What we tasted in April 2023

In April we welcomed Dan Ruell of Mentzendorff who presented an excellent range of wines from their portfolio. We all enjoyed a very entertaining presentation of some quality wines.

For more information:
Web: mentzendorff.co.uk

  1. Ayala Brut Nature NV, France
  2. Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs 2016, France
  3. Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay, Picadilly Valley 2020, Australia
  4. Ciacci Rosso di Montalcino Rossofonte, Italy
  5. Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir, Fleurieu Peninsula 2021, Australia
  6. Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard2017, Australia
  7. Turkey Flat Shiraz 2018, Australia
  8. Langlois-Chateau, Coteaux de Saumur Les Beaugrands 2020, France

What we tasted in March 2023

In March we welcomed Preet Sahota from Edgmond Wines of Newport who present an excellent range of South African wines from their portfolio. We all enjoyed a very entertaining presentation of some quality wines.

For more information:
Web: edgmondwines.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/EdgmondWines
Instagram: instagram.com/edgmondwines

  1. The Wine Thief Colombard 2021
  2. Roodekrantz Rhenosterbosrug Chenin Blanc 2020
  3. Villa Esposto Chenin Blanc 2021
  4. Roodekrantz Old Vine Cinsaut Rose 2021
  5. Villa Esposto Pinotage 2018
  6. Villa Esposto Cab Sauvignon/Merlot 2021
  7. The Wine Thief Mouvedre 2020
  8. Jakobs Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

What we tasted in January 2023

In January we welcomed Tim Schwilk from The Wine Society, who presented fantastic range of wines from the societies Exhibition range. Many thanks for an excellent and wide ranging tasting.

Don’t forget that The Wine Society will be back in Leicester on 22nd March with their Southern hemisphere & Americas – Walkaround tasting. You can buy tickets here.

For more information:
Web: thewinesociety.com
Tel: 01438 741177
YouTube: youtube.com/Thewinesociety
Twitter: @TheWineSociety

  1. The Society’s Champagne (Alfred Gratien)
  2. The Society’s Exhibition English Blanc de Blancs (Ridgeview)
  3. The Society’s Exhibition Hunter Valley Semillon (Brokenwood)
  4. The Society’s Exhibition Alsace Gewurztraminer (Hugel Grand Cru Sporen)
  5. The Society’s Exhibition Margaux (Ch Brane-Cantenac)
  6. The Society’s Exhibition Alto Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon (Pirque)
  7. The Society’s Exhibition Vacqueyras (Dom Le Clos de Cazaux; Archimbaud)
  8. The Society’s Exhibition Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Mayard)

What we tasted in December 2022

In December we welcomed back Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough for our festive Christmas tasting. Thanks again for a fun and vibrant evening with some unusual and exciting wines.

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

  1. Champagne H. Blin Brut Tradition NV
  2. Edelzwicker Special Cuvee Joseph Cattin 2020
  3. Jongieux Chevallier-Bernard Savoie 2020
  4. Santenay ‘Sous la Roche’ Bachey-Legros 2020
  5. Sélection Margaux Sichel 2018
  6. Santenay ‘Clos des Hâtes’ Vieilles Vignes Bachey-Legros 2020
  7. Château Fontanche ‘Les Uyeres’ Saint-Chinian 2020
  8. Niepoort Late Bottled Vintage 2018

What we tasted in November 2022

In November we welcomed back James Long of Corney and Barrow who presented a range of wines from their portfolio. Titled ‘Old and new since I saw you last‘, James entertained us with new and exclusive Corney and Barrow wines. 

For more information:

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

  1. Ambriel Classic Cuvee Brut Traditional Method NV, England
  2. Quinta de Chocapalha Arinto 2019, Portugal
  3. Montagny 1er Cru, Les Coères, Domaine Albert Sounit 2017, France
  4. Crozes-Hermitage Blanc l’Essentiel Domaine des Hauts Chassis 2021, France
  5. Lonely Vineyard Montepulciano 2017, Australia
  6. Pinot Noir Muddy Water 2018, New Zealand
  7. Saint-Joseph Cuvee …? Domaine des Hauts Chassis 2020, France
  8. Zinfandel Edmeades 2018, USA

What we tasted in September 2022

In September we welcomed Dan Farrell-Wright of online wine and spirits merchant Wickhams. We were treated to an entertaining presentation of a range of French wines from their portfolio. The main focus was on wines from Burgundy and Beaujolais.

Wickhams is the International Wine Challenge 2022 Specialist Merchant of the Year and was a finalist in their Online Retailer of the Year category. Wickhams was also shortlisted in the Decanter Retailer Awards.

For more information:
Web: wickhamwine.co.uk

  1. Les Quarterons Crémant de Loire Brut NV
  2. Clos du Vieux Bourg Beaujolais-Blanc 2021
  3. Louis Père et Fils Chablis 2020
  4. Bret-Brothers Mâcon-Chardonnay 2018
  5. Domaine de Mont Joly “La Croix Polage” Beaujolais-Villages 2020
  6. Nuiton-Beaunoy Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2019
  7. Clos du Vieux Bourg Morgon 2020
  8. Domaine du Prieure “Les Gollardes” Savigny-les-Beaune 2019

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)

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

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

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.