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What we tasted in March 2024

In March we welcomed back Dan Ruell of Mentzendorff who presented a range of fantastic new world wines from their portfolio.

If you wish to purchase wines, please email the Treasurer.

For more information:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk

The wines tasted were:

  1. Klein Constantia Cap Classique Chardonnay 2019
  2. The Crossings Wild Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020
  3. Klein Constantia Perdeblokke Sauvignon Blanc 2018
  4. Akitu Blanc Pinot Noir 2022
  5. Akitu A2 Pinot Noir 2019
  6. Kilikanoon The Duke Grenache 2016
  7. Kilikanoon The Oracle Shiraz 2016
  8. Kilikanoon Attunga 1865 Shiraz 2013
  9. Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Muscat de Frontignan 2019
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What we tasted in February 2024

In February we welcomed back Jane Sowter of legendary Lebanese producer Chateau Musar, who presenting a range of fantastic wines from their portfolio. After looking back though our archive we realised that this was Jane’s 10th presentation to the society, which commenced in 1992. We were not disappointed.

If you wish to purchase, wines are available through Evington’s Wines. Ollie can be contacted on 0116 254 2702 , online at evingtons-wines.co.uk or by visiting the store at 120 Evington Road, Leicester LE2 1HH.

For more information:
Web: chateaumusar.com

The wines tasted were:

  1. Musar Jeune White 2021
  2. Musar Jeune Rosé 2021
  3. Musar Jeune Red 2020
  4. Hochar Père et Fils Red 2019
  5. Chateau Musar 2016
  6. Chateau Musar 2012
  7. Chateau Musar 2008
  8. Chateau Musar White 2010
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What we tasted in January 2024

In January we welcomed Charlie Dall’Omo of San Martino Wine who presented an entertaining range of wines from their Italian portfolio.

For more information:
Web: sanmartinowine.co.uk
Email: ciao@sanmartinowine.co.uk
Tel: 0115 671 5804
Facebook: Sanmartinowine
Instragram: Sanmartinowine

The wines tasted were:

  1. Prestige Pignoletto Spumante Brut DOCG
  2. Ortrugo Frizzante DOC 2018
  3. Famoso ‘Serenaro’ IGT Rubicone Bianco
  4. Salamino di Santa Croce DOP ‘Alfredo Molinari’
  5. “A” Quevri Rubicone IGT Centesimino
  6. Riserva Romagna Sangiovese ‘Longiano’ DOC 2016
  7. ‘Felis Leo’ Colli Romagna Centrale Rosso DOC 2011
  8. L’appuntamento Malvasia Bianco Passito
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What we tasted in December 2023

In December we welcomed back Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting. We had a very entertaining evening, with wine accompanied by some of Duncan’s legendary “cracker jokes”.

For more information:
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LT
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

The wines tasted were:

  1. Champagne H. Blin Tradition NV, France
  2. Semeli Mantinia 2022, Greece
  3. Chateau Fontanche Blanc 2022, France
  4. Valcanto Monastrell 2020, Spain
  5. Belgardo Terre Alfieri 2020, Italy
  6. Bedoba 2020, Georgia
  7. Chateau Puybarbe 2018, France
  8. Breitenbach Tokaji 6 Puttonyos Aszú 2018, Hungary
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What we tasted in November 2023

In November we welcomed back Daniel Partington of Shawbury Wine who presented an entertaining range of wines from their portfolio.

For more information:
Web: shawbury.wine
Tel: 01675 481516

The wines tasted were:

  1. Rezabal Txakoli Hondarrabi Zuri/Hondarrabi Beltza 2022, Basque
  2. Askerne Chardonnay 2021, New Zealand
  3. Pouilly-Fuissé Clos D’Éric 2022, France
  4. Domaine de la Potardière Cabernet Franc 2020, France
  5. Claroscuro Cabernet Franc 2019, Argentina
  6. Tagua Tagua Cab Sauvignon 2018, Chile
  7. Terre Nere Montalcino Rosso di Montalcino 2021, Italy
  8. Sequeirinha Reserva Tinto 2021, Portugal
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What we tasted in September 2023

Many thanks to Julia Trustram Eve of WineGB,  the official body for the UK wine industry, for presenting an entering range of wines from England. We sampled a wide range of excellent sparkling, white, red and dessert wines.

More information is available here:
Web: winegb.co.uk
Twitter: @GreatBritWine
Facebook: facebook.com/WineGB

The wines tasted were:

  1. Vranken Pommery Louis Pommery Brut NV
  2. Bride Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018
  3. Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rosé 2020
  4. Nyetimber Cuvée Cherie NV
  5. Woodchester Valley Orpheus Bacchus 2021
  6. Simpsons Roman Road Chardonnay 2021
  7. Sandridge Barton Dart Valley Reserve 2022
  8. Blackbook Nightjar Pinot Noir 2021
  9. Hattingley Valley Entice 2022
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What we tasted in July 2023

Many thanks to Margaret and Ian Connor for arranging our member’s tasting.  The presentations by our dedicated members were detailed and informative, and really brought the wines to life. 

The wines tasted were:

  1. Prince Alexandre Crémant de Loire (Margaret Connor)
  2. Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (Mark Payne)
  3. Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (Chris Lewis)
  4. Chateau Beaumont Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc 2018 (John Malpas)
  5. Giordano Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2018 (Tim Hobbs)
  6. San Cassiano Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2019 (James Blackwell & Peeyusha Soobagrah)
  7. The Liberator – The Bishop of Norwich, Cape Vintage (Tim Edwards)
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What we tasted in July 2023

In July we welcomed back Leon Stolarski of Leon Stolarski Wines who presented an excellent range of wines from the south of France. Whilst it’s always great to welcome back previous presenters, it’s sad (for us!) that this will be the last tasting Leon will present for us. We wish Leon all the best as he heads towards retirement.

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

  1. Domaine Turner Pageot, La Rupture 2017
  2. Domaine de La Marfée Frisson d’Ombelles 2021
  3. Domaine de Ravanès Le Renard Blanc 2021
  4. Domaine Turner Pageot, Le Rouge2018
  5. Chateau l’Argentier 2017 Languedoc Sommières 2017
  6. Domaine de La Marfée Les Vignes Qu’On Abat 2020
  7. Domaine de Ravanès Le Prime Verd 2017
  8. Domaine Cébène, Felgaria 2018

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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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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)