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What we tasted in March 2025
In February we welcomed back Preet Sahota of Edgmond Wines, who showed a range of elegant wines from South Africa. Avoiding the most...
Mar 15

What we tasted in February 2025
In February we welcomed Tom Holt the maker and owner of Paso-Primero Wines, who presented his wines from Somontano in the Spanish...
Feb 16


What we tasted in January 2025
In January we welcomed Andrew Walker of Solaris Wines, who presented wines from Romania, Slovenia and Spain. The society was entertained...
Jan 12
What we tasted in December 2024
<p>In December we welcomed “Mr Fizz”, Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting. As members know, Duncan comes prepared with a sleigh full of cracker jokes, and he didn’t disappoint. The wines were up to their usual high standard. For more information:Web: duncanmurraywines.co.ukEmail: info@duncanmurraywines.co.ukTel: 01858 464935Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 … </
Dec 21, 2024
What we tasted in November 2024
<p>In November we welcomed back owner and winemaker Katie Jones of Domaine Jones, who presented a fantastic range of wines from her portfolio. For more information:Web: domainejones.comWeb: nakedwines.comWeb: thewinesociety.com The wines tasted were:</p>
Nov 11, 2024
What we tasted in October 2024
<p>In October we welcomed Natalie Walsh, Head of Sales & Marketing from Te Kano Estate. Our tasting took us on a vineyard journey through pinot noir, pinot gris, chardonnay and cabernet franc, showing the fantastic qualities of the vineyard sites. For more information:Web: tekanoestate.com The wines tasted were:</p>
Oct 20, 2024
What we tasted in September 2024
<p>In September we welcomed back Colombier Wines who presenting a high quality range of Southern Italian wines from their portfolio.. For more information:Web: colombiervinsfins.co.uk The wines tasted were:</p>
Sep 28, 2024
What we tasted in August 2024
<p>In August we held our AGM and Member’s tasting. Many thanks to Margaret Connor for arranging the tasting and to our dedicated members whose presentations were detailed and informative – they really brought the wines to life. The wines tasted were:</p>
Aug 17, 2024
What we tasted in July 2024
<p>In July we welcomed back James Long of Corney & Barrow.. The wines covered a wide range of styles from Spain, Italy and France. We all enjoyed an excellent tasting. For more information: Email: northofengland@corneybarrow.comPhone: 0113 340 0380Address: 4 Park Square East, Leeds LS1 2NE The wines tasted were:</p>
Jul 14, 2024
What we tasted in June 2024
<p>In June we welcomed back Italian specialist Ben Robson from Bat & Bottle of Oakham. The wines covered a wide range of styles from aromatic white to substantial red, and included a couple of excellent sweet wines too. We all enjoyed an excellent tasting For more information: Web: batwine.co.ukEmail: post@batwine.co.ukTel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662Address: 18d Oakham Enterprise Park, Oakham. LE15 … </p>
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Jun 23, 2024
What we tasted in May 2024
<p>In May we welcomed Jake Crimmin of E&J Gallo, who presented a fantastic range of northern Californian wines from Louis M. Martini and Orin Swift. The Masters v. Mavericks theme was very entertaining. More information is available here:Web: orinswift.comWeb: louismartini.comWeb: gallo.com The wines tasted were:</p>
Jun 2, 2024
What we tasted in April 2024
<p>In welcomed back Quentin Sadler for the 10th time to the GUWS. We were treated to an excellent range of wines from Rioja. More information is available here:Web: quentinsadler.comBlog: quentinsadler.wordpress.comX: @quentinsadlerFacebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler The wines tasted were:</p>
Apr 21, 2024
What we tasted in March 2024
<p>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:</p>
Mar 10, 2024
What we tasted in February 2024
<p>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 … </p>
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Feb 11, 2024
What we tasted in January 2024
<p>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.ukEmail: ciao@sanmartinowine.co.ukTel: 0115 671 5804Facebook: SanmartinowineInstragram: Sanmartinowine The wines tasted were:</p>
Jan 14, 2024
What we tasted in December 2023
<p>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.ukEmail: info@duncanmurraywines.co.ukTel: 01858 464935Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LTFacebook: Duncan Murray WinesTwitter: @DMURRAYWINES The wines tasted wer
Dec 17, 2023
What we tasted in November 2023
<p>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.wineTel: 01675 481516 The wines tasted were:</p>
Nov 14, 2023
What we tasted in October 2023
<p>In October we welcomed back Dan Farrell-Wright of online wine and spirits merchant Wickhams who presenting an excellent range of Italian wines from indigenous grape varieties. Congratulations to Wickhams for winning the 2023 Decanter South & Regional France Best Specialist Retailer Award. For more information:Web: wickhamwine.co.uk The wines tasted were:</p>
Oct 16, 2023
What we tasted in September 2023
<p>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.ukTwitter: @GreatBritWineFacebook: facebook.com/WineGB The wines tasted were:</p>
Sep 10, 2023
What we tasted in August 2023
<p>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:</p>
Aug 13, 2023
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