Past tastings

South Africa

Located in the rugged, schist-rich mountains of the Swartland region, Porseleinberg is recognised for its highly regarded Cape Syrah, known for its focus on terroir-driven winemaking. The estate specialises in Syrah, producing a wine with firm tannins and a refined character. The vineyards are planted on well-draining, mineral-rich soils, and the warm climate, moderated by cool sea breezes, allows the grapes to develop concentrated flavours. These conditions contribute to bold yet balanced wines with excellent structure and ageing potential.

Join us to experience the distinctive quality of these exceptional South African wines! 

The outgoing CUWS committee invites you to an afternoon of good wine and great company with our final event of the year! We will be enjoying a range of wines that we are sure will cater to everyone’s tastes. A selection of light snacks will also be provided.

For any ticketing enquiries or to cancel your ticket, please email ncm38@cam.ac.uk.

Bordeaux, France

Family-owned for eight generations, Chateau Angelus fully merits its reputation as one of the greatest wines of the entire world, let alone Bordeaux. With the estate’s 23 hectares planted to near-equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc — alongside a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon — and facing in an ideal southerly direction, the wines produced are renowned for their ripeness and silky class. Before voluntarily withdrawing from the Saint-Emilion classification, Angelus was previously one of only five estates ever to have held the coveted Premier Grand Cru Classé ‘A’ rank.

Please join us for what promises to be one of the year’s finest tastings!

Members ballot has now closed. If you have been successful you will receive an email and payment link. If you don’t receive an email you will automatically be added to the waitlist and contacted if a place becomes available.

Abruzzo, Italy

Agricola Tiberio makes wines that exemplify the incredible heritage of central Italy’s beautiful Abruzzo region, nestled on the Adriatic coastline. Eschewing commonly planted international varieties in favour of under-appreciated local grapes, the estate, with thirty hectares under vine, produces several different ranges of wine, all of which demonstrate the enormous potential of their region. Join us for a taste of Italy!

*Please note: The College gates will be closed from 8pm. Access to the College will be via wicked gate (which will be unlocked, just push it).

Bordeaux, France

Chateau Figeac can trace its history back to a Roman villa in the second century and has been under the ownership of the Manoncourt family since 1892. The winery is now characterised by, unusually for the Right Bank of Bordeaux, a blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, as well as its unique terroir and relentless commitment to high standards throughout the winemaking process. The result is a wine internationally recognised as one of Bordeaux’s finest, reflected in the estate’s recent promotion to the highest level of the St-Emilion classification.

Please join us for what promises to be a legendary evening!

Elgin Valley, South Africa

Owned and run by the Pascall family, Oneiric is ideally located within the Elgin Valley, a cool-climate region of South Africa, and produces an extensive range of wines that demonstrate the versatility and quality of the terroir. White varietals such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are planted on cooler slopes, ensuring balance and structure are maintained within the wine, while red varietals are planted in warmer areas for optimal ripening.

Oneiric’s complex, ageable wines have garnered much praise – please join us in tasting these delicious wines!