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Next tasting – Friday 13th October

In October we welcome back Dan Farrell-Wright of online wine and spirits merchant Wickhams who will be presenting an interesting range of Italian wines from indigenous grape varieties.

For more information:
Web: wickhamwine.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 September 2023

Many thanks to Julia Trustram Eve of WineGB,  the official body for the UK wine industry, for presenting an entering range of wines from England. We sampled a wide range of excellent sparkling, white, red and dessert wines.

More information is available here:
Web: winegb.co.uk
Twitter: @GreatBritWine
Facebook: facebook.com/WineGB

The wines tasted were:

  1. Vranken Pommery Louis Pommery Brut NV
  2. Bride Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018
  3. Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rosé 2020
  4. Nyetimber Cuvée Cherie NV
  5. Woodchester Valley Orpheus Bacchus 2021
  6. Simpsons Roman Road Chardonnay 2021
  7. Sandridge Barton Dart Valley Reserve 2022
  8. Blackbook Nightjar Pinot Noir 2021
  9. Hattingley Valley Entice 2022
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Next tasting – Friday 8th September

In September we welcome back Julia Trustram Eve of WineGB,  which is the official body for the UK wine industry.

More information is available here:
Web: winegb.co.uk
Twitter: @GreatBritWine
Facebook: facebook.com/WineGB

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 2023

Many thanks to Margaret and Ian Connor for arranging our member’s tasting.  The presentations by our dedicated members were detailed and informative, and really brought the wines to life. 

The wines tasted were:

  1. Prince Alexandre Crémant de Loire (Margaret Connor)
  2. Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (Mark Payne)
  3. Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (Chris Lewis)
  4. Chateau Beaumont Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc 2018 (John Malpas)
  5. Giordano Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2018 (Tim Hobbs)
  6. San Cassiano Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2019 (James Blackwell & Peeyusha Soobagrah)
  7. The Liberator – The Bishop of Norwich, Cape Vintage (Tim Edwards)
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Next tasting – Friday 11th August

In August we will be holding our ever popular Members’ tasting along with the AGM.  Please speak to your committee member as soon as possible regarding any AGM related matters.

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.

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What we tasted in July 2023

In July we welcomed back Leon Stolarski of Leon Stolarski Wines who presented an excellent range of wines from the south of France. Whilst it’s always great to welcome back previous presenters, it’s sad (for us!) that this will be the last tasting Leon will present for us. We wish Leon all the best as he heads towards retirement.

For more information:
Address: 32 Nottingham Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7QE
Tel: (+)44 (0)115 9529387    
Email: sales@leonstolarskiwines.co.uk
Web: leonstolarskiwines.co.uk

  1. Domaine Turner Pageot, La Rupture 2017
  2. Domaine de La Marfée Frisson d’Ombelles 2021
  3. Domaine de Ravanès Le Renard Blanc 2021
  4. Domaine Turner Pageot, Le Rouge2018
  5. Chateau l’Argentier 2017 Languedoc Sommières 2017
  6. Domaine de La Marfée Les Vignes Qu’On Abat 2020
  7. Domaine de Ravanès Le Prime Verd 2017
  8. Domaine Cébène, Felgaria 2018

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Next tasting – Friday 14th July

In July we welcome back Leon Stolarski Wines presenting a range of French wines from their portfolio .

For more information:
Address: 32 Nottingham Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7QE
Tel: (+)44 (0)115 9529387    
Email: sales@leonstolarskiwines.co.uk
Web: leonstolarskiwines.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.

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What we tasted in June 2023

In June we welcomed Fuchsia Adamthwaite of Adega Wine Cellar Ltd who presented an interesting range of wines from their portfolio. Wines were poured in pairs of sparkling, white, red and sweet wines, and there were surprises along the way.

  1. Pink Fizz Rose Rowton Vineyard, England
  2. Champagne Gruet Rose, France
  3. Valdesil Godello sobre lias Vilamartin de Valdeorras, Spain
  4. Cottanera Bianco Etna DOC, Italy
  5. Odd Lot Pinot Noir, California
  6. Amarone della Valpolicella Cavolo Brigaldara, Italy
  7. Alphonso Rhythm Winery, India
  8. Bacalhoa Moscatel de Setubal DO, Portugal
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Next tasting – Friday 9th June

In June we welcome Adega Wine Cellar of Little Haywood, Staffordshire who will be presenting a range of wines from their portfolio.

For more information:
Web: adegawinecellar.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.

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What we tasted in May 2023

In May we had a change to our planned presentation with an exciting range of wines selected and presented by members of our committee from Evingtons of Leicester. Many thanks to all who stepped up to make it a fantastic and enjoyable evening.

  1. Jean Paul Balland 2021 Sancerre, France (Sauvignon Blanc)
  2. Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett VDP 2017 Mosel, Germany (Riesling)
  3. Pewsey Vale, ‘The Contours’, Museum Reserve 2016 Eden Valley, Australia (Riesling)
  4. Domaine Sève, ‘Aux Chailloux’ 2021 AC Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru, France Chardonnay
  5. Dalrymple 2020 Pipers river, Tasmania (Pinot Noir)
  6. Urbina, Gran Reserva 2004 Rioja, Spain (Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo)
  7. Domaine Bila-Haut, ‘Occultum Lapidem’ 2018 AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages, France (Syrah, Grenache, Carignan)
  8. Comboio do Vesúvio 2018 Douro, Portugal (Tinto Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca)