Next tasting – Friday 8th March

In March we welcome the return of Mentzendorff who will be presenting a range of wines from their portfolio.

For more information:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

What we tasted in February 2024

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 available through Evington’s Wines. Ollie can be contacted on 0116 254 2702 , online at evingtons-wines.co.uk or by visiting the store at 120 Evington Road, Leicester LE2 1HH.

For more information:
Web: chateaumusar.com

The wines tasted were:

  1. Musar Jeune White 2021
  2. Musar Jeune Rosé 2021
  3. Musar Jeune Red 2020
  4. Hochar Père et Fils Red 2019
  5. Chateau Musar 2016
  6. Chateau Musar 2012
  7. Chateau Musar 2008
  8. Chateau Musar White 2010

Next tasting – Friday 9th February

Chateau Musar

In February we welcome back Jane Sowter of legendary Lebanese producer Chateau Musar, who will be presenting a range of wines from their portfolio.

For more information:
Web: chateaumusar.com

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

What we tasted in January 2024

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.uk
Email: ciao@sanmartinowine.co.uk
Tel: 0115 671 5804
Facebook: Sanmartinowine
Instragram: Sanmartinowine

The wines tasted were:

  1. Prestige Pignoletto Spumante Brut DOCG
  2. Ortrugo Frizzante DOC 2018
  3. Famoso ‘Serenaro’ IGT Rubicone Bianco
  4. Salamino di Santa Croce DOP ‘Alfredo Molinari’
  5. “A” Quevri Rubicone IGT Centesimino
  6. Riserva Romagna Sangiovese ‘Longiano’ DOC 2016
  7. ‘Felis Leo’ Colli Romagna Centrale Rosso DOC 2011
  8. L’appuntamento Malvasia Bianco Passito

Next tasting – Friday 12th January 2024

In January we welcome Charlie Dall’Omo of San Martino Wine who will be presenting a range of wines from their Italian portfolio.

For more information:
Web: sanmartinowine.co.uk
Email: ciao@sanmartinowine.co.uk
Tel: 0115 671 5804
Facebook: Sanmartinowine
Instragram: Sanmartinowine

San Martino Wine are at the Beeston Farmer’s market on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

What we tasted in December 2023

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.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LT
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

The wines tasted were:

  1. Champagne H. Blin Tradition NV, France
  2. Semeli Mantinia 2022, Greece
  3. Chateau Fontanche Blanc 2022, France
  4. Valcanto Monastrell 2020, Spain
  5. Belgardo Terre Alfieri 2020, Italy
  6. Bedoba 2020, Georgia
  7. Chateau Puybarbe 2018, France
  8. Breitenbach Tokaji 6 Puttonyos Aszú 2018, Hungary

Next tasting – Friday 8th December

In December we welcome Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting. After Duncan’s recent TV appearance on “Celebs Go Dating” we’re looking forward to a televisual delight!

For more information:
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LT
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. It will not be possible for guests to attend or for members to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

What we tasted in November 2023

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.wine
Tel: 01675 481516

The wines tasted were:

  1. Rezabal Txakoli Hondarrabi Zuri/Hondarrabi Beltza 2022, Basque
  2. Askerne Chardonnay 2021, New Zealand
  3. Pouilly-Fuissé Clos D’Éric 2022, France
  4. Domaine de la Potardière Cabernet Franc 2020, France
  5. Claroscuro Cabernet Franc 2019, Argentina
  6. Tagua Tagua Cab Sauvignon 2018, Chile
  7. Terre Nere Montalcino Rosso di Montalcino 2021, Italy
  8. Sequeirinha Reserva Tinto 2021, Portugal

Next tasting – Friday 10th November

In November we welcome Daniel Partington from Shawbury Wine, presenting a range a wines from their portfolio.

For more information:
Web: shawbury.wine
Tel: 01675 481516

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 October 2023

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:

  1. Filare Italia Prosecco Extra Dry DOC 
  2. Santa Seraffa Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG 2022 
  3. Lunaria “Civitas” Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGP 2020 
  4. Sentieri Siciliani Etna Bianco 2021, Sicily 
  5. Contrade Bellusa Nero d’Avola 2021, Sicilia DOC 
  6. Giribaldi “Caj” Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC 2019 
  7. Monte Faustino Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2019 
  8. Giribaldi “Ravera” Barolo DOCG 2017 
  9. Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Prime Donne 2018