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Next tasting – Friday 12th August

In August we will be holding our ever popular Members’ tasting along with the AGM.  Please speak to your committee member as soon as possible regarding any AGM related matters.

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.

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Next tasting – Friday 14th January

In January we hope to be hosting a members tasting with wines provided by Mentzendorff.


Please note:

  • The tasting will only be held if allowed under the COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time.
  • The number of attendees will be restricted, so please sign up early to avoid disappointment. 
  • New members are welcome on payment of the £15 annual subscription in advance of the tasting along with the tasting fee.
  • There will be no supper nor supper wines provided. Members are welcome to bring their own food and implements and all items brought must be removed.
  • Members are expected to have been fully vaccinated, please consider whether you should attend if this is not the case.
  • Members must not attend if they are experiencing COVID symptoms
  • The meeting room will have increased ventilation via opened doors and windows
  • Members are asked to wear face masks when not seated unless exempt
  • Surfaces will be sanitised before entry. Members are asked to use the hand sanitizer provided on entry
  • Members are asked to avoid crowding on check-in and on exit
  • Spittoons will not be provided, please bring an empty plastic bottle if you need one

Note that this is a “Members Only” which must be paid for in advance. Unfortunately, it is not possible for members to simply turn up on the night.

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What we tasted in October 2021


In October we returned to St James the Greater church hall for a members tasting, our first in person tasting since March 2020. We were treated to a tasting of wines from Eastern Europe and beyond. Many thanks to Julian Osborne, Tim Edwards, Isabel Crump, Bernard Crump, John Freeland and John Malpass for presenting the wines.

The wines tasted were:

  1. Filos Klet Brda Krasno 2020 (Sauvignon Blanc / Ribolla Gialla), Slovenia
  2. Tbilvino Qvevris 2020 (Rkasiteli), Georgia
  3. Dveri Pax Sipon 2018 (Furmint), Slovenia
  4. Bononia Estate Gomotartzi 2019 (Kadarka/Gamza), Bulgaria
  5. Vinkara Warehouse Öküzgözü 2018 (Öküzgözü), Turkey
  6. Heumann Kékfrankos Reserve 2016 (Kékfrankos), Hungary
  7. Chateau Ksara Old Vine Carignan 2018, (Carignan), Lebanon
  8. Chateau Purcari Negru de Purcari 2019 (Cabernet Sauvignon), Saperavi – Rara Neagra, Moldova
  9. Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Aszú 2013 (Furmint) Harslevelu, Hungary
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Next tasting – Friday 14th May

The Wine Society – Half-bottle tasting

Following the positive feedback from members after the last Wine Society tasting, we thought another half bottle tasting would be appropriate. It offers a broader range of 6 wines and allows members to buy some or all of the wines. The total cost of all 6 wines will be £38.25.

The Wine Society is an ultra-reliable source and the chosen half bottles cover a broad range. Members can choose all 6 or a selection.

For more information:
Web: thewinesociety.com

Note: This tasting will be presented via Zoom. Members are contacted prior to each tasting to order any wines they wish to try. 

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What we tasted in October 2020

Many thanks for a fantastic turn out for the AGM and Member’s tasting.  A number of varied and entertaining presentations from our members over Zoom gave us a wonderful opportunity to try some half bottles from The Wine Society.

WHITE

Solear Manzanilla Barbadillo, Jerez – £5.95 per half bottle

Chateau Bel Air Perponcher Reserve, Bordeaux Blanc 2019 – £5.95 per half bottle

Pinot Gris Classic, Famille Hugel, Alsace 2018 – £7.95 per half bottle

RED

Esporao Monte Velho Tinto, Alentejano, Portugal 2019 – £4.95 per half bottle

Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge Guigal 2016 – £5.95 per half bottle

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What we tasted in August 2018

Many thanks to our members and guests for a fantastic turn out for the AGM and Member’s tasting.  A number of varied and entertaining presentations from our members gave us a wonderful opportunity to try some wines many hadn’t tried before.

Many thanks to Margaret and Ian Connor, Tim Hobbs, Liz & David Farmillo, Chet Patel & Helen Stewart, John Crookes, David Lee, Nigel Dunford and John Freeland.

  1. Villiera Brut 2010 South Africa
  2. St Veran Vieilles Vignes Domaine Luquet Fuisse 2017 France
  3. Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy Domaine Alain Geoffrey 2015 France
  4. Montgomery Rondo 2016 Wales
  5. Pago de los Capellanes Joven Roble Ribera Del Duero 2016 Spain
  6. Conde de San Cristobal 2014 Ribera del Duero 2014 Spain
  7. Brazin Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2014 USA
  8. Rivesaltes Vin Doux Naturel France

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Next Tasting – Friday 10th August

In August we will be holding our ever popular Members’ tasting along with the AGM.  Please speak to your committee member regarding any AGM matters.

 

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.