Past tastings

CUWS invites you to our Lent term Drop-in with the Cambridge Wine Merchants at the University Centre Wine Bar. Whether you are a connoisseur or just wine-curious this is a great chance to taste some delicious wines from the CWM range, reconnect with old friends and meet new members.

Entry is **£5** online or 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 Centre which is by Scudamore punts near Queens’. The entrance to the University Centre is close to the Doubletree Hilton hotel. maps.google.com

Once capacity is reached, we will be operating a one in, one out policy.  Priority will be given to those who have booked in advance.

Wine List

*10% off all retail prices below with your wine society card

• Deutz Classic Brut NV – £39.99
• Jansz Premium Rosé NV Tasmania – £17.99
• Dom. Gayda Figure Libre Chenin Blanc Pays D’oc 2017 – £17.99
• Kilikanoon Pearce Road Semillon, Clare Valley 2016 – £19.99
• Ch. Rives-Blanques Cuvée Odyssée Chardonnay, Limoux AOC 2018 – £15.99
• Max. Ferd Richter Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett Feinherb 2014 – £16.99
• Ch. La Chapelle D’Espagnet St Emilion Grand Cru 2015 – £17.99
• Gibson Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004 – £19.99
• Luis Canas Rioja Reserva 2014 – £26.99
• Amalaya Gran Corte Malbec/Cabernet Franc 2016 – £16.99
• Roger Sabon Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Reserve 2015 – £32.99
• Disznoko Tokaji Late Harvest 2017 – £15.99

Ukrainian Wines. Have you ever heard anything about them? Ever tried a Telti Kuruk or Odessa Black Grape?  First of all, yes, Ukrainian wines do exist! And secondly, they can be absolutely amazing; sparkling, red, white, and even orange. The country offers a little bit of everything, despite the fact that it has only just started its journey into high-quality wines. This evening will be led by Evgeniya Nikolaichuk, the first person to earn DipWSET in Ukraine and a co-owner of a chain of wine bars. She is especially passionate about promoting local wines and offers a treasure trove of information about them. With her, we’ll be tasting six wines of different styles while learning a bit about the history of Ukraine and its wine industry.

• Uruguay

Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s New World Winery of the Year 2018, Bodega Garzón is a boutique winery located in the Uruguayan coastal province of Maldonado. 

Established in 2007 by Alejandro Bulgheroni and his wife, Bettina, they believed it would become a Tuscany-like wine region. With Italian winemaker Alberto Antonini, they produce limited-production, premium wines from their sustainably-grown grapes. 

Come join us in tasting their portfolio of wines that reflect the vineyards of Uruguay!

Sauternes, France

Château Guiraud is a Premier Cru Classé Sauternes estate, transformed in 1981 by Hamilton Narby into one of the finest Sauternes properties.  Guiraud’s vineyards are planted with 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. Despite the high proportion of Sauvignon Blanc in their blend, their wines are astonishingly rich with fresh acidity and among the finest in Sauternes.  Come enjoy a sweet wine tasting with us!

Please note: we will be implementing a ballot system for this event. Register below for tickets before 6pm Wednesday 27 November (you will not be charged).

We will then randomly allocate tickets and if successful you will receive a link for payment. Please pay before 10pm, Thursday 28 November, otherwise, your tickets will be reallocated. Limit of 1 ticket per transaction, members-only.

Ribera del Duero, Spain

Vega Sicilia, Spain’s most famous winery, is Spain’s answer to ‘first growth’.  This prestigious estate was founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves and is currently owned by the Álvarez family.  It was the original Spanish wine to be collected and coveted worldwide. Combining superb raw materials with a meticulous approach to vinification, their wines show great restraint in youth but also have unlimited cellaring potential.  Join us in tasting these illustrious wines!

Please note: we will be implementing a ballot system for this event. Register below for tickets before 6pm Thursday 21 November (you will not be charged).

We will then randomly allocate tickets and if successful you will receive a link for payment. Please pay before 10pm, Friday 22 November, otherwise your tickets will be reallocated. Limit of 1 ticket per transaction, members-only.

Oregon, USA

One of the original historic wine estates in Oregon, Eyrie Vineyards was founded in 1965 in the Dundee Hills AVA of the Willamette Valley by David Lett, known locally as ‘Papa Pinot’.  They produced the first Pinot Gris in the United States, and in 1975, produced the first American Pinot Noir that competed successfully against the renowned Burgundy Pinot noir. Their ‘gentle touch’ philosophy has created an elegant wine that truly expresses the variety and place but which also possesses a legendary aging ability.  Please join us in tasting this historic wine!

Rhône, France

Located in the appellation of Crozes-Hermitage in the Northern Rhône, Alain Graillot founded his domaine in 1985 and quickly became one of the most in-demand producers in the region for his robust Syrah-based wines.  Alain is a highly respected winemaker from the valley whose wines grace the lists of France’s finest restaurants. His wines are clean and characterful, fruit-forward, but structured, with richness and a crisp acidity lending remarkable longevity.  Come and taste some exciting Crozes-Hermitage wines!