NWC – 24th April – Cyprus
Our final ‘tutored’ tasting of the season was from a member who has spent much time in Cyprus over the years. His passion for the country and the region was clear to see… Continue reading
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NWC – 17TH APRIL – CHEVERNY AND CHINON
I have been away this week so the report is by Peter who has more than capably stepped in and shared his notes. [Alec: with a better palate & wine writing lexicon…] Cheverny… Continue reading
NWC – 10th April – Blind Bottle (No theme)
The first time I am writing about a blind bottle format. In short most of the wines are covered so we don’t know what we are tasting and then revealed. — A sparkling… Continue reading
NWC – 3rd April – SW France
The South West of France is obviously a large, diverse region for wine making. Our presenter this week wanted to look more at the local grapes than the more international varieties that often… Continue reading
NWC – 27th March – Rías Baixas
Keen observers may note I missed a week. The 21st March saw me present on Bourgogne Blanc wine, this undertaking meant I couldn’t keep up with writing notes and hosting the evening. In… Continue reading
NWC – 13th March – Austria
2016 Blanc de Blancs, Sepp Moser. I can’t recall many regions that don’t give sparkling wine a go. 100% Chardonnay, I tend to prefer when they stick to their indigenous grapes just for… Continue reading
NWC – 6th March – Apolstolos Thymiopoulos
Apolstolos Thymiopoulos has become a big name, not just literally, in the world of wine. His range has been getting plaudits far and wine and was named ‘Decanter Rising Star’ in 2022. Many… Continue reading
NWC – 28th Feb – Bottles in memory
Very sadly one of our members passed away this year and on Weds evening we gathered, bringing bottles that reminded us of our departed friend. We enjoyed and shared memories over 20 wines,… Continue reading
NWC – 21st Feb – Chardonnay around the world
A short list this week as the tasting was split between Sherry and Chardonnay. What I know about Sherry would fit on the back of a stamp (and I’ve not learnt to love… Continue reading
NWC – 14th Feb – Loire Chenin Blanc
Firstly these words won’t do this tasting justice, led former Chairman and founding member of our group. As well as the fantastic wines shared from his cellar he has unlimited stories about his… Continue reading
