This week 5 members enjoyed a “free choice” of wine’s evening but 3 of those 5 wines did turn out to be from Portugal. A country that is clearly popular with the members. The most popular wine of the evening was brought by our Chairman Jim -a Quinta Do Espírito Santo from the Lisboa region, scoring 13.4 overall. Another very enjoyable evening.
The full details of the wines sampled can be found here..
This week’s meeting saw members enjoy the return of 19 Crimes – with a twist. This Australian wine had been very popular with members when it first made an appearance at the society back in October 2018. In recent years it seems to have been neglected. Its return as a “19 Crimes Dark Red” made from Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes saw it become the most popular wine of the evening scoring a very creditable 14.2 overall. The wine was provided by our Secretary Wayne.
The remaining wines from Argentina, France and the U.S.A. also scored highly and were enjoyed by all present. The evening was rounded off with a glass of Port courtesy of our pourer for the evening, Stuart. Full details of the wines sampled can be found here…
Let the tasting begin !
The tasting has concluded after a very enjoyable evening all round.
This week we enjoyed an Italian themed evening together with that traditional Italian dish – Pizza. Seven members enjoyed seven Italian wines with the most popular wine of the evening being a Most Wanted Zinfandel (Primitivo) courtesy of our Treasurer, Alan, scoring 13.43 overall. All seven wines were well received and enjoyed by all present. Our Chairman, Jim, kindly provided a Portuguese, Porta 6, to finish the evening’s proceedings.
The full list of wines can be found here…
A list of wines sampled from September 2022 to May 2024 can be found here…
This week five members enjoyed wines from Spain, South Africa and Portugal. The most popular wine of the evening was a white wine, a Mar De Frades from Spain courtesy of our President Dave, scoring an outstanding 14.6 overall – sourced from Edka Wines. We sampled 3 white wines and 3 reds. The warm sunny weather clearly inspired members to bring chilled white wines. A Rioja Gran Reserva, courtesy of our secretary, Wayne, came a close second in popularity scoring 14.2 overall.
Full details of the wines sample can be found here…
This week 8 members met to sample wines from America, Spain, Portugal, France and Australia in a “Free Choice” evening. Three of those wines scored exactly the same overall at 13.38. They were a Portuguese Vilarissa Valley Reserva, a Grande Reserva version of the Vilarissa Valley and a Spanish “The Guv’nor VIP”. The Portuguese wines were brought by Talbot and Spanish Guv’nor by Wayne.
Craig very kindly shared a bottle of Port and two boxes of Malteesers with us.
Full details of the wines sampled can be found here…
This week saw 7 members enjoy wines selected by Edka Wines and very kindly provided by our President, David Llewellyn.
It was without doubt an outstanding selection, scoring what is sure to be the highest scoring evening we have ever had. A massive thank you to Dave for providing the wines so well selected by Edwardo of Edka Wines. The most popular wine of the evening was a Rioja Reserva, a Viña Lanciano, scoring an incredible 15. All of the wines scored very highly and were very popular with the members lucky enough to be at this week’s meeting.
Full details of the wines sampled can be found here…
The magnificent 7 rode again, enjoying wines from around the world including Switzerland. The most popular wine of the evening, was brought by our Chairman Jim, and it was a Piccini Memoro 13.5% A.B.V. 4 grape variety, costing £8.75 from Italy, scoring a very respectful 13.42. Our secretary is behind the camera. Our next wine evening will be! No wine greater than 13.5% A.B.V.
Details of the wines sampled can be found here…
Enjoying Neale’s themed evening of wines 🍷 for £5 or less. And wow, we were truly enlightened. Wines from Chile 🇨🇱, Spain 🇪🇸, Portugal 🇵🇹, Australia 🇦🇺. The most popular wine of the evening was Porta, provided by our president, David, scoring a respectful 13.14. Port supplied by our Secretary Wayne. Chocolate 🍫 provided by Craig. Latest News! Tony became a full member last night. Voted in unanimously by all present. Welcome, Tony. The next meeting will be a free choice on 16 February 2024.
The wines were scored. Craig – 11.43%. Ian – 11.57%. Jim – 11.71%. Stuart – 12.43%. Wayne – 12.71%. Tony – 12.86%. David – 13.14%
Details of the wines sampled can be found here…
The famous 5 attended the 2nd wine Society or 2024. Enjoying wines from the U.S.A. 🇺🇸, Portugal 🇵🇹, Argentina 🇦🇷, South Africa 🇿🇦, and Italy 🇮🇹. The most popular wine of the evening was a Feuerheerd’s Anchor Wine from Portugal, brought by Neale. The next meeting on the 2nd of February will be a themed evening – a wine for £5 or less. The fifth member present was Tony – behind the camera.
The details of the wines sampled can be found here…
The first wine Society meeting of 2024 saw 6 members flying the flag. With a themed night chosen by Alan, our treasurer, which was an Australian night. The only problem being that Alan brought a bottle from South Africa – even worse there was a map of Africa on the bottle. The most popular wine of the evening was a Jacob Creek Shiraz. 14.5%. Scoring a very creditable 14. But this was a double first ! The same wine, the same year, was provided by Jim and Neale. A bottle of Port was kindly provided by our Secretary, Wayne, to help welcome the new year.
Details of the wines sampled can be found here…
