Event Type: single-event

Rheingau – Germany

Schloss Reinhartshausen are experts when it comes to making Riesling, after all they have been doing it since 1337! Besides their long history, the other factor that sets Schloss Reinhartshausen apart from other producers is their location. Their vineyards are located on the island of Mariannenaue formed from sand and stone carried from the Alps by the Rhein. Join us in exploring the different forms of Riesling in our only German tasting of the year!

Around the world in 12 wines

We hope you have all had a great Christmas break and we are excited to welcome you back with our first event this term! Especially designed for our newest members, we will be taking you on a trip around the world introducing you to 12  different wine styles from across the globe. As before we will be taking over the Cambridge Wine Merchants’ University Centre wine bar from 3 to 6pm for an informal afternoon of tasting and discussion.

Ticket sale priority will be given to new members (joined 2017/18) and remaining tickets will be released to other members a few days before the event.

Istria – Croatia

Our final tasting of the term is with Mladen Rožanić, owner of the Roxanich winery. Located on the Istrian Peninsula at the north-western most edge of Croatia Roxanich combines exciting local grape varieties with knowledge derived from winemakers of the Rhone. Come indulge in an evening of discovery as we explore the charms of this up-and-coming wine region!

Location: Wordsworth Room, John’s. Go up the staircase in the far left corner of First Court to the first floor. map.cam.ac.uk

Champagne – France

Louis Roederer are one of the last still independent family-run Champagne houses, founded in 1776. Steeped in tradition with a flair to explore more modern styles in select lines, Lois Roederer have earner international recognition. Perhaps their greatest claim to fame is their seminal role in the creation of prestige cuvees through Cristal – a direct continuation of their personal cuvée for Tsar Alexander II. Joins us on a journey into the heart of classic Champagne through the story of an iconic house!

Location: Old Kitchens, Trinity College. Cross Great Court to enter the hallway by hall, then go through the last door on the left. map.cam.ac.uk

Pomerol – Bordeaux – France

A return to Bordeaux but in a very different style. Château Gazin is located in Pomerol, one of the two stars of the Right Bank. A Merlot backbone provides the wines produced here with rich flavor and velvety texture that stands in contrast to the more austere style of the Left bank, while not eschewing it entirely a la Saint-Émilion. Join us for an unforgettable evening and decide for yourself if the democratically unclassified upstarts from Pomerol can surpass the regimented goliaths of the Left Bank!

Location: Thomas Gray Room, Pembroke College

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Alsace – France

We warmly invite you to an evening that promises to be the highlight of the term – a great dinner with Charlotte Hugel (13th generation) of Hugel et Fils. The Hugel family is a pioneer of winegrowing in Alsace since the 17th century and their distinctive yellow label has commanded world-wide recognition for excellence. Come experience the distinctive flavours and aromas of Alsace paired in exquisite precision with a four-course dinner in the immaculate surroundings of Trinity College’s Old Kitchen!

Reception:
Pol Roger Brut Réserve NV

First Starter:
Gewurztraminer Classic 2014
Pinot Blanc Hugel 2014

Second Starter:
Riesling Classic 2014
Riesling Grossi Laue 2011

Main:
Pinot Gris Grossi Laue 2010
Gewurztraminer Grossi Laue 2010

Cheese:
Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 2007
Riesling Vendange Tardive 2009

Finale:
Charlotte’s personal surprise… (90s Sélection de Grains Nobles)