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What we tasted in December 2023

In December we welcomed back Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting. We had a very entertaining evening, with wine accompanied by some of Duncan’s legendary “cracker jokes”.

For more information:
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LT
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

The wines tasted were:

  1. Champagne H. Blin Tradition NV, France
  2. Semeli Mantinia 2022, Greece
  3. Chateau Fontanche Blanc 2022, France
  4. Valcanto Monastrell 2020, Spain
  5. Belgardo Terre Alfieri 2020, Italy
  6. Bedoba 2020, Georgia
  7. Chateau Puybarbe 2018, France
  8. Breitenbach Tokaji 6 Puttonyos Aszú 2018, Hungary
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Next tasting – Friday 8th December

In December we welcome Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting. After Duncan’s recent TV appearance on “Celebs Go Dating” we’re looking forward to a televisual delight!

For more information:
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LT
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

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 December 2021

In December welcomed Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines of Market Harborough to St James the Greater for a tasting of festive wines. We had a fantastic evening and thank Duncan for his energetic presentation.

For more information:
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

The following wines were tasted:

  1. Duffour Gascogne Blanc 2020
    Grapes: 80% Colombard, 10% Gros Manseng, 10% Sauv. & Ugni Blanc
    Region: Gascony, SW. France
  2. Granite Post Blanco 2016
    Grape: Albarino
    Region: Rias Baixas, NW Spain
  3. Gewurztraminer Gr. Cru Hatschbourg 2018 Cattin
    Grape: Gewurztraminer
    Region: Alsace, NE France
  4. Bourgogne Rouge Manor du Carra 2020
    Grape: Pinot Noir
    Region: Beaujolais, E. France
  5. Herdade Sao Miguel Tinto 2019
    Grapes: Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Cab. Sauv. Syrah
    Region: Alentejo, SE Portugal
  6. Quinta do Portal Mural Tinto 2019
    Grapes: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
    Region: Douro, N. Portugal
  7. Syn Rouge Sparkling n.v.
    Grape: Shiraz
    Region: Coonawarra, S. Australia
  8. Favre Sauvignon Moelleux 2015
    Grape: Sauvignon
    Region: Valais, Switzerland
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What we tasted in December 2020

Merry Christmas and thanks for a great turnout for our festive Zoom tasting. We were treated to an effervescent presentation by Duncan Murray or Duncan Murray Wines of Market Harborough. This is certainly a time to support your local wine merchant and Duncan would love to hear from you before the big day.

For more information and to order wines, please contact:
For more information:
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

The wines tasted were:

  1. Mustillant Sparkling Muscadet, NV, Loire, France
  2. Villa Wolf Silvaner, Pfalz (Palatinate) 2009
  3. El Abuelo Monastrell-Tempranillo, 2019, Almansa, S. Spain
  4. D’Oliveiras 5 yo medium sweet Madeira ½ bottle, Portugal

 

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What we tasted in December 2019

Many thanks to Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for presenting our festive Christmas tasting.

For more information:
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

  1. H Blin Brut Tradition NV Marne Valley, Champagne
  2. Belle Epine Blanc 2018 (Viognier/ Chardonnay) Languedoc, France
  3. Les Rocheo Sainteo 2018, Picpoul de Pinet, France
  4. Nino Minado 2018 (Chardonnay) Carinena, Spain
  5. Johner Kaiserstuhl 2015 (Pinot Noir) Baden Germany
  6. L’Impudent 2018 (Syrah/Grenache/Cinsault/Mourvedre) Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc, France
  7. Chateau Beaulieu 2015, Cotes de Bourg, Bordeaux France
  8. Mavrodafne of Patras NV, Peleponnese, Greece
  9. Niepoort LBV 2014, Douro, Portugal
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Next tasting – Friday 13th December

In December we welcome Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting.

For more information:
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

Note that this tasting is limited to ticket holders only.  Unfortunately, it is not possible for members simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

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What we tasted in December 2018

Many thanks to James Long of Corney and Barrow for presenting a range of festive wines from their portfolio. We all had a great evening.

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

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

  1. Marquis de Bonnières Brut, Epernay, France
  2. Quinta de Chocapalha Arinto, Lisbon, Portugal
  3. Andaina Godello, Adegas Galegas, DO Monterrei, Spain 
  4. Homer, Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand
  5. Sanziana, Pinot Noir, Recas Cramele, Romania
  6. L’Aurae, Castillion Côtes de Bordeaux, France
  7. Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Cecilia Beretta, Italy
  8. Cabernet Sauvignon, Bakestone Cellars, North Coast, California, USA
  9. Chateau Briatte, Bordeaux, France
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Next tasting – Friday 14th December

In December we welcome James Long from Corney & Barrow for our festive Christmas tasting.

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

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

Note that this tasting is limited to ticket holders only.  Unfortunately, it is not possible for members simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.