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Next Tasting – Friday 14th March

In March we welcome Charles Metcalfe presenting wines from Portugal.  As well as being Hon President of the Association of Wine Educators, Charles is also a singer and entertainer.

More information is available here:
Web: charlesmetcalfe.com

 

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 2014

Piper-Heidsieck

Many thanks to Helen MacKenzie, Champagne Brand Ambassador for Piper-Heidsieck for presenting champagnes from their range.  We all had a fantastic evening.

More information is available here:

Helen

Helen MacKenzie with John Malpass

 

  1. Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV
  2. Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millésime 2002
  3. Piper-Heidsieck Vintage Brut Millésime 2000
  4. Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage NV
  5. Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Sublime Demi-Sec NV

 

In addition, two other champagnes were presented at the start of the evening

  1. Comte de Brismand Champagne Brut NV – £9.99 Lidl
  2. Etienne Dumont Brut NV – £12.99 Sainsburys

 

Piper

As a first at the club, Helen demonstrated the art of sabrage, and helped two of our members to try for themselves.

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Next Tasting – Friday 14th February

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

More information is available here:
Web: First Drinks
Web: Piper-Heidsieck

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 2014

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

 

Aldeby Wines1

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

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Next Tasting – Friday 10th January

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

More information is available here.
Tel: 0116 289 7329

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 2013

James Long’s Festive Tasting

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

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

 James Long

James Long with GUWS’ Mike Atkins

  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

 

James Long 1213 wines

 

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Next tasting – 13th December

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.

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What we tasted in November 2013

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.

For more information:

Web: roda.es
Web: bodegaslahorra.es
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk
Tel: 020 7840 3600
Email: orders@mentzendorff.co.uk

 

Roda1-EditGUWS’ John Malpass with Matthieu Barrere

 

Roda

  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

 

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Next Tasting – 8th November

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

For more information:

Web: roda.es
Web: bodegaslahorra.es
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk
Tel: 020 7840 3600
Email: orders@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 October 2013

Underwood Wines – Wines of Alsace

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

For more information:

Web: underwoodwines.co.uk   Tel: 01926 402100

 

  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

 

Alsace Oct 2013