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2019 ...... 8 December 13th - Festive Tasting - Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines ...... 8 October 11th - South America - Condor Wines ...... 8 September 13th - -Rioja - Quentin Sadler...... 8 August 9th - Member’s Tasting ...... 9 July 12th - Australia - Watlington Fine Wines ...... 9 June 14th - Jordan Estate ...... 9 May 10th - Taittinger Champagne - Nick Gent, RD Wines (Rodney Densem Wines) ...... 9 April 12th - Villa Maria Wines, New Zealand - Angela Lewis ...... 10 March 8th - Wines of Uruguay - Carla Bertellotti ...... 10 February 8th - Portugal - Mentzendorff ,Antony Davies and Ian Phillips ...... 10 January 11th - South of France - Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines ...... 10 2018 ...... 11 December 14th - Festive Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow ...... 11 November 9th - Chateau Musar - – Jane Sowter, Chateau Musar ...... 11 October 12th - Italy - Shawbury Wine, Daniel Partington ...... 11 September 14th - New Zealand/Australia - The Antipodean Sommelier, ...... 11 August 10th - Member’s Tasting ...... 12 July 13th - English Wines - Wines of Great Britain Limited, Julia Trustum-Eve ...... 12 June 8th - Geoff Merrill Wines, Australia - Ellis Wines of Richmond, Steve Parker ...... 12 May 13th - Doran Vineyards, South Africa - Edwin Doran...... 12 April 13th - Somoma Valley and Napa Valley, California - The Wine Treasury ...... 12 March 9th - Viña Errázuriz, Chile - Quentin Sadler ...... 13 February 9th - South America - Condor Wines, Lee Evans...... 13 January 12th - M. Chapoutier, Rhone Valley, France - Mentzendorff ...... 13 2017 ...... 14 December 14th 2017 - Festive Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow ...... 14 November 9th 2017 - Domain Jones - Katie Jones ...... 14 October 12th 2017 - Jim Barry, Australia - Scott Edge from Negociants UK ...... 14 September 14th 2017 - Torres - Nick Gent, Rodney Densem Wines ...... 14 August 10th 2017 - Members’ Tasting / AGM ...... 15 July 13th 2017 - Sparkling Wines - Majestic Leicester ...... 15 June 8th 2017 - Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy - Will Dennison, Pol Roger Portfolio ...... 15 May 11th 2017 - New Zealand - Tony Wellings, The Antipodean Sommelier ...... 15 April 13th 2017 - Los Haroldos, Argentina - Lee Evans, Condor Wines ...... 16 March 10th 2017 - Washington State, USA – Rory Benham, The Wine Treasury ...... 16 February 10th 2017 – Portugal – Simon Woods ...... 16 January 2017 – Klein Constantia - Ciara Wong/Iain Phillips, Mentzendorff & Co Ltd ...... 16 2016 ...... 17 December 9th 2016 – Festive Tasting – James Long, Corney & Barrow ...... 17 November 11th 2016 – Penfolds – Sam Stephens, Brand Ambassador for Penfolds ...... 17 October 14th 2016 – Italy, Ben Robson - Bat & Bottle of Oakham ...... 17 September 9th 2016 – Greece - Duncan Murray, Duncan Murray Wines ...... 17 August 12th 2016 – Members’ Tasting...... 18 July 8th 2016 – Viña Errazuriz, Chile, Jon Stevens ...... 18 June 10th 2016 – Bordeaux - Simon March of Evington’s Wines...... 18 May 13th 2016 - Kilikanoon, Clare Valley - Claire Scott-Gall, Mentzendorff & Co Ltd ...... 18 April 8th 2016 – South Africa, ...... 19
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 2 March 11th 2016 – La Spinetta, Italy - Rory Benham, The Wine Treasury ...... 19 February 12th 2016 – California – Simon Woods/Napa Valley Vintners...... 19 January 8th 2016 – Chateau Musar – Jane Sowter, Chateau Musar ...... 19 2015 ...... 20 December 11th 2015 – Festive Tasting – James Long, Corney & Barrow ...... 20 November 13th 2015 – Concha y Toro - Ben Smith, CyT UK...... 20 October 9th 2015 – Australia – Scott Edge, Negociants UK...... 20 September 11th 2015 – Gonzalez Byass, Spain - Neil Phillips “The Wine Tipster” ...... 20 August 14th 2015 – Members’ Tasting...... 21 July 10th 2015 – Sparkling Wines – Duncan Murray, Duncan Murray Wines ...... 21 June 12th 2015 – Brett Fleming, Avignonesi ...... 21 May 8th 2015 – Chianti, Italy - Ben Robson - Bat & Bottle of Oakham ...... 21 April 10th 2015 - Guigal, Rhone, France - Brett Crittenden & John E. Fells & Sons ...... 22 March 13th 2015 - Duckhorn Wineries, California - Rory Benham, The Wine Treasury ...... 22 February 13th 2015 – Argentina - Simon Woods ...... 22 January 9th 2015 - Turkey Flat, Australia - Alex Hale - Mentzendorff ...... 22 2014 ...... 23 December 12th 2014 - James Long, Corney & Barrow ...... 23 November 14th 2014 - Wines of South Africa – Quentin Sadler...... 23 October 10th 2014 - Undurraga Terrior Hunter series, Chille - Neil Phillips...... 23 September 12th 2014 - Wirra Wirra Wines, Australia - Neil Phillips ...... 23 August 8th 2014 - AGM & Members Tasting ...... 24 July 11th 2014 - Croatian Wine - Mislav Kapetanovic - The Vin Bin ...... 24 June 13th 2014 - Vasse Felix – Margaret River, Australia – Scott, Negociants UK ...... 24 May 9th 2014 - Domaine Chanson, Burgundy - Matthieu Barrière - Mentzendorff ...... 24 April 11th 2014 - Felton Road – Central Otago, New Zealand - Angela Reddin ...... 25 March 14th 2014 - Douro Valley, Portugal - Charles Metcalfe ...... 25 February 14th 2014 - Piper-Heidsieck - Helen MacKenzie ...... 25 January 10th 2014 - Wines from Catalonia - Ian Webb of Aldeby Wines ...... 25 2013 ...... 26 December 13th 2013 – James Long’s Festive Tasting ...... 26 November 8th 2013 – Bodegas Roda and Bodega La Horra Corimbo - Mentzendorff ...... 26 October 11th 2013 –Wines of Alsace - Underwood Wines ...... 26 September 13th 2013 – Wines of Oregon - Wine Treasury – Rory Benham ...... 27 August 9th 2013 – AGM and Members Tasting ...... 27 July 12th 2013 – Wine from South Africa – Richard Kelley MW ...... 27 June 14th 2013 – d’Arenberg – Bibendum Wine ...... 27 May 10th 2013 – Wine from the Languedoc – Aldeby Wines – Ian Webb ...... 27 April 12th 2013 – Wines from Austria – Angela Reddin ...... 28 March 8th 2013 – Wines from Bordeaux – Frazier’s Wine Merchants ...... 28 February 8th 2013 – Grupo Faustino – Colin Hynard, Cellar Trends ...... 28 January 11th 2013 - Wines of Germany - Andrew Hill ...... 28 2012 ...... 29 December 14th 2012 - Christmas Tasting - James Long of Corney ...... 29 November 9th 2012 - Bodega Familia Zuccardi Argentina – Alliance Wine ...... 29 October 12th 2012 - C.V.N.E Rioja – Quentin Sadler...... 29 September 14th 2012 - Casa Marin, Chile - Mentzendorff ...... 29 August 10th 2012 - AGM & Members Tasting...... 30 July 13th 2012 – California – Wine Treasury - Rory Benham ...... 30 June 8th 2012 - Champagne and Fizz – Members Tasting ...... 30 May 11th 2012 - Southern Italy – Ben Robson, Bat and Bottle ...... 30 April 14th 2012 – Langlois-Chateau, Loire - Mentzendorff ...... 31 March 9th 2012 – Pinot Noir – Angela Reddin ...... 31 February 10th 2012 – Chateau Musar – Jane Sowter ...... 31 January 13th 2012 – Gigondas & Vacqueyras - Amphora Wines ...... 31
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 3 2011 ...... 32 December 9th 2011– Christmas Tasting - James Long of Corney ...... 32 November 11th 2011- Pisano Family Wines - Scott from Ellis of Richmond ...... 32 October 14th 2011- Turkey Flat Vineyards, Antony Davis, Mentzendorff ...... 32 September 9th 2011- The Fine Wine Collection - Chris Horridge from Altus Wine ...... 32 August 12th 2011- AGM & Members Tasting...... 33 July 8th 2011- Grove Mill Wines - Andrew Barraclough of Grove Mill Wines ...... 33 June 10th 2011 – Italy – Ben Robson of Bat & Bottle of Oakham ...... 33 May 13th 2011 – Louis Jadot – Quentin Sadler ...... 33 April 8th 2011 - Portugal - Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines ...... 34 March 11th 2011 - M. Chapoutier - Iain Phillips – Mentzendorff ...... 34 February 11th 2011 - Bodega Catena Zapata - Alastair Sewell - Bibendum Wine Ltd ...... 34 January 14th 2011 – Avignonesi - Brett Fleming ...... 34 2010 ...... 35 December 10th 2010 – James Long – Corney & Barrow ...... 35 November 12th 2010 - Craggy Range - Warren Adamson ...... 35 October 8th 2010 - Ayala Champagne - Simon Leschallas and Iain Phillips, Mentzendorff ...... 35 August 13th 2010 - AGM and Members' Tasting – 'Old World / New World' ...... 36 July 9th 2010 - Wines of Washington State and Oregon – Andrew Williams ...... 36 June 11th 2010 - 'Italy – especially Tuscany' – Ben Robson ...... 36 May 14th 2010 - 'Riches of the Roussillon' – Quentin Sadler ...... 37 April 9th 2010 - D'Arenberg – Claire Scott, D'Arenberg UK/EU ...... 37 March 12th 2010 - Lapostolle, Chile – Ronnie Janssen, Casa Lapostolle ...... 37 February 12th 2010 - Classic Blends – David Morris ...... 37 January 8th 2010 - A good look at Spain – Mark and David Payne ...... 38 2009 ...... 39 December 11th 2009 - James’s Christmas Selection – James Long ...... 39 November 13th 2009 - Errazuriz, Chile – Jonathan Stevens...... 39 October 9th 2009 - Burgundy (Chanson Père et Fils) – Anthony Davis ...... 39 September 11th 2009 - The Rhone – Patrick Wenham-Bossy ...... 39 August 14th 2009 - AGM and Members' Tasting – 'Members' Choice' ...... 40 July 10th 2009 - Piemonte without Nebbiolo – Ben Robson ...... 40 June 12th 2009 - South Africa – Andrew Hill ...... 40 May 8th 2009 - Spain in the 21st Century – Philip Rowles ...... 40 April 3rd 2009 - New Zealand – Andrew Williams ...... 41 March 9th 2009 - Mount Langi Ghiran – Brett Fleming ...... 41 February 13th 2009 - Austria – Willi Opitz Wines ...... 41 January 9th 2009 - Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir – David Morris...... 41 2008 ...... 42 December 12th 2008 - James’s Christmas Selection – James Long ...... 42 November 14th 2008 - Chateau Musar - Jane Sowter ...... 42 October 10th 2008 - 'Spain' – Alastair Moss, Moreno Wines ...... 42 September 12th 2008 - 'Portugal' – Charles Metcalfe ...... 42 August 8th 2008 - 'Southern France' - Duncan Murray ...... 43 July 11th 2008 AGM and Member's Evening - 'The Americas' ...... 43 June 13th 2008 - Pinot Noir Tasting – Phillip Amps ...... 43 May 9th 2008 - Western Australia – Brett Fleming...... 43 April 11th 2008 - Loire Tasting – Richard Kelley MW...... 44 March 14th 2008 - Wines of Chile (Concha y Toro) – Chris Horridge ...... 44 February 8th 2008 - Chapoutier Tasting – Antony Davis (Mentzendorff) ...... 44 January 11th 2008 - A Tour of Portugal – Danny Cameron...... 44 2007 ...... 45 December 8th 2007 - James’s Christmas Selection – James Long ...... 45 November 9th 2007 - Languedoc – Mas de Daumas Gassac ...... 45 October 12th 2007 - Central Otago Pinot Noir – Angela Reddin...... 45
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 4 September 14th 2007 - Ayala Champagne ...... 45 August 10th 2007 - Italy – Ben Robson ...... 46 July 13th 2007 - AGM and Member's Evening - 'Iberian Evening' ...... 46 June 8th 2007 - Wines of Juanicó, Uruguay ...... 46 May 11th 2007 - New Zealand – David Morris...... 46 April 11th 2007 - A roam through the Rhone - Douglas Harrison ...... 47 March 9th 2007 - Australia – Brett Fleming ...... 47 February 9th 2007 - California - Andrew Quady & Hallgarten ...... 47 January 12th 2007 - Frédéric Lamboeuf – Domaine La Croix Belle, Languedoc-Roussillon ...... 47 2006 ...... 48 December 8th 2006 - James’s Christmas Selection – James Long ...... 48 November 11th 2006 - Piemonte – Ben Robson ...... 48 October 13th 2006 - Penfolds – Justin Knock ...... 48 September 9th 2006 - Argentina – Jayne Bridges [Winespeak.] ...... 48 August 11th 2006 - Mediterranean Rim – Duncan Murray ...... 49 July 14th 2006 - ‘Fizz’ Evening – Andrew Hill ...... 49 June 9th 2006 - AGM and Member's Evening - 'Starters and Finishers' ...... 49 May 9th 2006 - Italy – Wines of the Central North-East Zone – David Morris ...... 49 April 13th 2006 - French Classic Wines – Craig Paul, Laithwaites ...... 50 March 10th 2006 - Fine Spanish Wines – Quentin Sadler ...... 50 February 10th 2006 - The Best of South Africa – Richard Kelly MW ...... 50 January 13th 2006 - Cousiño-Macul of Chile - Douglas Harrison ...... 50 2005 ...... 51 December 9th 2005 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow ...... 51 November 11th 2005 - Grant Burge Tasting – Phillip Amps ...... 51 October 14th 2005 - Villa Maria, New Zealand - Nina Walters [Hatch Mansfield UK] ...... 51 September 9th 2005 - Chateau Musar - Jane Sowter ...... 51 August 13th 2005 - Roussillon - 'Les Vins du Soleil' – Jan Turton ...... 52 July 8th 2005 - AGM and Member's Evening - 'Summer Wines' ...... 52 June 10th 2005 - The Abruzzo and Marches – Ben Robson ...... 52 ]May 13th 2005 - Chateauneuf du Pape, its 'Look-a-likes' and Satellites – David Morris ...... 52 April 8th 2005 - 'Rhone Rangers' from California – Ian Bamford MW ...... 53 March 11th 2005 - Wines of Southern Italy – Charles Metcalfe ...... 53 February 11th 2005 - Wines of South West France – John Bootle of Allez Vins!...... 53 January 14th 2005 - Red Burgundy – Douglas Harrison of Harrison Vintners ...... 53 2004 ...... 54 December 10th 2004 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow ...... 54 November 12th 2004 – California, Seghesio Wines (presented by Camille Seghesio) ...... 54 October 8th 2004 - Sparkling Wine and Champagne - Phillip Amps ...... 54 September 10th 2004 - Yering Station & Mount Langi Ghiran - Brett Fleming ...... 54 August 13th 2004 - AGM & member's Evening - Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir ...... 55 July 9th 2004 - The Languedoc - Quentin Sadler ...... 55 June 11th 2004 - The Veneto – Ben Robson ...... 55 May 14th 2004 - Wines of Portugal ...... 55 March 12th 2004 - New Zealand – Jayne Bridges [Winespeak] ...... 56 February 9th 2004 - Rhône Wines from Chapoutier – Alastair Pine ...... 56 January 9th 2004 - Second Wines of Bordeaux – Douglas Harrison of Harrison Vintners ...... 56 2003 ...... 57 December 12th 2003 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow ...... 57 November 14th 2003 - South African Wines – Norman Woffenden ...... 57 October 10th 2003 - Wines of Mission Hill Estate, British Columbia ...... 57 September 12th 2003 - AGM and Members' evening – ‘Mediterranean Rim (or thereabouts)’ .... 57 August 8th 2003 - Pol Roger – David Rhodes ...... 58 July 11th 2003 - Australia – Brett Fleming ...... 58 June 13th 2003 - Wines of Nicolas Catena, Mendoza Argentina – Nick Askew, Bibendum ...... 58 May 11th 2003 - Pinot Noir Tasting – Phillip Amps ...... 58
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 5 April 11th 2003 - Wines of the Cote d’Or – Karl Elwood ...... 59 March 14th 2003 - Concha y Toro Wines – Chris Horridge ...... 59 February 14th 2003 - Spain – Quentin Sadler ...... 59 January 13th 2003 - Western Australia – Jayne Bridges [Winespeak] ...... 59 2002 ...... 60 December 13th 2002 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow ...... 60 November 8th 2002 - Australian Wines - John Townend [House of Townend Ltd] ...... 60 October 11th 2002 - Californian Single Grape Varieties - Andrew Hill...... 60 September 13th 2002 - Louis Jadot Tasting - Chris Horridge ...... 60 August 9th 2002 - A Tasting of Spanish Wines - Ian Bamford MW ...... 61 July 12th 2002 - Wines from Southern France - Steve Daniel, Oddbins...... 61 June 14th 2002 - AGM and Members' 'Fizz' evening ...... 61 May 10th 2002 - Wines of the Hunter and Barossa Valleys – ...... 61 April 12th 2002 - Swiss Wines - Presented by Douglas Harrison of Harrison Vintners ...... 62 March 8th 2002 - A Taste of Italy - Presented by Karl Elwood ...... 62 February 8th 2002 - The Rhone Valley - Presented by Pierre Galmes ...... 62 January 11th 2002 - German Wines -Tanner's Wines – Stephen Crosland...... 62 2001 ...... 63 December 14th 2001 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow ...... 63 November 9th 2001 - Hardy's Museum (Australia) - Brett Fleming ...... 63 October 12th 2001 - Abbotts Wines (Nerida Abbott: Languedoc/Roussillon) - Jan Turton ...... 63 September 14th 2001 - Wines from New Zealand - Margaret Harvey MW ...... 63 August 10th 2001 - Wines from Rioja - Charles Metcalfe ...... 64 July 13th 2001 - Wines for the House of Roederer - Rachel Longstaffe ...... 64 June 8th 2001 - AGM & Member's Choice [John Malpass, Chris Lewis, Sue Lobb] ...... 64 May 9th 2001 South Africa - Andrew Hill ...... 64 April 6th 2001 - English Wine - John Walker, Dragonsrock ...... 65 March 9th 2001 - Australian Wines - Ian Bamford MW...... 65 February 9th 2001 - Wines of Portugal – Stephen Barrett ...... 65 January 12th 2001 - Beaujolais - Wines of Patrick and Odile Le Bourlay - Pierre Galmes ...... 65 2000 ...... 66 December 8th 2000 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow ...... 66 November 10th 2000 - Chateau Musar - Jane Sowter ...... 66 October 13th 2000 - Giovanni Nencini, Cantine Leonardo, Vinci, Tuscany ...... 66 September 8th 2000 - Wines from Spain - Hugo Rose, Lay and Wheeler ...... 66 August 11th 2000 - Australian Wines - Chris Horridge, Southcorp ...... 67 July 14th 2000 - AGM - Member's Evening ...... 67 June 9th 2000 - Rhone Varietals from California - Ian Bamford MW ...... 67 May 12th 2000 - Wines from Greece - Steve Daniel, Oddbins ...... 67 April 14th 2000 - Wines from Victoria - Stephen Barrett [Tel./Fax: 01752 260799] ...... 68 March 10th 2000 - Casa Lapostolle, Chile - Rachel Longstaff and Andrew Hill ...... 68 February 11th 2000 - Sommelier's Choice - Pierre Galmes ...... 68 January 14th 2000 - Austrian Wines John Speller - FWW Wines UK Ltd...... 68 1999 ...... 69 December 10th 1999 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow ...... 69 November 12th 1999 - Qantas/Wines of Australia...... 69 October 11th 1999 - Montana Wines ...... 69 September 10th 1999 - Natasha Mooney - Winemaker-Barossa Valley Estate...... 69 August 13th 1999 - E & J Gallo Sonoma County Wines...... 70 July 9th 1999 - Champagne Gosset Tasting - Peter McKinley ...... 70 June 11th 1999 - AGM and Member’s Tasting...... 70 May 14th 1999 - Faiveley Burgundy - Rachel Longstaff...... 70 April 9th 1999 - Californian Wines - Noel Young...... 70 March 1999 - Emilio Lustau - Michael Hall, UK Director ...... 70 February 12th 1999 - Good Value ASDA Wines - Stephen Barrett...... 71 January 8th 1999 - California in the 90’s - Simon Hoare & Andrew Hill...... 71
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 6 1998 ...... 72 December 11th 1998 - Rhone Wines - Nick Borland, Le Caveau du Pont...... 72 November 13th 1998 - 'Partially Port' with Corney and Barrow (James Long) ...... 72 October 9th 1998 - Cellier Le Brun/Jackson Estate - Kevin Dodd & Hedley Wright...... 72 September 1998 - Chateau Musar ('mainly whites') - Jane Sowter ...... 72 August 1998 - Gallo Wines...... 72 July 10th 1998 - Champagne - Nicolas Feuillatte...... 72 June 12th 1998 - AGM: Old World vs New World - Sue Lobb /Andrew Bakewell...... 73 May 8th 1998 - The Wines of Alsace - Hugo Rose MW, Lay & Wheeler...... 73 April 1998 - Les Petits Châteaux et Domaines - Mike Parry, Les Caves du Patron...... 73 March 1998 - 'The Quady Wine Story' - Andrew Quady, Quady Wines, California ...... 73 February 13th 1998 - Penfolds Wines - Tom Sillar...... 73 January 9th 1998 - A Sherry Tasting - Charles Metcalfe...... 73 1997 ...... 75 December 1997 - Wines for the Festive Season - James Long [Corney and Barrow]...... 75 November 14th 1997 - Wines of Chile - Martin Ward, Heart of England School of Wine ...... 75 October 10th 1997 - Italian Wines - Chris Loveday (Vinum)...... 75 September 1997 - Château Val Joanis (Claude Giret & Russell Prior) ...... 75 August 1997 - 'A Renaissance in the South' - Alastair Marshall & Rob Chase ...... 76 July 11th 1997 - Sparkling Wines and Champagne (Tesco) - Robin Masters ...... 76 June 13th 1997 - 'Travelling Grape' (Riesling & Merlot) - Member's Evening ...... 76 May 1997 - Hardys Wines - Brett Fleming ...... 76 April 1997 - Wines of South Africa - Andrew Hill [George Hill Ltd.] ...... 77 March 1997 - Australian Wines -Tony Keys ...... 77 February 14th 1997 - Hungarian Wines - Sidney Kershaw ...... 77 January 1997 - Pommard - Horizontal Tasting of Les Epenots - Pierre Galmes ...... 77 1996 ...... 78 December 1996 - Wines and Madeiras for Christmas - James Long, [Corney and Barrow] ...... 78 November 1996 - Italian Wines - Alex Ross [Enotria Winecellars] ...... 78 October 1996 - California - Hugo Rose MW [Lay and Wheeler] ...... 78 September 1996 - Rhone Wines (Anthony Byrne Fine Wines, presented by Colin Hynard) ...... 78 August 1996 - 'A Round-up of Reds' - Janet Turton ...... 79 July 1996 - Food with Wine - Charles Metcalfe...... 79 June 1996 - AGM and Member's Selection of Sparkling Wines ...... 79 May 1996 - Petaluma - Aldo Bratovic and Christopher Burr ...... 79 April 1996 - New Zealand Tasting - Margaret Harvey MW ...... 79 March 1996 - Wines from the Loire - Andrew Hill [George Hill Ltd.] ...... 80 February 1996 - Chateau Musar - Jane Sowter ...... 80 January 1996 - Puligny Montrachet - Chartron et Trebuchet (Pierre Galmes) ...... 80 1995 ...... 81 December 1995 - Wines for Christmas ...... 81 November 1995 - Bordeaux Wines - Hugo Rose [Lay and Wheeler] ...... 81
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 7 2019 December 13th - Festive Tasting - Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01858 464935 Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES
1. H Blin Brut Tradition NV Marne Valley, Champagne 2. Belle Epine Blanc 2018 (Viognier/ Chardonnay) Languedoc, France 3. Les Rocheo Sainteo 2018, Picpoul de Pinet, France 4. Nino Minado 2018 (Chardonnay) Carinena, Spain 5. Johner Kaiserstuhl 2015 (Pinot Noir) Baden Germany 6. L’Impudent 2018 (Syrah/Grenache/Cinsault/Mourvedre) Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc, France 7. Chateau Beaulieu 2015, Cotes de Bourg, Bordeaux France 8. Mavrodafne of Patras NV, Peleponnese, Greece 9. Niepoort LBV 2014, Douro, Portugal
November 8th - Piemonte, Italy - Ben Robson, Bat and Bottle of Oakham Web: batwine.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662
1. Villa Guelpa, Longitudine 8.10 2017 – Piemonte, Leasona – Erbaluce 2. Favaro, Erbaluce di Caluso ‘Le Chiusute’ 2018 – Piverone, Piemonte – Erbaluce 3. Massimo Clerico, Spanna Coste della Swabia Nebbiolo 2014 – Lessona, Piemonte – Nebbiolo 4. Caves De Donnas, Valle d’Aoste Donnas 2016 – Donnas, Aoste – Nebbiolo 5. Villa Guelpa, Longitudine 8.26 2017 – Lessona, Piemonte – Nebbiolo 6. Favaro, Nebbiolo Ros 2015 – Piverone, Piemonte – Nebbiolo 7. Colombera & Garella, Bramaterra ‘Cascina Cottignano’ 2013 – Nebbiolo, Vespolina, Croatina 8. Antoniolo, Gattinara ‘Le Castelle’ 2013 – Gattinara, Piemonte – Nebbiolo
October 11th - South America - Condor Wines Web: condorwines.co.uk Facebook: Condor Wines
1. Cameleon Chardonnay 2019 2. Quara Single Vineyard Torrontes 2018 3. Alandes Paradoux White Blend (Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc) NV 4. Bouchon Salvaje Pais 2018 5. Verum Tacito Pinot Noir 2017 6. Sunal Illogico Criolla 2018 7. Sunal Illogico Malbec 2017 8. Hermanadad Malbec 2016
September 13th - -Rioja - Quentin Sadler Web: quentinsadler.com Blog: quentinsadler.wordpress.com Twitter: @quentinsadler Facebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler Website: CVNE
1. Roger Goulart Gran Cuvée Reserva 2011 DO Cava, Cataluña, Alt Penedès 2. Monopole Clásico 2015 DOCa Rioja, Bodega CVNE, Rioja Alta 3. Contino Blanco 2016 DOCa Rioja, Bodega CVNE, Rioja Alavesa 4. Viña Real Crianza 2015 DOCa Rioja, Bodega CVNE, Rioja Alavesa 5. Cune Gran Reserva 2012 DOCa Rioja, Bodega CVNE, Rioja Alta 6. Contino Reserva 2014 DOCa Rioja, Bodega Contino, Rioja Alavesa 7. Imperial Reserva 2015 DOCa Rioja, Bodega CVNE, Rioja Alta 8. Viña Real Gran Reserva 2012 DOCa Rioja, Bodega Viña, Rioja Alavesa
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 8 August 9th - Member’s Tasting 1. Bird in Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir NV, Adelaide Hills, Australia 2. Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand 2018 3. Les Divolottes, Jean Vullien & Fils, Chignin Bergeron, Coteau de Montmelian 2018, Savoie France 4. Bin #002 Zweigelt 2017, Familie Mantler, Weinviertel, Austria 5. Domaine Comte Peraldi Red 2014, Ajaccio, Corsica 6. Chianti Classico Riserva 2013, Tenute Piccini, Tuscany Italy 7. 19 Crimes 2018, Victoria, Australia 8. Peninsula Palo Cortado, Jerez, Spain NV
July 12th - Australia - Watlington Fine Wines Web: peterosbornewine.co.uk Tel: 01491 612311 Email: [email protected]
1. Driftwood Estate The Collection “Classic White” Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2016 2. Driftwood Estate Artifacts Chardonnay 2018 3. Bethany Steinbruch Riesling 2013 4. Andrew Garrett Sparkling Shiraz 5. Bethany Old Vine Grenache 2017 6. Driftwood Estate Artifacts Malbec 2016 7. Bethany Shiraz 2017 8. Bethany GR 2017
June 14th - Jordan Estate Web: jordanwines.com Web: abswineagencies.co.uk
1. Cold Fact Sauvignon Blanc 2017 2. Inspector Péringuey Chenin Blanc 2017 3. Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2017 4. Nine Yards Chardonnay 2016 5. Black Magic Merlot 2015 6. The Long Fuse Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 7. The Prospector Syrah 2015 8. Cobblers Hill Bordeaux Blend 2014
May 10th - Taittinger Champagne - Nick Gent, RD Wines (Rodney Densem Wines) Web: taittinger.com Web: rdwines.shop Phone: 01270 626999
1. Champagne Irroy Brut NV 2. Champagne Taittinger Brut Reserve NV 3. Champagne Irroy Carte Rose NV 4. Champagne Taittinger Brut Prestige Rose NV 5. Champagne Taittinger Prelude Grand Cru 6. Champagne Taittinger Vintage 2012 7. Champagne Taittinger Comtes Vintage 2007 8. Champagne Taittinger Nocture Sec
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 9 April 12th - Villa Maria Wines, New Zealand - Angela Lewis Web: villamariawines.com
1. Villa Maria Cellar Selection Gisborne Albarino 2018 2. Villa Maria Reserve Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2018 3. Vidal Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 4. Esk Valley Winemakers Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2017 5. Villa Maria Single Vineyard Seddon Pinot Noir 2012 6. Vidal Legacy Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2014 7. Vidal Legacy Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 8. Villa Maria Reserve Noble Riesling 2016
March 8th - Wines of Uruguay - Carla Bertellotti Web: winesofuruguay.co.uk
1. Familia Deicas Castelar Extra Brut NV 2. Marichal Premium Varietal Chardonnay 2018 3. De Lucca Marsanne Reserve 2017 4. Bodegones del Sur Chardonnay Viognier Private Collection 2018 5. Marichal Grand Reserve Tannat A 2015 6. Viñedo de los Vientos Eolo Tannat Gran Reserva 2013 7. Bodegones del Sur Cabernet Franc Limited Edition 2009 8. Viñedo de los Vientos Alcyone Tannat dessert wine NV
February 8th - Portugal - Mentzendorff ,Antony Davies and Ian Phillips Web: mentzendorff.co.uk
1. “Eleivera” Douro, Portugal – White 2017 2. “Eleivera” Douro, Portugal – Red 2015 3. “Pinteivera” Douro, Portugal 2013 4. Corimbo 2013 5. Corimbo 1 2013 6. Fonseca Siroco – white port 7. Taylor’s Historic Limited Edition Réserve Tawny 8. Croft Vintage 1994
January 11th - South of France - Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01858 464935 Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES
1. Picpoul de Pinet 2017 ‘Roches Saintes’ 2. Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh 2017 3. Tiré-Bouché 2017 4. Lafage Centenaire Vieilles Vignes 2016 5. Turbigo’ Vin de France 2017 6. Buzet Sans 2017 7. CDRV Boislauzon 2016 8. Madiran Domaine Serjent 2015 9. Maury Grenat Domaine Lafage 2017
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 10 2018 December 14th - Festive Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow Email: [email protected] Phone: 01638 600 000 Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH
1. Marquis de Bonnières Brut, Epernay, France 2. Quinta de Chocapalha Arinto, Lisbon, Portugal 3. Andaina Godello, Adegas Galegas, DO Monterrei, Spain 4. Homer, Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand 5. Sanziana, Pinot Noir, Recas Cramele, Romania 6. L’Aurae, Castillion Côtes de Bordeaux, France 7. Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Cecilia Beretta, Italy 8. Cabernet Sauvignon, Bakestone Cellars, North Coast, California, USA 9. Chateau Briatte, Bordeaux, France
November 9th - Chateau Musar - – Jane Sowter, Chateau Musar Web: chateaumusar.com, Email: [email protected], Tel: 01508 482733
1. Musar Jeune Red 2016 2. Hochar Pere et Fils Red 2015 3. Chateau Musar White 2009 4. Chateau Musar Red 2011 5. Chateau Musar Red 2008 in half 6. Chateau Musar Red 2008 in bottle 7. Chateau Musar Red 2008 in magnum 8. Chateau Musar Red 2004
October 12th - Italy - Shawbury Wine, Daniel Partington Web: shawbury.wine Tel: 01675 481516
1. La Tordera Gabry Pink Sparkling 2015 2. Curtis Nova 1888 Gavi Dry White 2017 3. Curtis Nova “Dada” Dry White 2016 4. Vetrere Cre Semi Dry 2017 5. Corte Dei Frati Puressanza 2016 6. Vetrere Passatouro 2017 7. Corte Medicea Eklektos 2015 8. Monte Baldon Amarone Della Valpolicella 2015
September 14th - New Zealand/Australia - The Antipodean Sommelier, Web: taswines.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01733 238 942
1. Ward Valley “Triple Block” Sauvignon Blanc 2017 2. Tony Bish “Fat&Sassy” Chardonnay 2017 3. Silent Noise Chardonnay 2018 4. Two Rivers “Isle of Beauty” Rose 2017 5. Silent Noise “Nero” Rose 2018 6. Silent Noise Shiraz//Grenache/Zinfandel 2017 7. Two Rivers “Brooksby Hill” Syrah 2016 8. Silent Noise Reserve Shiraz 2014
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 11 August 10th - Member’s Tasting 1. Villiera Brut 2010 South Africa 2. St Veran Vieilles Vignes Domaine Luquet Fuisse 2017 France 3. Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy Domaine Alain Geoffrey 2015 France 4. Montgomery Rondo 2016 Wales 5. Pago de los Capellanes Joven Roble Ribera Del Duero 2016 Spain 6. Conde de San Cristobal 2014 Ribera del Duero 2014 Spain 7. Brazin Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2014 USA 8. Rivesaltes Vin Doux Naturel France
July 13th - English Wines - Wines of Great Britain Limited, Julia Trustum-Eve Web: englishwineproducers.co.uk Twitter: @GreatBritWine Facebook: facebook.com/WineGB
1. Denbies Whitedowns Brut NV 2. Ridgeview Bloomsbury NV 3. Wiston Rosé NV 4. Camel Valley Bacchus 2016 5. Chapel Down Chardonnay 2014 6. Marks & Spencer English Pink Lily 2017 7. Bolney Wine Estate Lychgate Red 2016 8. Brightwell Vineyard Oxford Regatta 2014
June 8th - Geoff Merrill Wines, Australia - Ellis Wines of Richmond, Steve Parker Web: geoffmerrillwines.com.au Web: elliswines.co.uk
1. Geoff Merrill Pimpala Road Chardonnay 2013 2. Geoff Merrill Pimpala Road Sauvignon Semillon 2012 3. Botham Merrill Willis Fleurieu Chardonnay 2011 4. Geoff Merrill Bush Vine Shiraz, Grenache Mourvèdre 2012 5. Geoff Merrill Jacko’s Blend Shiraz 2012 6. Geoff Merrill G & W Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 7. Botham Merrill Willis Shiraz 2013
May 13th - Doran Vineyards, South Africa - Edwin Doran Web: doranvineyards.co.za
1. Arya 2017 2. Georgia Maeve 2016 3. Chenin 2014 4. Chenin 2012 5. Shiraz 2015 6. Incipio 2015 7. Pinotage 2015
April 13th - Somoma Valley and Napa Valley, California - The Wine Treasury Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999
1. Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut 2010 2. Schramsberg Mirabelle 3. Rodney Strong Sonoma County Chardonnay 2015 4. Rutherford Hill Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014 5. Schug Carneros Pinot Noir 2015 6. Rodney Strong Sonoma County Merlot 2013 7. Marilyn Napa Valley Merlot 2014 8. Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet 2014
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 12 March 9th - Viña Errázuriz, Chile - Quentin Sadler Web: quentinsadler.com Blog: quentinsadler.wordpress.com Twitter: @quentinsadler Facebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler Website: errazuriz.com
1. “Aconcagua Costa” Sauvignon Blanc 2016 2. “Aconcagua Costa” Chardonnay 2015 3. “The Blend Collection” White 2015 4. “Aconcagua Costa” Pinot Noir 2016 5. “Aconcagua Costa” Syrah 2014 6. “Aconcagua Alto” Carmenère 2015 7. “The Blend Collection” Red 2013 8. Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2014
February 9th - South America - Condor Wines, Lee Evans Web: condorwines.co.uk Facebook: Condor Wines
1. Arts Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Curicó Valley, Chile 2. Quara Estate Viognier 2017, Cafayate Valley, Salta, Argentina 3. Vinedo de los Vientos Estival 2016, Calelones, Uruguay 4. Despacito Malbec 2017, Rivadavia, Mendoza, Argentina 5. Los Haroldos Roble Blend 2015, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 6. De Lucca Reserve Tannat-Merlot 2013, Canelones, Uruguay 7. Callejon Del Crimen Gran Seleccion, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 8. Toro de Piedra Gran Reserva, Carménère-Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Maule Valley, Chile
January 12th - M. Chapoutier, Rhone Valley, France - Mentzendorff Web: mentzendorff.co.uk Web: chapoutier.com
1. La Combe Pilate 2016 2. Saint-Péray “”Les Tanneurs” 2016 3. Hermitage “Chante-Aloutte” 2015 4. Côtes du Rhône 2016 5. Gigondas 2015 6. Crozes-Hermitage “Les Meysonniers” 2015 7. Châteauneuf-du-Pape “La Bernardine” 2014 8. Hermitage “Monier de la Sizeranne” 2012
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 13 2017 December 14th 2017 - Festive Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow Email: [email protected] Phone: 01638 600 000 Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH
1. Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Brut, Montaigne de Reims, France NV\ 2. Paso la Maza Albariño, Adegas Galegas, DO Rias Baixas, Spain 2016 3. Pouilly-Fume Les Chaumiennes, A&E Figeat, France 2016 4. Corney & Barrow White Burgundy, Domaine Dominique Cornin, Burgundy, France 2016 5. Corney & Barrow Rioja Crianza, Bodega Zugober, Spain 2013 6. Corney & Barrow Cotes-du-Rhône, Vignobles Gonnet, France 2015 7. Corney & Barrow Pomerol Ets J-P Moueix, France 2014 8. Soraie, IGT Veneto, Cecilia Beretta, Italy 2015 9. Stickey Mickey Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Eradus, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand 2014 November 9th 2017 - Domain Jones - Katie Jones Web: domainejones.com Web: nakedwines.com Web: thewinesociety.com
1. Domaine Jones Grenache Gris 2014 2. Les Perles de Jones Carignan Gris 2016 3. Domaine Jones Blanc Barrique 2011 4. Me & Monsieur Jones Grenache Carignan 2016 5. Domaine Jones Grenache 2014 6. Domaine Jones Fitou 2014 7. Les Perles de Jones Carignan 2013 8. Les Perles de Jones Syrah 2014 October 12th 2017 - Jim Barry, Australia - Scott Edge from Negociants UK Web: jimbarry.com Web: negociantsuk.com
1. The Veto Riesling 2015 2. The Florita Riesling 2012 3. The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 4. The Barry Bros Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 5. The Veto Shiraz 2013 6. The Veto Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 7. Pb Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 8. The McRae Wood Shiraz 2012 9. The Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 September 14th 2017 - Torres - Nick Gent, Rodney Densem Wines Ed Hobbs from John Fells (Torres UK Agents) Web: fells.co.uk Web: torres.es Web: rodneydensemwines.com Tel: 01270 626999 Email: [email protected] Address: 4 Pillory Street, Nantwich CW5 5BD
1. Santa Digna Estelado Brut Rose NV 2. Marimar Estate Albariño 2015 3. Torres Fransola 2014 4. Torres Milmanda 2013 5. Miquel Torres Cordillera Carmenere 2012 6. Torres Salmos Priorat 2014 7. Torres Mas la Plana 2011 8. Torres Floralis Moscatel d’Oro NV
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 14 August 10th 2017 - Members’ Tasting / AGM 1. Chapel Down Vintage Reserve Brut 2. Lyrarakis Dafni 2016 3. Domaine Yves Cuilleron Viognier Les Vignes d’a Côte 2015 4. Tom and the Peleton Ventoux Rouge 2013 5. Reserve des Hospitaliers, Cairanne, Cotes du Rhone Villages 6. Castillo Perelada 5 Finques Reserva 2013 7. Los Haroldos Bonada 2013 8. Moscatel de Setúbal, Bacalhôa 2012
July 13th 2017 - Sparkling Wines - Majestic Leicester Web: majestic.co.uk/leicester Tel: 0116 262 9519 Email: [email protected] Address: Unit 3, 15 St Georges Way, Leicester LE1 1SH
1. Bouvet Saumur Brut NV – Loire, France 2. Le Berceau Piquepoul Chardonnay NV Languedoc, France 3. Cordoniu Gran Plus Ultra 2015, Catalonia, Spain 4. Juve y Camps Reserva de la Familia, NV, Catalonia, Spain 5. Balfour 1503 Rose, NV, Kent, England 6. Oeil de Perdrix Rose, NV, Champagne, France 7. Bollinger Special Cuvée, NV, Champagne France 8. Bollinger Grande Annee 2007, Champagne, France
June 8th 2017 - Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy - Will Dennison, Pol Roger Portfolio Web: drouhin.com Web: polroger.co.uk
1. Chablis, Reserve de Vaudon 2014 2. Chablis 1er Cru, Vaillons 2014 3. Pouilly Vinzelles 2014 4. Chassange-Montrachet Morgeot 1er Cru, Marquis de Laquiche 2007 5. Brouilly, Hospices de Belleville 2015 6. R u l l y R o u g e 2 0 1 4 7. Vosne-Romanee 2010 8. Clos Saint-Denis, Grand Cru 2011
May 11th 2017 - New Zealand - Tony Wellings, The Antipodean Sommelier Web: taswines.co.uk
1. Two Rivers “Convergence” Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – Marlborough 2. Two Rivers “Altitude” Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Marlborough 3. Two Rivers “Wairau Selection” Pinot Gris 2015 – Marlborough 4. Two Rivers “Juliet” Riesling 2016 – Marlborough 5. Ward Valley “Mt Victoria Block “Pinot Noir 2014 – Marlborough 6. Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir 2014 – Central Otago 7. Coal Pit “Tiwha” Pinot Noir 2015 – Central Otago 8. Pirinoa Road “Reserve” Pinot Noir 2009 – Martinborough
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 15 April 13th 2017 - Los Haroldos, Argentina - Lee Evans, Condor Wines Web: condorwines.co.uk Web: familiafalasco.com Facebook: Condor Wines
1. Chacabuco Viognier 2016 2. Chacabuco Torrontés 2015 3. Robles Chardonnay 2014 4. Chacabuco Malbec Rosado 2016 5. Chacabuco Malbec 2016 6. R o b l e B o n a r d a 2 0 1 3 7. Roble Malbec 2015 8. Seleccion de Familia Malbec 2013
March 10th 2017 - Washington State, USA – Rory Benham, The Wine Treasury Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999
1. Hedges “CMS” Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley 2015 2. L’Ecole No 41 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley 2012 3. L’Ecole No 41 Semillon, Columbia Valley 2014 4. Grace Lane Riesling, Yakima Valley 2014 5. Hedges “CMS” red blend, Columbia Valley 2012 6. L’Ecole No 41 Merlot, Columbia Valley 2013 7. Grace Lane Cabernet, Columbia Valley 2012 8. Duckhorn “Canvasback” Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain 2013
February 10th 2017 – Portugal – Simon Woods Web: I Don’t Know Much About Wine…But I Know What I Like, Web: The World’s Shortest Wine Book*, Twitter: @woodswine, Facebook: Woodswine, YouTube: MrWoodswine
1. Casa Ferreirinha Planalto Branco Reserva 2015, Douro 2. Reguengo de Melgaço Alvarinho 2015, Vinho Verde 3. J P Ramos Smart Dog Syrah/Trincadeira 2015, VR Alentejano 4. Duorum Tinto 2014, Douro 5. Casa Ferreirinha Vinha Grande Tinto 2014, Douro 6. Quinta dos Carvalhais Tinto Reserva 2010, Dão 7. Adela de Pegões Moscatel de Setúbal NV 8. Blandy’s 10 Year Old Bual Madeira
January 2017 – Klein Constantia - Ciara Wong/Iain Phillips, Mentzendorff & Co Ltd Web: mentzendorff.co.uk, Web: kleinconstantia.com
1. MCC 2012 2. KC Sauvignon Blanc 2014 3. Sauvignon Blanc 2015 4. Metis Sauvignon Blanc 2014 5. Chardonnay 2014 6. KC Pinot Noir 2014 7. Estate Red Blend 2014 8. Vin de Constance 2013
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 16 2016 December 9th 2016 – Festive Tasting – James Long, Corney & Barrow Email: [email protected] Phone: 01638 600 000 Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH
1. Guy de Chassey, Grand Cru Brut Champagne, Montagne de Reims, France NV 2. Bosstok, Chenin Blanc, Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Paarl, South Africa 2016 3. Corney & Barrow White Burgundy, Domaine Dominique Corin, Burgundy, France 2015 4. Les Fosse d’Hareng, AOC Vouvray, Loire, France 2014 5. L’Ostal del Souquet, Carignan Vieilles Vignes, IGP Coteaux de Peyriac 2015 6. Chateau La Fleur des Graves, Vayres, Bordeaux, France 2012 7. Pinot Noir, Carmel Road, Monterey County, USA 2014 8. Seigneurie de Crouseilles, Chateau de Crouseilles, AOC Madiran, France 2012 9. Palo Cortado, Peninsula Solera, Reserva Emilio Lustau NV
November 11th 2016 – Penfolds – Sam Stephens, Brand Ambassador for Penfolds Web: penfolds.com
1. Koonunga Hill Autumn Riesling 2015 2. Reserve BinA Chardonnay 2013 3. Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2014 4. Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 5. Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz 2014 6. St Henri Shiraz 2009 7. RWT Barossa Shiraz 2012 8. RWT Barossa Shiraz 2000 9. Father Tawny 10yr old
October 14th 2016 – Italy, Ben Robson - Bat & Bottle of Oakham Web: batwine.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662
1. Pecorino Biologico 2015 – Frentana 2. Fiano di Avellino ‘Palazzo’ 2015 – di Marzo 3. Greco di Tufo ‘Franciscus’ 2015 – di Marzo 4. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2014 – Frentana 5. Aglianico Irpinia ‘Storiche’ 2011 – di Marzo 6. Vigna la Cupa Salice Salentino Riserva 2011 – Sampietrana 7. Primitivo ‘Le Petrose’ 2011 – Savese 8. Nero di Troia ‘Il Guerro’ 2010 – Paolo Petrilli
September 9th 2016 – Greece - Duncan Murray, Duncan Murray Wines Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01858 464935 Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES
1. Catarratto Terra Firma 2014 – Trapani, W. Sicily 2. Tetramythos Retsina 2015 – Peleponnese, Greece 3. Semeli Nassiakos White 2015 – Mantinia, Peleponnese, Greece 4. Santorini Hatzidakis 2015 – Santorini, Greece 5. Thymiopoulos Jeunes Vignes 2015 – Naoussa, Greece 6. Nero d’Avola Terra Firma 2014 – Pachino & Palermo, Sicily 7. Zola Primitivo 2013 – Manduria, Puglia, S.Italy 8. Skouras Megas Oenos 2012 – Argos, Peleponnese, Greece 9. Samos Grand Cru 2014 – Samos, Aegean, Greece
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 17 August 12th 2016 – Members’ Tasting 1. Chandon Brut NV, Argentina 2. The Liberator Episode 6 – Doctor Melck and the Spiders from SARS 2014, South Africa 3. Minna Vineyards Blanc Vin de Pays des Bouches du Rhone 2008, France 4. Paparuda Pinot Noir 2015, Romania 5. Individo Feteasca, Chateau Vartely 2014, Moldova 6. Il Papavero Papaverone 2013 Sicily 7. Vox Populi Bobal 2013, Spain 8. Royal Tokaji Late Harvest 2015, Hungary
July 8th 2016 – Viña Errazuriz, Chile, Jon Stevens Web: errazuriz.com
1. Pinot Grigio Estate Series 2015 2. Chardonnay Aconcagua Costa 2014 3. Sauvignon Blanc Aconcagua Costa 2014 4. Pinot Noir Estate Series 2014 5. Pinot Noir Aconcagua Costa 2014 6. Carmenere Aconcagua Alto 2013 7. Kai 2010 8. Don Maximiano 2013
June 10th 2016 – Bordeaux - Simon March of Evington’s Wines Email: [email protected], Web: evingtons-wines.co.uk, Phone: 0116 254 2702 Address: 120 Evington Road, Leicester LE2 1HH
1. 2015 Château Haut Rian Blanc, Bordeaux Blanc 2. 2012 Château Rahoul Blanc, Graves 3. 2011 Château de Ricaud, Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux 4. 2011 Saint-Jacques de Siran,Bordeaux Supérieur 5. 2011 Château Segonzac Vielles Vignes, Blaye – Côtes de Bordeaux 6. 2008 Château La Tour By, Medoc 7. 2010 Château Rahoul, Graves 8. 2009 Château Siaurac, Lalande de Pomerol
May 13th 2016 - Kilikanoon, Clare Valley - Claire Scott-Gall, Mentzendorff & Co Ltd Web: mentzendorff.co.uk Web: kilikanoon.com.au
1. Mort’s Block Riesling 2014 2. Pearce Road Semillon 2014 3. Killerman’s Run Shiraz 2013 4. Killerman’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 5. Prodigal Grenache 2012 6. Blocks Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 7. The Duke Grenache 2009 8. Oracle Shiraz 2010
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 18 April 8th 2016 – South Africa,
George Hill & Co, Loughborough. Web: georgehill.co.uk Phone: 01509 212717 Address: 59 Wards End Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3HB 1. The Den Rosé 2014, Painted Wolf, Paarl – Jeremy Borg – W.O. Paarl 2. Adoro Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Stellenbosch - Ian Naudé – W.O. Western Cape 3. Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2015, Darling Hills - Nick Pentz/Lukas Wentzel – W.O. Darling 4. Nine Yards Chardonnay 2013, Jordan Winery, Stellenbosch - Gary & Kathy Jordan – W.O. Stellenbosch 5. Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2014, Hermanus - Antony Hamilton Russell/Hannes Storm - W.O. Hemel-en-Aarde Valley - Guillermo Pinotage 2011, 6. Painted Wolf, Paarl - Jeremy Borg – W.O.Swartland 7. The Liberator Episode 5 2013, Old Breton - Richard Kelley MW/Gottfried Mocke – W.O. Franschhoek 8. Adoro Mouvèdre ‘Natural Sweet’ 2013, Stellenbosch - Ian Naudé – W.O. Swartland
March 11th 2016 – La Spinetta, Italy - Rory Benham, The Wine Treasury Web: la-spinetta.com, Web: winetreasury.com, Tel: 020 7793 9999
1. Vermentino di Toscana 2011 2. ‘Lidia’ Chardonnay, Piemonte 2008 3. Il Gentile di Casanova, Toscana 2009 4. Il Colorino di Casanova, Toscana 2011 5. Barbera d’Asti ‘Ca’ di Pian’, Piemonte 2011 6. Barbera d’Asti Superiore ‘Bionzo’, Piemonte 2011 7. Nebbiolo Langhe, Piemonte 2012 8. Moscato d’Asti ‘Bricco Quaglia’, Piemonte 2014
February 12th 2016 – California – Simon Woods/Napa Valley Vintners Web: I Don’t Know Much About Wine…But I Know What I Like, Web: The World’s Shortest Wine Book*, Twitter: @woodswine, Facebook: Woodswine, YouTube: MrWoodswine, Web: Napa Vintners
1. Silverado Vineyards Miller Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Yountville 2. Waterstone Chardonnay 2011, Carneros 3. Darioush Viognier 2013, Oak Knoll 4. Shafer Merlot 2012 5. Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 6. Trefethen Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Oak Knoll 7. Blackbird Arise Red Blend 2011 8. Frog’s Leap Zinfandel 2013
January 8th 2016 – Chateau Musar – Jane Sowter, Chateau Musar Web: chateaumusar.com, Email: [email protected], Tel: 01508 482733
1. Musar Jeune White 2014 2. Chateau Musar White 2007 3. Musar Jeune Red 2012 4. Hochar Pere et Fils Red 2011 5. Chateau Musar Red 2008 6. Chateau Musar Red 2003 7. Chateau Musar Red 2000 8. Chateau Musar Red 1999
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 19 2015 December 11th 2015 – Festive Tasting – James Long, Corney & Barrow Email: [email protected] Phone: 01638 600 000 Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH
1. Gribble Bridge Sparkling, Biddenden Vineyards, Kent 2009 2. Folie de Roi, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec, Producteurs Plaimont, France 2013 3. Pinot Grigio, La Tunella, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Italy 2014 4. Homer Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand 2014 5. Merlot, Domaine St-Esteve, Languedoc, France 2014 6. Corney & Barrow Margaux, Château d’Angludet, Bordeaux, France 2010 7. Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto, Lisbon, Portugal 2010 8. Soraie, Venete, Cecilia Beretta, Italy 2013 9. Corney & Barrow Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 2010
November 13th 2015 – Concha y Toro - Ben Smith, CyT UK Web: cyt-uk.com
1. Cono Sur Reserva Especial Riesling 2014 2. Cono Sur 20 Barrels Sauvignon Blanc 2014 3. Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay 2013 4. Marques de Casa Concha Syrah 2012 5. Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2012 6. Cono Sur 20 Barrels Pinot Noir 2013 7. Don Melchor 2011 8. Terrunyo Block 27 Carmenere 2011 9. Carmin de Peumo 2010
October 9th 2015 – Australia – Scott Edge, Negociants UK Web: rockfordwines.com.au Web: negociantsuk.com
1. Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2013, Clare Valley 2. Yalumba ‘Y’ Series Riesling 2014, Barossa Valley 3. Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2013, Eden Valley 4. Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier 2012, Eden Valley 5. Rockford Moppa Springs Grenache/Mataro/Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley 6. Rockford Rod and Spur Shiraz/Cabernet 2011, Barossa Valley 7. Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Barossa Valley 8. Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2007, Barossa Valley
September 11th 2015 – Gonzalez Byass, Spain - Neil Phillips “The Wine Tipster” Web: thewinetipster.co.uk gonzalezbyassuk.com gonzalezbyass.com Twitter: @thewinetipster @gonzalezbyassuk Facebook: The Wine Tipster
1. Tio Pepe Sherry, Jerez 2. Vilarnau Cava Brut NV, Penédes 3. Veronica Rueda Verdejo 2014 4. Viñas del Vero Gewürztraminer 2014, Somontano 5. Finch Constancia Seleccion 2013, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla 6. Beronia Reserva 2010, Rioja 7. Tintilla de Rota Dulce 2011, Cadiz
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 20 August 14th 2015 – Members’ Tasting 1. Roche Lacour, Crémant de Limoux 2012 2. Château de Fesles Chenin Sec, Loire 2013 3. Domaine de la Bongran, Macon Clessé Cuvée Tradition, Quintane, Burgundy 2012 4. Georges Dubœuf Fleurie, Beaujolais 2011 5. Chatus, Coteaux de L’Ardèche 2012 6. L’Authentique Delubac, Cairanne Cotes du Rhone 2009 7. Les Eclats, Mas d’Auzieres (Languedoc) 2010 8. Château de Ricaud, Loupiac Bordeaux 2010
July 10th 2015 – Sparkling Wines – Duncan Murray, Duncan Murray Wines Web: duncanmurraywines.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01858 464935 Facebook: Duncan Murray Wines Twitter: @DMURRAYWINES
1. La Delfina Prosecco DOC Spumante -Veneto, Italy 2. Mustillant Vignoble Gobin Freres – Loire, France 3. Fantinel Ribolla Gialla Brut Spumante – Grave del Friuli, Italy 4. Bianchi Brut – Mendoza, Argentina 5. Langham Classic Cuvée 2011 – Dorset, England 6. Charles Pelletier Grande Reserve Rose – Burgundy, France 7. Biddenden Gribble Bridge Rose Sparkling 2010 – Kent, England 8. Simoneau Rouge Demi-Sec – Loire, France
June 12th 2015 – Brett Fleming, Avignonesi Web: avignonesi.it
1. Il Marzocco Chardonnay Cortana DOC 2014 2. Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2013 3. Cantaloro Toscana IGT 2013 4. Vino Nobile do Montepulciano DOCG 2012 5. Grandi Annante Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2011 6. Griffi Toscana IGT 2011 7. Desiderio Merlot Cortonta DOC 2012 8. Occhio do Pernice Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC 2000
May 8th 2015 – Chianti, Italy - Ben Robson - Bat & Bottle of Oakham Web: batwine.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662
1. Colognole. ‘Sinopie’ Chardonnay 2014 2. Santa Vittoria. Poggio al Tempio 2011 3. Sinopie Chianti 2013 4. Colognole. Chianti Rufina 2009 5. Colognole. Chianti Rufina ‘Riserva del Don’ 2009 6. Castell in Villa. Chianti Classico 2010 7. Castell in Villa. Chianti Classico Riserva 2009 8. Sant’Agnese. Libatio 2007
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 21 April 10th 2015 - Guigal, Rhone, France - Brett Crittenden & John E. Fells & Sons Web: guigal.com Web: John E. Fells & Sons
9. Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2013 10. Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2011 11. Condrieu 2012 12. Saint-Joseph Blanc 2012 13. Gigondas 2010 14. Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007 15. Saint-Joseph Rouge 2011 16. Hermitage Rouge 2006 17. Côte-Rôtie “Brune & Blonde” 2009 18. “Château d’Ampuis” 2009
March 13th 2015 - Duckhorn Wineries, California - Rory Benham, The Wine Treasury Web: duckhorn.com Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999
1. Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2013 2. “Migration” Chardonnay, Russian River 2012 3. Napa Valley Chardonnay 2012 4. “Migration” Pinot Noir, Russian River 2012 5. “Goldeneye” Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2011 6. “Decoy” Sonoma County Merlot 2012 7. “Decoy” Somoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 8. Napa Valley Merlot 2011
February 13th 2015 – Argentina - Simon Woods Web: simonwoods.com Twitter: @woodswine Facebook: Woodswine YouTube: MrWoodswine
1. Dominio del Plata Crios Torrontés 2013 2. Catena Alta Chardonnay 2012 3. Zuccardi Serie A Bonarda 2013 4. Parrilla by Viñalba Malbec 2013 5. Colomé Estate Malbec 2012 6. Bodega Vistalba Corte C 2013 7. Pulenta Gran Cabernet Franc XI 2011 8. Gran Syrah de Finca las Moras 2011
January 9th 2015 - Turkey Flat, Australia - Alex Hale - Mentzendorff Web: mentzendorff.co.uk Web: turkeyflat.com.au
1. Butchers Block white 2013 2. Butchers Block 2012 3. Grenache 2012 4. Mourvèdre 2010 5. Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 6. Single Vineyard – The Conqueror 2009 7. Single Vineyard – The Great 2009 8. Single Vineyard – The Twist 2009
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 22 2014 December 12th 2014 - James Long, Corney & Barrow Email: [email protected] Phone: 01638 600 000 Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH
1. Guy de Chassey, Grand Brut Champagne, Montagne de Reims, France NV 2. Petite Gascogne Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne, Producteurs Plaimont, France 2013 3. Mont de Joie, Sauvignon Blanc, Henri Bourgeois, Loire, France 2013 4. Eradus, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, New Zealand 2013 5. Château Maurel, Carbardès, France 2011 6. Casa Felipe Carmenère, Luis Felipe Edwards, Valle Central, Chile 2013 7. Rheboksloof Wine Estate, Mourvédre Grenache Syrah, Paarl, South Africa 2011 8. Malbec, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza, Argentina 2012 9. Noble Late Harvest Semilion, Nelson Estate, Paarl, South Africa 2013
November 14th 2014 - Wines of South Africa – Quentin Sadler Web: quentinsadler.com Blog: quentinsadler.wordpress.com Twitter: @quentinsadler Facebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler
1. Springfield Life from Stone Sauvignon Blanc W.O. Robertson 2013 2. Beaumont Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc W.O. Bot River 2012 3. The Foundary Grenache Blanc W.O. Coastal Region 2011 4. Tokara Director’s Reserve W.O. Stellenbosch 2011 5. Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir W.O. Hemel-en-Aarde 2009 6. Kanonkop Estate Pinotage W.O. Simonsberg-Stellbosch 2010 7. Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block W.O. Western Cape 2012 8. Kaapzicht Steytler Vision Cape Blend W.O. Stellenbosch 2010
October 10th 2014 - Undurraga Terrior Hunter series, Chille - Neil Phillips Web: thewinetipster.co.uk gonzalezbyassuk.com undurraga.cl Twitter: @thewinetipster @vina_undurraga @gonzalezbyassuk Facebook: The Wine Tipster
1. Sauvignon Blanc TH Casablanca Valley 2010 2. Sauvignon Blanc TH Lo Abarca Valley 2010 3. Riesling TH Lo Abarca Valley 2010 4. Chardonnay TH Limari Valley 2009 5. Pinot Noir TH Leyda Valley 2009 6. Syrah TH Leyda Valley 2009 7. Syrah TH Maipo Valley 2009 8. Carignan TH Maule Valley 2009
September 12th 2014 - Wirra Wirra Wines, Australia - Neil Phillips Web: thewinetipster.co.uk gonzalezbyassuk.com wirrawirra.com Twitter: @thewinetipster @vina_undurraga @gonzalezbyassuk Facebook: The Wine Tipster
1. Lost Watch Riesling 2012 2. 12th Man Chardonnay 2013 3. Mrs Wigley Moscato 2013 4. Church Block 2012 5. Catapult Shiraz 2010 6. Woodhenge Shiraz 2012 7. RSW Shiraz 2009 8. Dead Ringer Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 23 August 8th 2014 - AGM & Members Tasting 1. Cremant Du Jura – Margaret Connor 2. Lustau “3 En Rama” Fino de el Puerto de Santa Maria – Spring 2014 – Mark Payne 3. Benoit Dreyer Alsace Gewurztraminer 2013 – Tony & Helena Abbey 4. Maison du Tastelune Chardonnay, Burgundy – Derek & Sheila Portsmouth 5. Mas d’Auzieres Coteaux du Languedoc Les Eclats, Languedoc-Roussillon, France – Timothy Edwards 6. Brindisi Rosso Riserva Since 1952, Cantina Sampietrana – Nick Thomson 7. Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest – Roland Moss 8. Pedro Ximenez Triana Hidalgo – Chris Lewis
July 11th 2014 - Croatian Wine - Mislav Kapetanovic - The Vin Bin Web: thevinbin.co.uk Tel: 0203 697 1263
1. Zdjelarevic Grasevina 2012 2. Coronica Malvazija 2013 3. Stina Posip 2012 4. Bolfan Riesling 2011 5. Tomic Plavac 2011 6. Trapan – Cab Mer Sy Ter 2011 7. Frank Arman Teran Barrique 2009 8. Kabola Muscat 2012
June 13th 2014 - Vasse Felix – Margaret River, Australia – Scott, Negociants UK Web: vassefelix.com.au Web: negociantsuk.com
1. Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013 2. Chardonnay 2012 3. Heytesbury Chardonnay 2012 4. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011 5. Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 6. Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 7. Heytesbury 2010 8. Heytesbury 2009
May 9th 2014 - Domaine Chanson, Burgundy - Matthieu Barrière - Mentzendorff Web: mentzendorff.co.uk Web: vins-chanson.com
1. Viré-Clessé 2012 2. Montagny 1er Cru 2011 3. Savigny-les-Beaune Hauts Marconnets 1er Cru 2011 4. Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Caradeux 2011 5. Givry Rouge 2012 6. Savigny-Dominode 1er Cru 2011 7. Pernand-Vergelesses les Vergelesses 1er Cru 2010 8. Beaune Bastion 1er Cru 2009
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 24 April 11th 2014 - Felton Road – Central Otago, New Zealand - Angela Reddin Web: feltonroad.com Web: Angela Reddin
1. Bannockburn Chardonnay 2012 2. Block 2 Chardonnay 2011 3. Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2012 4. Calvert Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 5. Cornish Point Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009 6. Elms Block 3 Pinot Noir 2007 7. Elms Block 5 Pinot Noir 2004 8. Bannockburn Riesling 2013
March 14th 2014 - Douro Valley, Portugal - Charles Metcalfe Web: charlesmetcalfe.com Web: dourovalley.eu Web: winesofportugal.info
1. Vallado Douro White 2013 2. Branco da Gaivosa Reserva 2011 3. Redoma Branco Reserva 2011 4. Duas Quintas Tinto 2011 5. Meandro 2011 6. Quinta do Vallado Touriga Nacional 2011 7. Quinta do Crasto Old Vines Reserva 2009 8. Duorum Reserva 2009 9. Sandeman’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port
February 14th 2014 - Piper-Heidsieck - Helen MacKenzie Web: Piper-Heidsieck
1. Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV 2. Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millésime 2002 3. Piper-Heidsieck Vintage Brut Millésime 2000 4. Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage NV 5. Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Sublime Demi-Sec NV
In addition, two other champagnes were presented at the start of the evening
1. Comte de Brismand Champagne Brut NV – £9.99 Lidl 2. Etienne Dumont Brut NV – £12.99 Sainsburys
January 10th 2014 - Wines from Catalonia - Ian Webb of Aldeby Wines Email: [email protected] Web: aldebywines.co.uk Tel: 07854 856282
1. Castillio Perelada, Castel d’Olerdola Brut Reserva NV DO Cava 2. Edetaria, Via Terra Garnatxa Blanca 2011, DO Terra Alta 3. Joan Sangenis, Cal Pla Blanco 2010, DO Priorat 4. Baronnia del Monsant, Clos d’Englora Blanc 2011, DO Monsant 5. Artesano, Tinto 2011, DO Terra Alta 6. Edetaria, Via Terra Garnatxa Fina Tinta 2011, DO Terra Alta 7. Joan Sangenis, Cal Pla Crianza 2008, DOC Priorat 8. Baronnia del Monsant, Clos d’Englora 2008, DO Monsant
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 25 2013 December 13th 2013 – James Long’s Festive Tasting Web: corneyandbarrow.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 01638 600 000 Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH
1. Guy de Chassey, Grand Brut Champagne, Montagne de Reims, France NV 2. Lowry’s Pass, Chenin Blanc, Robertson, South Africa 2013 3. Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine de Morin-Langaran, France 2012 4. Auxey-Duresses la Macabree, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy, France 2011 5. El Campesino Cabernet/Carmenere, Vinedos Marchique, Colchagua, Chile 2012 6. Chateau Cadet, Bordeaux, France 2009 7. Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Cecilia Beretta, Veneto, Italy 2011 8. Pinotage, Rheboksloof Wine Estate, Paarl, South Africa 2011 9. Sticky Mickey Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Eradus, Marlborough, New Zealand 2013
November 8th 2013 – Bodegas Roda and Bodega La Horra Corimbo - Mentzendorff Matthieu Barrere and Iain Phillips of Mentzendorff. Web: roda.es, bodegaslahorra.es, mentzendorff.co.uk Tel: 020 7840 3600 Email: [email protected] Roda 1. Sela 2010 2. Roda Reserva 2006 3. Roda Reserva 2007 4. Roda I 2006 5. Roda I 2005 6. Roda I 2004 Bodegas la Horra 1. Corimbo 2010 2. Corimbo I 2009
October 11th 2013 –Wines of Alsace - Underwood Wines Web: underwoodwines.co.uk Tel: 01926 402100 1. Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rose Mayerling NV Pinot Noir , Cave De Turckheim 2. Sylvaner Vieilles Vignes 2010 Cave De Turckheim 3. Riesling Vieilles Vignes 2008 Cave De Turckheim 4. Riesling Schiefferberg 2009 Willy Gisselbrecht 5. Pinot Blanc Tradition 2011 Cave De Turckheim 6. Gewürztraminer Tradition 2012 Cave De Turckheim 7. Gewurztraminer Reserve 2012 Willy Glsselbrecht 8. Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive 2009 Clos Jebsal, Zind Humbrecht 9. Eau de Vie de Framboise G. Miclo 10. Pinot Noir Turckheim
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 26 September 13th 2013 – Wines of Oregon - Wine Treasury – Rory Benham Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999 1. Soter Brut Rose 2006 2. Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley 2009 3. Soter North Valley Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2011 4. Planet Oregon Pinot Noir 2011 5. Cristom Mount Jefferson Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2010 6. WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2011 7. Soter North Valley Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2009
August 9th 2013 – AGM and Members Tasting 1. Prosecco Extra Dry (M&S) – Ian & Margaret Connor 2. Hugel et fils Pinot Blanc Classic, 2009 Alsace AC (Tanners of Shrewsbury) – Sue Lobb 3. A Furmint by Royal Tokaji 2011 (Majestic) – Nick Thomson 4. Domaine de Montesquiou Cuvade Presciouse, 2011 AOC Jurancon Sec (Leon Stolarski of Nottingham) – Julian Osborne 5. Chateau Maris Minervois La Liviniere, 2010 (Waitrose) – Linda Martin 6. Spire Creative Block 3 2010, Stellenbosch South Africa (Evington’s) – John Thomson 7. Vina Ardanza Reserva, 2004, La Rioja Alta – David Lee 8. Moscatel de Setubal Bacalhoa (Evingtons) – Tim Edwards
July 12th 2013 – Wine from South Africa – Richard Kelley MW Web: abswineagencies.co.uk facebook.com/liberator.wines duncanmurraywines.co.uk evingtons-wines.co.uk 1. The Liberator ‘The Francophile’ Chenin Blanc 2012 2. Naude White Blend 2008 3. Tokara ‘Director’s Reserve’ White 2011 4. Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2011 5. ‘The Ruins’ Organic Pinotage 2012 6. Shannon ‘Rockview Ridge’ Pinot Noir 2012 7. Miles Mossop ‘Max’ 2008 8. ‘The Foundry’ Syrah 2007
June 14th 2013 – d’Arenberg – Bibendum Wine Email: [email protected] Web: bibendum-wine.co.uk 1. The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2011 2. The Money Spider Roussanne 2011 3. Feral Fox Pinot Noir 2011 4. The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2009 5. The Love Grass Shiraz 2010 6. The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz 2008 7. The Dead Arm Shiraz 2008 8. The Noble Mud Pie Viognier Roussanne
May 10th 2013 – Wine from the Languedoc – Aldeby Wines – Ian Webb Email: [email protected] Web: aldebywines.co.uk Tel: 07854 856282
1. Plan de I’Homme, Flores Blanc 2011 AOC Coteaux du Languedoc 2. Clos de I’Amandaie Huis Clos Blanc 2011, AOC Languedoc 3. Clos de I’Amandaie Tradition Rouge 2011, AOC Languedoc 4. Plan de l’Homme, Habilis 2009 AOC Coteaux du Languedoc, Terrasses du Larzac 5. Clos de I’Azerolle, Vieilles Vignes 2011, AOC Minervois 6. Domaine d’Emile et Rose, Le Secret des Roses 2007, Vin de Pays des Coteaux du Libron 7. Mas de Valbrune, « … dans les bois » (2006), Vin de France 8. Clos Bagatelle, Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois, AOC Saint Jean de Minervois
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 27 April 12th 2013 – Wines from Austria – Angela Reddin Email: [email protected] Web: clarkfoysterwines.co.uk Tel: 020 8832 7470
1. Gobelsburg Brut (Manula) 2. Rainer Gruner Veltliner 2012 Wachau, bottled 2013 3. Hirtzberger Axpoint Smaragd Gruner Veltliner 2011 4. Stadt Krems Riesling 2011 5. Fieler-Artinger Neuberger 2012 6. Umathum Zweigelt 2011 7. Moric Blaufrankisch 2011 8. Gruner Veltliner & Gelber Muskateller Eiswein
March 8th 2013 – Wines from Bordeaux – Frazier’s Wine Merchants Email: [email protected] Web: frazierswine.co.uk Tel: 0121 704 3415 Address: Stirling Road, Shirley, Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands B90 4NE
1. Signatures En Bordeaux 2011 Semillon -Sauvignon Bordeaux 2. Chartron La Fleur 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux 3. Chartron La Fleur 2009 Merlot Cabernet Bordeaux 4. Charmes De Kirwan 2007 Margaux 5. Chateau Chasse-Spleen 2003 Moulis en Medoc 6. Chateau De Pez 2001 Saint Estephe 7. Chateau Fourcas Hosten 1996 Listrac -Medoc 8. Petit Guiraud 2010 Sauternes
February 8th 2013 – Grupo Faustino – Colin Hynard, Cellar Trends Web: cellartrends.co.uk 1. Faustino Brut Cava NV 2. Faustino V Rosado 2011 3. Campillo Blanca Barrel Fermented 2010 4. Faustino V Reserva 2005 5. Campillo Reserva Selecta 2004 6. Faustino I Gran Reserva 2000 7. Campillo Gran Reserva 2001 8. Faustino De Autor 2001 9. Campillo Pago Cuesta Clara 1998
January 11th 2013 - Wines of Germany - Andrew Hill
George Hill & Co, Loughborugh. Web: georgehill.co.uk Phone: 01509 212717 Address: 59 Wards End Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3HB 1. Dr Loosen Sekt – Riesling Extra Dry – Mosel 2. Leitz Eins Zwei Dry – Rüdesheim, Rheingau [Trocken] 3. Villa Wolf Gewürztraminer – Wachenheim, Palz 4. Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé – Wachenheim, Palz 5. J L Wolf Wachenheimer Belz Riesling -Pfalz [Spätlese Trocken] 6. Louis Guntrum Dornfelder – Neirstein, Rheinhessen 7. Karl H Johner Pinot Noir – Kaiserstühl, Baden 8. Louis Guntrum Oppenheimer Herrenberg Riesling Auslese – Rhenhessen
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 28 2012 December 14th 2012 - Christmas Tasting - James Long of Corney Email: [email protected] Web: corneyandbarrow.com Phone: 01638 600 000 Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH
1. Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Brut Champagne, France 2. Pouilly-Fumé, Les Chaumiennes, A&E Figeat, Loire, France 3. Corte Friulano, Bodega Lurton, Mendoza, Argentina 4. Lofthouse, Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand 5. Carmel Road, Riesling, Monterey, California, USA 6. Pinot Noir, Domaine des Salices, François Lurton, France 7. Eradus, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand 8. Bastide de Rhodarès, Côtes de Luberon, Tardieu-Laurent, Rhône, France 9. Saint-Albert Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Producteurs Plaimont, France 50cl
November 9th 2012 - Bodega Familia Zuccardi Argentina – Alliance Wine Robin Nugent, Alliance Wine, Web: Alliance Wine Web: Bodega Familia Zuccardi
1. Blanc de Blanc Serie A Torrontes 2. Serie A Malbec Rosé 3. Serie A Bonarda 4. Serie A Malbec 5. “Q” Tempranillo 6. “Q” Malbec 7. Zuccardi Zeta 8. Malamado (Malbec in the style of port…)
October 12th 2012 - C.V.N.E Rioja – Quentin Sadler
Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España. Web: CVNE. Web: quentinsadler.com Blog: quentinsadler.wordpress.com Twitter: @quentinsadler Facebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler 1. 2010 Viña Real Barrel Fermented Blanco D.O.Ca Rioja 2. 2010 Contino Blanc D.O.Ca Rioja 3. 2009 Viña Real Crianza D.O.Ca Rioja 4. 2007 Cune Reserva D.O.Ca Rioja 5. 2006 Contino Reserva D.O.Ca Rioja 6. 2005 Viña Real Gran Reserva D.O.Ca Rioja 7. 2001 Imperial Gran Reserva D.O.Ca Rioja 8. 2007 Contino Viña del Olivo D.O.Ca Rioja
September 14th 2012 - Casa Marin, Chile - Mentzendorff
Alex Hale and Iain Phillips of Mentzendorff Web: mentzendorff Web: Casa Marin Wines are available online from N D John Wine Merchants Limited 1. Cipreses Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2009 2. Laurel Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2010 3. Estero Vineyard Sauvignon Gris 2010 4. Casona Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2011 5. Miramar Vineyard Riesling 2010 6. Lo Abarca Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009 7. Miramar Vineyard Syrah 2009
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 29 August 10th 2012 - AGM & Members Tasting 1. Bouvet Saumur Brut, France – Majestic 2. Isabel Sauvignon Blanc 2011, New Zealand – Wine Society 3. Palacios De Bornos (Rueda Superior) Verdejo 2011, Spain – George Hill 4. Pouilly-Vinzelles “En Paradis” 2010 Chardonnay 2010, France – Majestic 5. Brumont Tannat/Merlot Vin de Gascogne 2011, France – Evington’s Wine 6. Grant Burge Benchmark Barossa Valley Shiraz 2010, Australia – Evington’s Wine 7. The Laughing Magpie 2008 Shiraz/Viognier, d’Arenberg Australia – Majestic 8. Taylor’s Late Bottled Vintage Port 2004, Portugal – widely available
July 13th 2012 – California – Wine Treasury - Rory Benham
Web: winetreasury.com Tel: 020 7793 9999 1. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008 2. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay “Karia” 2009 3. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay “Arcadia” vineyard 2008 4. Schug Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2009 5. Duckhorn Vineyards “Decoy” Napa Valley Merlot 2009 6. Schug Sonoma “Heritage Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 7. Cline Cellars “Big Break” vineyard Zinfandel 2008 8. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet “Fay” vineyard 2008
June 8th 2012 - Champagne and Fizz – Members Tasting
Howard Bland, Ian and Margaret Connor, Tim Edwards, John and Nick Thomson, John Malpass, John Hind and Mark Payne presented the wines. 1. Torretta Di Mondelli – Prosecca Brut DOC, Italy 2. Denbies Greenfields 2007 Brut, England 3. Boschendal Grand Cuvee Brut 2007, South Africa 4. Sainsburys Blanc de Blancs Champagne 5. Sainsburys Blanc de Noirs Champagne 6. Taittinger Brut Reserve NV Champagne 7. Lanson Rose Label Brut Rose NV Champagne 8. Veuve Clicquot Demi Sec NV Champagne
May 11th 2012 - Southern Italy – Ben Robson, Bat and Bottle
Web: batwine.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01572 759735 / 07809 828662 1. Giogantinu, Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2011 Vermentino, Sardinia 2. Di Majo Norante, Rami 2010 Falanghina, Molise 3. Ugento, Rosato 2010 Negroamaro, Puglia Castel di Salve 4. SantiMedici, Rosso 2009 Negroamaro, Puglia 5. COS, Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2008 Nero d’Avola, Frappato, Sicily 6. Ugento, Primitivo 2010 Primitivo, Puglia 7. Poalo Petrilli, Agramante 2008 Uva di Troia, Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Puglia 8. Panevino, “is de nanti” 2009 Canonau, Monica & Carignan, Sardinia
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 30 April 14th 2012 – Langlois-Chateau, Loire - Mentzendorff Guillemette de Cousenongle and Iain Phillips of Mentzendorff Web: langlois-chateau.fr Web: mentzendorff.co.uk. To purchase wines: ND John Wines Tel: 01792 644 688 Email: [email protected]
1. Crémant de Loire Brut NV 2. Pouilly-Fumé, Les Pierrefeux 2010 3. Château de Fontaine-Audon, Sancerre 2010 4. Saumur Vieilles Vignes Blanc 2005 5. Saumur Rouge 2009 6. Saumur-Champigny 2009 7. Saumur-Champigny, Vieilles Vignes 2005 8. Coteaux du Layon Prestige 2005
March 9th 2012 – Pinot Noir – Angela Reddin
Web: wineeducators.com 1. Domaines Brocard Crémant de Bourgogne NV, France 2. Bolney Estate Pinot Noir Rose Brut NV, England 3. Cornish Point Vin Gris 2006, New Zealand 4. Bodega Chacra Barda 2010, Patagonia Argentina 5. Newton Johnson Family Vineyards 2010, South Africa 6. Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate 2008, Oregon 7. Felton Road Bannockburn 2010, New Zealand 8. Domaine Michel Mallard et Fils Ladoix 1er Cru Les Joyeuses 2009, Burgundy France
February 10th 2012 – Chateau Musar – Jane Sowter Web: chateaumusar.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 0208 941 8311 Web: evingtons-wines.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0116 254 2702
1. Musar Jeune White 2010 2. Musar Jeune Rosé 3. Musar Jeune Red 2009 4. Hochar Pere et Fils Red 2005 5. Chateau Musar Red 2004 6. Chateau Musar Red 2002 7. Chateau Musar Red 1998 8. Chateau Musar Red 1998 (half) 9. Chateau Musar Red 1998 (magnum)
January 13th 2012 – Gigondas & Vacqueyras - Amphora Wines Patrick Whenham-Bossy Web: amphora-wines.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01664 474306
1. 2009 Vacqueyras “Le Rif” Stéphane Vedeau 2. 2007 Vacqueyras “Le Clos des Cazaux” Domaine Archimbaud-Vache, Magnum 3. 2001 Vacqueyras “Reservé” Château des Tours, Emmanuel Reynaud 4. 1994 Vacqueyras “Reservé” Château des Tours, Emmanuel Reynaud, Magnum 5. 2009 Gigondas “Côtes Jugunda” Stéphane Vedeau 6. 2008 Gigondas “Tradition” Moulin de la Gardette, Jean-Yves Meunier 7. 2006 Gigondas “Le Clos des Cazaux” Domaine Archimbaud-Vache, Magnum 8. 2001 Gigondas “Cuvée Ventabren” Moulin de la Gardette, Jean-Yves Meunier
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 31 2011 December 9th 2011– Christmas Tasting - James Long of Corney Email: [email protected] Web: corneyandbarrow.com Phone: 01638 600 000 Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DH
1. Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Brut Champagne, France NV 2. Fiano, Masseria Bianca, IGT Salento, Italy 2010 3. Dominio de Toyo, Torrontes- Chardonnay, Famatina Valley, Argentina 2010 4. Mont de Joie, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, France 2010 5. Gewürztraminer, Cave de Cléebourg, Alsace, France 2010 6. Château Maurel, Cabardès, France 2009 7. Dominio de Toyo, Cabernet-Shiraz, Famatina Valley, Argentina 2010 8. Carmel Road, Pinot Noir, Monterey, California, USA 2009 9. 1865 Single Vineyard, Carmenère, Maule Valley, Chile 2009 10. Château Septy, Monbazillac, France 2007
November 11th 2011- Pisano Family Wines - Scott from Ellis of Richmond Web: pisanowines.com Web: ellisofrichmond.co.uk Tel: 020 8744 5550 Email: [email protected]
1. Viognier Rio de Los Pajaros 2010 2. Torrontes Rio de Los Pajaros 2010 3. Tannat Rio de Los Pajaros 2007 4. Tannat “Estate Bottled Family Reserve” 2007 5. Petit Verdot “Estate Bottled Family Reserve” 2007 6. Tannat Syrah Viognier Rio de Los Pajaros 2008 7. Pinot Noir Rio de Los Pajaros 2008 8. Viognier Torrontes “Late Harvest” Fabula 2006
October 14th 2011- Turkey Flat Vineyards, Antony Davis, Mentzendorff Antony Davis and Iain Philips Web: turkeyflat.com.au Web: mentzendorff.co.uk
1. Butchers Block White 2010 2. Rosé 2011 3. Butchers Block Red 2009 4. Grenache 2009 5. Mourvedre 2008 6. Shiraz 2007 7. Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 8. The Last Straw 2008
September 9th 2011- The Fine Wine Collection - Chris Horridge from Altus Wine Web: thefinewinecollection.com Web: altuswine.co.uk Email: [email protected] Phone: 0844 414 5546
1. Maycas Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008 2. Amelia Chardonnay 2009 3. Ocio Pinot Noir 2007 4. Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2008 5. Carmin de Peumo Carmenere 2007 6. Don Melchor 2006 7. Almaviva 2008 8. Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2007
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 32 August 12th 2011- AGM & Members Tasting
1. Langlois Crémant Brut NV, Loire - Margaret Connor 2. Martin Codax Albariño 2009, Spain - John Thompson 3. Chateau de Rully, Domaine Rodet 2004, Burgundy - Shobna Makwana 4. Falerio Saladini Pilastri 2010 DOC Falerio die Colli Ascolani, Italy – Roland Moss 5. Bardolino Recchia DOC 2010, Italy – Kate & Tony Moore 6. The Shortlist, GSM, McGuigan, Barossa Valley, Australia - Liz & David Farmilo 7. Vicien Malbec Reserva 2008, Argentina – Helena Abbey 8. Fonseca Bin 27 Ruby Port NV – Caroline Mole 9. Passadouro Ruby Reserva Port, NV – Caroline Mole 10. Domaine Pouderouz 2005 Maury, France – Sue Lobb
July 8th 2011- Grove Mill Wines - Andrew Barraclough of Grove Mill Wines Web: grovemill.co.nz Web: www.duncanmurraywines.co.uk Phone: 01858 464935 Email: [email protected] Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LT
1. Sanctuary Sauvignon Blanc 2010 2. Grove Mill Sauvignon Blanc 2009 3. Grove Mill Home Block Sauvignon Blanc 2009 4. Grove Mill Chardonnay 2007 5. Grove Mill Riesling 2008 6. Grove Mill Grand Reserve Riesling 2009 7. Grove Mill Pinot Gris 2008 8. Grove Mill Pinot Noir 2009 9. Grove Mill Late Harvest Gewürztraminer 2006
June 10th 2011 – Italy – Ben Robson of Bat & Bottle of Oakham Web: batwine.co.uk Web: bulfon.it Twitter: @Batwine Email: [email protected] Tel: 01572 759735 Address: Unit 5, 19 Pillings Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6QF
1. Sciaglìn Frizzante, Frizzante DOC, Frili Venezia Giulia 2009 2. Sciaglìn – Sciaglìn Venezia Giulia IGT 2010 3. Cividìn – vino bianco 2010 4. Forgiarìn – Forgiarìn Venezia Giulia IGT 2010 5. Cjanorìe – vino rosso 2010 6. Piculìt Neri – Piculìt Neri Venezia Giulia IGT 2010 7. Cordenossa – Vino rossa 2010 8. Pecòl Ròs La Santissima – Vino rosso 2009
May 13th 2011 – Louis Jadot – Quentin Sadler Web: quentinsadler.com Blog: quentinsadler.wordpress.com Twitter: @quentinsadler Facebook: facebook.com/quentinsadler
1. Château des Jacques Clos de Loyse 2009 A.C. Bourgogne 2. Savigny les Beaune 1er Cru 2008 A.C. Savigny les Beaune 1er Cru 3. Chassange Montrachet 1er Cru A.C. Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru 4. Château des Jacques Moulin à Vent 2009 A.C. Moulin à Vent 5. Beaune Theurons 1er Cru Les Theurons 1997 Domaine Gagey Louis Jadot 6. Vosne Romanée 2008 AC Vosne Romanée 7. Corton-Pougets Grand Cru 2000 Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 33 April 8th 2011 - Portugal - Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines
Web: www.duncanmurraywines.co.uk Email: [email protected] Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LT Phone: 01858 464935
1. Trevo Branco 2009 DOC Vinho Verde 2. Cerejeiras Branco 2009 Vinho Regional Lisboa Boas 3. Vinhas Branco 2010 DOC Dao 4. Esporao Reserva Branco 2009 DOC Alentejo 5. Quinta de Raza Tinto 2010 DOC Vinho Verde 6. Ciconia Tinto 2009 DOC Alentejo 7. Falcoaria Tinto 2006 DOC Tejo 8. Quinta do Portal Reserva 2008 9. Niepoort Tawny Dee Port
March 11th 2011 - M. Chapoutier - Iain Phillips – Mentzendorff Web: www.chapoutier.com Web: www.mentendorff.co.uk Email: [email protected]
1. Vin des Pays de la Drôme “Les Vignes de Pilate” 2009 2. Condrieu “Invitare” 2009 3. Côtes-du-Rhône “Belleruche” 2009 4. Crozes-Hermitage “La Petite Ruche” 2008 5. Côte-Rôtie “Les Bécasses” 2007 6. Cornas “Les Arénas” 2007 7. Domaine Tournon “Mount Benson” Shiraz 2006 8. Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier “lieu dit MALAKOFF” Shiraz 2005
February 11th 2011 - Bodega Catena Zapata - Alastair Sewell - Bibendum Wine Ltd Web: www.catenawines.com Web: www.bibendum-wine.co.uk Email: sales@bibendum- wine.co.uk Tel: 0207 449 4120
1. Alamos Torrontes 2009 2. Catena Alta Chardonnay 2009 3. Alamos Bonarda 2009 4. Alamos Malbec 2009 5. Catena Malbec 2008 6. Catena Alta Malbec 2007 7. Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 8. Nicolas Catena Zapata Malbec 2006 9. Catena Zapata Argentino
January 14th 2011 – Avignonesi - Brett Fleming Web: www.avignonesi.it
1. Sauvignon Blanc – Cortona D.O.C. 2. “Il Marzocco” Chardonnay – Cortona D.O.C. 3. Rosso Avignonesi – I.G.T. Toscana 4. Rosso di Montepulciano D.O.C. 5. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano D.O.C. 6. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva D.O.C.G. “Grandi Annate” 7. Desiderio Merlot – Cortona D.O.C. 8. Vin Santo di Montepulciano D.O.C.
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 34 2010 December 10th 2010 – James Long – Corney & Barrow Web: www.corneyandbarrow.com Email: [email protected] Address: Belvoir House, High Street, Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8DH Tel: 01638 600000 Fax: 01638 600860
1. Marquis de Bonnières Brut Champagne, Epernay, France NV 2. Santa Florentina Pinot Gris, Famatina Valley, Argentina 2010 3. El Campesino Chardonnay, Viñedos Marchigue, Valle Central, Chile 2009 4. Pouilly-Fumè Les Chaumiennes, A&E Figeat, Loire, France 2009 5. Auxey-Duresses la Macabrée, Burgundy, Olivier Leflaive, France 2009 6. Château Moureau, Minervois, France 2009 7. Côtes du Rhône Villages Les Becs Fins, Tardieu-Laurent, Rhône, France 2008 8. Bainskloof Merlot, Breede River, South Africa 2008 9. Malbec, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza, Argentina 2008 10. Noble Late Harvest Semillon, Nelson Estate, Paarl , South Africa 2008
November 12th 2010 - Craggy Range - Warren Adamson Web: craggyrange.com Email: [email protected]
1. 2008 Riesling Otago Station Vineyard Waitaki Valley, North Otago 2. 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Avery Vineyard Marlborough 3. 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Te Muna Vineyard Martinborough 4. 2007 Chardonnay Kidnapper Vineyard Hawkes Bay 5. 2008 Pinot Noir Te Muna Vineyard Martinborough 6. 2008 “Te Kahu” Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay 7. 2008 Gimblett Gravels Syrah Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay 8. 2007 “Le Sol” Syrah Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay
October 8th 2010 - Ayala Champagne - Simon Leschallas and Iain Phillips, Mentzendorff Web: mentzendorff.co.uk Web: champagne-ayala.fr Email: [email protected] Orders: [email protected]
1. Ayala Brut Nature NV Zero Dosage - 45% Pinot Noir 30% Chardonnay 25% Pinot Meunier 2. Ayala Brut Majeur NV - 45% Pinot Noir 30% Chardonnay 25% Pinot Meunier 3. Ayala Blanc de Blanc 2004 - 100% Chardonnay 4. Ayala Cuvée Perle d’Ayala Nature 2002 - 80% Chardonnay 20% Pinot Noir 5. Ayala Cuvée Perle d’Ayala 2002 - 80% Chardonnay 20% Pinot Noir 6. Ayala Brut Millesimé 1999 - 80% Pinot Noir 20% Chardonnay 7. Ayala Cuvée Rosé Nature NV - 53% Chardonnay 39% Pinot Noir 8% still Pinot Noir 8. Ayala Rosé Majeur NV - 51% Chardonnay 30% Pinot Noir 10% Pinot Meunier 9% still Pinot Noir 9. Ayala Rich Majeur NV - 45% Pinot Noir 30% Chardonnay 25% Pinot Meunier
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 35 September 10th 2010 – English Wine Producers – Julia Trustam Eve & David Welland [www.englishwineproducers.com [email protected] www.welland-vineyard.com [email protected]]
1. Ridgeview Bloomsbury 2007 64% Chardonnay 22% Pinot Noir 14% Pinot Meunier 2. Welland Valley Steeplechase 200660% Seyval Blanc 40% Reichensteiner 3. Camel Valley Bacchus 2009 4. Chapel Down Pinot Blanc 2009 5. Biddenden Ortega 2009 6. Three Choirs Premium Selection Rosé 2009 Seyval blanc, Tripmphe, Regent 7. Brightwell Oxford Regatta 2007 85% Dornfelder, 15% Dunkelfeler 8. Astley Late Harvest 2008 100% Siegerrebe
August 13th 2010 - AGM and Members' Tasting – 'Old World / New World'
1. La Marca Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Margaret Connor 2. Chenin Blanc, Savennieres Clos du Papillon 2008 Le Clos des Forges Loire Peter Sinclair 3. Chenin Blanc, Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine 2008, South Africa Liz & David Farmilo 4. Riesling, Louis Guntrum Riesling Kabinett 2007, Mosel Linda Moss 5. Riesling, Main Divide 2008, Waipara, New Zealand Sue Lobb 6. Shiraz, Cave du Tain Crozes-Hermitage 2007 Chris Lewis 7. Syrah, Viña Mayu Reserva Elqui Valley, Chile 2007 John Malpass 8. Merlot, Friuli D.O.C Grave Merlot Caroline Moles 9. Merlot, Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre 2007, Colchagua Valley, Chile John Malpass
July 9th 2010 - Wines of Washington State and Oregon – Andrew Williams [www.andrewwilliamswine.co.uk ] 1. Precept Washington Hills Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 2. Chateau St. Michelle Columbia Valley Washington Chardonnay, 2008 3. Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Gris, 2008 4. Domaine Drouhin Oregon Chardonnay, Cuvée Arthur, 2007 5. Washington Hills Merlot, 2008 6. Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Noir, 2007 7. Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir, 2007 8. Col Solare, Washington 2004
June 11th 2010 - 'Italy – especially Tuscany' – Ben Robson [Bat & Bottle., Tel. 01572 759735; http://www.batwine.co.uk] 1. Vignabaldo. 'Legio' Grechetto 2009, Bastia, Umbria (Grechetto del'Umbria IGT) 2. Val di Toro. Aumaris 2009, Grossetto, Toscano (Maremma Vermentino UGT) 3. Mancinelli. Fiore Verdicchio 2007, Moro d'Alba, Marches (Verdicchio Classico Superiore DOC) 4. Vignabaldo. 'Calú' Rosato 2009, 5. Podere il Poggiolo. Sasso Nero 2007, Montalcino (Toscana IGT) 6. Podere il Poggiolo. 'Sassello' Rosso di Montalcino 2006 (Rosso di Montalcino DOC) 7. Podere il Poggiolo. Brunello di Montalcino 2004, (Brunello di Montalcino DOCG) 8. Podere il Poggiolo. 'Beato' Brunello di Montalcino 2000, (Brunello di Montalcino DOCG)
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 36 May 14th 2010 - 'Riches of the Roussillon' – Quentin Sadler [ www.quentinsadler.com ] 1. Les Orris Blanc 2007, Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes 2. Collioure Blanc 2008, Cornet et Cie, Cave de L'Abbé Rous, A.C. Collioure 3. La Soula Blanc 2006, Domaine le Soula,Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes 4. Les Orris Rouge 2007, Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes 5. Gérard Bertrand 'Grand Terroir' Toutavel 2006, A.C. Côtes de Roussillon Villages Toutavel 6. Domaine Matassa Cuvée Romanissa 2004, Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes 7. Rivesaltes Ambré Hors d'Age 1982, Arnaud de Villeneuve, A.C. Ambré 8. Mas Amiel Prestige 15 Ans d'Age, Domaine Mas Amiel, A.C. Maury
April 9th 2010 - D'Arenberg – Claire Scott, D'Arenberg UK/EU 1. D'Arenberg The Hermit Crab 2008 Viognier/Marsanne, McLaren Vale/Adelaide Hills 2. D'Arenberg The Olive Grove 2007 Chardonnay, McLaren Vale/Adelaide Hills 3. D'Arenberg The Stump Jump 2008 Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre, South Australia 4. D'Arenberg d'Arry's Original 2007 Shiraz/Grenache McLaren Vale 5. D'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie 2007 Shiraz/Viognier, McLaren Vale 6. D'Arenberg The Galvo Garage 2006 Cab.Sauv/Merlot/Petit Verdot/Cab Franc, McLaren Vale/ 7. D'Arenberg The Coppermine Road 2006 100% Cab Sauv, McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills 8. D'Arenberg The Dead Arm 2006 100% Shiraz, McLaren Vale 9. D'Arenberg The Noble Prankster 2008 Botrytis Chardonnay/Semillon, Adelaide Hills
March 12th 2010 - Lapostolle, Chile – Ronnie Janssen, Casa Lapostolle 1. Lapostolle Casa Semillon 2007 (Old vine), Colchagua Valley 2. Cuvée Alexandre Chardonnay 2008, Atalyas Vineyard, Casablanca 3. Cuvée Alexandre Pinot Noir 2007, Atalyas Vineyard, Casablanca 4. Cuvée Alexandre Merlot 2007, Apalta Estate, Colchagua Valley 5. Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet 2008, Apalta Estate, Colchagua Valley. 6. Cuvée Alexandre Syrah 2006, Las Kuras Vineyard, Cachapoal Valley 7. Borobo 2004, Syrah (Las Kuras), Pinot Noir (Atalayas), Carmenère, Merlot, Cabernet (Apalta) 8. Clos Apalta 2007, Carmenère; Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Petit Verdot (Apalta)
February 12th 2010 - Classic Blends – David Morris 1. Blanquette de Limoux, Mauzac (Chenin Blanc) 2. Stork's Tower, Castilla y Leon 2008 (Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc) 3. Turkey Flat, Butcher's Block, Barossa Valley 2006 (Marsanne, Viognier) 4. Cape Mentelle Sauvignon blanc/Semillon, 2008, Western Australia 5. Domaine Rose Dieu, Côtes du Rhone 2006 (Grenache, Syrah) 6. Massaya Classic 2007 (Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah), Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 7. Woodthorpe Syrah 2005, Hawkes Bay NZ (Syrah, Viognier) 8. Woodlands Cabernet/Merlot,2006, Margaret River, Australia
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 37 January 8th 2010 - A good look at Spain – Mark and David Payne 1. Non Plus Ultra Cuvée Reina Maria Cristina Cava Brut, Codorniu 2006 2. Martin Codax, Rias Baixas 2008 3. Viña Esmerelda, Miguel Torres, Catalunya 4. Tinto Pesquera Crianza, Alejandro Fernández, Ribera del Duero 2006 5. CVNE Reserva, Rioja Alta 2005 6. Contino Reserva, CVNE, Rioja Alavesa 2005 7. Muga Reserva Selección Especial, Rioja Alta 2004 8. Les Terrasses, Alvaro Palacios, Priorat 2006 9. Lustau Gran Reserva Cream Sherry NV
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 38 2009 December 11th 2009 - James’s Christmas Selection – James Long [Corney and Barrow Tel.: 01638 600000; Fax: 01638 600860; email [email protected] ] 1. Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Champagne NV 2. Santa Florentina Chardonnay 2008, Famatina Valley, Argentina 3. Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Henri Bourgeois, Loire 4. Bourgogne Blanc Les Sétilles 2007, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy 5. Chateau Maurel 2007, Cabardès, France 6. B de Bel Air, Saint Emilion 2001, Bordeaux 7. La Crema Pinot Noir 2007, Sonoma Coast, California 8. Eagle Vale Shiraz 2005, Margaret River, Australia 9. Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2004, Domaine de Coyeaux, France
November 13th 2009 - Errazuriz, Chile – Jonathan Stevens [http://www.errazuriz.com] 1. Errazuriz 'Wild Ferment' Chardonnay 2007, Casablanca 2. Errazuriz 'Aconcagua Costa Single Vineyard' Sauvignon Blanc 2008 3. Errazuriz 'Wild Ferment' Pinot Noir 2008, Casablanca 4. Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Aconcagua 5. Errazuriz 'Single Vineyard' Carmenère 2007, Aconcagua 6. Errazuriz La Cumbre Shiraz 2005, Aconcagua 7. Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founders Reserve 2006, Aconcagua 8. Errazuriz Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Casablanca
October 9th 2009 - Burgundy (Chanson Père et Fils) – Anthony Davis [/Mentzendorff, Tel. 020 7840 3600; http://www.mentzendorff.co.uk/] 1. Viré-Clessé 2007, Mâcon 2. Savigny-Les-Beaune Hauts Marconnets 1er 2005 3. Pernand Vergelesses Les Caradeux 1er Cru 2007 4. Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2001 5. Le Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2007 (Côte de Beaune & Côte de Nuits) 6. Côte de Beaune Villages 2005 7. Beaune Teurons 1er Cru 2005 8. Savigny Dominode 1er Cru 2005 9. Beaune Clos des Fèves 1er Cru Monopole 2005
September 11th 2009 - The Rhone – Patrick Wenham-Bossy [Amphora Wines., Tel. 01664 474 306; http://www.amphora-wines.co.uk] 1. Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Cuvée Particulière 2007, Domaine Desmeure 2. Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Château des Tours 2003, Emanuel Reynaud 3. Châteauneuf-du-Papes Blanc 'Clos des Papes' 2003, Paul Avril 4. Visan Côtes du Rhône Domaine de la Fourmente 2007, Remi Pouizin 5. Domaine des Tours 2005, VdeP Du Vaucluse, Emanuel Reynaud 6. Cornas 2002, Noël Verset 7. St-Joseph Rouge 'Côte Sainte-Epine' 2004, Mikael Desestret 8. Châteauneuf-du-Papes Rouge 2006, Domaine Pierre Usseglio
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 39 August 14th 2009 - AGM and Members' Tasting – 'Members' Choice'
1. Lindauer Special Reserve, New Zealand Margaret Connor 2. Les Champs de Cri Domaine des Rabichattes 2008, Pouilly Fumé Lynn Senior 3. Grove Mill Riesling 2007, Marlborough John Thompson 4. La Toledana, Gavi di Gavi 2007, Piedmont Tony Moore 5. Garfoli 'Podium' Verdicchio Classico Superiore 2006 DOC Sue Lobb 6. La Douce Montagne 2006, Côtes du Rhône Malcolm Roberts 7. Pedra Basta 2006, Alentejo, Portugal Mark Payne 8. Buller Fine Old Muscat NV, Victoria Australia Howard Bland
July 10th 2009 - Piemonte without Nebbiolo – Ben Robson [Bat & Bottle., Tel. 01572 759735; http://www.batwine.co.uk] 1. Villa Gladi. I Suri Bianco 2008 (Cortese, Sauvignon, Chardonnay), Canelli, Asti, Monferrato DOC 2. Ascheri, Gavi 2007, (Cortese), Bra, Alba, Gavi DOCG 3. Ascheri. Arneis 2007, (Arneis), Bra, Alba, Langhe Arneis DOCG 4. Vajra. Langhe Bianco 2006, (Riesling), Barolo, Alba, Langhe Bianco DOC 5. Ascheri. Do ut Des 2006, (Palavera di Verduno), Bra, Alba, Palavera di Verduno DOC 6. Brovia. La Villerina Secca 2007, (Freisa), Castiglione, Alba, Langhe Freisa DOC 7. Brovia. Sori del Drago 2004, (Barbera), Castiglione, Alba, Barbera d'Alba DOC 8. Sella. I Porfidi 2003, (Nebbiolo, Vespolino, Coatino), Lessona, Alto Piemonte, Bramaterra DOC
June 12th 2009 - South Africa – Andrew Hill [George Hill Ltd., Tel.: 01509 212 717; Fax: 01509 236963; www.georgehill.co.uk] 1. Quando Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Robertson 2. Jordan Chenin Blanc 2007, Stellenbosch 3. Delheim Gewürztraminer 2007, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch 4. Chamonix Pinot Noir Reserve 2007, Franschhoek 5. Horse Mountain Pinotage 2006, Voor-Paardeberg, Paarl 6. Lammershoek Zinfandel-Syrah 2006, Swartland 7. Nuy Rooi Muscadel, Nuy 8. Vin de Costance, Constantia
May 8th 2009 - Spain in the 21st Century – Philip Rowles 1. Val do Salnes, Bodegas Castro Martín, Rias Baixas (Albariño) 2. Wine for Seafood, Bodegas Barbadillo, Vino de la Tierra de España (Palomino/Verdejo) 3. Birlocho, Bodegas Prado del Rey, DO Rueda (Verdejo/Viura) 4. Ash Tree Estate 2008, Freixenet, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla (Bobal/Cabernet) 5. Castillo de la Paz, Co-op de Almaguer, DO La Mancha (Tempranillo/Shiraz) 6. Amant, Bodegas Toresanas, DO Toro (Tinto de Toro [Tempranillo]) 7. Afinus 2005, Agricola Falset-Marca, DO Montsant (Old Vines Garnacha & 15% Cabernet Sauvignon) 8. Martín Sarmiento 2003, Bodegas Martin Codax, DO Bierzo (Mencia) 9. Contino Reserva Single Vineyard 2004, Finca del Contino, DOCa Rioja (Tempranillo/Graciano)
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 40 April 3rd 2009 - New Zealand – Andrew Williams 1. Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough 2. Esk Valley Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Esk Valley 3. Daniel Schuster Riesling 2007, Waipara 4. Mount Difficulty Target Gully Riesling 2007, Central Otago 5. Pencarrow Pinot Noir 2006, Martinborough 6. Roaring Meg Pinot Noir 2007, Central Otago 7. Esk Valley Black Label Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec 2006, Hawkes Bay 8. Takatu Vineyard Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec 2005, Matakana
March 9th 2009 - Mount Langi Ghiran – Brett Fleming 1. Billi Billi Pinot Grigio 2008 2. Riesling 2006 3. Billi Billi Shiraz 2004 4. The Gap Vineyard Shiraz 2004 5. Robinson Vineyard Shiraz 2004 6. Nowhere Creek Vineyard Shiraz 2004 7. Cliff Edge Shiraz 2004 8. Langhi Shiraz 2004
February 13th 2009 - Austria – Willi Opitz Wines Presented by Trevor Hughes of T&W Wines
1. Pinot Cuvée Silver Lake 2005 2. Pinot Gris Spätlese, Trocken 2005 3. Gewürtztraminer Spätlese, Trocken 2005 4. Pinot Noir Reserve 2007 5. Merlot Silver Lake 2007 6. Pinot Noir Beerenauslese 2005 7. Goldackerl Beerenauslese 2006 8. Gewürtztraminer Beerenauslese 2005
January 9th 2009 - Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir – David Morris 1. Sancerre, Vielles Vignes 2007 2. The Ned Sauvignon Blanc, Black Label 2008, Marlborough 3. Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2007, Western Australia 4. Concha Y Toro Late-harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2005, Chile 5. Chateau Marsannay 2001, Côte D'Or 6. Saintsbury Garnet Pinot Noir 2007, Carneros, California 7. Pirie Estate Pinot Noir 2005, Tasmania 8. Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2005, Marlborough
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 41 2008 December 12th 2008 - James’s Christmas Selection – James Long [Corney and Barrow Tel.: 01638 600000; Fax: 01638 600860; email [email protected] ] 1. Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Champagne NV 2. Santa Florentina Pinot Gris 2007, Famatina Valley, Argentina 3. Ana Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough 4. Rully La Chatalienne 2007, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy 5. Viñamar Reserva Pinot Noir 2007, Casablanca, Chile 6. Savigny-Les Beaune Les Grands Liards, Domaine Patrick Javillier 2006, Burgundy 7. Pomerol, Jean-Pierre Mouiex 2004, Bordeaux 8. Mad Dog Shiraz 2005, Adelaide Hills, Australia 9. Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh 2005, St Albert, Madiran, France
November 14th 2008 - Chateau Musar - Jane Sowter [Chateau Musar Wines Tel.: 020 8941 8311; Fax: 020 8941 7843; www.chateaumusar.co.uk ] 1. Chateau Musar Rosé 2006 2. Hochar Père et Fils Red 2002 3. Chateau Musar Red 2001 4. Chateau Musar Red 2000 5. Chateau Musar Red 1999 6. Chateau Musar Red 1998 7. Chateau Musar Red 1993 8. Chateau Musar White 2001
October 10th 2008 - 'Spain' – Alastair Moss, Moreno Wines [www.morenowinedirect.com email: [email protected] ] 1. Marqués de Alella Clasico 2007, Alella 2. Albariño do Ferreiro 2006, Bodegas Gerardo Méndez, Rias Baixas 3. 'V3' Vinas Viejas Verdejo 2006, Rueda 4. Espelt Sauló 2006, Ampurdan 5. Inurrieta Cuatrocientos Crianza 2004, Navarra 6. Vina Bosconia Reserva 2000, Lopez de Heredia, Rioja 7. Mauro 2005, Non DO Ribera del Duero 8. Don PX 1979, Toro Albalá, Montilla-Moriles
September 12th 2008 - 'Portugal' – Charles Metcalfe 1. Quinta de Azevedo 2007, DOC Vinho Verde 2. Vale da Murta 2007, DOC Bucelas 3. Luis Pato Vinhas Ve1has Branco 2005, Vinho Regional Beiras 4. Esporão Reserva (white) 2007, DOC Alentejo 5. Almeida Garrett Touriga Nacional, 2005, DOC Beira Interior 6. Quinta de Sães 2006, DOC Dão 7. J Portugal Ramos Trincadeira 2005, Vinho Regional Alentejano 8. Quinta da Côa Tinto 2006, DOC Douro 9. JP Moscatel 2001, DOC Moscatel de Setúbal
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 42 August 8th 2008 - 'Southern France' - Duncan Murray [Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough, 01858 464935; www.duncanmurraywines.co.uk/ ] 1. Cour Saint Vincent 'Le Rose de Camille 2007, Languedoc 2. Beauvignac Picpoul de Pinet 2007, Pomerols, Languedoc 3. Mas de Chimères Vin de Pays 2006 (white), Terrasses de Larzac, Languedoc 4. Saint Ferréol Viognier 2006, Nizas, Languedoc 5. Borie la Vitarelle 'La Cuvée des Cigales' 2007, St Chinian, Languedoc 6. Domaine la Sauvageonne 'Les Ruffes' 2006, Terrasses de Larzac, Languedoc 7. Château Hauterive Cahors 2004, Cahors 8. L'Autre Château du Donjon Cabardès 2006, Cabardes, Languedoc 9. Château Barréjat Madiran 'Cuvée des Vieux Ceps 2006, Madiran
July 11th 2008 AGM and Member's Evening - 'The Americas' 1. Extra De Cordoniu Fizz Margaret Connor 2. Bodega Norton Torrontes 2005, Argentina Andrea Griffiths 3. Bonterra Vineyards Viognier 2006 (Organic), California Angela Jennings 4. Amayna Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Chile Mark Payne 5. Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2006, Curico Valley, Chile Roland Moss 6. Peachy Canyon Incredible Red, Zinfandel 2005, California Ann Horton 7. De Loach Pinot Noir 2005, Sonoma Valley, California Sue Lobb 8. Adobe Carmenere 2006, Chile Caroline Mole 9. Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Reserva 2006, Argentina Howard Bland
June 13th 2008 - Pinot Noir Tasting – Phillip Amps [Amps Fine Wines, Tel.: 01832 273502, Fax: 01832 273611 – www.ampsfinewines.co.uk ] 1. Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2005, Reserve Pierre Andre, France 2. Savigny Les Beaune 2005, Clos des Guettottes, Pierre Andre, France 3. Gevry Chambertin 2004, Georges Lignier et Fils, France 4. Pinot Noir 2006, SixFootSix, Geelong, Australia 5. Pinot Noir Reserve 2006, Tabali, Limari Valley, Chile 6. Pinot Noir 2005, The Gullies, Akarua, Central Otago, New Zealand 7. Pinot Noir 2004, Avant Garde, Domaine Carneros, California 8. Pinot Noir 2006, Te Muna Road Craggy Range, Martinborough, New Zealand
May 9th 2008 - Western Australia – Brett Fleming 1. Stella Bella Sauvignon Blanc 2006 2. Xanadu Unwooded Chardonnay 2006 3. Vasse Felix Chardonnay 4. Ferngrove Riesling 2006 5. Forrest Hill Riesling 2005 6. Omrah Plantaganet Pinot Noir 2007 7. McHenry Hohnen Vintners '3 Amigos' Shiraz/Grenache/Mataro 8. Fermoy Estate Cabernet/Merlot 2003
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 43 April 11th 2008 - Loire Tasting – Richard Kelley MW [Richards Walford – Stamford (01780) 460451 ] 1. Reuilly 'Les Pierres Plats' 2005, Denis Jamain 2. Menetou-Salon 2006, Prieuré de Saint Céols 3. Bourgueil 'Racines' 2005, Fréderic Mabileau 4. Coteaux du Loir 'Rouge Gorge' 2005, Domaine de la Bellivière 5. Coteaux du Loir 'L'Effraie' 2005, Domaine de la Bellivière 6. Montlouis Demi-sec 1987, Deletang 7. Vouvray 'Le Mont' Demi-sec 2000, Domaine Huet 8. Vouvray 'Le Clos du Bourg' Moelleux 1986, Domaine Huet
March 14th 2008 - Wines of Chile (Concha y Toro) – Chris Horridge [Chris Horridge Wine Associates, email: [email protected]] 1. Cono Sur Vision Viognier 2005, Colchagua Valley 2. Cono Sur 20 Barrels Sauvignon Blanc 2005, Casablanca Valley 3. Cono Sur 20 Barrels Chardonnay 2006, Casablanca Valley 4. Cono Sur 20 Barrels Pinot Noir 2005, Casablanca Valley 5. Marques de Casa Concha Merlot 2004, Rapel Valley 6. Terrunyo Shiraz 2005, Rapel Valley 7. Terrunyo Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Maipo Valley 8. Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Puente Alto Vineyard, Maipo Valley
February 8th 2008 - Chapoutier Tasting – Antony Davis (Mentzendorff) [www.mentzendorff.co.uk ] All organic wines 1. Granges de Mirabelle Viognier Vin de Pays de L'Ardèche, 2006 2. Saint Joseph Blanc, 2006 3. Hermitage, Chante-Alouette, 2004 4. Côtes du Rhône, 2006 5. Coteaux du Tricastin, 2006 6. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2004 7. Crozes-Hermitage, Les Meysonniers, 2006 8. Hermitage, Monier de la Sizeranne, 2004 9. Banyuls AC, 2005
January 11th 2008 - A Tour of Portugal – Danny Cameron [Raymond Reynolds http://www.raymondreynolds.co.uk ] 1. Luis Pato Rosé Baga NV, Beiras 2. Quinta da Murta 2006, Bucelas 3. Anvarinho Soalheiro 2005, Minho 4. Niepoort Redoma Rosé 2006, Douro 5. Casa de Mouraz (tinto) 2004, Dão 6. Casa de Saima Garrafeira 2001, Bairrada 7. Monte de Peceguina (tinto) 2006, Alentejo 8. Quinta de Macedos 2002, Douro 9. Barbeito Single Harvest 1997, Madeira
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 44 2007 December 8th 2007 - James’s Christmas Selection – James Long [Corney and Barrow Tel.: 01638 600000; Fax: 01638 600860; email [email protected] ] 1. Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Champagne NV 2. Gavi La Doria 2006, Villa Lanata, Piedmont 3. Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Marlborough 4. Bourgogne Les Setilles 2006, Burgundy 5. Rully 1er Cru Rabourcé 2006, Olivier Leflaive, Burgundy 6. Masseria del Trullari 2006, Primitivo di Tarantino, Puglia 7. Clos des Amandiers 1998, Pomerol 8. Quinta de Chocapalha 2005, Estremadura 9. Quimera 2006, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza 10. Chateau Septy 2003, Monbazillac
November 9th 2007 - Languedoc – Mas de Daumas Gassac [ http://www.daumas-gassac.com/us/bienvenue.php ] 1. Eraus Blanc 2006 2. Daumas Gassac Blanc 2006 3. Daumas Gassac Rouge 2006 (barrel samples) 4. Daumas Gassac Rouge 2005 5. Daumas Gassac Rouge 2002 6. Daumas Gassac Rouge 1995 7. Daumas Gassac Rouge 1990 8. Vin de Laurence
October 12th 2007 - Central Otago Pinot Noir – Angela Reddin [Tel. 0208 785 3309/0787 656 3317; [email protected] ] 1. Quartz Reef MC Chardonnay/Pinot Blend Sparkling 2. Mount Dottrel Pinot Noir Rose 2006 3. Felton Road Vin Gris 2006 4. Tarras Pinot Noir 2006 5. Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2004 6. Shaky Bridge Pinot Noir 2003 7. Pisa Range Pinot Noir 2003 8. Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2004
September 14th 2007 - Ayala Champagne Herve Augustin (President of Champagne Ayala) and Antony Davis [Mentzendorff UK, Tel. 07887 596 603, [email protected] ]
1. Ayala Brut Nature (Zero Dosage) 2. Ayala Brut Majeur 3. Ayala Blanc de Blancs 1999 4. AyalaPerle d'Ayala 2000 5. Ayala Brut Millesime 1999 6. Ayala Rosé Majeur 7. Ayala Rosé Nature 8. Ayala Rich Majeur (Demi-Sec)
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 45 August 10th 2007 - Italy – Ben Robson [Bat & Bottle Tel. 01572 759735; http://www.batwine.co.uk] 1. Zeni. Nosiola 2006, Grumo, Trento, Trentino DOC 2. Zonta. Campo di Fiore 2004, Bassana del Grappa, Veneto, Veneto IGT 3. Balestri Valda. 'Cru Sengialta' 2005, Soave, Veneto, Soave Classico DOC 4. Zeni. Sorti 2004, Grumo, Trento, Trentino DOC 5. Bardolino Classico 2006, Marano della Valpolicella, Veneto, Bardolino Classico DOC 6. Zeni. Rossara 2006, Grumo, Trento 7. Col Sandago, Wildbacher 2001, Pieve di Soligo, Veneto, Veneto IGT 8. Zeni. Pini 2001, Grumo, Trento, Teroldego di Rotaliano DOC
July 13th 2007 - AGM and Member's Evening - 'Iberian Evening' 1. Codorniu, Reserva Raventos Margaret Connor 2. Janeventura Blanc 2005, Penedes Ruth Donegan 3. Luis Pato Maria Gomes 2005, Vinho Regional Beiras Sue Lobb 4. Senorio de Los Llanos Gran Reserva 1999, Valdepenas John Malpass 5. Castillo el Destaca Crianza 2003, Ribero del Duero Roland Moss 6. Vida Nova Tinto 2005 David Payne 7. Lustau Solera Grand Reserve 'Emperatriz Eugenia' Mark Payne 8. Ramos Pinto Late Bottle Vintage 2001 Caroline Moles
June 8th 2007 - Wines of Juanicó, Uruguay Ximena Ormaechea (Wines of Uruguay)
1. Preludio Cardonnay Viognier 2005 2. Preludio Barrel Select White, 2004 3. Juanicó El Hornero Tannat 2006 4. Juanicó Teru Teru Tannat Reserva 2006 5. Juanicó Benteveo Merlot Reserva 2006 6. Juanicó Gran Bodegón 2004 7. Botrytis Noble 8. Familia Deicas – Licor de Tannat
May 11th 2007 - New Zealand – David Morris (The Champagne and Wine Cellar, Tel.: 01242 603514; http:// www.champagneandwinecellar.com/ 1. Pelorus Non-vintage, Wairau Valley in Marlborough 2. Pelorus, Vintage 2001, Wairau Valley in Marlborough 3. Muddy Water Riesling, Waipara Valley North Canterbury 4. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2005, Marlborough 5. Southbank Estate Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon, Hawkes Bay 6. Vavasour Pinot Noir 2005, Awatere Valley 7. Muddy Water Pinot Noir, Waipara Valley North Canterbury 8. Quartz Reef Pinot Noir, Central Otago
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 46 April 11th 2007 - A roam through the Rhone - Douglas Harrison [Harrison Vintners, 23 Alliance Court, Alliance Road, London W3 0RB. Tel: 020 8752 1400; Fax: 020 8993 9720; [email protected]] 1. Condrieu 2005, E. Guigal 2. Vacqueras Vielles Vignes 2003, Domaine Le Clos des Cazeaux, Jean-Michel Vache 3. Chateauneuf du Pape 2001, Domeaine de la Côte l’Ange, Jean-Claude Mestre 4. Cotes du Rhone AOC 2004, Domaine de Mourchon 5. Gigondas 2001, ‘La Tour Sarrazine’, Domaine Le Clos de Cazaux, Jean-Michel Vache 6. Vacqueras 2001, Cuvee des Tempiers, Domaine Le Clos de Cazaux, Jean-Michel Vache 7. Gigondas 2001, Grenat Noble, Domaine Le Clos de Cazaux, Jean-Michel Vache 8. Cornas 2004, Les Vielles Vignes, Domaine Alain Voge 9. La Quintessence du Clos, Domaine Le Clos de Cazaux, Jean-Michel Vache
March 9th 2007 - Australia – Brett Fleming 1. Yarrabank Cuvée, 2001 2. Xanadu Chardonnay, 2005 3. Xanada Shiraz 2004 4. Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 5. Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz 2003 6. Mount Langi Ghiran Billi Billi 2003 7. Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge 2002 8. Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa First Growth 2001
February 9th 2007 - California - Andrew Quady & Hallgarten [http://www.quadywinery.com/sweet.html] 1. Vya Extra Dry Vermouth 2. Vya Sweet Vermouth 3. Vya Half Extra Dry and Half Sweet Vermouth 4. Parducci Sauvignon Blanc 2005 5. Parducci Chardonnay 2005 6. Parducci Petite Syrah 2004 7. Parducci Zinfandel 2005 8. Essencia Orange Muscat 2005 9. Elysium Black Muscat 2005 10. Starboard Batch 88 11. Starboard Vintage 1996 12. Deviation
January 12th 2007 - Frédéric Lamboeuf – Domaine La Croix Belle, Languedoc- Roussillon [http://www.croix-belle.com] 1. Champ des Lys white, 2005 (Grenache, Viognier) 2. No. 7 white 2004 (7 varietals including Chardonnay and Viognier) 3. Champ des Grillons rosé 2006 (Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault) 4. Champ du Coq red 2005 (Syrah, Grenache) 5. Cascaïllou red 2003 (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) 6. Les Calades red 2004 (Syrah, Cabernet, Mourvèdre) 7. No. 7 red 2003 (7 varietals including Syrah and Merlot) 8. La Soulenque 2004 (Muscat, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc)
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 47 2006 December 8th 2006 - James’s Christmas Selection – James Long [Corney and Barrow Tel.: 01638 600000; Fax: 01638 600860; email [email protected] ] 1. Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Champagne NV 2. Petit Bourgeois 2005, Henri Bourgeois, Loire 3. Lofthouse Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Marlborough 4. Macon-Verzé, Domaine Leflaive 2004, Burgundy 5. La Crema Chardonnay 2004, Sonoma Coast, California 6. Morellino di Scanso 2005, Moris Farms, Tuscany 7. Château St Pierre 1998, Pomerol 8. Eradus Pinot Noir 2005, Marlborough 9. Zinfandel Edmeads 2003, Mendocino County, California 10. Corney and Barrow’s 10 year old Tawny Port
November 11th 2006 - Piemonte – Ben Robson [Bat & Bottle., Tel.: 01572 759735; http://www.batwine.co.uk] 1. Brovia, Sanche 2005 (Arneis), Castiglione Faletto, Roero Arneis DOC 2. Villa Glada, Mane 2004 (Chardonnay, Cortese), Canelli, Monferrato DOC 3. Ascheri, Montalupa Bianco 2001 (Viognier), Bra, Vdt 4. Villa Glada, Suri 2005 (Barbera), Canelli, Barbera d’Asti DOC 5. Rizieri, Dolcetto 2003 (Dolcetto), Diano d’Alba, Dolcetto di Dianco d’Alba DOC 6. Ascheri, Bricco San Giacomo 2003 (Nebbiolo), Bra, Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC 7. Brovia, Barolo 2000 (Nebbiolo), Castiglione Faletto, Barolo DOCG 8. Brovia, Cru Rocche 2000 (Nebbiolo), Castiglione Faletto, Barolo DOCG
October 13th 2006 - Penfolds – Justin Knock
1. Penfolds Eden Valley Riesling 2003 2. Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay 2005 3. Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz 2004 4. Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2002 5. Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 1996 6. Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2003 7. Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 1996 8. Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2002
September 9th 2006 - Argentina – Jayne Bridges [Winespeak.]
1. Rosell Boher Brut 2. Don David Torrontes reserve 2004, Caffayate Valley 3. Trivento Tribu Viognier 2005, Mendoza 4. Crios Rose of Malbec 2006, Mendoza 5. Juan Benegas Malbec 2003, Mendoza 6. Trivento Golden reserve Malbec 2003, Mendoza 7. Zuccardi Q Tempranillo 2002, Mendoza 8. Gougenheim Syrah 2004, Mendoza 9. Colome Salta 2004
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 48 August 11th 2006 - Mediterranean Rim – Duncan Murray Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough, 01858 464935; http://www.duncanmurraywines.co.uk/ 1. Château Barbanau Rose 2005 (Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache noir), Provence 2. Domaine du Poujol ‘Pico’ 2005 (Vermentino, Carignan Blanc), Languedoc 3. Domaine Felines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet 2005 (Picpoul), Languedoc 4. Château du Vieux Parc Selection blanc 2004 (Grenache blanc, Vermentino, Viognier), Corbieres 5. Gres d’Aure 2003 (Carignan rouge, Grenache noir), Costieres de Nimes 6. Domaine du Poujol ‘Podio Alto’ 2003 (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Grenache noir, Cinsault), Coteaux du Languedoc 7. Borie la Vitarele ‘Les Cres’ 2001 (Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache noir), St Chinian, Languedoc 8. Cave de l’Abbe Rous Banyuls Rimage 2003 (Grenache noir), Roussillon
July 14th 2006 - ‘Fizz’ Evening – Andrew Hill [George Hill Ltd., Tel.: 01509 212 717; Fax: 01509 236963; www.georgehill.co.uk] 1. Prosecco Ca Morlin, Trentino, Italy 2. Castellblanch Rosads Cava, Penedèdes, Spain 3. Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy 4. Gratien and Meyer Cardinal, Saumur, France 5. Eglantine Sparkling, Costock, England 6. Pelorus NV, Marlborough, New Zealand 7. Gardet et Cie Brut Special, Chigny les Roses, Champagne, France 8. Charles Gardet Rosé Saignée 2001, Chigny les Roses, Champagne, France
June 9th 2006 - AGM and Member's Evening - 'Starters and Finishers' [chosen by Ian & Margaret Connor - Wines from Evingtons, Leicester and George Hill, Loughborough] 1. Cremant de Bourgogne, Manoir de Mercey (Ev) Margaret Connor 2. Palacio de Bornos, Verdejo, 2005 (GH) Andrew Chawner 3. Pineau de Charentes, Reynac (Ev) Peter Tickle 4. White Port, Niepoort (Ev) Andrea Griffiths 5. Moscato d’Asti, DOCG, 2005 (GH) Roland Moss 6. Amarone, Speri, 2000 (Ev) Clive Hawley 7. Chateau Fayau, AOC Cadillac, 2002 (GH) John Malpass 8. Sherry, Pedro Ximénez, Lustau (Ev) Sue Lobb
May 9th 2006 - Italy – Wines of the Central North-East Zone – David Morris (The Champagne and Wine Cellar, Tel.: 01242 603514; http:// www.champagneandwinecellar.com/ ; email: [email protected]) 1. Champagne, Paul Dethune, Brut NV 2. Pinot Grigio, Cecilia Beretta, 2004 3. (blind tasting) Massaya, 2004, Lebanon 4. Valpolicella, Pasqua, 2004 5. Bardolino Classico, Tedeschi, 2003 6. Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Pasqua, 2003 7. Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore, La Casetta, Domini Veneti, 2004 8. Amarone 2000, Cecilia Beretta
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 49 April 13th 2006 - French Classic Wines – Craig Paul, Laithwaites (Laithwaites, Solihull; tel. 0121 704 2002)
1. Champagne, Paul Georg Brut 1er Cru NV 2. Sancerre, Chateau de Fontaine Audon 2004, Loire 3. Chablis, Domaine Servin les Sollats 2004 4. Gewurtztraminer, Paul Zinck Grand Cru Florimont 2002, Alsace 5. Fleurie, Cuvée Presidente Marguerite 2003, Beaujolais 6. Joseph Drouhin L’Abeille Pinot Noir 2002, Bourgogne AOC 7. Chateau La Fleur Cravignac Grand Cru 2001, St. Émilion 8. Saint Joseph, La Mandragore 1999, Rhone
March 10th 2006 - Fine Spanish Wines – Quentin Sadler (tel./fax: 020 8286 4566. Email: [email protected] ) 1. Condes de Albarei Albariño 2003 Adega de Albarei Val do Salnés, D.O. Rias Baixas 2. Viña Vilano Rosado 2004 D.O. Ribero del Duero 3. Señorio de Sarria Viñedo Sotes 2002 Bodegas de Sarria, D.O. Navarra 4. Dehesa de Rubiales Crianza 2002 Vino de la Tierra, Castile-León 5. Señorio de Sarria Viñedo Uno 2001 Bodegas de Sarria, D.O. Navarra 6. Viña Vilano Reserva 2001 D.O. Ribero del Duero 7. Gran Albina 2002 Bodegas Riojanas, D.O. Ca Rioja 8. Clos de Codols 2002 D.O. Monstant 9. Els Igols Priorat 2002 Bodegues Ametller Civill, D.O. Priorat
February 10th 2006 - The Best of South Africa – Richard Kelly MW [wines from:Andrew Hill at George Hill Ltd., Tel.: 01509 212 717; www.georgehill.co.uk] 1. Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Quando, Robertson 2. Chardonnay Reserve 2003 Cape Chamonix, Franschoek 3. Chenin Blanc 2004 Lammershoek, Swartland 4. Viognier 2005 Bon Cap Wines, Eilandia 5. Pinotage ‘The Ruins’ 2004 Bon Cap Wines, Eilandia 6. Cape Blend (Pinotage/Syrah/Merlot) 2001 Quoin Rock, Stellenbosch 7. Viktoria (Syrah/Cabernet/Cinsault) 2004 Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards 8. Columella 2003 Eben Sadie, Swartland
January 13th 2006 - Cousiño-Macul of Chile - Douglas Harrison (Harrison Vintners, 23 Alliance Court, Alliance Road, London W3 0RB. Tel: 020 8752 1400; Fax: 020 8993 9720; [email protected]) 1. Cousiño-Macul Riesling Doña Isidora 2004 2. Cousiño-Macul Sauvignon Blanc 2005 3. Cousiño-Macul Sauvignon Gris 2004 4. Cousiño-Macul Chardonnay 2005 5. Cousiño-Macul Chardonnay 2002 Antiguas Reservas 6. Cousiño-Macul Merlot 2004 7. Cousiño-Macul Merlot Reserva 2003 8. Cousiño-Macul Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 9. Cousiño-Macul Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Antiguas Reservas 10. Cousiño-Macul Merlot 2004
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 50 2005 December 9th 2005 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow [Corney and Barrow Tel.: 01638 600000; Fax: 01638 600860; email [email protected]] 1. Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Champagne NV 2. Pinot Gris, Bodega Lurton 2005, Mendoza, Argentina 3. Pyramid Hill Verdelho 2004, Hunter Valley, Australia 4. Marquis de Lissac Chardonnay 2004, Côtes de Thongue 5. Bourgogne Blanc, Les Sétilles 2004, Olivier Leflaive 6. Pinot Noir 2003, Chanson, Beaune 7. Quinta de Chocopalha Tinto 2002, Estremadura, Portugal 8. Eagle Vale Merlot 2002, Margaret River, Western Australia 9. Cabernet Sauvignon 2002, Bodega Ruca Malen, Mendoza, Argentina 10. Château Septy 2000, Monbazillac
November 11th 2005 - Grant Burge Tasting – Phillip Amps [Amps Fine Wines, Tel.: 01832 273502, Fax: 01832 273611 – www.ampsfinewines.co.uk ] 1. Grant Burge Kraft Sauvignon Blanc 2005, Barossa Valley/Adelaide Hills 2. Grant Burge Summers Chardonnay 2004, Eden Valley/Adelaide Hills 3. Grant Burge Cameron Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2001, Barossa Valley 4. Grant Burge Holy Trinity 2001, Barossa Valley 5. Grant Burge Balthasar 2002, Barossa Valley 6. Grant Burge Filsel Shiraz 2003, Barossa Valley 7. Grant Burge Kraft Meshach 2001, Barossa Valley
October 14th 2005 - Villa Maria, New Zealand - Nina Walters [Hatch Mansfield UK] 1. Villa Maria Private Bin Riesling 2004, Awatere & Wairau Valleys 2. Villa Maria Cellar Selection Riesling 2002, Marlborough 3. Villa Maria Reserve 'Clifford Bay' Sauvignon Blanc, 2004, Marlborough 4. Villa Maria Waldron Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2003, Marlborough 5. Villa Maria Seddon Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2004, Marlborough 6. Villa Maria Reserve Pinot Noir 2004, Marlborough 7. Villa Maria Cellar Selection Syrah 2003 8. Villa Maria Reserve Cabernet/Merlot 2001, Hawke's Bay 9. Esk Valley Reserve Merlot/Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon 2002, Esk Valley
September 9th 2005 - Chateau Musar - Jane Sowter [Chateau Musar Wines Tel.: 020 8941 8311; Fax: 020 8941 7843; www.chateaumusar.co.uk ] 1. Hochar Père et Fils Rosé 2001 2. Chateau Musar White 1998 3. Musar Cuvée Red 2003 4. Hochar Père et Fils Red 2001 5. Chateau Musar Red 1998 6. Chateau Musar Red 1995 7. Chateau Musar Red 1991 8. Chateau Musar Red 1979 9. Chateau Musar Red 1980 (Magnum)
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 51 August 13th 2005 - Roussillon - 'Les Vins du Soleil' – Jan Turton [Vinformation/Wine Educators International, Tel.: 01327 354480; wine-educators.com] 1. Mas las Cabes Muscat Sec 2004, Jean Gardiès, VdP des Côtes Catalans 2. Côtes du Roussillon Blanc, Cuvée Centenaire 2003, Domaine Lafage 3. Cuvée les Canadells 2003, Collioure, Domaine La Tour Vielle, VdP de la Côte 4. Mas las Cabes, Côtes du Roussillon 2003, Jean Gardiès 5. Côtes du Roussillon, Cuvée Lea 2001, Domaine Lafage 6. Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2000, Latour de France, Les Pavillon des Ramparts 7. Muscat de Rivesaltes 2003, Domaine Piquemal 8. Rivesaltes Ambré 1999, Domaine Rossignol 9. Maury 2001, SCV Maury Pollen
July 8th 2005 - AGM and Member's Evening - 'Summer Wines'
1. Champagne Lutun NV Paul Aspley 2. Villa Maria Marlborough Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Mark Payne 3. Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Mark Payne 4. Chateau Castelneau Bordeaux Clairette 2001 Tim Edwards 5. Fairtrade Cape Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape (SA) Michael Gerard 6. 'The Ruins' Pinotage 2003, Robertson District (SA) Sue Lobb 7. Leyda Pinot Noir Reserve, 'Las Brisas', 2004, Leyda Valley, Chile John Malpass 8. De Loach Pinot Noir 2003, Russian River Valley, Sonoma California John Malpass 9. PX (Pedro Ximenex) Sherry, Lustau, Jerez David Payne
June 10th 2005 - The Abruzzo and Marches – Ben Robson [Bat & Bottle., Tel.: 01572 759735; www.batwine.co.uk] 1. Grechetto 2004, Vignabaldo 2. Verdicchio Classico 2003, Mancinelli 3. Verdicchio Classico Superiore 2003, Mancinelli 4. Sauvignon Blanc 2003, Montinori 5. Sangiovese 2004, Vignabaldo 6. Rubrum 2003 (Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Lacrima), Mancinelli 7. Montepulciano 2002, Montori 8. Fonte Cupra 2001 (Montepulciano), Montori 9. Re Sole 2000 (Lacrima), Mancinelli ]May 13th 2005 - Chateauneuf du Pape, its 'Look-a-likes' and Satellites – David Morris [The Champagne and Wine Cellar Tel.: 01242 603 514; www.champagneandwinecellar.com; email: [email protected] ] 1. Champagne Grand Cru, Paul Dethune 2. Marques de Riscal, Rueda 3. Côtes du Rhone, Cave des Papes 4. Costiere de Nîmes 5. Côte du Ventoux, Perrin 6. Côtes du Rhone, Guigal 7. Gigondas, Guigal 8. Chateauneuf du Pape, Domaine de Pegau
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 52 April 8th 2005 - 'Rhone Rangers' from California – Ian Bamford MW
1. Oakley Vin Blanc 2002, Cline Cellars, Carneros and Contra Costa County 2. Roussanne 2001, Alban Vineyards, San Luis Obispo County 3. Central Coast Viognier 2001, Alban Vineyards, San Luis Obispo County 4. Red Truck 2001, Cline Cellars, Carneros and Contra Costa County 5. Pleiades XII, Sean Thackrey, Marin County 6. Le Mistral 2000, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley 7. Reva Syrah 1999, Alban Vineyards, San Luis Obispo County 8. Mourvedre Ancient Vineyards 2002, Cline Cellars, Carneros and Contra Costa County
March 11th 2005 - Wines of Southern Italy – Charles Metcalfe
1. Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina 2003 2. Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo 2003 3. Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino 2003 4. Cottonera Fatgione Nerello Mascalese 2002 5. Tenuto le Querce Aglianico del Vulture Il Viola 2001 6. La Corte Zinfandel La Corte 2002, Puglia IGT 7. La Corte Negroamaro La Corte 2002, Puglia IGT 8. Gulfi Nerojbleo Nero d'Avola 2001, Sicilia IGT
February 11th 2005 - Wines of South West France – John Bootle of Allez Vins! (Allez Vins! PO Box 1019 Long Itchington, Southam, Warks CV47 9ZU. Tel: 01926 811969; Fax: 01926 815840; [email protected]) 1. Pacherenc du Vic Bilh AC Sec 2003, Domaine Berthoumieu 2. Jurançon Sec AC 2003, Domaine du Cinquau 3. Pecharmant AC 2001, Château Beauportail 4. Cahors AC 2001, Château de Mercuès 5. Cahors AC 2000, Château Les Hauts'Aglan Cuvée 'A' 6. Madiran AC 2001, Château d'Aydie 7. Madiran SAC 2001, Château Berthoumieu Cuvée Charles de Batz 8. Saussignac AC 2001, Château Grinou
January 14th 2005 - Red Burgundy – Douglas Harrison of Harrison Vintners (Harrison Vintners, Jayrealm Ltd., 23 Alliance Court, Alliance Road, London W3 0RB. Tel: 020 8752 1400; Fax: 020 8993 9720; [email protected]) 1. Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2002 [made by Jean-Philippe Marchand of Gevrey Chambertin] 2. Clos de Lupé-Cholet, Monopole 2002 [from the only vineyard within the town of Nuits St. Georges] 3. Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2002 [made by Albert Bichot of Beaune] 4. Hautes Côtes de Nuits 2002 [made by Albert Bichot of Beaune] 5. Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru 1998, Domaine de Pavillon [Clos des Marechaudes - Monopole] 8. Le Corton Grand Cru 1998, Domaine de Pavillon [Clos des Marechaudes - Monopole] 9. Vosne Romanée 2000, Domaine du Clos Frantin 8. Vosne Romanée Premier Cru 2000, Les Malconsorts, [adjacent to 'La Tache']
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 53 2004 December 10th 2004 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow [Corney and Barrow Tel.: 01638 600000; Fax: 01638 600860; email [email protected]] 1. Cremant de Bourgogne Rosé NV, Louis Boillot, Burgundy 2. Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc 2003, Marlborough, New Zealand 3. Montagny 1er Cru Bonnevaux 2003, Burgundy 4. Nelson's Creek Chardonnay 2003, Paarl, S. Africa 5. Gewurztraminer, Domaine Trapet 2002, Alsace 6. Blouvlei 2003, Paarl, S. Africa 7. Pinot Noir, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Pierre Labet 2002, Beaune 8. Malbec, Bodega Ruca Malen 2002, Mendoza, Argentina 9. Mont du Toit 2001, Wellington, New Zealand 10. Château Briatte 2000, Sauternes November 12th 2004 – California, Seghesio Wines (presented by Camille Seghesio) [contact:Andrew Hill at George Hill Ltd., Tel.: 01509 212 717; www.georgehill.co.uk] 1. Arneis 2002, Seghesio 2. Sangiovese 2001, Seghesio 3. Barbera 2001, Seghesio 4. Sonoma County Zinfandel 2001, Seghesio 5. Cortina Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2001, Seghesio 6. Home Ranch Alexander Valley Zinfandel 2002, Seghesio 7. Old Vines Zinfandel 2001, Segheio 8. Omaggio 1999, Seghesio October 8th 2004 - Sparkling Wine and Champagne - Phillip Amps [Amps Fine Wines, Tel.: 01832 273502, Fax: 01832 273611 – www.ampsfinewines.co.uk ] 1. Green Point NV Brut, Australia 2. Green Point 1999 Vintage Brut, Australia 3. Nyetimber 1996 Classic Cuvée 4. Laherte Brut Tradition NV, Champagne 5. Laherte 1er Cru Blanc de Blanc NV, Champagne 6. Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin NV, Champagne 7. Laherte Brut Rosé NV, Champagne September 10th 2004 - Yering Station & Mount Langi Ghiran - Brett Fleming
1. Pinot Noir Rosé (Extra Dry) 2003, Yarra Valley (Victoria) 2. Pinot Gris 2003, Mount Langi Ghiran (Yarra Valley) 3. Chardonnay 2002, Yering Station 4. MVR (Marsanne/Viognier/Roussane) 2003, Yarra Valley 5. Pinot Noir 2001, Yarra Valley 6. Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2000, Yering Station 7. Langi Shiraz 2000, Mount Langi Ghiran 8. Reserve Shiraz/Viognier 2001, Yering Station
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 54 August 13th 2004 - AGM & member's Evening - Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir
1. Sancerre, 'Les Boucauds' 2001, Claude Riffault (SB) Margaret Connor 2. Sancerre Rosé, Pinot Noir 2003, Yvon & Pascal Tabordet Sue Lobb 3. Sauvignon St Brie 2002, Berson et Fils Sue Lobb 4. Isabel Sauvignon Blanc 2003, Marlborough NZ Mark Payne 5. Volnay-Champans, Premier Cru 1998, Blain-Gagnard (PN) Tim Edwards 6. Isabel Pinot Noir 2002, Marlborough Mark Payne 7. Pipers Brook Estate Pinot Noir 2001, Tasmania Clive Hawley 8. Villard 'El Noble' 2001, Botrytis Sauvignon Blanc Howard Bland July 9th 2004 - The Languedoc - Quentin Sadler [Wines from Winetrack Tel.: 020 8286 4566; email: [email protected]] 1. Domaine de Maubet Coup de Coeur Gros Manseng 2003, Vin de Pays Gascogne 2. Marquis de Pennautier Collection Privée Chardonnay 2002, Vin de Pays d'Oc 3. Eurus 2000, Coteaux du Languedoc 4. Domaine Saint Sophie 2002, Coteaux du Languedoc-Saint Christol 5. Château de Pennautier Collection Privée 2001, Cabardès 6. Château Lauret 2000, Coteaux du Languedoc-Pic Saint Loup 7. Domaine des Deux Anes L'Enclos 2002, Corbières 8. Les Hauts de la Borie Blanche 2000, Minervois La Liviniere 9. Château de Pennautier L'Esprit de Pennautier 1999 Cabardès June 11th 2004 - The Veneto – Ben Robson [Bat & Bottle., Tel.: 0845 1084407; www.batwine.co.uk ; email: [email protected] ] 1. Le Case Bianche. Prosecco Brut ‘Cuc’ 2003, Conegliano e Valdobbiadene (Prosecco) 2. La Biancara. I Masieri 2003, Gambellara Classico (Garganega, Trebbiano) 3. Monte Forche. I Maieri 2003, Colli Euganei (Traminer, Malvasia) 4. Zonta. Campo di Fiori 2002, Bassano del Grappa (Malvasia) 5. Porto Godi. Riveselle 2002, Colli Berici [Tocai Rosso (Grenache)] 6. Col Sandago. Camoi 1999, Piave de Soligo (Cab. Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab. Franc) 7. Luigi Righetti. Capitel de Roari Amarone 2000 (Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella) 8. Le Volpi. Moscato Vendemmia Tardiva 2002, Colli Euganei (Moscato) May 14th 2004 - Wines of Portugal
April 2nd 2004 Wines of Alsace – Andrew Hill [George Hill Ltd., Tel.: 01509 212 717; Fax: 01509 236963; www.georgehill.co.uk] 1. Mayerling Crémant d’Alsace, Caves de Turkheim 2. Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés 1999 3. Riesling Reserve 2001, Caves de Turkheim 4. Pinot Gris Le Fromenteau 2002, Josmeyer et Fils 5. Muscat Réserve, Caves de Turkheim 6. Gewurztraminer Tradition, Caves de Turkheim 7. Pinot Noir 2001 Rotenberg, Caves de Turkheim 8. Pinot Gris Selection de Grains Nobles 1998, Caves de Turkheim
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 55 March 12th 2004 - New Zealand – Jayne Bridges [Winespeak]
1. Alpha Domus, Semillon 2001 2. Villa Maria, Pinot Gris 2003 3. Huia Marlborough Gewurztraminer 2003 4. Felton Road Riesling, Central Otago 2003 5. Cornish Point Drystone Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2002 6. Kim Crawford Hawkes Bay Merlot 2002 7. The Navigator, Hawkes Bay 2000 8. Talking Tree Tasmania Reserve 2000 February 9th 2004 - Rhône Wines from Chapoutier – Alastair Pine M. Chapoutier, Tain, France: www.chapoutier.com ( in conjunction with Mentzendorff & Co. U.K. Tel.: 020 7840 3600; www.mentzendorff.co.uk) 1. Condrieu 2002 2. Côtes du Rhône Belleruche 2002 3. Chateauneuf du Pape, La Bernadine 2000 4. Crozes Hermitage, La Petite Ruche 2001 5. Crozes Hermitage, Les Meysonniers 2001 6. Saint Joseph Deschants 2001 7. Hermitage, La Sizeranne 2000 8. Banyuls 1998 January 9th 2004 - Second Wines of Bordeaux – Douglas Harrison of Harrison Vintners (Harrison Vintners,. Tel: 020 8752 1400; Fax: 020 8993 9720)
1. Château Tour de Capet 1999 (2nd wine, Ch. Capet Guillier) 2. Château Capet Guillier 1998, Grand Cru St. Emilion 3. Château Duluc 1998 (2nd wine, Ch. Branaire Ducru, 4me Cru St. Julien) 4. Château Baron de Milon 1997 (2nd wine, Ch. Duhart Milon, 4me Cru Pauillac) 5. Les Charmes de Kirwan 1999 (2nd wine, Ch. Kirwan, 3me Cru Margaux) 6. Château Kirwan 1999, 3me Cru Margaux 7. Madame de Rayne 1997 (2nd wine, Ch. De Rayne Vigneau) 8. Château De Rayne Vigneau 1995, 1er Cru Classé Sauternes
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 56 2003 December 12th 2003 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow [Corney and Barrow Tel.: 01638 600000; Fax: 01638 600860] 1. Guy de Chassey, Grand Cru Champagne NV 2. Domaine les Escasses, Côtes de Gascogne 2002 3. Nelsons Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Paarl 2003 4. Pinot Blanc, Cattin, Alsace 2002 5. Muddy Water Chardonnay, Waipara (New Zealand) 2001 6. Valpolicella Classico, Pasqua, Verona 2001 7. Crossroads Classic Pinot Noir, Hawkes Bay, NZ 2001 8. Château Carignan, Première Côtes de Bordeaux 1999 9. Domaine Coyeux, Muscat Beaume de Venise 2001 November 14th 2003 - South African Wines – Norman Woffenden [Woffenden Wines; tel. 01204 308081; www.capewines-bolton.co.uk ] 1. Morganhof Brut Reserve 1998 (Stellenbosch) 2. Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2003 (Cederberg) 3. Neils Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc 2003 (Stellenbosch) 4. Uiterwyk de Waal Viognier 2002 (Stellenbosch) 5. Rhebokskloof Shiraz 2002 (Paarl) 6. Thelema Merlot 2001 (Stellenbosch) 7. Kanonkop Pinotage 2000 (Stellenbosch) 8. Rust en Vrede Estate Wine 1999 (Stellenbosch) October 10th 2003 - Wines of Mission Hill Estate, British Columbia [Simpkin and James, Leicester] 1. Pinot Grigio 2001 2. Pinot Blanc 2002 3. Chardonnay 2001 4. Pinot Noir 2000 5. Pinot Noir Reserve 1999 6. Merlot 7. Reserve Merlot 8. Vidal Icewine September 12th 2003 - AGM and Members' evening – ‘Mediterranean Rim (or thereabouts)’
1. Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava (Spain) Mark Payne 2. Champagne Grade Reserve, J. de Telmont, Damay Peter Betts 3. Vouvray 2000, Domaine Sylvain Guadron Demi-sec Clive Hawley 4. Merlot, Barrique 2000, Frajona Malinska, Istra (Croatia) Merrill Hastie 5. Limnio 1998, Porto Carras, Côtes de Meliton, (Greece) Eddie Bates 6. Halkidiki Red 2000, Limnio/Grenache Tsantali (Greece) John Malpass 7. Mavrodaphne of Patras, Kourtaki (Greece) Mike Bevan 8. Maury Vin Doux Natural, Grenache (Roussillon) Sue Lobb
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 57 August 8th 2003 - Pol Roger – David Rhodes [Pol Roger Limited, Shelton House, 4 Coningsby Street, Hereford HR1 3DY – www.polroger.co.uk] 1. Pol Roger Extra Cuvée de Réserve (White Foil) 2. Pol Roger Brut Réserve 1995 3. Pol Roger Chardonnay Réserve 1995 4. Pol Roger Brut Rose Réserve 1995 5. Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 1993 6. Extra Cuvée de Réserve Riche (Demi-sec) July 11th 2003 - Australia – Brett Fleming
1. Banrock Station Sparkling Shiraz (South Australia) 2. Tintara Shiraz 1999 (South Australia) 3. Houghton Frankland River Shiraz 2000 (Western Australia) 4. Yarra Burn Shiraz 2000 (Heathcote, Yarra Valley, Great Western Victoria) 5. Chateau Reynella Shiraz 2000 (McLaren Vale) 6. Stonehaven Limited Vineyard Release Shiraz 1997 (Padthaway) 7. Leasingham Classic Clare Shiraz 1997 (Clare Valley) 8. E & E Black Pepper Shiraz 1999 (Barossa Valley) June 13th 2003 - Wines of Nicolas Catena, Mendoza Argentina – Nick Askew, Bibendum [Bibendum Wine Limited, 113 Regents Park Road, London NW1 8UR – www.bibendum-wine.co.uk ] 1. Libertad Pinot Blanc, Bodegas Esmerelda 2002 2. Alamos Chardonnay, Nicolas Catena 2001 3. Catena Agrelo Vineyard Chardonnay 2001 4. Catena Alta Chardonnay 2000 5. Libertad Merlot, Bodegas Esmerelda 2002 6. Alamos Bonarda, Nicolas Catena 2001 7. Catena Agrelo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 8. Catena Alta Malbec 2000 May 11th 2003 - Pinot Noir Tasting – Phillip Amps [Amps Fine Wines, Tel.: 01832 273502, Fax: 01832 273611 – www.ampsfinewines.co.uk ] 1. Pinot Noir 2001, Piedra Feliz, Chile (Laroche and Cordech) 2. Pinot Noir 2000 Wild Ferment, Errazuriz, Chile 3. Pinot Noir 2001, Whalehaven, Pemberton, Australia 4. Pinot Noir 2000, Whalehaven, Elgin, S. Africa 5. Morey St. Denis 2000, Domaine Georges Lignier, France 6. Pinot Noir 2000, Alpha Domus, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 7. Pinot Noir 1999, Marimar Torres, Russian River, USA 8. Pinot Noir 1999, Famous Gate, Carneros, USA
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 58 April 11th 2003 - Wines of the Cote d’Or – Karl Elwood [John Armit Wines Ltd., Tel.: 020 7908 0600, Fax: 020 7908 0601 – www.armit.co.uk ] 1. Bourgogne Blanc 2000, Domaine Darviot Perrin 2. Pernand Verglesses Blanc 2000, Chartron Père et Fils 3. Meursault Sous la Velle 2000, Domaine Darviot Perrin 4. Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Cailleret 1998, Domaine Fontaine Gagnard 5. Monthelie 2000, Domaine Darviot Perrin 6. Volnay 1er Cru Les Champans 1999, Domaine Marquis D’Angerville 7. Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Proces 1999, Domaine Robert Arnoux 8. Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Corvées Pagets 1994, Domaine Robert Arnoux March 14th 2003 - Concha y Toro Wines – Chris Horridge
1. Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc 2001, Casablanca 2. Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc 2000, Casablanca 3. Terrunyo Chardonnay 1999, Casablanca 4. Casillero del Diablo Cabernet 2001, Maipo 5. Trio Merlot 2000, Rapel 6. Marques Cabernet 2000, Puenta Alto 7. Terrunyo Carmènere 1999, Maipo 8. Don Melchior Cabernet 1998, Maipo 9. Almaviva 1997, Maipo February 14th 2003 - Spain – Quentin Sadler [Wines from Winetrack 020 8286 4566 – www.winetrack.co.uk - [email protected]] 1. blanco: Guitián Godello 2001, Finca la Tapada, D.O. Valdeorras, Galicia 2. Terrasolo Chardonnay-Garnacha 2001, Bodegas Jean León, D.O. Penedés, Catalunya 3. tinto: Casa de la Ermita ‘Organic’ 2001, D.O. Jumilla, Murcia 4. Dignius Crianza 1998, Bodegas Magaña, D.O. Navarra 5. Peñon de Ifach Reserva 1998, Bodegas Enrique Mendoza, D.O. Alicante 6. Mas Igneus FA206 2000, Vinyes de Coster, D.O. Priorat, Poboleda, Catalunya 7. Viña Magaña Reserva 1994, Bodegas Magaña, D.O. Navarra 8. Malaga Pedro Ximénez Reserva de Familia, Bodegas López Hermanos, D.O. Malaga January 13th 2003 - Western Australia – Jayne Bridges [Winespeak]
1. Howard Park Riesling 2000 2. Talijancich Verdelho 1998 3. Willespie Sauvignon/Semillon 1998 4. Cullen Chardonnay 2000 5. Talijancich Grenache 2000 6. Cape Mentelle 2000 7. Willespie Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 8. Cullens Mangan 2001 9. Houghton’s Jack Mann 1998
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 59 2002 December 13th 2002 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow [Corney and Barrow Tel.: 01638 600000; Fax: 01638 600860] 1. Corney and Barrow’s Blanc de Blancs NV, Methode Traditionelle 2. Domaine Les Escasses 2001, Côtes de Gascogne 3. Sancerre Domaine de Nozay 2001, Phillip de Benost, Loire 4. Savigny Les Beaune les Montchenevoy 2000, Patrick Javillier, Burgundy 5. Brouilly, Château la Terriere, Beaujolais 6. Cabernet Franc, La Tunella 2001, Colli Orientali del Friuli 7. Château Barrail de Blanc 1998, Grand Cru St. Emilion, Bordeaux 8. Château Bastor-Lamontagne 1997, Sauternes 9. Corney and Barrow’s Ten Year Old Tawny Port November 8th 2002 - Australian Wines - John Townend [House of Townend Ltd]
1. Arneis ‘I’ Range 2001, Gary Crittenden, Victoria 2. Riesling 2001, Best's Great Western, Victoria 3. Chardonnary 1999, Diamond Valley, Victoria 4. Rosato ‘I’ Range 2002, Gary Crittenden, Victoria 5. Pinot Noir 2000, Dromana Estate, Victoria 6. Brookman Merlot 1999, Clarendon Hills, McLaren Vale 7. Merlot Cabernet Three Sheds Red 1999, Ashton Hills, Adelaide Hills 8. Cabernet Sauvignon 1997, Best's Great Western, Victoria 9. Shiraz 2000, Hugo, McLaren Vale October 11th 2002 - Californian Single Grape Varieties - Andrew Hill [George Hill Ltd., Tel.: 01509 212 717; Fax: 01509 236963; www.georgehill.co.uk] 1. R H Phillips White Zinfandel 2001, Central Valley 2. EXP Viognier 2001, R H Phillips, Dunnigan Hills 3. St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc 2000, Napa Valley 4. Schug Chardonnay 1997, Carneros Valley 5. Schug Pinot Noir 1997, Carneros Valley 6. EXP Syrah 2000, R H Phillips, Dunnigan Hills 7. Mad Zin 1998, Kempton Clark ‘Mixed Appelation’ 8. Seghesio Home Ranch Zinfandel 1999, Alexander Valley September 13th 2002 - Louis Jadot Tasting - Chris Horridge
1. Louis Jadot Macon Blanc Villages 2001 2. Louis Jadot Bourgogne Chardonnay 1999 3. Louis Jadot Mersault 2000 4. Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages 2001 5. Louis Jadot Moulin a Vent, Château de Jacques 2000 6. Louis Jadot Bourgogne Pinot Noir 1999 7. Louis Jadot Marsannay 1998 8. Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru 1998
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 60 August 9th 2002 - A Tasting of Spanish Wines - Ian Bamford MW [Bamford Wines Tel./Fax: 01706 542760] 1. Reserve de la Familia 1998, Cavas Juve y Camps, Sant Sadurni d’Anoia, Penedès 2. Valdesil 2001, Bodegas Valderroa, Vilamartin de Valdeorras, Galicia 3. Lagar de Cervera 2001, Lagar de Fornelos, El Rosal, Galicia 4. Monjardin Pinot Noir Reserva 1996, Bodegas Castillo de Monjardin, Villamayor, Navarra 5. La Planella 2001, Cellers Joan d’Anguera, Darmos, Tarragona 6. Teofila Reyes Crianza 1999, Bodegas Reyes, Penafiel, Ribero del Duero 7. Vina Ardanza Reserva 1995, Bodegas La Rioja Alta, Haro, Rioja Alta 8. Gran Reserva 904 1992, Bodegas La Rioja Alta, Haro, Rioja Alta July 12th 2002 - Wines from Southern France - Steve Daniel, Oddbins [Oddbins: www.oddbins.com] 1. Sieur de Commandieu Muscat 2001, Minervois 2. Dom Perraudin Viognier 2001, Costières de Nîmes 3. Château de Nages Cuvée Joseph Torres 1999, Costières de Nîmes 4. Domaine Bégude Chardonnay Prestige, 2000, Limoux 5. Château de Valcombe Classique 2000, Costières de Nîmes 6. Borie La Vitarelle La Combe 1999, St-Chinian 7. Château Combebelle Cabernet Reserve 1999, St-Chinian 8. Clos des Fees VV 2000, Côtes de Roussillon Villages 9. Borie de Maurel Sylla 2000, Minervois June 14th 2002 - AGM and Members' 'Fizz' evening 1. Freixenet Cordón Negro NV, Spain 2. Mumm Cuvée Blanc de Blancs NV, Napa Valley, California Ian Connor 3. Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV, New Zealand Mark Payne 4. Croser 1998, Piccadilly Valley, S. Australia John Malpass 5. Nicolas Feuillatte NV, Champagne David Payne 6. Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label NV, Champagne 7. Oeil de Perdix Rosé NV, Champagne Merrill Hastie 8. Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz NV, Langhorne Creek, Australia Tim Edwards 9. Gratien et Meyer 'Le Cardinal' NV, Loire/Saumur May 10th 2002 - Wines of the Hunter and Barossa Valleys –
Presented by Averil Abbott (Australian Wine Bureau, London; Email [email protected]) 1. Tyrrell's Hunter Valley 'Lost Block' Semillon 2000 2. Grant Burge Barossa Valley 'Zerk' Semillon 2001 3. Bethany Barossa Valley Chardonnay 1999 4. Rosemount Hunter Valley 'Roxborough' Chardonnay 1996 5. Allanmere Hunter Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 6. Peter Lehmann Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 7. Hamilton Ewell Barossa Valley 'Railway' Shiraz 1999 8. McWilliams Mount Pleasant Hunter Valley Shiraz 1994
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 61 April 12th 2002 - Swiss Wines - Presented by Douglas Harrison of Harrison Vintners (Harrison Vintners, Tel: 020 7236 7716; Fax: 020 7332 0343) 1. Fendant Treize Étoiles 1999, Valais (Chasselas grape) 2. Épesses 1999, Vaud 1999 (Chasselas grape) 3. Remigen Spätlese 1999 (Zűrich Hongg) (Riesling and Gutedel grapes) 4. Château Lichet 2000, Valais (Petite Arvine grape) 5. Dole Romane 1999, Valais (Pinot noir/Gamay) 6. Grand Croix 1998 Vaud (Pinot Noir) 7. Le Tourmentin 1999, Valais (Pinot noir/Cornalin/Humagne/Syrah) 8. Cristallo 1997, Thurgau (Vin de Fraise) March 8th 2002 - A Taste of Italy - Presented by Karl Elwood (John Armit Wines Ltd., Tel: 020 79080600; Fax: 020 79080601; www.armit.co.uk) 1. Grecante Grechetto Colli Martani 2000, Arnold Caprai in Montefalco, Umbria 2. Roeero Arneis Bricco Cappellina 2000, Gianni Voerzio in La Morra, Piedmont 3. Poggio Alle Gazze 2000, Tenuta dell''Ornellaia in Bolgheri, Tuscany 4. Dolcetto d'Alba Rochettevino 2000, Gianni Voerzio in La Morra, Piedmont 5. Barbera d'Alba 1999, Giacomo Conterno in Monforte d'Alba, Piedmont 6. Querciabella Chianti Classico Reserva 1998, Querciabella in Greve, Tuscany 7. Rosso di Montalcin Salvioni 1999, La Cerbaiaola in Montalcino, Tuscany 8. Nebbiola d'Alba Valmaggiore di Vezza 1998, Bruno Giacossa February 8th 2002 - The Rhone Valley - Presented by Pierre Galmes
1. Domaine Juliette Avril 1999, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2. Domaine Le Clos des Cazeaux 1999, Vacqueras 3. Château Raspail 1999, Gigondas 4. Château Curson 2000, Crozes Hermitage (Domaines Pochon) 5. Saint-Joseph 1999, Domaine du Mortier 6. Condrieu La Galopine 1999, Delas Freres January 11th 2002 - German Wines -Tanner's Wines – Stephen Crosland (Tanners Wines Ltd, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1XD; Tel: 01743 234455;www.tanners-wines.co.uk) 1. Salwey Weissburgunder Qba 1999 2. Gaisböhl Ruppertsberg Riesling Spätlese Trocken, Bürklin-Wolf 1998 3. Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Kabinett, Kurt Hain 2000 4. Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Kabinett, Peter Jakob Kühn 2000 5. Oberemmeler Hütte Riesling Spätlese, von Hövel 1999 6. Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Spätlese, Karthäuserhof 1999 7. Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese XX, Heribert Kerpen 1999 8. Nierstein Hipping Riesling Auslese, Anton Balbach 1999
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 62 2001 December 14th 2001 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow [Corney and Barrow Tel.: 01638 600000; Fax: 01638 600860] 1. Corney and Barrow's Blanc de Blancs, Méthode Traditionelle, Varichon et Clerc 2. Pinot Grigio, Fattori & Graney, Veneto, 2000 Italy 3. Maçon Solutre, Maison Auvigue, 2000 France 4. Rully, 1er Cru Vauvry, Olivier Leflaive, 1999 Burgundy 5. Clot de Gleize, Bouches du Rhone, 2000, France 6. Château Bonalgue, Pomerol, 1997 7. Hawequas, Coastal region, 2000, South Africa 8. Zinfandel, Mendocino County, Lolonis, California 1997 9. Muscat de Beaume de Venise, Domaine Coyeaux 2000 November 9th 2001 - Hardy's Museum (Australia) - Brett Fleming 1. La Baume, Sauvignon Blanc 2000 2. Hardys Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 3. Hardys Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 4. Chateau Reynella Cabernet Merlot 1997, Reynella & McLaren Vale 5. Chateau Reynella Cabernet Merlot 1993, Reynella & McLaren Vale 6. Leasingham Cabernet Sauvignon 1997, Clare Valley 7. Leasingham Cabernet Sauvignon 1992, Clare Valley 8. Eileen Hardy Shiraz 1997, McLaren Vale, Padthaway 9. Eileen Hardy Shiraz 1992, McLaren Vale, Padthaway October 12th 2001 - Abbotts Wines (Nerida Abbott: Languedoc/Roussillon) - Jan Turton 1. Eurus 2000, Côteau du Languedoc 2. Tesco Reserve, Minervois 3. Ammonite 1999, Côtes du Roussillon 4. Cirrus 1999, Cabardes 5. Cumulus 1999 Minervois 6. Boreas 1999, Coteaux du Languedoc 7. Cumulo Nimbus, 1998, Minervois September 14th 2001 - Wines from New Zealand - Margaret Harvey MW [Fine Wines of New Zealand Ltd, PO Box 476, London NW5 2NZ] 1. Kumeu River Pinot Gris 2000 - Auckland 2. Rippon Riesling 1998 - Wanaka, Central Otago 3. Aotea Sauvignon Blanc 2001 - Nelson 4. Aotea Chardonnay 1999 - Nelson 5. Kumeu River Pinot Noir 1999 - Auckland 6. Redmetal Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon-Franc 1999 - Hawkes Bay 7. Aotea Two Terrace Red NV - Waipara 8. Pegasus Bay Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot 1999 – Waipara
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 63 August 10th 2001 - Wines from Rioja - Charles Metcalfe 1. Marques de Murrieta Capellania Blanco 1996, Bodegas Marques de Murrieta 2. Valdemar Tinto Joven 2000, Bodegas Martinez Bujanda 3. Campillo Crianza 1997, Bodegas Campillo 4. Baron de Ley Reserva 1997, Baron de Ley 5. Vina Albina Reserva 1995, Bodegas Riojanas 6. Vina Ardanza Reserva 1995, La Rioja Alta 7. Vina Tondonia Reserva 1994, R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia 8. Marques de Riscal Baron de Chirel 1996, Herederos del Marques de Riscal 9. CVNE Inperial Gran Reserva 1994, Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana July 13th 2001 - Wines for the House of Roederer - Rachel Longstaffe [Maison Marques et Domaines Ltd.] 1. Louis Roederer Brut Premier, Champagne 2. Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 1994, Champagne 3. Château de Pez 1997, St. Estèphe, Bordeaux 4. Duas Quintas Douro Tinto 1998, Portugal 5. Duas Quinta Reserva 1996, Portugal 6. Ramos Pinto LBV Port 1966, Portugal 7. Quinta da Ervamoira 10 Year Tawny 8. Louis Roederer Rich, Champagne June 8th 2001 - AGM & Member's Choice [John Malpass, Chris Lewis, Sue Lobb]
1. Sparkling Saumur, Brut (Gratien and Meyer; Méthode Traditionelle) (JM) 2. Viognier, 1999 - Domaine Cazal-Viel (Vin de Pays d'Oc) (JM) 3. Yalumba Oxford Landing Limited Release Viognier 2000, S. Australia (JM) 4. Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2000, Marlborough, New Zealand (CL) 5. Cape Mentelle Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2000, Margaret River, W. Australia (CL) 6. 'Mystery wine' [Salice Salentino Riserva 1997 (Candido), Puglia] (JM) 7. Castello di Arcano Superiore 2000 - DOC Friuli-Grave (100% Merlot) (SL) 8. Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 - N. Coast California (SL) May 9th 2001 South Africa - Andrew Hill [George Hill Ltd., Tel.: 01509 212 717; Fax: 01509 236963; www.georgehill.co.uk] 1. Caresse Marine 2000, Widekrans, Walker Bay 2. Chavant Chardonnay 1999, Louisvale, Stellenbosch 3. Jordan Chardonnay 1999, Stellenbosch 4. Boukenhoutskloof Semillon 1998, Franschhoek 5. Delheim Pinotage 1999, Stellenbosch 6. Dominique 1997, Louisvale, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch 7. Reserve Shiraz 1990, Fairview, Paarl 8. Cobblers Hill Merlot 1997, Jordan, Stellenbosch
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 64 April 6th 2001 - English Wine - John Walker, Dragonsrock
1. Nyetimber Traditional Cuvée 1999 2. Welland Valley Sparkling Brut 1998; Welland Valley Vineyard, Leics 3. Downland Oak; Chapel Down, Kent 4. Estate Reserve Bacchus 1999; Three Choirs, Newent, Gloucs. 5. Madeleine Angevine 1994; Astley Vineyard, Stourport-on-Severn 6. Pinot Noir and Blauer Zweigelt 1995; Battle Wine Estate, Battle 7. Northern Star 2000, Eglantine Vineyard, Costock 8. Brokes Noble Harvest 1999, Denbies, Dorking March 9th 2001 - Australian Wines - Ian Bamford MW [Bamford Wines Tel./Fax: 01706 542760] 1. Aurora 1998, Stoney Vineyard, Tasmania 2. Capel Vale Verdelho 1999, S.W. Australia 3. Penley Estate Chardonnay 1998, Coonawarra S. Australia 4. Penley Estate Merlot 1997, Coonawarra S. Australia 5. Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon 1998, Penley Estate, Coonawarra S. Australia 6. Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 1996, Penley Estate, Coonawarra S. Australia 7. Capel Vale CV Shiraz 1997, S.W. Australia 8. Hyland Shiraz 1996, Penley Estate, Coonawarra S. Australia February 9th 2001 - Wines of Portugal – Stephen Barrett [Tel./Fax: 01752 260799; www.stephenbarrett.com; email [email protected]] 1. Bela Fonte Bical 1999 (Beiras) 2. Monte Velho 1999 (Alentejo) 3. Ramada 1999 (Estremadura) 4. Vinha do Carneiro 1998 (Estremadura) 5. Joao Portugal Ramos Trincadeira 1998 (Alentejo) 6. Chamine 1998 (Alentejo) 7. Quinta do Cotto 1997 (Douro) 8. Quinta do Crasto 1998 (Douro) January 12th 2001 - Beaujolais - Wines of Patrick and Odile Le Bourlay - Pierre Galmes
1. Beaujolais Rosé 1999 2. Beaujolais Villages Red 1999 3. Beaujolais Villages Red 1998 (Silver Medal Macon 2000) 4. Beaujolais Villages Red 1999 Vieilles Vignes 5. Julienas Red 1999 6. Julienas Red 1999 Cuvée Prestige (oak aged)
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 65 2000 December 8th 2000 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow [Corney and Barrow Tel.: 01638 600000; Fax: 01638 600860] 1. Guy de Chassey Cuvee 2000 Grand Cru Champagne 2. Lofthouse Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 1999 3. Montagny 1er Cru Bonnevaux, Burgundy 1999 4. Lolonis Chardonnay, Mendocino County, California 1998 5. Château de Couprat, Fronsac 1996 6. Domaine de Saissac, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays d'Oc 1998 7. Château Haut Croquard, La Grace Dieu, Grand Cru St. Emilion 1997 8. Les Terrasses, Alvaro Palacios, Priorato, Spain 1998 9. Fonseca Guimarens, Portugal 10. Zwischen den Seen (Traminer), Alois Kracher Number 1 1996, Trockenbeerenauslese November 10th 2000 - Chateau Musar - Jane Sowter [Chateau Musar Wines Tel.: 020 8941 8311; Fax: 020 8941 7843; www.chateaumusar.co.uk ] 1. Chateau Musar Rosé 1995 2. Chateau Musar White 1996 3. Chateau Musar White 1993 4. Hochar Père et Fils 1998 5. Chateau Musar Red 1994 6. Chateau Musar Red 1993 7. Chateau Musar Red 1989 8. Chateau Musar Red 1982 October 13th 2000 - Giovanni Nencini, Cantine Leonardo, Vinci, Tuscany [contact George Hill Ltd., Tel.: 01509 212 717; Fax: 01509 236963; www.georgehill.co.uk ] 1. Ser Piero Chardonnay, Toscana IGT, Cantine Leonardo 1999 2. Leonardo Chianti DOCG, Cantine Leonardo 1999 3. Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Cantina di Montalcino 1998 4. San Zio Toscana IGT, Cantine Leonardo 1998 5. San Ippolito, Rosso di Toscano IGT, Cantine Leonardo 1997 6. San Ippolito, Toscana IGT, Cantine Leonardo 1998 7. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Cantina di Montalcino 1995 8. Tegrino d'Anchiano Vin Santo DOC, Cantine Leonardo 1995 September 8th 2000 - Wines from Spain - Hugo Rose, Lay and Wheeler [Lay and Wheeler Tel.: 01206 764446; Fax: 01206 560002] 1. Blanc Seleccio, Can Feixes, Penedes 1998 2. Verdejo/Sauvignon Blanc, Alvarez y Diez, Rueda 1998 3. Godello, Valdesil, Valdeorras 1998 4. Marius Riserva, Bodegas Piqueras, Almansa 1994 5. Bodegas Murua Reserva, Rioja 1996 6. Vina Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta, Rioja 1994 7. Teofilo Reyes, Bodegas Reyes, Ribera del Duero 1997 8. Les Terrasses, Alvaro Palacio, Priorat 1997
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 66 August 11th 2000 - Australian Wines - Chris Horridge, Southcorp 1. Wynns Riesling, Coonawarra, S. Australia 1998 2. Penfolds Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, S. Australia 1997 3. Devil's Lair Chardonnay, Margaret River, W. Australia 1997 4. Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, Victoria 1998 5. Lindeman's Shiraz, Padthaway, S. Australia 1996 6. Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz, Coonawarra, S. Australia 1996 7. Edwards and Chaffey Cabernet Sauvignon, Section 353, McLaren Vale, S. Australia 1997 8. Wynns Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, S. Australia 1996 July 14th 2000 - AGM - Member's Evening 1. David Lee - Cava Rosé Brut (Somerfield) 2. Caroline Moles - Sparkling Saumur Brut 3. Michael Gerard - Cordoniu Brut (Cava) 4. John Walker - Prestige Szigeti, ( Muscat Ottonel), Austria. 5. Michael Picken - Lindauer Brut 6. Mark Payne - Roederer Quartet, California (multi-vintage) 7. Chris Lewis - Oudinot Champagne (M&S) 8. Paul Dutton - Michel Lenique Champagne 9. Martin Ward - Pineau des Charentes June 9th 2000 - Rhone Varietals from California - Ian Bamford MW [Bamford Wines Tel./Fax: 01706 40900] 1. Cotes d'Oakley Vin Blanc 1997 2. Marsanne Los Carneros 1998 3. Viognier Los Carneros 1998 4. Cotes d'Oakley Vin Gris 1997 5. Mourvedre Ancient Vines 1997 6. Syrah Los Carneros 1997 7. Zinfandel California 1998 8. Zinfandel, Big Break Vineyard 1997 May 12th 2000 - Wines from Greece - Steve Daniel, Oddbins [Oddbins: http://www.oddbins.com/ ] 1. Tselepos Mantinea 1998 2. Asprolithi Oenoforos White 1999 3. Thalassitis 1999 4. Antonopoulos Chardonnay 1998 5. Notios Red 1999 6. Ktima Kyr Yiannis Syrah 1997 7. Amethystos 1998 8. Domaine Katsarou 1997
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 67 April 14th 2000 - Wines from Victoria - Stephen Barrett [Tel./Fax: 01752 260799]
1. Brown Brothers NV Sparkling Pinot Noir/Chardonnay 2. Dromona Chardonnay 1998 3. Brown Brothers Tarrango 1999 4. Garry Crittenden 'i' Sangiovese 1998 5. Garry Crittenden 'i' Barbera 1998 6. Brown Brothers Barbera 1996 7. Brown Brothers Merlot 1996 8 Brown Brothers Orange Muscat and Flora March 10th 2000 - Casa Lapostolle, Chile - Rachel Longstaff and Andrew Hill [George Hill Ltd., Tel.: 01509 212 717; Fax: 01509 236963; www.georgehill.co.uk] 1. Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc 1999 2. Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay 1998 3. Cuvée Alexandre Selection Chardonnay 1997 4. Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 5. Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 6. Casa Lapostolle Merlto 1998 7. Cuvée Alexandre Merlot 1998 8. Clos Apalta 1997 February 11th 2000 - Sommelier's Choice - Pierre Galmes 1. Saint-Romain 'Sous Le Château' (red), Christophe Violet-Guillemard 1997 2. Saint-Romain 'Sous Le Château' (white), Christophe Violet-Guillemard 1997 3. Chassagne-Montrachet 'Clos Saint Jean' 1er Cru (red), Paul Pillot 1997 4. Chassagne-Montrachet 'Clos Saint Jean' 1er Cru (white), Paul Pillot 1997 5. Savigny-les-Baune 'Les Maronnets' 1er Cru (red), Maison Chanson Père et Fils 1997 6. Savigny-les-Baune 'Les Maronnets' 1er Cru (white), Maison Chanson Père et Fils 1997 January 14th 2000 - Austrian Wines John Speller - FWW Wines UK Ltd. 1. Grüner Veltliner Federspiel, Loibner Loibenberg, FWW 1998 2. Grüner Veltliner Smaragd, Terrassen Thal Wachau, FWW 1998 3. Riesling Federspiel, Weissenkirchner Achleiten FWW 1997 4. Rieslinf Smaragd, Weissenkirchner Achleiten FWW 1993 5. Pinot Blanc, Ried Seeberg, Prieler 1998 6. Chardonnay, Ried Seeberg, Prieler 1997 7. Blaufränkisch Ried Johanneshöhe, Prieler 1997 8. Schützner Stein, Blaufränkisch/Zweigelt/Cabernet Sauvignon, Prieler 1997 9. Müller Thurgau Beerenauslese, FWW 1998 10. Sämling 88 Trockenbeerenauslese, Helmut Lang 1991
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 68 1999 December 10th 1999 - Christmas Tasting - James Long, Corney and Barrow [Corney and Barrow Tel.: 01638 600000; Fax: 01638 600860] 1. Delamotte Brut Champagne NV 2. Lofthouse Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 1999 3. Pouilly Fumé les Chaumiennes, A & E Figeat 1998 4. Aux Duresses, La Macabree, Olivier Leflaive 1998 5. Castillo de Expleta Reserva, Rioja, Spain 1995 6. Bodegas Duron, Crianza, Ribero del Duero 1996 7. Château de la Dauphine, Fronsac 1996 8. Barbera d'Asti La Tota, Marchesa Alfieri 1996 9. Botrytis Semillon, Cranswick Smith, S.E. Australia 1996 November 12th 1999 - Qantas/Wines of Australia. 1. Mountadam Eden Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay 1992 2. Capel Vale Verdelho 1998 3. Maglieri Maclaren Vale Semillon 1997 4. Ninth Island Tasmania Pinot Noir 1998 5. Hardys Coonawara Cabinet Sauvignon 1995 6. Mount Pleasant Hunter Valley Rosehill Vineyard Shiraz 1996 October 11th 1999 - Montana Wines 1. Lindauer Brut 2. Lindauer Special Reserve 3. Montana Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 1999 4. Montana Brabcott Estate Sauvignon Blanc 1998 5. Montana Reserve Gisborne Chardonnay 1998 6. Montana Riesling 1997 7. Montana Patutahi Estate Gewurtztraminer 1996 8. Montana Reserve Merlot 1997 9. Montana Marlborough Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 1998 September 10th 1999 - Natasha Mooney - Winemaker-Barossa Valley Estate. 1. Hardys Padthaway Chardonnay 1996 2. Ebenezer Chardonnay 1997 3. Eileen Hardy Chardonnay 1995 4. Hardys Coonawara Cabinet Sauvignon 1996 5. Ebenezer Shiraz 1996 6. Ebenezer Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 7. Leasingham Classic Clare shiraz 1996 8. Thomas Hardy Coonawara Cabinet Sauvignon 1994 9. E & E Black Pepper Shiraz 1995
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 69 August 13th 1999 - E & J Gallo Sonoma County Wines. 1. Turning Leaf Vintners Collection Chardonnay 1997 2. Laguna Ranch Chardonnay 1996 3. Barelli Creek Sauvignon Blanc 1995 4. Turning Leaf Vintners Collection Zinfandel 1995 5. Frei Ranch Zinfandel Julio’s Tree Block 1994 6. Turning Leaf Vintners Collection Cabernet 1995 7. Frei Ranch Cabernet 1995 8. Barelli Creek Valdigue 1995 July 9th 1999 - Champagne Gosset Tasting - Peter McKinley [Mckinley Vinters, London SE1 7BL. Tel. 0171 928 7300] 1. Brut Excellence NV 2. Grande Reserve NV 3. Grand Rosé NV 4. Grand Millesime 1993 5. Celebris 1990 6. Marc NV June 11th 1999 - AGM and Member’s Tasting. 1. Loire Quincy Sauvignon Blanc . 2. Alsace Pinot Blanc. 3. Lehmanns Barossa Valley Semillon 1998 4. Meland Malbec dominant 5. Bourguil 1997 6. Spanish Aragon Garnacha. 7. Argentinian Norton Malbec. 8. Chilean Syrah/Zinfandel. May 14th 1999 - Faiveley Burgundy - Rachel Longstaff.
1. Bougogne Blanc 1996 2. Saint Véran 1997 3. Mercurey Blanc ‘Clos Rochette’ 1997 4. Bourgogne Rouge 1997 5. Mercurey Rouge ‘La Framboisière’ 1997 6. Nuits St. Georges 1993 7. Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru ‘La Combe aux Moines’ 1993 April 9th 1999 - Californian Wines - Noel Young. [Noel Young Wines, 56 High St. Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 2LS; Tel. 01223 844744.] 1. Pedroncelli Fumé Blanc, Sonoma County 1997 2. Villa Mt. Eden Chardonnay, Sonoma County 1996 3. Edna Valley Vineyard Chardonnay, San Luis Obispo 1997 4. Sierra Vista Fleur de Montagne, El Dorado 1997 5. Ranch Series Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, 1997 6. Sierra Vista Zinfandel, El Dorado 1996 7. Biale Old Crane Ranch Zinfandel, Napa Valley 1995 8. Villa Mt. Eden Grande Reserve Monte Rosso Zinfandel, Sonoma 1996 March 1999 - Emilio Lustau - Michael Hall, UK Director
1. Solera Reserva 'Puerto Fino' 2. Almacenista Amontillado de Jerez 1/30, Miguel Fontadez Florido 3. Almacenista Palo Cortado 1/50, Vides
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 70 4. Almacenista Oloroso Anada 1918 1/39, Pilar Aranda 5. Solera Reserva 'Emilin' Moscatel 6. Solera Reserva 'San Emilio' Pedro Ximenez February 12th 1999 - Good Value ASDA Wines - Stephen Barrett. 1. ASDA Vintage Cava 1996 2. La Vega Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc 1997 3. Mount Hurtle, McClaren Vale Chardonnay 1995 4. Cranswick Marsanne 1998 5. ASDA Valdepenas Reserva 1993 6. ASDA Moulin a Vent Gamay 1997 7. Hecula, Yecla 1996 8. Peter Lehmann Vine Vale Grenache 1997 9. Pionero Merlot 1997 10. Vouvray (Denis Marchais) 1997 January 8th 1999 - California in the 90’s - Simon Hoare & Andrew Hill. 1. Bonny Doon Malvasia Bianca 1997 2. QUPE Marsanne 1997 3. Au bon Climat Chardonnay, Santa Barbara 1997 4. Jade Mountain Viognier 1997 5. Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir 1997 6. QUPE Syrah 1996 7. Bonny Doon ‘Le Cigare Volant’ 1996 8. Ridge Geyserville, Sonoma 1996 9. Bonny Doon ’Fior D’Arancio Moscato 1997
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 71 1998 December 11th 1998 - Rhone Wines - Nick Borland, Le Caveau du Pont. 1. Crozes Hermitage Blanc, Domaine des Entrefaux 1997 2. St. Joseph Blanc, Coursodon 1997 3. Condrieu, Vernay 1995 4. Crozes Hermitage Rouge, Domaine des Entrefaux 1997 5. St. Joseph Rouge, Coursodon 1996 6. Côte Rôtie, Levet 1995 7. Hermitage, Feratton Père et Fils 1996 8. Châteauneuf du Pape, Domaine des Galets des Papes 1995 9. Châteauneuf du Pape, Domaine des Galets des Papes 1988 November 13th 1998 - 'Partially Port' with Corney and Barrow (James Long) 1. Sauvignon les Rives de L'Argent Double, J & F Lurton 1997 2. Lofthouse Sauvignon Blanc 1998, Marlborough NZ 3. Sancerre Domaine de Nozay, Phillipe de Benoist, 1997 4. Klein Gustrouw Cabernet Merlot 1994, Stellenbosch SA 5. Corney & Barrow's Selected Ruby Wood Port 6. Corney & Barrow's Ten year old Tawny Port 7. Dows Reserve Trademark 8. Grahams Late Bottled Vintage 1992 9. Warre's 1984, bottled 1988 10. Quinta do Bonfim 1986 October 9th 1998 - Cellier Le Brun/Jackson Estate - Kevin Dodd & Hedley Wright. 1. Cellier Le Brun Terrace Road Brut NV 2. Daniel Le Brun Brut NV 3. Daniel Le Brun Brut Tache NV 4. Daniel Le Brun Blanc de Blanc 1991 5. Jackson Estate Marlborough Dry Riesling 1997 6. Jackson Estate Sauvignon Blanc 1997 7. Jackson Estate Chardonnay 1997 8. Jackson Estate Chardonnay Reserve 1996 9. Jackson Estate Pinot Noir 1996 September 1998 - Chateau Musar ('mainly whites') - Jane Sowter
August 1998 - Gallo Wines
1. Turning Leaf Vintners Collection Chardonnay 1997 2. Laguna Ranch Chardonnay 1996 3. Bacelli Creek Sauvignon Blanc 1995 4. Turning Leaf Vintners Collection Zinfandel 1996 5. Frei Ranch Zinfandel Julios Tree Block 1994 6. Barelli Creek Valdigue 1995 7. Turning Leaf Vintners Collection Cabernet 1996 8. Frei Ranch Cabernet 1995 July 10th 1998 - Champagne - Nicolas Feuillatte. 1. Réserve Particulèire Brut Premier Cru NV 2. Blanc de Blancs Brut Premier Cru 1992 3. Rosé Brut Premier Cru 1992 4. Brut Premier Cru 1990 5. Cuvé Spéciale Brut Premier Cru 1988
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 72 6. Cuvé Palmes d’Or Brut Premier Cru 1990 June 12th 1998 - AGM: Old World vs New World - Sue Lobb /Andrew Bakewell. 1. Chablis Premier Cru ‘Montmains’ 1995 2. Ninth Island Tasmanian Chardonnay 1996 3. Savennières Clos du Papillon 1993 4. Stellenbosch Blue White Chenin Blanc 1997 5. Cep d’Or St. Joseph 1990 6. Grant Burge Old Vine Shiraz 1995 7. Château Andron Blanquette AC Cru Brougeois 1989 8. Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Chile, 1995 May 8th 1998 - The Wines of Alsace - Hugo Rose MW, Lay & Wheeler. 1. Muscat de Katzenthal, Meyer-Fonné 1996 2. Vielles Vignes Pinot Auxerrois, Albert Mann, 1996 3. Riesling Kaefferkopf, Meyer-Fonné 1995 4. Riesling Rosenburg (Pfleck) Vendage Tardive, Albert Mann, 1994 5. Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Steingrubler, Albert Mann, 1996 6. Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Steingrubler, Vendage Tardive, Albert Mann, 1994 7. Tokay/Pinot Gris Reserve Particulière, Meyer-Fonné, 1996 8. Tokay/Pinot Gris Grand Cru Hengst, Albert Mann, 1995 April 1998 - Les Petits Châteaux et Domaines - Mike Parry, Les Caves du Patron 1. Domaine Mont Auriol, Sauvignon Blanc 2. Domaine Mont Auriol, Chardonnay 3. Domaine Mont Auriol, Merlot 4. Château La Fontaine (Fronsac) 5. Domaine Mont Auriol, Cabernet Sauvignon 6. Château Livran Cru Bourgeois Medoc 7. Frank Phelan, St. Estèphe (2nd wine of Ch. Phelan Segur) 8. Domaine de la Roche, Coteaux du Layon March 1998 - 'The Quady Wine Story' - Andrew Quady, Quady Wines, California 1. Essencia (Orange Muscat) 2. Elysium Black Muscat 3. Electra 4. Starboard Batch 88 5. Vintage Starboard 6. LBV 1993 7. Vintage Port 1986 8. Spirit of Elysium February 13th 1998 - Penfolds Wines - Tom Sillar. 1. Koonunga Hill Semillon Sauvignon 1997 2. Old Vine Semillon 1996 3. The Valleys Chardonnay 1997 4. Adelaide Hills Trial Bin Chardonnay 1995 5. Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 1996 6. Bin 128 Coonawara Shiraz 1994 7. Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1994 8. Magill Tawny NV January 9th 1998 - A Sherry Tasting - Charles Metcalfe. 1. Osborne Manzanilla 2. Pando Fino (Williams & Humbert) 3. Amontillado del Duque (González Byass)
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 73 4. Palo Cortado (Emilio Lustau) 5. Don Gonzalo Old Dry Oloroso (Valdespino) 6. Solera 1842 Oloroso Viejo Dulce (Valdespino) 7. Heavenly Cream (J W Burdon) 8. Pedro Ximénez Solera Superior (Valdespino)
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1. Corney & Barrow's Fino Sherry 2. Champagne Delamotte 3. Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon, Loire (Henri Bourgeois) 1996 4. Montagny 1er Cru, Le Cloux (Olivier Leflaive) 1996 5. Les Hauts de Pontet, Cru Bourgeois, Paulliac 1993 6. La Granja de Monasterio 1994 7. Chianti Classico Reserva, Terre di Prenzano, Vignamaggio 1995 8. Château Liot, Sauternes 1995 9. Corney and Barrow's Ten Year Old Tawny Port November 14th 1997 - Wines of Chile - Martin Ward, Heart of England School of Wine [18 Gilbert Scott Court, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6DX, Tel. 01327 350711] 1. San Pedro Chardonnay/Semillon (Lontue) 1997 2. Santa Carolina Chenin Blanc (Casablanca) 1996 3. Carmen Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Reserve (Aconcagua) 1997 4. Viña Casablanca Chardonnay (Casablanca) 1996 5. Santa Carolina Malbec (Maipo) 1994 6. Valdevieso Merlot (Lontue) 1996 7. Casa Leone Cabernet Sauvignon (Rapel) 1995 8. Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve (Aconcagua) 1993 October 10th 1997 - Italian Wines - Chris Loveday (Vinum) 1. Pinot Bianco Garda 1996 (La Prendina) 2. Arneis Roero 1996 (Vietti) 3. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 'Le Vaglie' 1996 (Santa Barbara) 4. Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato 1996 (Casa Brina/Bava) 5. Valpolicella Classico 'il Vegro' 1995 (Brigaldara) 6. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 1996 (Barone Cornacchia) 7. Barbaglio Rosso del Salento 1996 (Co-op Santa Barbara) 8. Amarone Classico 1991 (Brigaldara) September 1997 - Château Val Joanis (Claude Giret & Russell Prior) [Anthony Byrne Fine Wines] 1. Domaine Chancel Chardonnay 1996 2. Château Val Joanis Blanc 1996 3. Château Val Joanis Blanc 'Les Aubepines' 1996 4. Château Val Joanis Rosé 1996 5. Château Val Joanis Rosé 'Les Merises' 1996 6. Domaine Chancel Syrah 1996 7. Château Val Joanis Rouge 1993 8. Château Val Joanis Rouge 'Les Griottes' 1993
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 75 August 1997 - 'A Renaissance in the South' - Alastair Marshall & Rob Chase [Adnams, The Crown, High St., Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6DP] 1. Colombard, Vin de Pays 1996, Côtes de Gascogne 2. Muscat Sec, Perlé 1996, Vin de Pays de l'Herault 3. Roussane, Domaines Virginie 1995, Vin de Pays d'Oc 4. Viognier, Pech-Céleyran 1995, Vin de Pays de Côtes de Pérignan 5. Domaine Michel 1996, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 6. Marcillac 1994, Domaine du Cros 7. Faugères 'Les Jardins' 1995, Domaine de St. Antonin 8. Mas de Daumas Gassac 1995 Vin de Pays de l'Hérault July 11th 1997 - Sparkling Wines and Champagne (Tesco) - Robin Masters 1. Tesco Cava 2. Tesco Australian Sparkling Wine 3. Villa Pigna Reserva Spumante 4. Seaview Brut, McLaren Vale 5. Blanquette de Limoux 6. Montana Lindauer Brut 7. Tesco Vintage Champagne 1990 8. Green Point Brut 1994 June 13th 1997 - 'Travelling Grape' (Riesling & Merlot) - Member's Evening 1. Riesling England: Denbies Dry Riesling 1995 [John Walker] 2. Riesling Germany: Rheingau QbA 1995 (August Kessler) [Sue Lobb] 3. Riesling France: Alsace Riesling, 1994 Hunawihr Reserve [Andrew Bakewell] 4. Riesling Australia: Bridgewater Mill 1994, Clare Valley Riesling [John Malpass] 5. Merlot France: Château du Grand Bois 1994, Lalande du Pomerol[David Lee] 6. Merlot Chile: Montes Alpha Special Reserve Merlot 1994 [Mark Payne] 7. Merlot Australia: Bin 3000 Merlot 1994 (McGuigan Brothers) [Chris Lewis] 8. Merlot USA: Covey Run Merlot 1993, Yakima Valley, Washington State [Ann Horton] May 1997 - Hardys Wines - Brett Fleming 1. Domaine de la Baume Chardonnay/Viognier 1995 (Langedoc Roussillon) 2. Moculta Chardonnay 1995 (Barossa Valley) 3. Hardy's Padthaway Chardonnay 1995 (Yarra Glen, Adelaide Hills) 4. E & E Sparkling Shiraz (N.E. Barossa Valley) 5. Chateau Reynella Basket-pressed Shiraz 1994 (McLaren Vale) 6. Eileen Hardy Shiraz 1994 (McLaren Vale, Padthaway) 7. Leasingham Classic Clare Shiraz 1994 (Clare Valley) 8. E & E Black Pepper Shiraz 1993 (Barossa Valley)
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 76 April 1997 - Wines of South Africa - Andrew Hill [George Hill Ltd.] 1. Jordan Chardonnay 1995 (Jordan Estate, Stellenbosch) 2. Zonnenblum Sauvignon Blanc 1996 (Stellenbosch Farmer's Winery) 3. Fairview Pinot Gris 1996 (Charles Back, Fairview Estate, Paarl) 4. Zonnenblum Pinotage 1996 (Stellenbosch Farmer's Winery) 5. Muratie Pinot Noir 1994 (Muratie Estate, Simonsberg Valley, Stellenbosch) 6. Jordan 'Chameleon' Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 1994 (Jordan Estate, Stellenbosch) 7. Fairveiw Shiraz (Charles Back, Fairview Estate, Paarl) 8. Vin de Constance 1992 (Klein Constantia) March 1997 - Australian Wines -Tony Keys 1. Chapel Hill Unwooded Chardonnay 1996 2. Angoves Sarnia farm Padthaway Chardonnay 1994 3. De Bortoli Dry Botrytis Semillon 1993 4. Angoves Floreate Sauvignon Blanc Dessert Wine 1994 5. Basedows Bush Vine Shiraz 1995 6. Bests Great Western Bin No. 0 Shiraz 1993 7. Katnook Estate Coonawarra Merlot 1996 8. Cape Mentelle Cabernet/Merlot 1994 (Margaret River, W. Australia) February 14th 1997 - Hungarian Wines - Sidney Kershaw [Wines of Westhorpe Ltd] 1. Torley Sec NV 2. Lellei Chardonnay 1995 3. Gyorgy Villa Etyeki Sauvignon Blanc 1995 4. Lellei Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 5. Skekszardi Merlot Late Harvest 1995 6. Tiffan's Kekoporto 1995 7. Tokaji Szamorodni Dry 1990 8. Tokaji Aszu 5 puttonyos 1988 January 1997 - Pommard - Horizontal Tasting of Les Epenots - Pierre Galmes 1. Domaine Jean-Luc Joillot 1992 2. Domaine Aleth le Royer-Girardin 1992 3. Domaine Vaudoisey-Creusefond 1992 4. Domaine de Courcel 1992 5. Domaine Clos des Epeneux Monopole 1992
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 77 1996 December 1996 - Wines and Madeiras for Christmas - James Long, [Corney and Barrow] 1. Cranswick Smith Bin 12 Chardonnay (S.E. Australia) 2. Macon Solute Chardonnay, Auvigue 1995 3. Château Richotey, Fronsac 1993 4. Vina Bisquertt Merlot (Chile) 5. Cranswick Smith Bin 19 Merlot (S.E. Australia) 6. Cossart Gordon 5yo Sercial 7. Blandy's 5yo Verdelho 8. Cossart Gordon 5 year old Malmsey November 1996 - Italian Wines - Alex Ross [Enotria Winecellars] 1. Chianti Rufina, Villa di Vetrice 1990 2. Rosso di Montalcino, Tenuta di Argiano 1994 3. Chianti Classico, Isole e Olena 1993 4. Chianti Classico, Felsina Berardenga 1993 5. Pepperino Teruzzi e Puthod 1994 6. Parrina Riserva, La Parrina 1991 7. Le Volte Tenuta del Ornelaia 1994 October 1996 - California - Hugo Rose MW [Lay and Wheeler] 1. Vintage White, Pedroncelli 1993 (Sonoma) 2. Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc 1994 (Napa) 3. Round Hill Chardonnay 1994 4. Monticello Chardonnay 1993 (Napa) 5. Redwood Zinfandel 1993 6. Frog's Leap Zinfandel 1994 (Napa) 7. Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 (Napa) 8. Duckhorn Howell Mountain 1991 (Napa) September 1996 - Rhone Wines (Anthony Byrne Fine Wines, presented by Colin Hynard) 1. Côtes du Rhone Blanc, Etienne Guigal 1994 2. Crozes Hermitage Blanc, Alain Graillot 3. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Domaine de Nalys 1995 4. Crozes Hermitage Rouge, Alain Graillot 5. Cru de Coudoulet de Beaucastel Rouge 6. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Domaine de Nalys 1994 7. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Clos St. Jean 1990 8. Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Domaine de Durban 1994
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 78 August 1996 - 'A Round-up of Reds' - Janet Turton 1. CVNE Vina Real, Crianza 1991 (Alavesa, Spain) 2. Mezzacorona Merlot 1993 (N.E. Italy) 3. Heemskerk Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 (Tasmania) 4. Vacqueyras Dom de Cabassole 1995 (S. Rhone) 5. Periquita, J.M. da Fonseca 1993 (Douro region, Portugal) 6. Barolo DOCG Nicolello 1991 (Piemonte, N.W. Italy) 7. Bailey's Shiraz 1993 (N.E. Victoria, Australia) 8. Ridge Zinfandel Lytton Springs 1993 (N. Somona, California) July 1996 - Food with Wine - Charles Metcalfe 1. Sainsbury's Cuvée Prestige Bordeaux Blanc NV 2. La Couonne des Plantagenets Vouvray demi sec 1994 3. Château de Davenay, Montagny 1er Cru 1993 4. Sainsbury's Teroldego Rotaliano 1994/5 5. Château des Capitans Julienas 1995 6. Vina Ardanza Rioja Reserva 1987 7. Château Bastor-Lamontagne Sauternes 1990 8. Sainsbury's Moscatel de Valencia NV June 1996 - AGM and Member's Selection of Sparkling Wines 1. Seaview Brut (S. Australia) [Rob Lane] 2. Robertson Area Brut, (S. Africa) [Ivor Stapleton] 3. Sparkling Chardonnay Quality Vintage Brut 1993 [Mike Atkins] 4. Mumm Cuvée Napa Brut (California) [Anil Patel] 5. Mumm Cuvée Napa Rosé (California) [Merrill Hastie] 6. Torres del Gall Cava Brut 1992 (Spain) [David Payne] 7. Seppelt Sparkling Shiraz (Australia) [Mike Bevan] May 1996 - Petaluma - Aldo Bratovic and Christopher Burr
April 1996 - New Zealand Tasting - Margaret Harvey MW 1. Seifried Estate Dry Riesling 1994 (Nelson) 2. Aotes Sauvignon Blanc 1995 (Gisborne) 3. Waipara West Sauvignon Blanc 1995 (North Canterbury) 4. Redwood Valley Chardonnay 1994 (Nelson) 5. Vidal Reserve Chardonnay 1990 (Hawkes Bay) 6. Rippon Pinot Noir 1994 (Wanaka, Central Otago) 7. Redwood Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 (Nelson) 8. Te Motu Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 1993 (Waiheke Island)
©Grand Union Wine Society guws.co.uk 79 March 1996 - Wines from the Loire - Andrew Hill [George Hill Ltd.] 1. Gratien and Meyer Cremant 1992 2. Gratien and Meyer Brut Rosé 3. Gratien and Meyer Cardinal 4. Pouilly Fumé 'L'Arret Buffatte' 1994 (F.Tinel-Blondelet) 5. Cabernet D'Anjou 1994 (Jules Oliver) 6. Vouvray 'Cuvée Prestige' 1992 (Paul Buisse) 7. Sancerre Rouge Domaine La Moussière 1991 (Alphonse Mellot) 8. Chinon 'Vieille sous Bois' 1992 (Paul Buisse) February 1996 - Chateau Musar - Jane Sowter [Chateau Musar Wines Tel.: 020 8941 8311; Fax: 020 8941 7843; www.chateaumusar.co.uk] 1. Chateau Musar White 1993 2. Chateau Musar White 1990 3. Hochar Père et Fils 1992 4. Chateau Musar 1988 5. Chateau Musar 1986 6. Chateau Musar 1982 7. Chateau Musar 1979 8. Chateau Musar 1977 January 1996 - Puligny Montrachet - Chartron et Trebuchet (Pierre Galmes) 1. Bourgogne Aligoté 1993 2. Bourgogne Chardonnay 1993 3. Puligny Montrachet 1993 4. Clos du Gailleret Monopole 1993 5. Les Folatières 1993 6. Chevalier Montrachet, Clos des Chevaliers Grand Cru Monopole 1993
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December 1995 - Wines for Christmas
1. Cava Gramona Rosado 1991 2. Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda (Barbadillo) 3. Shenandoah Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 1993 (Amador County, California) 4. Balgownie Estate Pinot Noir 1989 (Bendigo, Victoria) 5. Simonsig estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 (Stellenbosch) 6. Quady Elysium Black Muscat 1994 (Madera, California) 7. Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 1993 (Domaine des Bernardins) November 1995 - Bordeaux Wines - Hugo Rose [Lay and Wheeler] 1. Lay & Wheeler Claret 1993 2. Château Saintogney, 1993 3. Château la Verrière 1990 (Bordeaux Superieur ) 4. Château Tour Blanquet 1990 (St. Estèphe) 5. Château La Tour de By 1986 (Mèdoc) 6. Château Les Grands Chêne 1986 (Mèdoc) 7. Château Langoa-Barton 1989 (3me Cru, St. Julien)
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