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What we tasted in September 2023

Many thanks to Julia Trustram Eve of WineGB,  the official body for the UK wine industry, for presenting an entering range of wines from England. We sampled a wide range of excellent sparkling, white, red and dessert wines.

More information is available here:
Web: winegb.co.uk
Twitter: @GreatBritWine
Facebook: facebook.com/WineGB

The wines tasted were:

  1. Vranken Pommery Louis Pommery Brut NV
  2. Bride Valley Blanc de Blancs 2018
  3. Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rosé 2020
  4. Nyetimber Cuvée Cherie NV
  5. Woodchester Valley Orpheus Bacchus 2021
  6. Simpsons Roman Road Chardonnay 2021
  7. Sandridge Barton Dart Valley Reserve 2022
  8. Blackbook Nightjar Pinot Noir 2021
  9. Hattingley Valley Entice 2022
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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
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What we tasted in May 2022

In May we welcomed Rory Benham of The Wine Treasury who presented an exciting range of wines from their South African portfolio. 

For more information:
Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999

  1. La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2017
  2. Leopards Leap Culinaria Chenin Blanc 2018
  3. Bets Quinta Essential Chenin Blanc 2017
  4. Leopards Leap Culinaria Pinot Noir 2018
  5. La Motte Millennium 2018
  6. La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
  7. La Motte Syrah 2014
  8. De Toren Z 2017
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What we tasted in December 2020

Merry Christmas and thanks for a great turnout for our festive Zoom tasting. We were treated to an effervescent presentation by Duncan Murray or Duncan Murray Wines of Market Harborough. This is certainly a time to support your local wine merchant and Duncan would love to hear from you before the big day.

For more information and to order wines, please contact:
For more information:
Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Email: info@duncanmurraywines.co.uk
Tel: 01858 464935
Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines
Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES

The wines tasted were:

  1. Mustillant Sparkling Muscadet, NV, Loire, France
  2. Villa Wolf Silvaner, Pfalz (Palatinate) 2009
  3. El Abuelo Monastrell-Tempranillo, 2019, Almansa, S. Spain
  4. D’Oliveiras 5 yo medium sweet Madeira ½ bottle, Portugal