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What we tasted in October 2023

In October we welcomed back Dan Farrell-Wright of online wine and spirits merchant Wickhams who presenting an excellent range of Italian wines from indigenous grape varieties. Congratulations to Wickhams for winning the 2023 Decanter South & Regional France Best Specialist Retailer Award.

For more information:
Web: wickhamwine.co.uk

The wines tasted were:

  1. Filare Italia Prosecco Extra Dry DOC 
  2. Santa Seraffa Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG 2022 
  3. Lunaria “Civitas” Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGP 2020 
  4. Sentieri Siciliani Etna Bianco 2021, Sicily 
  5. Contrade Bellusa Nero d’Avola 2021, Sicilia DOC 
  6. Giribaldi “Caj” Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC 2019 
  7. Monte Faustino Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2019 
  8. Giribaldi “Ravera” Barolo DOCG 2017 
  9. Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Prime Donne 2018 
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Next tasting – Friday 13th October

In October we welcome back Dan Farrell-Wright of online wine and spirits merchant Wickhams who will be presenting an interesting range of Italian wines from indigenous grape varieties.

For more information:
Web: wickhamwine.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 and the need to arrange catering in advance.

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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
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Next Tasting – Friday 9th September

In August we welcome Dan Farrell-Wright of online wine and spirits merchant Wickhams who will be presenting an interesting range of French wines from their portfolio. The main focus will be on both white and red 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

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