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What we tasted in August 2012

AGM & Members Tasting

Many thanks to our volunteer presenters. The theme was a wine members could buy with a retail price of under £15.  We all had a fantastic evening and a lot of wine.

  1. Bouvet Saumur Brut, France – Majestic
  2. Isabel Sauvignon Blanc 2011, New Zealand – Wine Society
  3. Palacios De Bornos (Rueda Superior) Verdejo 2011, Spain – George Hill
  4. Pouilly-Vinzelles “En Paradis” 2010 Chardonnay 2010, France – Majestic
  5. Brumont Tannat/Merlot Vin de Gascogne 2011, France – Evington’s Wine
  6. Grant Burge Benchmark Barossa Valley Shiraz 2010, Australia – Evington’s Wine
  7. The Laughing Magpie 2008 Shiraz/Viognier, d’Arenberg Australia – Majestic
  8. Taylor’s Late Bottled Vintage Port 2004, Portugal – widely available

 

Our committee members are all volunteers who give a significant amount of time to the society.  Our secretary of many years, Merrill Hastie has decided to hang up her glasses and spend more time drinking wine.  Many thanks for your years of service.

If you’re interested in Chester Osborn’s “marketing lesson”, take a look at the video below…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtoPh6TCX3Q&playnext=1&list=PL5075B1C3B317C947&feature=results_main

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Next Tasting – Friday 10th 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.

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What we tasted in July 2012

California

Many thanks to Rory Benham of The Wine Treasury for presenting wines from California.  We all had a fantastic evening.

Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999

  1. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008
  2. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay “Karia” 2009
  3. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley  Chardonnay “Arcadia” vineyard 2008
  4. Schug Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2009
  5. Duckhorn Vineyards “Decoy” Napa Valley Merlot 2009
  6. Schug Sonoma “Heritage Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
  7. Cline Cellars “Big Break” vineyard Zinfandel 2008
  8. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet “Fay” vineyard 2008

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Next Tasting – Friday 13th July

In July we welcome Rory Benham from The Wine Treasury presenting wines from California.

For more information:

Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999

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.

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What we tasted in June 2012

Champagne and Fizz – Members Tasting

Many thanks to Howard Bland, Ian and Margaret Connor, Tim Edwards, John and Nick Thomson, John Malpass, John Hind and Mark Payne for presenting the wines.

Many thanks to Shobna Makwana for making the wonderful cakes. 🙂

  1. Torretta Di Mondelli – Prosecca Brut DOC, Italy
  2. Denbies Greenfields 2007 Brut, England
  3. Boschendal Grand Cuvee Brut 2007, South Africa
  4. Sainsburys Blanc de Blancs Champagne
  5. Sainsburys Blanc de Noirs Champagne
  6. Taittinger Brut Reserve NV Champagne
  7. Lanson Rose Label Brut Rose NV Champagne
  8. Veuve Clicquot Demi Sec NV Champagne

 

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Next Tasting – Friday 8th June

In June we have an exciting members tasting featuring fizz and Champagne.

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.

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What we tasted in May 2012

Southern Italy – Bat and Bottle

Many thanks to Ben Robson of Bat and Bottle, Oakham for presenting the wines from Southern Italy .  We all had a fantastic evening.

Web: batwine.co.uk
Email: post@batwine.co.uk
Tel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662

 Ben Robson

  1. Giogantinu, Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2011
    Vermentino, Sardinia
  2. Di Majo Norante, Rami 2010
    Falanghina, Molise
  3. Ugento, Rosato 2010
    Negroamaro, Puglia Castel di Salve
  4. SantiMedici, Rosso 2009
    Negroamaro, Puglia
  5. COS, Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2008
    Nero d’Avola, Frappato, Sicily
  6. Ugento, Primitivo 2010
    Primitivo, Puglia
  7. Poalo Petrilli, Agramante 2008
    Uva di Troia, Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Puglia
  8. Panevino, “is de nanti” 2009
    Canonau, Monica & Carignan, Sardinia

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Tim Atkin MW – 2011 Bordeaux Report

If you’re interested in Bordeaux, who better to learn from than one of the world’s leading wine experts Tim Atkin MW.

Tim’s 2011 report is now available through his website for £10.  If you buy Bordeaux, this is a very small price to pay!

Tim’s Website

 

We don’t have any affiliation with Tim, but we though you’d be interested…

 

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Next Tasting Friday 11th May

In May we welcome Ben Robson from Bat & Bottle of Oakham presenting wines from southern 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.

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What we tasted in April 2012

Langlois-Chateau

Many thanks to Guillemette de Cousenongle of Mentzendorff for presenting the wines of Langlois-Chateau.  We all had a fantastic evening.  Many thanks also to Iain Phillips of Mentzendorff for arranging the evening.

Web: langlois-chateau.fr
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk

For anyone wishing to buy any of the wines, the best place is ND John Wines Online.  If you can’t find the wine you are after please send them an email or give them a call:

Tel: 01792 644 688 Lines are open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Email: mail@ndjohn.co.uk

 

Guillemette de Cousenongle with our Chairman John Malpass

  1. Cramant de Loire Brut NV £10.95
  2. Pouilly-Fume, Les Pierrefeux 2010 £17
  3. Chateau de Fontaine-Audon, Sancerre 2010 £12.95
  4. Saumur Vieilles Vignes Blanc 2005 £13.95
  5. Saumur Rouge 2009 £10.50
  6. Saumur-Champigny 2009 £17
  7. Saumur-Champigny, Vieilles Vignes 2005 £13.95
  8. Coteaux du Layon Prestige 2005