe Carmenère, Luis Felipe Edwards, Valle Central, Chile 2013
- Rheboksloof Wine Estate, Mourvédre Grenache Syrah, Paarl, South Africa 2011
- Malbec, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza, Argentina 2012
- Noble Late Harvest Semilion, Nelson Estate, Paarl, South Africa 2013
What we tasted in November 2014
Wines of South Africa – Quentin Sadler
Many thanks to Quentin Sadler for presenting a premium range of wines from South Africa. We all had a fantastic evening.
More information about Quentin is available here:
Web: quentinsadler.com
Blog: quentinsadler.wordpress.com
Twitter: @quentinsadler
Facebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler
Quentin presenting at the Grand Union
- Springfield Life from Stone Sauvignon Blanc W.O. Robertson 2013
- Beaumont Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc W.O. Bot River 2012
- The Foundary Grenache Blanc W.O. Coastal Region 2011
- Tokara Director’s Reserve W.O. Stellenbosch 2011
- Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir W.O. Hemel-en-Aarde 2009
- Kanonkop Estate Pinotage W.O. Simonsberg-Stellbosch 2010
- Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block W.O. Western Cape 2012
- Kaapzicht Steytler Vision Cape Blend W.O. Stellenbosch 2010
Next tasting – Friday 14th October
In October we welcome back Quentin Sadler presenting wines from South Africa.
More information is available here:
Web: quentinsadler.com
Blog: quentinsadler.wordpress.com
Twitter: @quentinsadler
Facebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler
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 October 2014
Undurraga Terrior Hunter series, Chile
Many thanks to Neil Phillips “The Wine Tipster” for presenting wines from Undurraga, Chile. We all had a fantastic evening.
More information is available here:
Web: thewinetipster.co.uk gonzalezbyassuk.com undurraga.cl
Twitter: @thewinetipster @vina_undurraga @gonzalezbyassuk
Facebook: The Wine Tipster
Neil Phillips aka “The Wine Tipster”
- Sauvignon Blanc TH Casablanca Valley 2010
- Sauvignon Blanc TH Lo Abarca Valley 2010
- Riesling TH Lo Abarca Valley 2010
- Chardonnay TH Limari Valley 2009
- Pinot Noir TH Leyda Valley 2009
- Syrah TH Leyda Valley 2009
- Syrah TH Maipo Valley 2009
- Carignan TH Maule Valley 2009
Next tasting – Friday 10th October
In October we welcome back Neil Phillips aka “The Wine Tipster” (representing Gonzalez Byass UK) presenting wines from Undurraga, Chile.
More information is available here:
Web: thewinetipster.co.uk gonzalezbyassuk.com undurraga.cl
Twitter: @thewinetipster @vina_undurraga @gonzalezbyassuk
Facebook: The Wine Tipster
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 September 2014
Wirra Wirra Wines, Australia
Many thanks to Neil Phillips “The Wine Tipster” for presenting wines from Wirra Wirra, Australia. We all had a fantastic evening.
More information is available here:
Web: thewinetipster.co.uk gonzalezbyassuk.com wirrawirra.com
Twitter: @thewinetipster @wirrawirrawines @gonzalezbyassuk
Facebook: The Wine Tipster Wirra Wirra Wines
Neil Phillips aka “The Wine Tipster”
- Lost Watch Riesling 2012
- 12th Man Chardonnay 2013
- Mrs Wigley Moscato 2013
- Church Block 2012
- Catapult Shiraz 2010
- Woodhenge Shiraz 2012
- RSW Shiraz 2009
- Dead Ringer Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Next tasting – Friday 12th September
In September we welcome Gonzalez Byass UK presenting wines from Wirra Wirra, Australia.
More information is available here:
Web: gonzalezbyassuk.com
Web: wirrawirra.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.
What we tasted in August 2014
AGM & Members Tasting
Many thanks to our members for presenting this evenings wines. We all had a fantastic evening.
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Cremant Du Jura – Margaret Connor
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Lustau “3 En Rama” Fino de el Puerto de Santa Maria – Spring 2014 – Mark Payne
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Benoit Dreyer Alsace Gewurztraminer 2013 – Tony & Helena Abbey
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Maison du Tastelune Chardonnay, Burgundy – Derek & Sheila Portsmouth
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Mas d’Auzieres Coteaux du Languedoc Les Eclats, Languedoc-Roussillon, France – Timothy Edwards
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Brindisi Rosso Riserva Since 1952, Cantina Sampietrana – Nick Thomson
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Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest – Roland Moss
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Pedro Ximenez Triana Hidalgo – Chris Lewis