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There’s wine to taste…

If you fancy a trip out, don’t forget to check out the non-GUWS events page.  Some of us will be going to the following, and The Wine Gang currently has a special offer 🙂

Wine Gang Live – Vinopolis, London 9th November
Tickets currently £12, but going fast!!!

Decanter Fine Wine Encounter – Landmark Hotel, London 16th & 17th November

Three Wine Men (Oz Clarke, Olly Smith, Tim Atkin) – Westminster, London 7th & 8th December

 

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Next Tasting – 11th October

In October we welcome Underwood Wine Warehouse of Warwick, presenting wines from Alsace.

For more information:

Web: underwoodwines.co.uk   Tel: 01926 402100

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 September 2013

Wine Treasury – Wines of Oregon

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

For more information:

Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999

 

Its Willamette Dammit

 

  1. Soter Brut Rose 2006
  2. Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley 2009
  3. Soter North Valley Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2011
  4. Planet Oregon Pinot Noir 2011
  5. Cristom Mount Jefferson Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2010
  6. WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2011
  7. Soter North Valley Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2009

 

Oregon Sept 13

 

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Next Tasting – 13th September

In September we welcome Rory Benham from The Wine Treasury presenting wines from Oregon.

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 August 2013

AGM and Members Tasting

Many thanks to our members for presenting the wines at the Members Tasting.  We all had a fantastic evening.

  1. Prosecco Extra Dry (M&S) – Ian & Margaret Connor
  2. Hugel et fils Pinot Blanc Classic, 2009 Alsace AC (Tanners of Shrewsbury) – Sue Lobb
  3. A Furmint by Royal Tokaji 2011 (Majestic) – Nick Thomson
  4. Domaine de Montesquiou Cuvade Presciouse, 2011 AOC Jurancon Sec (Leon Stolarski of Nottingham) – Julian Osborne
  5. Chateau Maris Minervois La Liviniere, 2010 (Waitrose) – Linda Martin
  6. Spire Creative Block 3 2010, Stellenbosch South Africa (Evington’s) – John Thomson
  7. Vina Ardanza Reserva, 2004, La Rioja Alta – David Lee
  8. Moscatel de Setubal Bacalhoa (Evingtons) – Tim Edwards

 

Members tasting Aug 13

 

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Next Tasting – Friday 9th August

In August we 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 2013

Wines from South Africa

Many thanks to Richard Kelley MW from ABS Wine Agencies for presenting a selection of wines from South Africa.  We all had a fantastic evening.

Web: abswineagencies.co.uk
Web: facebook.com/liberator.wines

Wines are available from:

Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk  Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk  Phone: 01858 464935

Evington’s Wines, Leicester
Web: evingtons-wines.co.uk  Email: simon@evingtons-wines.co.uk  Phone: 0116 254 2702

 

Richard Kelley

Richard Kelley (centre) with John Malpass (l) and Tim Edwards (r)

 

  1. The Liberator ‘The Francophile’ Chenin Blanc 2012
  2. Naude White Blend 2008
  3. Tokara ‘Director’s Reserve’ White 2011
  4. Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2011
  5. ‘The Ruins’ Organic Pinotage 2012
  6. Shannon ‘Rockview Ridge’ Pinot Noir 2012
  7. Miles Mossop ‘Max’ 2008
  8. ‘The Foundry’ Syrah 2007

 

Richard Kelley 2

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What we tasted in June 2013

d’Arenberg

Many thanks to Martin Day of Bibendum for presenting a selection of wines from d’Arenberg.  We all had a fantastic evening.

Email: sales@bibendum-wine.co.uk
Web: bibendum-wine.co.uk

Tel: 0845 263 6924

  1. The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2011
  2. The Money Spider Roussanne 2011
  3. Feral Fox Pinot Noir 2011
  4. The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2009
  5. The Love Grass Shiraz 2010
  6. The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz 2008
  7. The Dead Arm Shiraz 2008
  8. The Noble Mud Pie Viognier Roussanne

Darenberg 0713

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Next Tasting – Friday 14th June

In June we welcome Bibendum Wine Limited presenting wines from d’Arenberg.

Web: darenberg.com.au
Web: bibendum-wine.co.uk
Tel: 0845 263 6924

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.