2023 Tasting Dates
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Historic Dates And Topics
Round-Up of 2022
2022 was a great return to regular tastings.
During the year we tasted 48 different wines, 5 sparkling wines & champagnes, plus 3 liqueurs / ports from more than 15 different countries, across 8 tasting evenings.
2023 will be even better, with an increase in the number of tastings and a wider array of wines.
2022 was a great return to regular tastings.
During the year we tasted 48 different wines, 5 sparkling wines & champagnes, plus 3 liqueurs / ports from more than 15 different countries, across 8 tasting evenings.
2023 will be even better, with an increase in the number of tastings and a wider array of wines.
Christmas 2022 Tasting
Sherry was very popular in the 70's and 80's, but since it has become a drink associated with older people and stuffy toasts. But things are changing in the Sherry world and that's what we explored in our Christmas tasting.
In October 2022 a series of important changes were implemented by the governing body which controls the production of Sherry in Jerez, Spain. It will fundamentally alter how Sherry and the wines made in the region responsible for Sherry production are made and labelled going forward. We chose to try some sherries from one of the best manufacturers, Lustau. Twenty-nine club members met at the hub to enjoy and critique these truly interesting wines. The scores will be posted here at a later date, but for now we reflect on a very enjoyable evening.
Sherry was very popular in the 70's and 80's, but since it has become a drink associated with older people and stuffy toasts. But things are changing in the Sherry world and that's what we explored in our Christmas tasting.
In October 2022 a series of important changes were implemented by the governing body which controls the production of Sherry in Jerez, Spain. It will fundamentally alter how Sherry and the wines made in the region responsible for Sherry production are made and labelled going forward. We chose to try some sherries from one of the best manufacturers, Lustau. Twenty-nine club members met at the hub to enjoy and critique these truly interesting wines. The scores will be posted here at a later date, but for now we reflect on a very enjoyable evening.
2021 - Wine Quiz and Catch-up
We held an online quiz and catch-up call with members while lockdown continued to prevent actual meetings. The quiz questions and answers can be seen in our blog.
November
Our first tasting after our enforced break was a veritable Tour-de-France, exploring the length and breadth of France to sample all that France has to offer.
In December we held our Christmas member's only tasting where we tasted 7different Champagne's plus finished the evening with a nice 0year old Taylors port.
We held an online quiz and catch-up call with members while lockdown continued to prevent actual meetings. The quiz questions and answers can be seen in our blog.
November
Our first tasting after our enforced break was a veritable Tour-de-France, exploring the length and breadth of France to sample all that France has to offer.
In December we held our Christmas member's only tasting where we tasted 7different Champagne's plus finished the evening with a nice 0year old Taylors port.
February 12th 2020 - Australian Wines
After a short break to get over the New Year festivities, we started the year by looking far away to wines of Australia. We found some beauties:
After a short break to get over the New Year festivities, we started the year by looking far away to wines of Australia. We found some beauties:
Looking Back At 2019
December 18th - Festive Tasting
November 20th - Tasty, Full-Bodied & Robust
October 16th - Textured Whites & Cosy Reds
Saturday September 7th - (Visit) The Oxford Wine Festival
No Home Club Meeting
No Home Club Meeting
August - No Club This Month
Sunday July 21st - Private Member's-only Bar-B-Que
June 19th - Opening Up Eastern Europe
May 15th - Douro Supermarket Bake-Off
April 17th - Jerome's Spring Collection
March 20th - Go Brazil
February 20th - Italian Stallions
2018 History
19th September 2018
Our first evening was fantastic! A discussion about white and red wines available locally. There was also a discussion about how to taste wines and what to look for when tasting a wine. |
31st October 2018
Horspath's own Sunnyhill Vineyard provided a discussion about their journey (including the impact of this years weird weather), their wines and ciders, plus a 'New' and exciting sparkling wine which will be ready for the 2019. |
21st November 2018
What a Great Night! Jerome from Trailblazing wines (click on the picture) kindly agreed to come along and provide some guidance to the group. The theme of the evening was hidden gems! |
19th December 2018
This will be a particularly fun meeting in the run-up to Christmas including champagne and other festive fare. |
