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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
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1 November 2017 - 2 November 2017
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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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28 October 2017
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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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)
The full menu can be found here, we are able to accommodate dietary requirements upon request.
Dress code: Black tie preferred (Hugel yellow encouraged!)
Location: Old Kitchen, 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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25 October 2017
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Trento DOC – Italy
Ferrari are a producer of vivacious white and rose sparkling wines from the north of Italy. The high-altitude mountainside vineyards of Ferrari are proudly maintained using sustainable farming methods. Made according to the méthode traditionnelle from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir the wines produced here are an intriguing take on the classic French theme. Join us on a journey to experience the natural elegance and iconic style and of Italian living!
Location: Upper Hall, Peterhouse. Go up the staircase in the left corner of Old Court to the first floor. map.cam.ac.uk
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18 October 2017
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Médoc – Bordeaux – France
A classic Left Bank Grand Cru classé from the Macau commune of the Haut-Médoc AOC. The rich history of winemaking at this Chateau begins in the middle of the 14th century and has continued to today. The wines produced here benefit from the richly concentrated grapes produced by vines struggling to grow in poor gravel soil churned through erosion by the Pyrenees river. With excellence both when young and mature Château Cantemerle promises to be an exciting dive into the terroir of the southern tip of the Médoc!
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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11 October 2017
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Venue: Peterhouse College, Upper Hall
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Montalcino (DOCG) – Tuscany – Italy
Come experience the taste of Tuscany with winemaker Alessandro Mori and a focus on one of the seminal Italian wines – Brunello di Montalcino. Montalcino was the first Italian wine region to be awarded a DOCG designation in 1980 and its recognition has only grown since. Founded in 1974 by the Mori family, Il Marroneto was there to experience the transformation of Montalcino and is now recognized as one of the top ten producers in the region. The story promises to excite and the flavors on display will surely impress!
Location: Upper Hall, Peterhouse. Go up the staircase in the left corner of Old Court to the first floor. map.cam.ac.uk
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8 October 2017
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
CUWS invites you to the first event of Michaelmas term – a drop-in tasting with Cambridge Wine Merchants at the University Center wine bar. Whether you are a connoisseur or just wine-curious this is a great chance to come meet the committee and get a feel for the events we host. We will be tasting about **12 different wines** as we go, all from the Wine Merchants’ range. Valuable experience for anyone starting their time in Cambridge….
Entry is **£5** on the door (cash only) and you can stay as long as you wish!
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 is close to the Doubletree Hilton hotel. maps.google.com