Next Tasting – Friday 13th April

In April we welcome Iain Phillips from Mentzendorff presenting the wines of Langlois Chateau.

For more information:

Web: langlois-chateau.fr
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.

What we tasted in March 2012

Pinot Noir

Many thanks to Angela Reddin for presenting Pinot Noir from around the world.  We all had a fantastic evening.

Web: wineeducators.com

Angela Reddin with our Chairman John Malpass

  1. Domaines Brocard Cramant de Bourgogne NV, France
  2. Bolney Estate Pinot Noir Rose Brut NV, England
  3. Cornish Point Vin Gris 2006, New Zealand
  4. Bodega Chacra Barda 2010, Patagonia Argentina
  5. Newton Johnson Family Vineyards 2010, South Africa
  6. Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate 2008, Oregon
  7. Felton Road Bannockburn 2010, New Zealand
  8. Domaine Michel Mallard et Fils Ladoix 1er Cru Les Joyeuses 2009, Burgundy France

One of our members gave Angela an interesting drawing!

Next Tasting – Friday 9th March

In March we welcome Angela Reddin presenting Pinot Noir.

For more information:

Web: wineeducators.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.

What we tasted in February 2012

Chateau Musar

Many thanks to Jane Sowter for presenting the wines of Chateau Musar.  We all had a fantastic evening.  A first for the club, we tasted the same wine from half, standard and magnum sized bottles – the 1998 Chateau Musar was simply stunning.

Web: chateaumusar.com
Email: info@chateaumusar.co.uk
Tel: 0208 941 8311

Wine can be ordered though Simon March @ Evingtons Wines
Web: evingtons-wines.co.uk
Email: simon@evingtons-wines.co.uk
Tel: 0116 254 2702

Jane Sowter with our Chairman for the evening David Lee

  1. Musar Jeune White 2010
  2. Musar Jeune Rose
  3. Musar Jeune Red 2009
  4. Hochar Pere et Fils Red 2005
  5. Chateau Musar Red 2004
  6. Chateau Musar Red 2002
  7. Chateau Musar Red 1998
  8. Chateau Musar Red 1998 (half)
  9. Chateau Musar Red 1998 (magnum)

Decanter Great Spanish Fine Wine Encounter

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  • 50 top wineries
  • 300 great wines to taste
  • A rare chance to meet the winemakers
  • Bar Pepito
  • Education zone with Sarah Jane Evans MW

We are delighted to welcome back the Spanish producers for a second year after the sell out success of the event in February 2011. Check out the highlights of the event and what to expect from the forthcoming event click here.

http://www.amiando.com/spanishencounter2011.html

We don’t have any affiliation with Decanter, but we though you’d be interested…

Next Tasting Friday 10th February

In February we welcome Jane Sowter presenting wines from Chateau Musar.

For more information:

Web: chateaumusar.com
Email: info@chateaumusar.co.uk
Tel: 0208 941 8311

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 January 2012

Amphora Wines

Many thanks to Patrick Whenham-Bossy of Amphora Wines for presenting wines from Gigondas and Vacqueyras.  We all had a fantastic evening.

Web: amphora-wines.co.uk
Email: orders@amphora-wines.co.uk
Tel: 01664 474306

  1. 2009 Vacqueyras “Le Rif” Stéphane Vedeau
  2. 2007 Vacqueyras “Le Clos des Cazaux” Domaine Archimbaud-Vache, Magnum
  3. 2001 Vacqueyras “Reservé” Château des Tours, Emmanuel Reynaud
  4. 1994 Vacqueyras “Reservé” Château des Tours, Emmanuel Reynaud, Magnum
  5. 2009 Gigondas “Côtes Jugunda” Stéphane Vedeau
  6. 2008 Gigondas “Tradition” Moulin de la Gardette, Jean-Yves Meunier
  7. 2006 Gigondas “Le Clos des Cazaux” Domaine Archimbaud-Vache, Magnum
  8. 2001 Gigondas “Cuvée Ventabren” Moulin de la Gardette, Jean-Yves Meunier

Patrick with our Chairman John Malpass

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all of our members and guests.

Again we’ve had a very successful year and we hope you’ve enjoyed the tastings.  Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you in 2012.

Join one of our hard working committee members Tim Edwards, for a glass of Monbazillac and a mince pie!

Next Tasting – Friday 13th January

In January we welcome Patrick Whenham-Bossy of Amphora Wines, presenting wines from the Rhone Valley.

For more information:

Web: amphora-wines.co.uk
Email: orders@amphora-wines.co.uk
Tel: 01664 474306

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 December 2011

Corney and Barrow

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

Email: newmarket@corneyandbarrow.com
Web: corneyandbarrow.com
Phone: 01638 600 000
Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH

James Long with our secretary Merrill Hastie

  1. Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Brut Champagne, France NV
  2. Fiano, Masseria Bianca, IGT Salento, Italy 2010
  3. Dominio de Toyo, Torrontes- Chardonnay, Famatina Valley, Argentina 2010
  4. Mont de Joie, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, France 2010
  5. Gewerztraminer, Cave de Clebourg, Alsace, France 2010
  6. Chateau Maurel, Cabard, France 2009
  7. Dominio de Toyo, Cabernet-Shiraz, Famatina Valley, Argentina 2010
  8. Carmel Road, Pinot Noir, Monterey, California, USA 2009
  9. 1865 Single Vineyard, Carmen, Maule Valley, Chile 2009
  10. Chateau Septy, Monbazillac, France 2007