Past tastings

Südsteiermark, Austria

Located in the Südsteiermark region of Austria, along the Slovenian border, Weingut Tement is a biodynamically-certified property which has cemented its status as one of the country’s foremost wineries. Currently, the Tement family produces many different grape varieties, from the region’s speciality of Sauvignon Blanc to Gewürztraminer and Morillon (more commonly known as Chardonnay). Calcareous soils ensure the wines are marked by a refreshing minerality typical of this prestigious terroir.

Do join us in tasting some of Austria’s most celebrated wines!

An icon of global winemaking, Chateau Musar could claim the title of Lebanon’s most prestigious winery and is renowned worldwide. The vines are located in the Bekaa Valley, an area with a history of grape-growing stretching back six thousand years, and benefit from high altitude, prolonged sun exposure, and meticulous care to produce a range of unique wines – from eminently age-worthy, hugely complex blends to fresher, younger styles.

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A distinguished Italian winery located in the heart of Piedmont’s Barolo wine region, Bruna Grimaldi is a family-owned estate celebrated for its commitment to crafting exceptional wines that beautifully express the terroirs of this renowned wine-growing area. Using only indigenous grape varietals – Arneis, Dolcetto, Barbera, and Nebbiolo – the estate produces a range of wines expressing the unique characteristics of several different Barolo crus. Traditional vine-growing and winemaking methods ensure the production of wines of finesse and complexity.

Join us in tasting these excellent wines!

Oregon, United States

Niew Vineyards is an Oregon-based producer of Chardonnay, headed up by Cambridge alumnus Tai-Ran Niew (St. John’s College, 1988). Heavily influenced by farmer-philosopher Masanobu Fukuoka’s concept of ‘natural farming’, the estate eschews herbicides, pesticides, and sulphur in its grape-growing and vinification process, ‘creating an environment where the wine can thrive’. The result is a delicate, ethereal, and highly exclusive Chardonnay (annual production is in the region of 1250-1500 bottles), garnering extensive praise in the wine world and featuring on Michelin-starred restaurants’ wine lists.

Come and join us in tasting this exceptional wine!

*PLEASE NOTE* There has been a venue change and this tasting will now be held at Churchill College

Tuscany, Italy

The storied history of the Florentine Gondi family dates back to the seventh century, with their ancestors, the Filippi Consorteria, mentioned in Dante’s Divine Comedy. Their distinguished wine estate, nestled in the heart of the Tuscan countryside and now in the capable hands of the twenty-fifth generation, is a testament to the rich winemaking heritage of Italy and is known for producing delicious wines, exemplifying the traditions and terroir of their region. The estate consists of nineteen hectares of vineyards, planted to varieties including Sangiovese, Colorino, and Trebbiano, as well as thirty-two hectares of olive groves, producing artisan Tuscan olive oil.

Please join us in tasting a slice of history!

Burgundy, France

Domaine Faiveley has been owned by the same family for seven generations and is renowned worldwide as a benchmark for the finest wines Burgundy can offer. Holding well over 100 hectares of land, including many parcels of premier cru and grand cru vineyards, the domaine produces both red and white wines in some of the most prestigious Burgundian subregions and uses a combination of traditional and modern winemaking techniques to create a range of only the highest quality.

A sister estate to Domaine Faiveley, Domaine Billaud-Simon is a prestigious producer located in Chablis, the northernmost subregion of Burgundy. Taking advantage of the naturally cooler climate and celebrated Kimmeridgian limestone soils of the Chablis region, the domaine has earned a stellar reputation for white wines renowned for their purity, minerality, and crisp acidity, as well as excellent ageing potential. In the cellar, many wines see little to no oak, allowing the natural characteristics of the grape and the terroir to shine through.

Join us in tasting the best of Burgundy!

Please note: this will be a balloted members-only event.

• Registration will open on Wednesday 1 November, and close on Friday 3 November at midnight.
• Registered members will be drawn randomly and notified on Saturday 4 November if you have been allocated a ticket.
• You will have until 6pm on Monday 6 November to pay for your ticket. You MUST pay for your ticket by this time in order to secure your spot. If you fail to pay for your ticket or your payment is not authorised by the deadline, your ticket will be released to the next person on the ballot waiting list.

Sussex, England

Situated among the rolling hills of the Sussex countryside, Mountfield Winery has been carefully stewarded over the past eleven years to produce fine English sparkling wine. Defined by a meticulous approach to vine-growing and winemaking, the wines are produced in limited quantities to safeguard their very high quality. Using the celebrated Champagne grapes of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, as well as long periods of ageing, ensures the production of classically-styled wines with a real sense of place.

Join us in tasting these award-winning sparkling wines

Bordeaux, France

A historic property in the Pessac-Léognan region of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion has been owned by the Gervoson family since 1987 and has since gained a reputation for consistently high quality. Producing both red and white wines from vines up to 60 years old, their vineyard spans 75 hectares, and is, unusually for a Left Bank estate, planted with a majority of Merlot. With a unique terroir characterised by gravelly soil and a mild maritime climate, the wines exemplify the very best of Bordeaux. Please come and join us in tasting a wide array of their excellent wines!

Please note: this will be a balloted members-only event.

• Registration will open on Monday 9 October, and close on Wednesday 11 October at midnight.
• Registered members will be drawn at random and notified on Thursday 12 October if you have been allocated a ticket.
• You will have until 6pm on Friday 13 October to pay for your ticket. You MUST pay for your ticket by this time in order to secure your spot. If you fail to pay for your ticket or your payment is not authorised by the deadline, your ticket will be released to the next person on the ballot waiting list.