January 2000 - Grand Union Wine Society

A Record of Wines Tasted
The Short List
January 2011 - February 2013
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Grand Union Wine Society
Summary of Wine-Tastings
January 2011 to February 2013
2013 ................................................................................................................ 3
February 8th 2013 – Grupo Faustino – Colin Hynard, Cellar Trends ........................................................... 3
January 11th 2013 - Wines of Germany - Andrew Hill................................................................................... 3
2012 ................................................................................................................ 4
December 14th 2012 - Christmas Tasting - James Long of Corney ........................................................... 4
November 9th 2012 - Bodega Familia Zuccardi Argentina – Alliance Wine ........................................... 4
October 12th 2012 - C.V.N.E Rioja – Quentin Sadler .................................................................................... 4
September 14th 2012 - Casa Marin, Chile - Mentzendorff .......................................................................... 4
August 10th 2012 - AGM & Members Tasting ................................................................................................. 5
July 13th 2012 – California – Wine Treasury - Rory Benham ......................................................................... 5
June 8th 2012 - Champagne and Fizz – Members Tasting .......................................................................... 5
May 11th 2012 - Southern Italy – Ben Robson, Bat and Bottle .................................................................... 5
April 14th 2012 – Langlois-Chateau, Loire - Mentzendorff ........................................................................... 6
March 9th 2012 – Pinot Noir – Angela Reddin................................................................................................ 6
February 10th 2012 – Chateau Musar – Jane Sowter ................................................................................... 6
January 13th 2012 – Gigondas & Vacqueyras - Amphora Wines .............................................................. 6
2011 ................................................................................................................ 7
December 9th 2011– Christmas Tasting - James Long of Corney .............................................................. 7
November 11th 2011- Pisano Family Wines - Scott from Ellis of Richmond ............................................... 7
October 14th 2011- Turkey Flat Vineyards, Antony Davis, Mentzendorff .................................................. 7
September 9th 2011- The Fine Wine Collection - Chris Horridge from Altus Wine ................................... 7
August 12th 2011- AGM & Members Tasting .................................................................................................. 8
July 8th 2011- Grove Mill Wines - Andrew Barraclough of Grove Mill Wines ............................................ 8
June 10th 2011 – Italy – Ben Robson of Bat & Bottle of Oakham ............................................................... 8
May 13th 2011 – Louis Jadot – Quentin Sadler .............................................................................................. 8
April 8th 2011 - Portugal - Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market Harborough .................. 9
March 11th 2011 - M. Chapoutier - Iain Phillips – Mentzendorff ................................................................. 9
February 11th 2011 - Bodega Catena Zapata - Alastair Sewell - Bibendum Wine Ltd .......................... 9
January 14th 2011 – Avignonesi - Brett Fleming............................................................................................. 9
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2013
February 8th 2013 – Grupo Faustino – Colin Hynard, Cellar Trends
Web: cellartrends.co.uk
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Faustino Brut Cava NV
Faustino V Rosado 2011
Campillo Blanca Barrel Fermented 2010
Faustino V Reserva 2005
Campillo Reserva Selecta 2004
Faustino I Gran Reserva 2000
Campillo Gran Reserva 2001
Faustino De Autor 2001
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
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Dr Loosen Sekt – Riesling Extra Dry – Mosel
Leitz Eins Zwei Dry – Rüdesheim, Rheingau [Trocken]
Villa Wolf Gewürztraminer – Wachenheim, Palz
Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé – Wachenheim, Palz
J L Wolf Wachenheimer Belz Riesling -Pfalz [Spätlese Trocken]
Louis Guntrum Dornfelder – Neirstein, Rheinhessen
Karl H Johner Pinot Noir – Kaiserstühl, Baden
Louis Guntrum Oppenheimer Herrenberg Riesling Auslese – Rhenhessen
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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
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Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Brut Champagne, France
Pouilly-Fumé, Les Chaumiennes, A&E Figeat, Loire, France
Corte Friulano, Bodega Lurton, Mendoza, Argentina
Lofthouse, Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand
Carmel Road, Riesling, Monterey, California, USA
Pinot Noir, Domaine des Salices, François Lurton, France
Eradus, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
Bastide de Rhodarès, Côtes de Luberon, Tardieu-Laurent, Rhône, France
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
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Blanc de Blanc Serie A Torrontes
Serie A Malbec Rosé
Serie A Bonarda
Serie A Malbec
“Q” Tempranillo
“Q” Malbec
Zuccardi Zeta
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
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2010 Viña Real Barrel Fermented Blanco D.O.Ca Rioja
2010 Contino Blanc D.O.Ca Rioja
2009 Viña Real Crianza D.O.Ca Rioja
2007 Cune Reserva D.O.Ca Rioja
2006 Contino Reserva D.O.Ca Rioja
2005 Viña Real Gran Reserva D.O.Ca Rioja
2001 Imperial Gran Reserva D.O.Ca Rioja
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
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Cipreses Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Laurel Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Estero Vineyard Sauvignon Gris 2010
Casona Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2011
Miramar Vineyard Riesling 2010
Lo Abarca Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009
Miramar Vineyard Syrah 2009
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August 10th 2012 - AGM & Members Tasting
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Bouvet Saumur Brut, France – Majestic
Isabel Sauvignon Blanc 2011, New Zealand – Wine Society
Palacios De Bornos (Rueda Superior) Verdejo 2011, Spain – George Hill
Pouilly-Vinzelles “En Paradis” 2010 Chardonnay 2010, France – Majestic
Brumont Tannat/Merlot Vin de Gascogne 2011, France – Evington’s Wine
Grant Burge Benchmark Barossa Valley Shiraz 2010, Australia – Evington’s Wine
The Laughing Magpie 2008 Shiraz/Viognier, d’Arenberg Australia – Majestic
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
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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay “Karia” 2009
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay “Arcadia” vineyard 2008
Schug Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2009
Duckhorn Vineyards “Decoy” Napa Valley Merlot 2009
Schug Sonoma “Heritage Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Cline Cellars “Big Break” vineyard Zinfandel 2008
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.
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Torretta Di Mondelli – Prosecca Brut DOC, Italy
Denbies Greenfields 2007 Brut, England
Boschendal Grand Cuvee Brut 2007, South Africa
Sainsburys Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Sainsburys Blanc de Noirs Champagne
Taittinger Brut Reserve NV Champagne
Lanson Rose Label Brut Rose NV Champagne
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
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Giogantinu, Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2011 Vermentino, Sardinia
Di Majo Norante, Rami 2010 Falanghina, Molise
Ugento, Rosato 2010 Negroamaro, Puglia Castel di Salve
SantiMedici, Rosso 2009 Negroamaro, Puglia
COS, Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2008 Nero d’Avola, Frappato, Sicily
Ugento, Primitivo 2010 Primitivo, Puglia
Poalo Petrilli, Agramante 2008 Uva di Troia, Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Puglia
Panevino, “is de nanti” 2009 Canonau, Monica & Carignan, Sardinia
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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]
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Crémant de Loire Brut NV
Pouilly-Fumé, Les Pierrefeux 2010
Château de Fontaine-Audon, Sancerre 2010
Saumur Vieilles Vignes Blanc 2005
Saumur Rouge 2009
Saumur-Champigny 2009
Saumur-Champigny, Vieilles Vignes 2005
Coteaux du Layon Prestige 2005
March 9th 2012 – Pinot Noir – Angela Reddin
Web: wineeducators.com
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Domaines Brocard Crémant de Bourgogne NV, France
Bolney Estate Pinot Noir Rose Brut NV, England
Cornish Point Vin Gris 2006, New Zealand
Bodega Chacra Barda 2010, Patagonia Argentina
Newton Johnson Family Vineyards 2010, South Africa
Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate 2008, Oregon
Felton Road Bannockburn 2010, New Zealand
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
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Musar Jeune White 2010
Musar Jeune Rosé
Musar Jeune Red 2009
Hochar Pere et Fils Red 2005
Chateau Musar Red 2004
Chateau Musar Red 2002
Chateau Musar Red 1998
Chateau Musar Red 1998 (half)
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
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2009 Vacqueyras “Le Rif” Stéphane Vedeau
2007 Vacqueyras “Le Clos des Cazaux” Domaine Archimbaud-Vache, Magnum
2001 Vacqueyras “Reservé” Château des Tours, Emmanuel Reynaud
1994 Vacqueyras “Reservé” Château des Tours, Emmanuel Reynaud, Magnum
2009 Gigondas “Côtes Jugunda” Stéphane Vedeau
2008 Gigondas “Tradition” Moulin de la Gardette, Jean-Yves Meunier
2006 Gigondas “Le Clos des Cazaux” Domaine Archimbaud-Vache, Magnum
2001 Gigondas “Cuvée Ventabren” Moulin de la Gardette, Jean-Yves Meunier
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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
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Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Brut Champagne, France NV
Fiano, Masseria Bianca, IGT Salento, Italy 2010
Dominio de Toyo, Torrontes- Chardonnay, Famatina Valley, Argentina 2010
Mont de Joie, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, France 2010
Gewürztraminer, Cave de Cléebourg, Alsace, France 2010
Château Maurel, Cabardès, France 2009
Dominio de Toyo, Cabernet-Shiraz, Famatina Valley, Argentina 2010
Carmel Road, Pinot Noir, Monterey, California, USA 2009
1865 Single Vineyard, Carmenère, Maule Valley, Chile 2009
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]
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Viognier Rio de Los Pajaros 2010
Torrontes Rio de Los Pajaros 2010
Tannat Rio de Los Pajaros 2007
Tannat “Estate Bottled Family Reserve” 2007
Petit Verdot “Estate Bottled Family Reserve” 2007
Tannat Syrah Viognier Rio de Los Pajaros 2008
Pinot Noir Rio de Los Pajaros 2008
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
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Butchers Block White 2010
Rosé 2011
Butchers Block Red 2009
Grenache 2009
Mourvedre 2008
Shiraz 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
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
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Maycas Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Amelia Chardonnay 2009
Ocio Pinot Noir 2007
Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2008
Carmin de Peumo Carmenere 2007
Don Melchor 2006
Almaviva 2008
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2007
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August 12th 2011- AGM & Members Tasting
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Langlois Crémant Brut NV, Loire - Margaret Connor
Martin Codax Albariño 2009, Spain - John Thompson
Chateau de Rully, Domaine Rodet 2004, Burgundy - Shobna Makwana
Falerio Saladini Pilastri 2010 DOC Falerio die Colli Ascolani, Italy – Roland Moss
Bardolino Recchia DOC 2010, Italy – Kate & Tony Moore
The Shortlist, GSM, McGuigan, Barossa Valley, Australia - Liz & David Farmilo
Vicien Malbec Reserva 2008, Argentina – Helena Abbey
Fonseca Bin 27 Ruby Port NV – Caroline Mole
Passadouro Ruby Reserva Port, NV – Caroline Mole
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
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Sanctuary Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Grove Mill Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Grove Mill Home Block Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Grove Mill Chardonnay 2007
Grove Mill Riesling 2008
Grove Mill Grand Reserve Riesling 2009
Grove Mill Pinot Gris 2008
Grove Mill Pinot Noir 2009
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
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Sciaglìn Frizzante, Frizzante DOC, Frili Venezia Giulia 2009
Sciaglìn – Sciaglìn Venezia Giulia IGT 2010
Cividìn – vino bianco 2010
Forgiarìn – Forgiarìn Venezia Giulia IGT 2010
Cjanorìe – vino rosso 2010
Piculìt Neri – Piculìt Neri Venezia Giulia IGT 2010
Cordenossa – Vino rossa 2010
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
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Château des Jacques Clos de Loyse 2009 A.C. Bourgogne
Savigny les Beaune 1er Cru 2008 A.C. Savigny les Beaune 1er Cru
Chassange Montrachet 1er Cru A.C. Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru
Château des Jacques Moulin à Vent 2009 A.C. Moulin à Vent
Beaune Theurons 1er Cru Les Theurons 1997 Domaine Gagey Louis Jadot
Vosne Romanée 2008 AC Vosne Romanée
Corton-Pougets Grand Cru 2000 Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot
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April 8th 2011 - Portugal - Duncan Murray of Duncan Murray Wines, Market
Harborough
Web: www.duncanmurraywines.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Address: 10 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LT Phone: 01858 464935
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Trevo Branco 2009 DOC Vinho Verde
Cerejeiras Branco 2009 Vinho Regional Lisboa Boas
Vinhas Branco 2010 DOC Dao
Esporao Reserva Branco 2009 DOC Alentejo
Quinta de Raza Tinto 2010 DOC Vinho Verde
Ciconia Tinto 2009 DOC Alentejo
Falcoaria Tinto 2006 DOC Tejo
Quinta do Portal Reserva 2008
Niepoort Tawny Dee Port
March 11th 2011 - M. Chapoutier - Iain Phillips – Mentzendorff
Web: www.chapoutier.com Web: www.mentendorff.co.uk Email: [email protected]
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Vin des Pays de la Drôme “Les Vignes de Pilate” 2009
Condrieu “Invitare” 2009
Côtes-du-Rhône “Belleruche” 2009
Crozes-Hermitage “La Petite Ruche” 2008
Côte-Rôtie “Les Bécasses” 2007
Cornas “Les Arénas” 2007
Domaine Tournon “Mount Benson” Shiraz 2006
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: [email protected]
Tel: 0207 449 4120
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Alamos Torrontes 2009
Catena Alta Chardonnay 2009
Alamos Bonarda 2009
Alamos Malbec 2009
Catena Malbec 2008
Catena Alta Malbec 2007
Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Nicolas Catena Zapata Malbec 2006
Catena Zapata Argentino
January 14th 2011 – Avignonesi - Brett Fleming
Web: www.avignonesi.it
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Sauvignon Blanc – Cortona D.O.C.
“Il Marzocco” Chardonnay – Cortona D.O.C.
Rosso Avignonesi – I.G.T. Toscana
Rosso di Montepulciano D.O.C.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano D.O.C.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva D.O.C.G. “Grandi Annate”
Desiderio Merlot – Cortona D.O.C.
Vin Santo di Montepulciano D.O.C.
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