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18 February 2018
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sparkling and Sweet
Our second drop-in of Lent is Valentine’s themed! Treat that special someone to our range of sweet and sparkling wines, selected by the French half of the co-Presidency. 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.
Venue: Cambridge University Centre Wine Bar
Venue Website: http://www.cucwinebar.org
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The wine bar is on the Ground floor of the University Center which is by Scudamore punts near Queens’. The entrance to the University Center more…
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7 February 2018
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Margaret River and the Great Southern – West Australia
The producer from farthest afield this year, Howard Park Wines hail all the way from Western Australia. Started in 1986 by the Burch Family, they have developed a reputation for subtlety, character and tradition. This that has granted them membership in Australia’s First Families of Wine, among such names as Yalumba and Brown Brothers. Expect an exciting expression of Australian character from a top producer!
Venue: Pembroke College, Old Library
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Directly on the left when you walk through the main gate past the porters lodge. more…
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24 January 2018
9:00 pm
Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Estèphe – Bordeaux – France
An unusual tasting featuring three separate estates tied together by the Cruse and Lorenzetti families. Ch. Pedesclaux is a 5eme Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac. Founded in 1810 it was one of the first estates born from non-aristocratic rule in the Médoc. Ch. d’Issan is a 3eme Grand Cru Classé from Margaux. It is one of the oldest estates in the region, their wine said to have been served during the wedding of Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Henry II of England in 1152. Finally, Ch Lilian Ladouys is a Cru Bourgeois of Saint-Estèphe with roots tracing back to the mid 16th century. This promises to be an exceptional evening for those seeking to experience the range of expressions of Left Bank Bordeaux!
Please note: we will be implementing a ballot system for this event. Register below for tickets before 6pm Thursday, January 18 (you will not be charged). We will then randomly allocate tickets and if successful you will receive a link for payment. Please pay before 6pm, Saturday January 20, otherwise your tickets will be reallocated. Limit of 2 tickets per transaction, members only for both tickets. Please ensure you enter details of both members if registering for two tickets.
Venue: St John's College. Wordsworth room
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Go up the staircase in the far left corner of First Court to the first floor. map.cam.ac.uk more…
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17 January 2018
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Margaux – Bordeaux – France
We begin this term’s series of French tastings with Château Palmer, a 3ème Grand Cru classé from Margaux. Named after a British officer, Major General Palmer who owned the estate in the early 18th century, the reputation of this estate has grown ever since and it now commands the status of a Super Second. Somewhat unusual for its higher Merlot content for a Left bank wine, Château Palmer has successfully differentiated itself from other producers, with some vintages besting their 1ier Grand Cru neighbour… Join us in exploring the of work of this classic Bordeaux producer!
Venue: Pembroke College, Old Library
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Directly on the left when you walk through the main gate past the porters lodge. more…
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16 January 2018
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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!
Venue: St John's College. Wordsworth room
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Go up the staircase in the far left corner of First Court to the first floor. map.cam.ac.uk more…
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14 January 2018
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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.
Venue: Cambridge University Centre Wine Bar
Venue Website: http://www.cucwinebar.org
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The wine bar is on the Ground floor of the University Center which is by Scudamore punts near Queens’. The entrance to the University Center more…
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3 December 2017
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
To finish the term with a bang CUWS once again invites you to a drop-in tasting with Cambridge Wine Merchants at the University Centre wine bar on Sunday 3rd December, from 3 till 6pm.
We will open wines as we go along and there will be plenty to go around!
The wine bar is on the Ground floor of the University Centre which is by Scudamore’s punts near Queens’. The entrance to the Unirsity Centre is close the Doubletree Hilton hotel. https://map.cam.ac.uk/University+Centre#52.201128,0.116362,18
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27 November 2017
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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
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21 November 2017
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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
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13 November 2017
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Napa Valley – California – USA
Our first visitor from overseas this year, Diamond Creek hails from the northern tip of Napa Valley. Diamond Creek has been a pioneer in producing almost exclusively Cabarnet Sauvignon wines in California since its founding in 1968. Carved out of the wilderness, five distinct vineyards positioned on rolling hillsides each display unique microclimate and soils. The wines on display promise to show us the range of what can be achieved with a single varietal in the right hands!
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