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What we tasted in August 2022

Many thanks for a fantastic turn out to our AGM and 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. Graham Beck Brut Sparkling Wine NV, South Africa (Margaret Connor)
  2. Keermont Terrasse 2018, South Africa (David Evans)
  3. Julien Cécillon Cornilhac Marsanne 2019 VDT France (Roland Moss)
  4. Masseria Del Gelso 2016, Puglia, Italy (Nigel Dunford)
  5. Chénas Quartz 2019 Piron Lamelloise, Beauloais, France (Bernard Crump)
  6. Los Vascos Cuvée Especial Cabernet, Colchaqua Valley Chile (Isabel Crump)
  7. Les Pierres Plats 2018, AC Côtes du Roussillon Villages France (Chris Lewis)
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Next tasting – Friday 12th 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 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.

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What we tasted in July 2022

In July we welcomed Kat from Brigitte Bordeaux of Nottingham. The tasting was a wirlwind tour of wines Greek wines from their portfolio.

For more information:
Web: brigittebordeauxwine.co.uk

  1. 2020 Kokotos ‘Agrimi’ Roditis-Savatiano – Attika, Central Greece
    50% Roditis, 50% Savatiano
  2. 2021 Mylonas Malagousia – PG Attika, Central Greece
    100% Malagousia
  3. 2020 Kir-Yianni Assyrtiko – PG Florina, Amyndeon, Macedonia
    100% Assyrtiko
  4. 2021 Douloufakis ‘Danios’ Vidiano – PDO Dafnes, Crete
    100% Vidiano
  5. 2019 Kokotos ‘Three Hills’ Agiorgitiko – PG Peloponnese, Nemea
    90% Agiorgitiko, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
  6. 2019 Douloufakis ‘Dafnios’ Liatiko – PDO Dafnes, Crete
    100% Liatiko
  7. 2019 Magoutes Moschomavro – PG Siatista, Western Macedonia, Northern Greece
    100% Moschomavro
  8. 2019 Alpha Estate ‘Hedgehog’ Single Vineyard Xinomavro – PDO Amyndeon, Macedonia, Northern Greece
    100% Xinomavro
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Next tasting – Friday 8th July

In July we welcome Brigitte Bordeaux who will be presenting an interesting range of wines Greek wines from their portfolio.

Owned and operated by a young couple with a passion for wine and for life, for Kat and Matt Brigitte Bordeaux is about more than just wine. Along with a sense of love for food and wine, there’s an emphasis on bringing their spirited and independent ethos to Sherwood and the local neighbourhood.

As local residents of Sherwood and wine enthusiasts, they wanted to open a great place for local people to buy, drink and learn about quality-driven wine.

For more information:
Web: brigittebordeauxwine.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.

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What we tasted in June 2022

In June we welcomed Jehu and Michlene Attias of Colombier Wines who presented an entertaining range of French wines from their portfolio..

For more information:
Web: colombiervinsfins.co.uk

  1. Cremant d’ Alsace, Bernard Haas & Fils, Côtes de Kayersberg, Alsace
  2. Menetou-Salon Blanc, Domaine Chavet et Fils, Loire, France 2015
  3. Pouilly Vinzelles Le Point du Jour, Pierre Ferraud, Burgundy, France 2019
  4. Meursault Les Tessons, Domian Michel Calllot, Burgundy, France 2018
  5. Sancerre Rouge, Domaine Tissier Rolland, Loire, France 2013
  6. Saint-Amour, Cuvée Ensorceleuse, Domaine Pierre Ferraud, Bourgogne, France 2018
  7. Chateau St. Hubert, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France 2015
  8. Vosne Romanee Aux Genaivieres, Côte de Nuits, France 2018
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Next tasting – Friday 10th June

In June we welcome Colombier Wines who will be presenting an interesting range of French wines from their portfolio..

For more information:
Web: colombiervinsfins.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.

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What we tasted in May 2022

In May we welcomed Rory Benham of The Wine Treasury who presented an exciting range of wines from their South African portfolio. 

For more information:
Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999

  1. La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2017
  2. Leopards Leap Culinaria Chenin Blanc 2018
  3. Bets Quinta Essential Chenin Blanc 2017
  4. Leopards Leap Culinaria Pinot Noir 2018
  5. La Motte Millennium 2018
  6. La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
  7. La Motte Syrah 2014
  8. De Toren Z 2017
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Next tasting – Friday 13th May

In May we welcome back Rory Benham from The Wine Treasury presenting an exciting range of South African wines from their portfolio. The wines will be from Franschoek, Stellenbosch, Elim, Bot River, Walker Bay, Paarl, and Swartland.

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.

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What we tasted in April 2022

In April we welcomed Charles Hawkins of Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies who presented an entertaining range of wines from their German portfolio.

For more information:
Web: abs.wine
Email: info@abs.wine
Address: 28 Recreation Ground Road Stamford PE9 1EW
Tel: 01780 755810

  1. Fürst Astheimer Chardonnay 2018 • Franconia
  2. Villa Wolf Wachenheim Riesling 2019 • Pfalz
  3. Dr Loosen Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett 2020 • Mosel
  4. Gunderloch Fritz Riesling QbA 2019 • Rheinhessen
  5. Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Spätlese 2014 • Nahe
  6. Karl Johner Pinot Noir 2018 • Baden
  7. Jean Stodden Spätburgunder 2020 • Ahr
  8. Schnaitmann Simonroth Lemberger Dry 2018 • Württemberg
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Next tasting – Friday 8th April

German Wines with Charles Hawkins

In April we welcome Charles Hawkins of Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies who will be presenting a range of wines from their German portfolio.

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies, six time winner of the coveted IWSC Wine Importer of the Year trophy, has been importing and sourcing distinct regional wines exclusively from key wine producing areas across the globe for the independent trade for over 30 years. ABS works with family run wineries to establish long term partnerships for distribution in the UK. 

This tasting will offer a chance to taste some high quality wines from Germany. It will be a timely opportunity to make comparisons and contrasts with the very different wines from Austria that we tasted last month. ABS Wines import an impressive selection of wines from 10 famous German winemakers with whom they have very close connections.

Charles Hawkins is a specialist in German wines and is passionate about them. It will be a pleasure to welcome him to Grand Union – his previous date with us was cancelled because of Covid. Charles will show 8 wines covering a range of grapes, styles, producers and areas. We will start with Chardonnay, an unusual grape for Germany, but a wine that has already been awarded 94 points from The Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) website – a rare accolade. We will taste Rieslings in various styles, of course, but red wines will also be well represented: Pinot Noir, Spätburgunder (late-ripening Pinot Noir), and a rather special Lemberger (also known as Blaufränkisch). At least four of these wines have already been rated 90+. This promises to be another very interesting and enjoyable tasting. See you there!

John Malpass, Chairman

For more information:
Web: abs.wine
Email: info@abs.wine
Address: 28 Recreation Ground Road Stamford PE9 1EW
Tel: 01780 755810