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What we tasted in August 2024

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. 

The wines tasted were:

  1. Comtes Ribeauville Crémant d’Alsace NV
  2. Sharpham Dart Valley Reserve 2022
  3. Domaines Schlumberger ‘Spiegel’ Pinot Gris Grand Cru 2021
  4. Langhe Nebbiolo 3 Utin, Ciabot Berton 2022
  5. Liberator Opposite Attracts Episode 32 2019
  6. Domaine Jones Fitou 2021
  7. Rivesaltes Vin Doux Naturel, Parcé Frères 2002
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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
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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
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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.

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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

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What we tasted in March 2024

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

The wines tasted were:

  1. Klein Constantia Cap Classique Chardonnay 2019
  2. The Crossings Wild Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020
  3. Klein Constantia Perdeblokke Sauvignon Blanc 2018
  4. Akitu Blanc Pinot Noir 2022
  5. Akitu A2 Pinot Noir 2019
  6. Kilikanoon The Duke Grenache 2016
  7. Kilikanoon The Oracle Shiraz 2016
  8. Kilikanoon Attunga 1865 Shiraz 2013
  9. Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Muscat de Frontignan 2019
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What we tasted in February 2024

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

The wines tasted were:

  1. Musar Jeune White 2021
  2. Musar Jeune Rosé 2021
  3. Musar Jeune Red 2020
  4. Hochar Père et Fils Red 2019
  5. Chateau Musar 2016
  6. Chateau Musar 2012
  7. Chateau Musar 2008
  8. Chateau Musar White 2010
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What we tasted in January 2024

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

The wines tasted were:

  1. Prestige Pignoletto Spumante Brut DOCG
  2. Ortrugo Frizzante DOC 2018
  3. Famoso ‘Serenaro’ IGT Rubicone Bianco
  4. Salamino di Santa Croce DOP ‘Alfredo Molinari’
  5. “A” Quevri Rubicone IGT Centesimino
  6. Riserva Romagna Sangiovese ‘Longiano’ DOC 2016
  7. ‘Felis Leo’ Colli Romagna Centrale Rosso DOC 2011
  8. L’appuntamento Malvasia Bianco Passito
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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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What we tasted in November 2023

In November we welcomed back Daniel Partington of Shawbury Wine who presented an entertaining range of wines from their portfolio.

For more information:
Web: shawbury.wine
Tel: 01675 481516

The wines tasted were:

  1. Rezabal Txakoli Hondarrabi Zuri/Hondarrabi Beltza 2022, Basque
  2. Askerne Chardonnay 2021, New Zealand
  3. Pouilly-Fuissé Clos D’Éric 2022, France
  4. Domaine de la Potardière Cabernet Franc 2020, France
  5. Claroscuro Cabernet Franc 2019, Argentina
  6. Tagua Tagua Cab Sauvignon 2018, Chile
  7. Terre Nere Montalcino Rosso di Montalcino 2021, Italy
  8. Sequeirinha Reserva Tinto 2021, Portugal