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thewinesociety.com/tastingsthewinesociety.com/tastings

MAY – JUNE 2016

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BOOKING INFORMATION

FOR ALL EVENTSTo purchase tickets please telephone us on 01438 740222 or visit thewinesociety.com/tastings

Within The Society’s Tastings & Events programme there is a range of wine-tasting opportunities where together we can discover more about the fascinating world of wine. To find out more and to hear why members enjoy our events, view our new videos at thewinesociety.com/ tastings-videos

Tickets are usually despatched with your invoice.

Late cancellation for all tastings

We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any function if insufficient tickets are sold, in which case any purchase will be refunded.

If you need to cancel tickets purchased for an event, refunds will only be given if we are notified at least 14 days before a wine dinner or at least seven days before our other events. Refunds will only be given after this time if we are able to re-sell your tickets.

Dress code: unless stated otherwise, all events are ‘smart casual’. We politely request that no aftershave or scent should be worn.

We offer a 10% discount on the standard price of wines tasted to all members attending who place an order before 8pm the following evening. In some exceptional circumstances (where wines are either in low stock or unavailable), we will be unable to offer this discount. Should this be the case, members will be made aware at the tasting.

GUIDE TO TASTINGS An overview of each tasting and event

Pages 3 – 10

INFORMAL, WALK-AROUND TASTINGSRelaxed, fun and very enjoyable

Lively, informal events offering the chance to taste at least 20 wines in a relaxed atmosphere.

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SEATED, TUTORED TASTINGSFlagship events featuring some of the world’s greatest wines

These prestigious events feature at least nine wines, often presented by the owner or producer.

Pages 12 – 14

THE SOCIETY IN STEVENAGETaste wine and food at The Wine Society’s headquarters

Our lunches are very popular, with an aperitif, a tour of the cellars and a four-course seated lunch. We also offer a selection of workshops and winemaker dinners in our Members’ Room.

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THE SOCIETY IN FRANCEDine in France and take advantage of the favourable duty rates

The Society hosts a series of popular wine dinners in and around Montreuil.

BUY A TICKETBuy a ticket for a wine-loving friend to any event featured in this leaflet.

If they apply for membership of The Society after the event, they will receive a £20 credit on their account.

For the most up-to-date information about our events, including the wines that will be tasted on the day and the names of the growers joining us, please visit the Tastings & Events homepage at thewinesociety.com/tastings

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GUIDE TO TASTINGS An overview of each tasting and event INFORMAL, WALK-AROUND TASTINGS Relaxed, fun and very enjoyable

ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIRWe cordially invite you to join us for our biggest wine tasting of the year! This May the London Wine Trade Fair once again comes to town, and with it a number of our top growers from throughout the world, many of whom will join us at this special event to present over 50 wines.

This informal, walk-around tasting is therefore an excellent opportunity to explore the range of wines on offer from The Society’s extensive portfolio. As ever we will be joined by some of our favourite winemakers, their representatives and The Society’s buyers will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

As always, for those wanting to enter into the spirit of the fair, proceedings will be rounded off with a mystery wine competition for those wanting to test their blind-tasting skills. So come one, come all, and join us for the fun of the fair!

LONDON

Merchant Taylors’ Hall 30 Threadneedle Street EC2R 8JB

Friday 6th MayFrom: 5.30pm to 8.30pm Tickets: £40

ref TG160506

3To order tickets thewinesociety.com/tastings 01438 740222

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GRAPE EXPECTATIONS: CHARDONNAY AND PINOT NOIR

Chardonnay and pinot noir are responsible for some of the finest still and sparkling wines in the world.

Both of these time-honoured wine grapes have become world-renowned exports from beyond their Burgundian heartlands, and produce wines in a wide array of styles. Join us as we sample 20 wines, spanning both classic expressions and some enticing finds from further afield.

Chardonnay is one of the most versatile white grapes on the planet, responsible for the steely freshness of Chablis, rich honeyed wines from countries such as Argentina and South Africa, and the lean lemon-fresh flavours so popular in Australia currently. Pinot noir, capable of producing divinely scented, gloriously fruity wines that express their origins with particular honesty and vividness, remains many a connoisseur’s desert-island red. Though it reaches its most sublime heights in Burgundy, there is no shortage of remarkable examples from a variety of sources worldwide. Both pinot and chardonnay also form the basis of the majority of Champagnes, not to mention many other regions’ sparkling wines.

Those joining us at this informal walk-around tasting are therefore in for a treat! Sparkling wines, Burgundy and a number of examples from across Europe and the new world will all be on show as we explore the flavours that make these two grape varieties so eternally popular with winemakers and wine drinkers alike.

INFORMAL, WALK-AROUND TASTINGS Relaxed, fun and very enjoyable

LONDON

The Thomas Lord Suite Marylebone Cricket Club Lord’s Cricket Ground St. John’s WoodNW8 8QN

Monday 16th MayFrom: 6pm to 8.30pm Tickets: £29

ref TG160516

CHELTENHAM

The Pittville Pump Room Pittville Park GL52 3JE

Tuesday 17th MayFrom: 6.30pm to 8.30pm Tickets: £27

ref TG160517

HARROGATE

The Sun Pavillion Cornwall Road HG1 2PQ

Wednesday 18th MayFrom: 6.30pm to 8.30pmTickets: £27

ref TG160518

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INFORMAL, WALK-AROUND TASTINGS Relaxed, fun and very enjoyableINFORMAL, WALK-AROUND TASTINGS Relaxed, fun and very enjoyable

ITALY: LA DOLCE VITAItaly is home to some of the world’s oldest wine-producing regions and a staggering range of indigenous grape varieties. From the light, aromatic whites of Orvieto and Soave, and the ethereal nebbiolos of Piedmont, to the spicy, herb-scented primitivo and aglianico varieties in the south, there is a plethora of options on offer. In this relaxed walk-around tasting we make our annual foray into this richly varied world.

We are delighted to welcome top-class growers such as Allegrini and Pieropan from the Veneto. You will be able to compare different growers’ Barolo and taste Brunello di Montalcino in magnums as well as trying out delicious wines from Sicily and the south, including the legendary Graticciaia.

Please be aware that we’d expect this tasting to sell out fast, so do make sure you don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover more about the vast, fascinating world of Italian wines with the people who make them.

LONDON

The Great Hall One Great George Street Westminster SW1P 3AA

Monday 23rd MayFrom: 5.30pm to 8.30pmTickets: £35

ref TG160523

MANCHESTER

The Conference Hall Manchester Town Hall Albert Square M2 5RT

Tuesday 24th MayFrom: 5.30pm to 8.30pmTickets: £29

ref TG160524

5To order tickets thewinesociety.com/tastings 01438 740222

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INFORMAL, WALK-AROUND TASTINGS Relaxed, fun and very enjoyable

YOU’D SWEAR BLIND…Open your mind and your palate, cast those preconceptions aside and get ready for a tasting with a difference! At this ever-popular Society tasting guests are invited to focus solely on what’s inside the bottle, rather than on it…

The identities of the wines will be concealed throughout the evening, allowing us to sip, indulge and enjoy with nothing to influence us except the aromas and flavours in the glass.

All we ask is that you decide how much you like each wine! At the end of the evening, we will ask you to vote for your favourites with a show of hands before unveiling the wines.

You may well find some new favourites, and we can certainly guarantee a few surprises!

HARPENDEN

Public Halls Southdown Road AL5 1TE

Tuesday 31st MayFrom: 6.30pm to 8.30pmTickets: £27

ref TG160531

CHESTER

The Assembly Room Town Hall Northgate Street CH1 2HS

Wednesday 1st JuneFrom: 6.30pm to 8.30pmTickets: £27

ref TG160601

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INFORMAL, WALK-AROUND TASTINGS Relaxed, fun and very enjoyable

WINE CHAMPIONSA buzz of excitement runs round The Society’s offices each year when our buyers complete a series of blind tastings to find the best of the best of our range. Now it’s time to enjoy the winners!

The buyers taste blind to allow complete impartiality, the winners being simply those wines that give most pleasure to drink now. We have chosen a selection of 20 winners from across all styles to be included at this tasting to give you an idea of just what our buyers are looking for.

At the end of the evening we will give you the opportunity to vote for a number of the winning wines and decide your personal favourites with the traditional show of hands.

LONDON

RIBA Florence Hall 66 Portland Place W1B 1AD

Monday 6th JuneFrom: 6pm to 8.30pmTickets: £29

ref TG160606

BLACKPOOL

The Baronial Hall Winter Gardens 97 Church Street FY1 1HL

Wednesday 22nd JuneFrom: 6.30pm to 8.30pmTickets: £27

ref TG160622

READING

The Victoria Hall The Town Hall Blagrave Street RG1 1QH

Wednesday 29th JuneFrom: 6.30pm to 8.30pmTickets: £27

ref TG160629

7To order tickets thewinesociety.com/tastings 01438 740222

A Wine Champions tasting in progress

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INFORMAL, WALK-AROUND TASTINGS Relaxed, fun and very enjoyable

To view videos thewinesociety.com/tastings-videos8

‘BORDEAUX OXYGENE’: BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO A CLASSICClaret lovers are cordially invited to taste the future of Bordeaux at this special walk-around tasting with the Bordeaux Oxygene group. Friends since childhood, these 18 young and dynamic winemakers have set out to breathe some fresh oxygene into their world-renowned region and ensure that Bordeaux remains innovative and relevant in the 21st century.

Members of the group joining us include Sylvie Courselle of Château Thieuley, Jean-Baptiste Bourotte of Clos l’Église, Matthieu Cuvelier of Clos Fourtet and Château Poujeaux, Jean Triaud of Saint-Pierre and Château Gloria, and Basaline Despagne of Mont-Pérat and Girolate.

This is a great opportunity to taste some delicious clarets in the heart of London, whilst finding out a little more about what the new Bordeaux generation is up to.

LONDON

The Rutherford and Moore Rooms Queen Elizabeth II Centre Broad Sanctuary Westminster SW1P 3EE

Monday 13th JuneFrom: 7pm to 9.30pmTickets: £35

ref TG160613

Please note this tasting is starting and finishing later than normal to enable members to attend The Society’s AGM if they so wish.

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INFORMAL, WALK-AROUND TASTINGS Relaxed, fun and very enjoyable

NEW ZEALAND: THE PERFECT PACKAGEIt is often said that the best things come in small packages. In the case of New Zealand’s wines, the saying certainly holds true: what the country lacks in size, when compared to its neighbour across the Tasman Sea, it more than makes up for in quality and character, across a range of styles.

The surge in popularity of New Zealand’s wines has inspired enthusiastic growers to discover and develop new high-quality vineyard sites across both islands. As a result, wine regions continue to expand with exciting sub-regions and producers emerging all the time. Where sauvignon blanc once dominated it now finds itself challenged by fresh chardonnays, steely rieslings and stunning pinot noirs to name but a few.

At this informal, walk-around tasting members will sample a broad range of wines from The Society’s current List in the company of winemakers and representatives from top wineries including Dog Point, Greywacke and Craggy Range. We hope you’ll join us for the chance to learn a bit more about New Zealand’s wines with those that know them best.

LONDON

The Thomas Lord Suite Marylebone Cricket Club Lord’s Cricket Ground St. John’s Wood NW8 8QN

Monday 27th JuneFrom: 5.30pm to 8.30pmTickets: £35

ref TG160627

BATH

The Banqueting RoomThe GuildhallHigh StreetBA1 1LZ

Tuesday 28th JuneFrom: 5.30pm to 8.30pmTickets: £29

ref TG160628

INFORMAL, WALK-AROUND TASTINGS Relaxed, fun and very enjoyable

9To order tickets thewinesociety.com/tastings 01438 740222

Vineyard in Marlborough

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INFORMAL, WALK-AROUND TASTINGS Relaxed, fun and very enjoyable

To view videos thewinesociety.com/tastings-videos10

LONDON

0 0EC2R 8JB

Monday 20th JuneFrom: 5.30pm to 8.30pmTickets: £35

ref TG160620

LEEDS

The Victoria Hall Leeds Town Hall The Headrow LS1 3AD

Tuesday 21st JuneFrom: 5.30pm to 8.30pmTickets: £29

ref TG160621

ALSACE: VARIETAL VARIETYAlsace is justifiably a favourite region for the thousands of tourists who visit each year, but it is not just the picture-postcard scenery that draws people here. Alsace’s wines run the gamut from bone dry to intensely sweet, offering something for every palate.

Rightly famous for its white wines, Alsace boasts remarkable flint-edged rieslings, spicy gewurztraminer, food-friendly pinot gris and much more. The quality of the region’s pinot noir is also worthy of mention, providing as it does a charming alternative to Burgundy.

In Alsace it pays to follow the producer, not only in terms of quality but also because the influence of a producer’s ‘house style’ on the character of their wine is especially marked. Accordingly we are delighted to be joined for this informal walk-around tasting by a number of representatives of the top houses to answer questions and further enlighten us about this special region and its world-class wines.

Hunawihr, Alsace

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INFORMAL, WALK-AROUND TASTINGS Relaxed, fun and very enjoyable SEATED, TUTORED TASTINGS Flagship events featuring some of the world’s greatest wines

SWEET WINES WITH HUGEL & DUBOURDIEUThe sweet wines of Alsace and Bordeaux are collectively responsible for some of the most heavenly flavours grapes can produce. We are thrilled to welcome Etienne Hugel (from the Hugel & Fils estate in Alsace) and Fabrice Dubourdieu (from Châteaux Cantegril and Doisy-Daëne in Bordeaux) for what promises to be an unforgettable sweet-wine tasting.

The regions of Sauternes and Barsac are found in the south of Bordeaux. Here sauvignon blanc, semillon and muscadelle combine to produce elegant, complex white wines affected by noble rot. Alsace, further north-east, employs varieties such as riesling, gewurztraminer and pinot gris to fashion a range of sweet wines that is almost without parallel.

Etienne and Fabrice will talk us through a number of wines from these two fabulous wine regions, drawing from their considerable expertise and The Society’s cellars. The opportunity to taste these regions’ wares in the company of two of their leading lights is a mouthwatering one indeed, and we hope you’ll join us for what promises to be an educational and indulgent evening!

LONDON

The Livery HallVintners HallUpper Thames StreetEC4V 3BG

Tuesday 10th MayFrom: 6.30pm to 8.30pmTickets: £120

ref TG160510

11To order tickets thewinesociety.com/tastings 01438 740222

Above: Etienne Hugel and Fabrice Dubourdieu

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THE SOCIETY IN STEVENAGE Taste wine and food at The Wine Society’s headquarters

WHITE RHÔNE SUPPER WITH MARCEL ORFORD-WILLIAMS

Like many of the world’s fine-wine hotspots, the Rhône produces world-class white wines that are often overlooked in favour of their more famous red counterparts. Marcel Orford-Williams, who has been buying Rhône wines for The Society for over 20 years, will attempt to redress the balance at this special tasting and supper.

Whilst 12 different grape varieties are used to make white Rhône, marsanne, roussanne, viognier and grenache blanc are the star varieties. Marsanne and roussanne appear most often as a blend, the former bringing body and richly scented fruit and the latter providing delicacy and finesse. Viognier, most famous for its appearances in Condrieu and Château Grillet where it is at its apogee, is exotic and subtle, yet conversely full-bodied. On the other hand, grenache blanc, found predominantly in the southern Rhône, gives delightful fresh, apple-like fruit to the blend.

Marcel’s love of the region, as well as his encyclopaedic knowledge of the wines produced there, makes him the perfect guide for this event. To begin, he will talk us through a tasting of six different whites, with Hermitage Blanc and some extremely rare examples set to feature. Proving that Rhône whites are tailor made for food, a light supper will follow with a further selection of Rhône wines (including a red Hermitage and Muscat Beaume de Venise to further show the diversity of this great region).

STEVENAGE

The Wine Society Gunnels Wood Road

Thursday 12th MayTickets: £90

ref TG160512

Tasting: 7pm to 8.30pmDinner: 8.30pm to c10.30pm

To view videos thewinesociety.com/tastings-videos12

Above: Château Grillet

Left: Marcel Orford-Williams

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THE SOCIETY IN STEVENAGE Taste wine and food at The Wine Society’s headquartersTHE SOCIETY IN STEVENAGE Taste wine and food at The Wine Society’s headquarters

IN THE PINK: ROSÉ WINE WORKSHOP AT STEVENAGE

This lively workshop will take us on a tour of the delicious world of rosé wines. Once dismissed as a frivolous wine exclusively for warm-weather sipping, rosé has made a dramatic comeback in recent years.

Whilst it is undeniably true that sales of rosé go through the roof when the sun shines, there is much more to these wines than their pretty colour and the visions they conjure of al fresco dining and lazy afternoons.

With wines ranging from dry to sweet and deepest of pink to just the merest hint of colour, rosé has more stylistic diversity than it is often credited for. The nine wines featured at this workshop will cover sparkling pink, the robust deeply coloured wines of Italy and Tavel in France’s southern Rhône, and touching on the delicate pinks of Provence. We hope you can join us.

13 To order tickets thewinesociety.com/tastings 01438 740222

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHEESEAND WINE MATCHING

Selecting the best wines to accompany your favourite cheeses should be a breeze following this fun but informative workshop, in which you will be guided through the principles behind successful cheese and wine matching whilst being introduced to both favourite pairings and surprising combinations.

A cheeseboard can be a minefield when it comes to deciding which wines to drink, and in the face of such a dilemma we often turn to the perennial favourite – a glass of port. Our workshop aims to solve this age-old quandary with the help of a selection of artisan cheeses from across Europe. Alongside such tasty treats as Cheddar, goat’s and blue cheeses, there will be wines to match including both conventional and more unusual suggestions.

With plenty of time for questions, plus lots of advice on how best to choose, store and serve cheese, this workshop is a must for all lovers of cheese and wine.

STEVENAGE

The Wine SocietyGunnels Wood Road

Saturday 25th JuneFrom: 11am to c1.30pmTickets: £55

ref TG160625

STEVENAGE

The Wine SocietyGunnels Wood Road

Saturday 4th JuneFrom: 11am to 12.45pmTickets: £45

ref TG160604

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Menu

Stilton and walnut tart served on rocket leaves

with a balsamic glaze

Starter

Roast pork belly infused with star anise

served with braised red cabbage, celeriac, green beans and a cider jus

Main Course

Cheddarwith crackers and seasonal fruits

Cheese

Poached pearswith port and Mascarpone cream

Dessert

THE SOCIETY IN STEVENAGE Taste wine and food at The Wine Society’s headquarters

LUNCH AT THE SOCIETY

A warm welcome and a cool glass of fizz will await you in the Cellar Showroom, where we will learn a little about the 142-year history of The Society. A walking tour of the cellars follows, including a chance to look inside our most recently constructed eco-friendly fourth warehouse, which alone holds more than two million bottles of wine.

After the tour a seated four-course lunch (freshly prepared with seasonal ingredients), accompanied by a tasting of five wines, including a fine and rare example from The Society’s archives, will gently take us through to the early afternoon. At the end of lunch a member of The Society’s Tasting Team will give a short talk on the wines and, just for fun, take a vote to discover the favourite wine of the day.

In a nutshell, far more than your average lunch.

STEVENAGE

The Wine SocietyGunnels Wood Road

Thursday 26th May

ref TG160526

Thursday 2nd June

ref TG160602

Thursday 16th June

ref TG160616

Thursday 30th June

ref TG160630

Aperitif: 12 noon to 12.30pmTour: 12.30pm to c1.15pmLunch: 1.15pm to c3pm

Tickets: £50

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Example of the menu from a recent lunch

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15 To order tickets thewinesociety.com/tastings 01438 740222

MONTREUIL LUNCH AT L’ABBAYE DE VALLOIRES

The setting for this lunch will be the breathtaking Abbey of Valloires, the only complete Cistercian abbey dating from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

As well as its traditional cloister, its vaulted chapter house and its salons decorated in Louis XV style, the Abbaye also boasts eight hectares of gardens containing a collection of over 4,000 rare plants.

After a four-course lunch accompanied by a selection of wines from the Society cellars, we shall enjoy a guided tour of the Abbaye before spending the afternoon taking in the beautiful grounds.

THREE EXPRESSIONS OF GAUTHIER: LUNCHAT LA GRENOUILLÈRE

Named Chef of the Year by influential French restaurant guide Gault Millau, chef Alexandre Gauthier is at the forefront of creative fine dining. Of his three restaurants in Montreuil, Michelin-starred La Grenouillère is regarded as his finest. We are therefore delighted to be able to host a Wine Society lunch at the restaurant.

Alexandre has constructed a special tasting menu for us which will be matched to a series of wines from The Society’s cellars.

As ever, dishes will be works of art, surprising us with extraordinary flavour combinations.

MONTREUIL

Abbaye de Valloires80120Argoules

Saturday 25th JuneFrom: 11.30am to c4pmTickets: £125

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Coach from Montreuil: 11.30amAperitif: 12pmLunch: 12.30pmTour: 2pmReturn to Montreuil: 4pm

MONTREUIL

La Grenouillère19 Rue de la Grenouille62170La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil

Friday 27th MayFrom: 12.30pm to c3pmTickets: £150

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Aperitif: 12.30pm to 1pmLunch: 1pm to c3pm

THE SOCIETY IN FRANCE Dine in France and take advantage of the favourable duty rates

Alexandre GauthierL’Abbaye de Valloires

THE SOCIETY IN STEVENAGE Taste wine and food at The Wine Society’s headquarters

Please note that due to the nature of the meal, we will not be circulating a menu in advance. Specific dietary requirements will be accommodated. There are only a limited number of larger tables at the restaurant which will be allocated to larger parties on a first-come first-served basis. Other tables seat 2-4.

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6 LONDONAll The Fun Of The Fair

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10 LONDON Sweet Wines with Hugel & Dubourdieu

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16 LONDONGrape Expectations: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

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17 CHELTENHAMGrape Expectations: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

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18 HARROGATEGrape Expectations: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

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23 LONDONItaly: La Dolce Vita

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24 MANCHESTERItaly: La Dolce Vita

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26 STEVENAGE Lunch at The Society

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27 MONTREUILThree Expressions Of Gauthier: Lunch at La Grenouillère

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2 STEVENAGE Lunch at The Society

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4 STEVENAGE In The Pink: Rosé Wine Workshop at Stevenage

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13 LONDON‘Bordeaux Oxygene’: Breathing New Life Into A Classic

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21 LEEDSAlsace: Varietal Variety

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25 STEVENAGE The Wonderful World Of Cheese and Wine Matching

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MONTREUILMontreuil Lunch at L’Abbaye de Valloires

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27 LONDONNew Zealand: The Perfect Package

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28 BATHNew Zealand: The Perfect Package

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29 READINGWine Champions

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30 STEVENAGE Lunch at The Society

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