Leicester
In November we welcomed back owner and winemaker Katie Jones of Domaine Jones, who presented a fantastic range of wines from her portfolio.
For more information:
Web: domainejones.com
Web: nakedwines.com
Web: thewinesociety.com
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In October we welcomed Natalie Walsh, Head of Sales & Marketing from Te Kano Estate. Our tasting took us on a vineyard journey through pinot noir, pinot gris, chardonnay and cabernet franc, showing the fantastic qualities of the vineyard sites.
For more information:
Web: tekanoestate.com
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In August we held our AGM and Member’s tasting. Many thanks to Margaret Connor for arranging the tasting and to our dedicated members whose presentations were detailed and informative – they really brought the wines to life.
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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
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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
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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.
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
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In March we welcomed back Dan Ruell of Mentzendorff who presented a range of fantastic new world wines from their portfolio.
If you wish to purchase wines, please email the Treasurer.
For more information:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk
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In February we welcomed back Jane Sowter of legendary Lebanese producer Chateau Musar, who presenting a range of fantastic wines from their portfolio. After looking back though our archive we realised that this was Jane’s 10th presentation to the society, which commenced in 1992. We were not disappointed.
If you wish to purchase, wines are available through Evington’s Wines. Ollie can be contacted on 0116 254 2702 , online at evingtons-wines.co.uk or by visiting the store at 120 Evington Road, Leicester LE2 1HH.
For more information:
Web: chateaumusar.com
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In January we welcomed Charlie Dall’Omo of San Martino Wine who presented an entertaining range of wines from their Italian portfolio.
For more information:
Web: sanmartinowine.co.uk
Email: ciao@sanmartinowine.co.uk
Tel: 0115 671 5804
Facebook: Sanmartinowine
Instragram: Sanmartinowine
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