Next Tasting – Friday 11th July

In July we welcome Mislav Kapetanovic of TVB Wines presenting wines from Croatia.

More information is available here:
Web: tvbwines.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 June 2014

Vasse Felix – Margaret River, Australia

Many thanks to Scott from Negociants UK for presenting wines from Vasse Felix.  We all had a fantastic evening.

More information is available here:
Web: vassefelix.com.au
Web: negociantsuk.com

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 Scott from Negociants UK

 

  1. Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013
  2. Chardonnay 2012
  3. Heytesbury Chardonnay 2012
  4. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011
  5. Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
  6. Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
  7. Heytesbury 2010
  8. Heytesbury 2009

 

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Next Tasting – Friday 13th June

In June we welcome Negociants UK presenting wines from Vasse Felix – Margaret River, Australia.

More information is available here:
Web: vassefelix.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 May 2014

Domaine Chanson, Burgundy

Many thanks to Matthieu Barrière and Iain Phillips from Mentzendorff for presenting wines from Domaine Chanson, Burgundy.  We all had a fantastic evening.

More information is available here:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk
Web: vins-chanson.com

 

 

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  1. Viré-Clessé 2012
  2. Montagny 1er Cru 2011
  3. Savigny-les-Beaune Hauts Marconnets 1er Cru 2011
  4. Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Caradeux 2011
  5. Givry Rouge 2012
  6. Savigny-Dominode 1er Cru 2011
  7. Pernand-Vergelesses les Vergelesses 1er Cru 2010
  8. Beaune Bastion 1er Cru 2009

 

Bottles

 

 

Next Tasting – Friday 9th May

In May we welcome Matthieu Barrière from Mentzendorff presenting wines from Domaine Chanson, Burgundy.

More information is available here:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk
Web: vins-chanson.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 April 2014

Felton Road – Central Otago, New Zealand

Many thanks to Angela Reddin (The Red Angel) for presenting wines from Felton Road.  We all had a fantastic evening.

More information is available here:
Web: feltonroad.com
Web: Angela Reddin

 

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Angela Reddin

 

  1. Bannockburn Chardonnay 2012
  2. Block 2 Chardonnay 2011
  3. Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2012
  4. Calvert Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011
  5. Cornish Point Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009
  6. Elms Block 3 Pinot Noir 2007
  7. Elms Block 5 Pinot Noir 2004
  8. Bannockburn Riesling 2013

 

 

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Next Tasting – Friday 11th April

In April we welcome Angela Reddin presenting wines Felton Road, Central Otago, New Zealand.

More information is available here:
Web: feltonroad.com
Web: Angela Reddin

 

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 March 2014

Douro Valley, Portugal

Many thanks to Charles Metcalfe for presenting wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal.  We all had a fantastic evening.

More information is available here:

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Mike Atkins (Treasurer) with Charles Metcalfe

 

  1. Vallado Douro White 2013
  2. Branco da Gaivosa Reserva 2011
  3. Redoma Branco Reserva 2011
  4. Duas Quintas Tinto 2011
  5. Meandro 2011
  6. Quinta do Vallado Touriga Nacional 2011
  7. Quinta do Crasto Old Vines Reserva 2009
  8. Duorum Reserva 2009
  9. Sandeman’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port

 

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Next Tasting – Friday 14th March

In March we welcome Charles Metcalfe presenting wines from Portugal.  As well as being Hon President of the Association of Wine Educators, Charles is also a singer and entertainer.

More information is available here:
Web: charlesmetcalfe.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 February 2014

Piper-Heidsieck

Many thanks to Helen MacKenzie, Champagne Brand Ambassador for Piper-Heidsieck for presenting champagnes from their range.  We all had a fantastic evening.

More information is available here:

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Helen MacKenzie with John Malpass

 

  1. Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV
  2. Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millésime 2002
  3. Piper-Heidsieck Vintage Brut Millésime 2000
  4. Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage NV
  5. Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Sublime Demi-Sec NV

 

In addition, two other champagnes were presented at the start of the evening

  1. Comte de Brismand Champagne Brut NV – £9.99 Lidl
  2. Etienne Dumont Brut NV – £12.99 Sainsburys

 

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As a first at the club, Helen demonstrated the art of sabrage, and helped two of our members to try for themselves.

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Ann