Next tasting – Friday 9th October

In October we welcome Scott Edge from Negociants UK who will be presenting wines from Australia.

More information is available here:
Web: rockfordwines.com.au
Web: negociantsuk.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 September 2015

Many thanks to Neil Phillips “The Wine Tipster” for presenting wines from Spain, and Gonzalez Byass for providing the wines.  We all had a fantastic evening.

For more information:

More information is available here:
Web: thewinetipster.co.uk   gonzalezbyassuk.com   gonzalezbyass.com
Twitter:  @thewinetipster   @gonzalezbyassuk
Facebook:   The Wine Tipster

 

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Neil Phillips

  1. Tio Pepe Sherry, Jerez
  2. Vilarnau Cava Brut NV, Penédes
  3. Veronica Rueda Verdejo 2014
  4. Viñas del Vero Gewürztraminer 2014, Somontano
  5. Finch Constancia Seleccion 2013, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla
  6. Beronia Reserva 2010, Rioja
  7. Tintilla de Rota Dulce 2011, Cadiz

 

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Next tasting – Friday 11th September

In September we welcome back Neil Phillips aka “The Wine Tipster” (representing Gonzalez Byass UK) presenting wines from Spain.

More information is available here:
Web: thewinetipster.co.uk   gonzalezbyassuk.com
Twitter:  @thewinetipster   @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 August 2015

Many thanks to the following members for presenting an excellent range of wines at the AGM.  We all had a fantastic evening.

Ian & Margaret Connor
Sue Lobb
John Malpass
Mark Payne
Chris Lewis
Tim Hobbs
Nick Thompson
Tim Edwards

 

  1. Roche Lacour, Crémant de Limoux 2012
  2. Château de Fesles Chenin Sec, Loire 2013
  3. Domaine de la Bongran, Macon Clessé Cuvée Tradition, Quintane, Burgundy 2012
  4. Georges Dubœuf Fleurie, Beaujolais 2011
  5. Chatus, Coteaux de L’Ardèche 2012
  6. L’Authentique Delubac, Cairanne Cotes du Rhone 2009
  7. Les Eclats, Mas d’Auzieres (Languedoc) 2010 
  8. Château de Ricaud, Loupiac Bordeaux 2010

 

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Next tasting – Friday 14th August

In August we we will hold our AGM and members tasting.

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 July 2015

Many thanks to Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for presenting a range of sparkling wines.  We all had a fantastic evening.

For more information:

Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

 

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Duncan Murray

  1. La Delfina Prosecco DOC Spumante -Veneto, Italy
  2. Mustillant Vignoble Gobin Freres – Loire, France
  3. Fantinel Ribolla Gialla Brut Spumante – Grave del Friuli, Italy
  4. Bianchi Brut – Mendoza, Argentina
  5. Langham Classic Cuvée 2011 – Dorset, England
  6. Charles Pelletier Grande Reserve Rose – Burgundy, France
  7. Biddenden Gribble Bridge Rose Sparkling 2010 – Kent, England
  8. A. Simoneau Rouge Demi-Sec – Loire, France

 

Bottles

 

What we tasted in June 2015

Many thanks to Brett Fleming for presenting wines from leading Italian producer Avignonesi.  We all had a fantastic evening.

More information is available on their website.

 

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Brett Fleming with GUWS Treasurer Mike Atkins

  1. Il Marzocco Chardonnay Cortana DOC 2014
  2. Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2013
  3. Cantaloro Toscana IGT 2013
  4. Vino Nobile do Montepulciano DOCG 2012
  5. Grandi Annante Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2011
  6. Griffi Toscana IGT 2011
  7. Desiderio Merlot Cortonta DOC 2012
  8. Occhio do Pernice Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC 2000

 

Bottles

Next Tasting Friday 12th June

In June we welcome Brett Fleming who will be presenting wines from leading Italian producer Avignonesi.

More information is available on their website.

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 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.