The next meeting is on Tuesday 7th July 2026.
We meet on the first Tuesday of the month ('The Kitchen', 198 Watford Road) to sample a variety of reasonably priced wines, potentially with a theme:
e.g. Wines from a specific region, vegetarian wines,
Same grape from various regions, kosher wines,
Same wine various prices, wines from ALDI etc etc
Ideally, we want to have a group size of 24 members who will be divided up into 12 groups of 2, with each pair running approximately one session per year. Don’t worry if you don’t bring a partner along, we will pair you off with someone; it will not be onerous and we don’t want long winded descriptions!!
Each taster will be of 30ml, giving a total of 180ml (if you actually drink it all!).
The idea is to have some fun and be sociable.
The costs will be £5 paid in advance. Please note that there is an initial joining fee of £5 to cover equipment etc.
Each pair will be allocated the same budget for their 6 bottles and can spend it as they wish.
Due to the costs involved we really need you to attend most if not all of the sessions.
The group is currently showing as full (waiting list) but please don't let that deter you from applying to join it. We don't know if you are interested in joining unless you apply - and we will do our best not to keep you on the waiting list for very long!
LAST MEETING:
June 2026
Certainly a day to remember, the storm arrived, dark black voluminous clouds, thunder, lightning and lashing rain yet 19 intrepid members arrived on time for our monthly wine group tasting.
This month’s presenters were Mary and Nick and their theme was to use one grape variety for all their chosen wines. Pinot Noir was selected – it was 100% present in four of the wines and a part blend in the two sparkling wines.
From last month’s quiz we discovered that Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely cultivated red wine grape variety planted on 840,000 acres globally. Pinot Noir is about 35% of the size at 292,000 acres.
- France 78,000 acres
- USA 50,000 acres
- Germany 27,000 acres.
The evening started with two sparking whites.
- Moillard-Thomas Crémant de Bourgogne Brut, Burgundy, France, 2023, 11.5%, RRP £17, we paid £15
- Graham Beck Brut, South Africa, 12.5%, RRP £17, we paid £16
Both were very popular and the voting reflected this, the votes being 9 and 10.
Onto the Rosé
- Domaine Jean-Max Roger ‘Cuvée Genèse’ Sancerre Rosé, France, 2024/25, 12.9%, RRP £20, we paid £18
The general opinion was that the wine was quaffable but not worth the money!
Next the reds
- LFE Signature Series Pinot Noir 2024/25, Rapel Valley, Chile. 12.5%, RRP £9.50, we paid £8.50
- Incanta Pinot Noir 2024/25, Romania. 12.5%, RRP £10.50, we paid £9
- La Belle Angèle Pinot Noir 2023/24, France, 12.5%, RRP £9.50, we paid £8.50
Even though these wines came from the same grape there was a marked difference between them all. Voting was 2, 11, 6. All the wines were purchase from Majestic.
Once again, a very enjoyable evening was had by one and all.
Tasting notes can be found on the Wine Group page.
MEETING HISTORY:
- Click on 'Meeting date' to view meeting details'
- Right click on Wine Bottles and select 'Open Image in new tab' to view the full size.
- Click on Wine information' for more details on the actual wines
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