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Next tasting – Friday 14th July

In July we welcome back Leon Stolarski Wines presenting a range of French wines from their portfolio .

For more information:
Address: 32 Nottingham Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7QE
Tel: (+)44 (0)115 9529387    
Email: sales@leonstolarskiwines.co.uk
Web: leonstolarskiwines.co.uk

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

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What we tasted in June 2023

In June we welcomed Fuchsia Adamthwaite of Adega Wine Cellar Ltd who presented an interesting range of wines from their portfolio. Wines were poured in pairs of sparkling, white, red and sweet wines, and there were surprises along the way.

  1. Pink Fizz Rose Rowton Vineyard, England
  2. Champagne Gruet Rose, France
  3. Valdesil Godello sobre lias Vilamartin de Valdeorras, Spain
  4. Cottanera Bianco Etna DOC, Italy
  5. Odd Lot Pinot Noir, California
  6. Amarone della Valpolicella Cavolo Brigaldara, Italy
  7. Alphonso Rhythm Winery, India
  8. Bacalhoa Moscatel de Setubal DO, Portugal
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Next tasting – Friday 9th June

In June we welcome Adega Wine Cellar of Little Haywood, Staffordshire who will be presenting a range of wines from their portfolio.

For more information:
Web: adegawinecellar.co.uk

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

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What we tasted in May 2023

In May we had a change to our planned presentation with an exciting range of wines selected and presented by members of our committee from Evingtons of Leicester. Many thanks to all who stepped up to make it a fantastic and enjoyable evening.

  1. Jean Paul Balland 2021 Sancerre, France (Sauvignon Blanc)
  2. Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett VDP 2017 Mosel, Germany (Riesling)
  3. Pewsey Vale, ‘The Contours’, Museum Reserve 2016 Eden Valley, Australia (Riesling)
  4. Domaine Sève, ‘Aux Chailloux’ 2021 AC Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru, France Chardonnay
  5. Dalrymple 2020 Pipers river, Tasmania (Pinot Noir)
  6. Urbina, Gran Reserva 2004 Rioja, Spain (Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo)
  7. Domaine Bila-Haut, ‘Occultum Lapidem’ 2018 AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages, France (Syrah, Grenache, Carignan)
  8. Comboio do Vesúvio 2018 Douro, Portugal (Tinto Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca)
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What we tasted in April 2023

In April we welcomed Dan Ruell of Mentzendorff who presented an excellent range of wines from their portfolio. We all enjoyed a very entertaining presentation of some quality wines.

For more information:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk

  1. Ayala Brut Nature NV, France
  2. Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs 2016, France
  3. Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay, Picadilly Valley 2020, Australia
  4. Ciacci Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte, Italy
  5. Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir, Fleurieu Peninsula 2021, Australia
  6. Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard2017, Australia
  7. Turkey Flat Shiraz 2018, Australia
  8. Langlois-Chateau, Coteaux de Saumur Les Beaugrands 2020, France
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Next tasting – 14th April

In April we welcome the return of Mentzendorff who will be presenting a range of wines from their portfolio.

For more information:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

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What we tasted in March 2023

In March we welcomed Preet Sahota from Edgmond Wines of Newport who present an excellent range of South African wines from their portfolio. We all enjoyed a very entertaining presentation of some quality wines.

For more information:
Web: edgmondwines.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/EdgmondWines
Instagram: instagram.com/edgmondwines

  1. The Wine Thief Colombard 2021
  2. Roodekrantz Rhenosterbosrug Chenin Blanc 2020
  3. Villa Esposto Chenin Blanc 2021
  4. Roodekrantz Old Vine Cinsaut Rose 2021
  5. Villa Esposto Pinotage 2018
  6. Villa Esposto Cab Sauvignon/Merlot 2021
  7. The Wine Thief Mouvedre 2020
  8. Jakobs Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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Next tasting – Friday 10th March

In March we welcome Edgmond Wines of Newport presenting a range of South African wines from their portfolio.

For more information:
Web: edgmondwines.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/EdgmondWines
Instagram: instagram.com/edgmondwines

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

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What we tasted in February 2023

In February we welcomed Alexander McNair, Brand Manager at Hatch Mansfield, who presented a fantastic range of “non supermarket” wines from Villa Maria and Esk Valley, New Zealand. Many thanks for an excellent high quality tasting.

For more information:
Web: villamariawines.com
Web: hatchmansfield.com
YouTube: youtube.com/VillaMariaWine

  1. Villa Maria Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Marlborough
  2. Esk Valley Artisanal Albariño 2021 Hawkes Bay
  3. Villa Maria Reserve Pinot Gris 2021 Marlborough
  4. Villa Maria Icon Keltern Chardonnay 2020 Hawkes Bay
  5. Villa Maria Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Pinot Noir 2018 Marlborough
  6. Villa Maria Icon Attorney Pinot Noir 2019 Marlborough
  7. Esk Valley The Hillside Malbec Cabernet Franc Merlot 2017 Hawkes Bay
  8. Villa Maria Icon Ngakirikiri Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Hawkes Bay