Next tasting – Friday 11th September

Join us in for a spectacular tasting of wines from the Te Kano Estate, Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. The tasting will be presented by Natalie Walsh, the Head of Sales & Marketing. Te Kano, the Māori word for The Seed, is a family–owned wine estate in Central Otago, focused on producing the best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and other interesting varieties and styles.

The brand is a true estate operation from grape to glass, with 4 vineyards, a cellar door, winery and bottling line, ensuring quality & consistency. The Lloyd family are passionate about the land and are committed to its regeneration by using organic practices and planting native flora and fauna on land which was sluiced during the gold rush in the 1800s. The family believe they are caretakers of the land and by doing so, will leave a legacy, reminding us that the seeds we plant today will blossom for generations to come. 

For more information:
Web: tekanoestate.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.

What we tasted in September 2024

In September we welcomed back Colombier Wines who presenting a high quality range of Southern Italian wines from their portfolio..

For more information:
Web: colombiervinsfins.co.uk

The wines tasted were:

  1. Greco di Tufo DOCG, Salvatore Molettieri, Campania, Italy 2021
  2. Vermentino di Gallura Bianco Superiore, Selenu DOCG, Tenuta Gregu di Raffaele, Sardegna Italy 2021
  3. Conte Hugues Chardonnay DOC, Bernard de la Gatinais, Terre Siciliane IGT, Italy 2021
  4. Cannonau di Sardegna, Rosso Animoso DOC, Tenuta Gregu di Raffaele, Italy 2021
  5. Serpara Aglianico Del Vulture Superiore Re-Manfredi, Basilicata, Italy 2016
  6. Cabernet Sauvignon Nero d’Avola, Hugonis, Tenuta Rapitala, Sicilia, Italy 2018
  7. Negroamaro Del Salento Rosone, Mottura, Puglia, Italy 2021
  8. Cielo D’Alcamo, Vendemmia Tardiva Alcamo Rapitala DOC, Sicilia, Italy 2020

Next tasting – Friday 13th September

In September we welcome back Colombier Wines who will be presenting an interesting range of Southern Italian 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.

Next tasting – Friday 9th 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.

What we tasted in July 2024

In July we welcomed back James Long of Corney & Barrow.. The wines covered a wide range of styles from Spain, Italy and France. We all enjoyed an excellent tasting.

For more information:

Email: northofengland@corneybarrow.com
Phone: 0113 340 0380
Address: 4 Park Square East, Leeds LS1 2NE

The wines tasted were:

  1. Andaina Godello Adegas Galegas DO Monterrei 2023
  2. Colle Murello Trebbiano Leonardo Bussoletti 2022
  3. Cap au Sud Chardonnay Vin de France Francois Carillon 2021
  4. Corney & Barrow Bourgogne Chardonnay Domaine Francois Carillon 2021
  5. Anjou Cabernet Franc Clau de Nell 2020
  6. Moulin-a-Vent Champ de Cour Domaine Labruyere 2017
  7. Rosso di Montalcino Ridolfi 2020
  8. Saint-Joseph Vieilles Vignes Tardieu-Laurent 2021

Next tasting – Friday 12th July

In July we welcome back James Long who will be presenting a range of wines from the Corney and Barrow portfolio. As always, we’re in for an entertaining presentation and wonderful wines. 

For more information:

Email: sedburyorders@corneybarrow.com
Phone: 01748 828640
Address: Sedbury Stables, Richmond DL10 5LQ

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. Unfortunately, it is not possible for members or guests to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

What we tasted in June 2024

In June we welcomed back Italian specialist Ben Robson from Bat & Bottle of Oakham. The wines covered a wide range of styles from aromatic white to substantial red, and included a couple of excellent sweet wines too. We all enjoyed an excellent tasting

For more information:

Web: batwine.co.uk
Email: post@batwine.co.uk
Tel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662
Address: 18d Oakham Enterprise Park, Oakham. LE15 7TU

The wines tasted were:

  1. Conte Emo Capodilista. La Montecchia Moscato ‘Piùchebello’ 2020 Selvazzano Dentro, Veneto, Veneto IGT
  2. Picech. Malvasia Istriana 2022 Pradis, Friuli Collio DOC
  3. Lis Fadis. Friulano ‘Sbilf 2013 Cividale di Friuli, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
  4. La Torre. Groppello ‘Radici’ 2021 Calvagese della Riviera, Lombardia Riviera del Garda Classico DOC
  5. Scolaris. Schioppettino 2020 San Lorenzo Isontino, Friuli Venezia Giulia IGT
  6. Ca la Bionda. Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017 Marano di Valpolicella, Veneto Amarone Classico della Valpolicella DOCG
  7. Bulfon. Moscato Rosa 2023 Valeriano, Friuli Trevenezia IGT
  8. Vicentini. Recioto di Soave 2016 San Zeno, Veneto  Recioto di Soave DOCG

Next tasting – Friday 14th June

In June we welcome back Italian specialist Ben Robson from Bat & Bottle of Oakham. The wines will cover a wide range of styles from aromatic white to substantial red, and will include a couple of excellent sweet wines too. This will be a very exciting tasting.

Ben has been a great supporter of the Grand Union, and his tastings are always popular and engaging. He offers wines that you are unlikely to see elsewhere as he has close personal connections in northern Italy. 

I do hope you will be able to join us. To register your attendance, please pay as normal by Friday June 7th. As always, guests are welcome by prior agreement.

For more information:

Web: batwine.co.uk
Email: post@batwine.co.uk
Tel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662
Address: 18d Oakham Enterprise Park, Oakham. LE15 7TU

Note that Members are required to confirm attendance at the next tasting and paying the tasting fee in advance. Unfortunately, it is not possible for members or guests to simply turn up on the night owing to space limitations.

What we tasted in May 2024

In May we welcomed Jake Crimmin of E&J Gallo, who presented a fantastic range of northern Californian wines from Louis M. Martini and Orin Swift. The Masters v. Mavericks theme was very entertaining.

More information is available here:
Web: orinswift.com
Web: louismartini.com
Web: gallo.com

The wines tasted were:

  1. 2022 Orin Swift Blank Stare
  2. 2021 Orin Swift Mannequin
  3. 2020 Orin Swift Abstract
  4. 2021 Orin Swift Eight Years in the Desert
  5. 2020 Orin Swift Palermo
  6. 2018 Louis M Martini Sonoma County Cabernet
  7. 2019 Louis M Martini Napa Valley Cabernet
  8. 2017 Louis M Martini Monte Rosso Zinfandel