Grand Union Wine Society

Wines from the Languedoc

Many thanks to Ian Webb of Aldeby Wines for presenting a selection of wines from the Languedoc.  We all had a fantastic evening.

Email: ian@aldebywines.co.uk
Web: aldebywines.co.uk

Tel: 07854 856282

Ian Webb with committee member Tim Edwards

1. Plan de I’Homme, Flores Blanc 2011 AOC Coteaux du Languedoc
2. Clos de I’Amandaie Huis Clos Blanc 2011, AOC Languedoc
3. Clos de I’Amandaie Tradition Rouge 2011, AOC Languedoc
4. Plan de l’Homme, Habilis 2009 AOC Coteaux du Languedoc, Terrasses du Larzac
5. Clos de I’Azerolle, Vieilles Vignes 2011, AOC Minervois
6. Domaine d’Emile et Rose, Le Secret des Roses 2007, Vin de Pays des Coteaux du Libron
7. Mas de Valbrune, « … dans les bois » (2006), Vin de France
8. Clos Bagatelle, Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois, AOC Saint Jean de Minervois

In May we welcome Ian from Aldeby Wines presenting wines from the Languedoc.

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.

Wines from Austria

Many thanks to Angela Reddin (the Red Angel!) for presenting a selection of wines from Austria.  We all had a fantastic evening.

More information is available about Angela here.

The wines are available from Clark Foyster Specialist Wine Merchants:

Email: sales@cfwines.co.uk
Web: clarkfoysterwines.co.uk
Tel: 020 8832 7470

Angela’s tastings only encourage drinking by mouth

1. Gobelsburg Brut (Manula)
2. Rainer Gruner Veltliner 2012 Wachau, bottled 2013
3. Hirtzberger Axpoint Smaragd Gruner Veltliner 2011
4. Stadt Krems Riesling 2011
5. Fieler-Artinger Neuberger 2012
6. Umathum Zweigelt 2011
7. Moric Blaufrankisch 2011
8. Gruner Veltliner & Gelber Muskateller Eiswein

In April we welcome Angela Reddin presenting wines from Austria.

More information is available here.

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.

Wines from Bordeaux

Many thanks to John and William Frazier of Frazier’s Wine Merchants of Solihull for presenting a selection of wines from Bordeaux.  We all had a fantastic evening.

Email: customerservices@frazierswine.co.uk
Web: frazierswine.co.uk
Tel: 0121 704 3415
Address: Stirling Road, Shirley, Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands B90 4NE

John and William Frazier

1. Signatures En Bordeaux 2011 Semillon -Sauvignon Bordeaux
2. Chartron La Fleur 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux
3. Chartron La Fleur 2009 Merlot Cabernet Bordeaux
4. Charmes De Kirwan 2007 Margaux
5. Chateau Chasse-Spleen 2003 Moulis en Medoc
6. Chateau De Pez 2001 Saint Estephe
7. Chateau Fourcas Hosten 1996 Listrac -Medoc
8. Petit Guiraud 2010 Sauternes

In March we welcome Frazier’s Wine Merchants, presenting wines from Bordeaux.

More information is available on their website.

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.

Wines from Grupo Faustino

Many thanks to Colin Hynard of Cellar Trends for presenting a selection of wines from Faustino and Bodega Campillo.  We all had a fantastic evening.

Web: cellartrends.co.uk

Colin Hynard

1. Faustino Brut Cava NV
2. Faustino V Rosado 2011
3. Campillo Blanca Barrel Fermented 2010
4. Faustino V Reserva 2005
5. Campillo Reserva Selecta 2004
6. Faustino I Gran Reserva 2000
7. Campillo Gran Reserva 2001
8. Faustino De Autor 2001
9. Campillo Pago Cuesta Clara 1998

Wines of Germany

Many thanks to Andrew Hill of George Hill & Co, Loughborugh for presenting a selection of wines from Germany.  We all had a fantastic evening.

Web: georgehill.co.uk
Phone: 01509 212717
Address: 59 Wards End  Loughborough  Leicestershire  LE11 3HB

GUWS committee member Shobna Makwana with Andrew Hill

1. Dr Loosen Sekt – Riesling Extra Dry – Mosel
2. Leitz Eins Zwei Dry – Radesheim, Rheingau [Trocken]
3. Villa Wolf Gewurztraminer – Wachenheim, Palz
4. Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosa – Wachenheim, Palz
5. J L Wolf Wachenheimer Belz Riesling -Pfalz [Spatlese Trocken]
6. Louis Guntrum Dornfelder – Neirstein, Rheinhessen
7. Karl H Johner Pinot Noir – Kaiserstahl, Baden
8. Louis Guntrum Oppenheimer Herrenberg Riesling Auslese – Rhenhessen

In January we welcome Andrew Hill of George Hill Limited of Loughborough for a tasting of wines from Germany.

More information is available on their website and can be contacted at:

Phone: 01509 212717
Address: 59 Wards End, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3HB

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.