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In February we welcome Helen MacKenzie, Champagne Brand Ambassador for Piper-Heidsieck, presenting a fantastic selection of champagnes on Valentines Day.

Wines from Catalonia

Many thanks to Ian Webb of Aldeby Wines for presenting a selection of wines from Catalonia.  We all had a fantastic evening.

Email: ian@aldebywines.co.uk
Web: aldebywines.co.uk

Tel: 07854 856282

Ian Webb with committee member Tim Edwards

1. Castillio Perelada, Castel d’Olerdola Brut Reserva NV DO Cava
2. Edetaria, Via Terra Garnatxa Blanca 2011, DO Terra Alta
3. Joan Sangenis, Cal Pla Blanco 2010, DO Priorat
4. Baronnia del Monsant, Clos d’Englora Blanc 2011, DO Monsant
5. Artesano, Tinto 2011, DO Terra Alta
6. Edetaria, Via Terra Garnatxa Fina Tinta 2011, DO Terra Alta
7. Joan Sangenis, Cal Pla Crianza 2008, DOC Priorat
8. Baronnia del Monsant, Clos d’Englora 2008, DO Monsant

In January we welcome Ian Webb of Aldeby Wines, presenting wines from Catalonian.

James Long’s Festive Tasting

Many thanks to James Long of Corney & Barrow for presenting our Christmas tasting.  We all had a fantastic evening.

1. Guy de Chassey, Grand Brut Champagne, Montagne de Reims, France NV
2. Lowry’s Pass, Chenin Blanc, Robertson, South Africa 2013
3. Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine de Morin-Langaran, France 2012
4. Auxey-Duresses la Macabree, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy, France 2011
5. El Campesino Cabernet/Carmenere, Vinedos Marchique, Colchagua, Chile 2012
6. Chateau Cadet, Bordeaux, France 2009
7. Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Cecilia Beretta, Veneto, Italy 2011
8. Pinotage, Rheboksloof Wine Estate, Paarl, South Africa 2011
9. Sticky Mickey Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Eradus, Marlborough, New Zealand 2013

In December we welcome James Long from Corney & Barrow for our festive Christmas tasting.

More information is available on their website and can be contacted at:

Email: newmarket@corneyandbarrow.com
Phone: 01638 600 000
Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH

Note that this tasting is limited to ticket holders only.  Unfortunately, it is not possible for members simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

Bodegas Roda and Bodega La Horra Corimbo

Many thanks to Matthieu Barrere of Mentzendorff for presenting wines from Bodegas Roda from Rioja and Bodega La Horra Corimbo.  Thanks also to Iain Phillips for arranging the tasting.  We all had a fantastic evening.

1. Sela 2010
2. Roda Reserva 2006
3. Roda Reserva 2007
4. Roda I 2006
5. Roda I 2005
6. Roda I 2004

Bodegas la Horra

1. Corimbo 2010
2. Corimbo I 2009

In November we welcome Mentzendorff, presenting Bodegas Roda from Rioja and Bodega La Horra Corimbo from Ribera del Duero.

Underwood Wines – Wines of Alsace

Many thanks to Underwood Wines for presenting wines from Alsace.  We all had a fantastic evening.

1. Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rose Mayerling NV Pinot Noir , Cave De Turckheim
2. Sylvaner Vieilles Vignes 2010 Cave De Turckheim
3. Riesling Vieilles Vignes 2008 Cave De Turckheim
4. Riesling Schiefferberg 2009 Willy Gisselbrecht
5. Pinot Blanc Tradition 2011 Cave De Turckheim
6. Gewürztraminer Tradition 2012 Cave De Turckheim
7. Gewurztraminer Reserve 2012 Willy Glsselbrecht
8. Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive 2009 Clos Jebsal, Zind Humbrecht
9. Eau de Vie de Framboise G. Miclo
10. Pinot Noir Turckheim

Venue – LOUGHBOROUGH TOWN HALL 6pm-9pm

Tickets cost £8.50 each with £1 going to the Mayor of Loughborough’s Charity

Our good friends at George Hill will be holding their Wine Fair on Tuesday 29th October.  There will be something approaching 200 wines from all over the world and costing from under £7 to much higher.  As usual there will be some great discounts for orders ON THE NIGHT, so you can take advantage and buy for Christmas.

All being well they will also have some Jazz early in the evening from Liz Cooper & her Trio.  If you’re interested, call on o1509 212717 as soon as possible.

www.georgehill.co.uk

A local tasting you may be interested in…

Taking place at the Lutterworth Town Hall on Saturday 2nd November in Lutterworth Town Hall, the Lutterworth Wine Fair will be taking place between 11.00 am and 5.00 pm. There will be 8 or 9 wine importers/merchants attending, as well as a local brewery and a cider maker.

You’ll get the chance to taste, to talk to the merchants, and of course to buy wines. A fantastic opportunity before Christmas. To raise some funds for local charities there is a small entrance fee, which last year was £3.00.

Friend of the society, Ian Webb of Aldeby Wines Limited, will be showing a selection of wines. If you’d like further information, give Ian a call on 0116 289 7329 or 0785 485 6282.