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What we tasted in March 2020

Many thanks to Olivier Normand and Ellis Wines of Richmond for presenting the wines of Domaine Nathalie & Giles Fèvre and Domaine Lucien Boillot from Burgundy, France. Olivier came to us all the way from Burgundy despite the Covid19 worries. He gave an excellent, expert presentation based on a lifetime of experience of the area and its fine wines.

For more information:
Web: elliswines.co.uk
Web: nathalieetgillesfevre.com

  1. Domaine Nathalie & Giles Fèvre Chablis 2018
  2. Domaine Nathalie & Giles Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru “Fourchaume” 2017
  3. Domaine Nathalie & Giles Fèvre Chablis  1er Cru “Vaulorent” 2017
  4. Domaine Lucien Boillot Volnay 2016
  5. Domaine Lucien Boillot Gevrey Chambertin 2016
  6. Domaine Lucien Boillot Gevrey Chambertin 2017
  7. Domaine Lucien Boillot Volnay 1er Cru “Clos des Angles” 2015
  8. Domaine Lucien Boillot Pommard 1er Cru “Les Fremiers” 2016
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Next tasting – Friday 13th March

In March we welcome Olivier Normand of Ellis Wines of Richmond who will be presenting the wines of Fevre and Lucien Boillot from Burgundy, France.

For more information:
Web: elliswines.co.uk

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 February 2020

Many thanks to Rory Benham, Sales Director at the Wine Treasury, for presenting a fantastic range of wines from the Somoma Valley and Napa Valley, California.  We all had a fantastic evening comparing the differences between the regions.

For more information:
Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999

  1. Rodney Strong “Charlotte’s Home” Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Northern Sonoma County
  2. Schug Chardonnay 2017 Sonoma Coast
  3. Rutherford Hill Chardonnay 2015 Napa Valley
  4. Head High Pinot Noir 2018 Sonoma County
  5. Rodney Strong Merlot 2015 Sonoma County
  6. Rutherford Hill Merlot 2015 Napa Valley
  7. Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Sonoma County
  8. Decoy Zinfandel 2017 Sonoma County
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Next Tasting – Friday 14th February

In April we welcome back Rory Benham from The Wine Treasury presenting an exciting range of wines from their Napa Valley and Sonoma portfolios.

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 January 2020

Many thanks to Claudia Balestracci of Mentzendorff for presenting a range of Italian wines from producers Fertuna, Ceretto and Ciacci Piccolomini D’Aragona.

More information is available here:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk

  1. Ceretto Lange DOC Arneis 2018 Blangé
  2. Tenuta Fertuna Droppello IGT Toscana Branco 2018
  3. Ceretto Barbaresco DOCG 2016
  4. Ceretto Barolo DOCG 2014
  5. Ciacci Piccolomini D’Aragona IGT Toscana Rosso 2016
  6. Ciacci Piccolomini D’Aragona Ateo Sant’Antimo DOC 2016
  7. Ciacci Piccolomini D’Aragona Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2015
  8. Ciacci Piccolomini D’Aragona Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG 2014
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Next tasting – Friday 10th January

In January we welcome Claudia Balestracci of Mentzendorff presenting wines from their extensive portfolio, from Italy.

More information is available here:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk

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 December 2019

Many thanks to Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for presenting our festive Christmas tasting.

For more information:
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

  1. H Blin Brut Tradition NV Marne Valley, Champagne
  2. Belle Epine Blanc 2018 (Viognier/ Chardonnay) Languedoc, France
  3. Les Rocheo Sainteo 2018, Picpoul de Pinet, France
  4. Nino Minado 2018 (Chardonnay) Carinena, Spain
  5. Johner Kaiserstuhl 2015 (Pinot Noir) Baden Germany
  6. L’Impudent 2018 (Syrah/Grenache/Cinsault/Mourvedre) Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc, France
  7. Chateau Beaulieu 2015, Cotes de Bourg, Bordeaux France
  8. Mavrodafne of Patras NV, Peleponnese, Greece
  9. Niepoort LBV 2014, Douro, Portugal
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Next tasting – Friday 13th December

In December we welcome Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting.

For more information:
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

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.

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What we tasted in November 2019

Many thanks to Ben Robson from Bat and Bottle of Oakham for presenting an exciting range of wines from Piemonte, Italy.

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

  1. Villa Guelpa, Longitudine 8.10 2017 – Piemonte, Leasona – Erbaluce
  2. Favaro, Erbaluce di Caluso ‘Le Chiusute’ 2018 – Piverone, Piemonte – Erbaluce
  3. Massimo Clerico, Spanna Coste della Swabia Nebbiolo 2014 – Lessona, Piemonte – Nebbiolo 
  4. Caves De Donnas, Valle d’Aoste Donnas 2016 – Donnas, Aoste – Nebbiolo
  5. Villa Guelpa, Longitudine 8.26 2017 – Lessona, Piemonte – Nebbiolo
  6. Favaro, Nebbiolo Ros 2015 – Piverone, Piemonte  – Nebbiolo
  7. Colombera & Garella, Bramaterra ‘Cascina Cottignano’ 2013 – Nebbiolo, Vespolina, Croatina 
  8. Antoniolo, Gattinara ‘Le Castelle’ 2013 – Gattinara, Piemonte – Nebbiolo
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Next tasting – Friday 8th November

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