by Tim Syrad | Apr 24, 2017 | Richmond Wine Society
The Richmond Wine Society reached a very exciting new wine frontier last week as we explored the wines of China. We had a huge turnout over the two nights which reflects well on the insatiable wine curiosity (or is it thirst) that our membership has. The development...
by Tim Syrad | Mar 27, 2017 | Richmond Wine Society, Teddington Wine Society
The March tasting at the Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies celebrated the wines of New Zealand. Specifically, we focussed on the Family of XII – a fraternity of twelve of New Zealand’s most prestigious and enduring artisanal wineries. We tasted twelve wines – a...
by Tim Syrad | Mar 14, 2017 | Teddington Wine Society, Richmond Wine Society
Continuing my preview of our exciting lineup of wineries represented at our New Zealand tasting this month. James and Annie Millton established Millton Vineyards and Winery in 1984. Their four individual dry farmed vineyards are situated on the East Coast of New...
by Tim Syrad | Mar 9, 2017 | Richmond Wine Society, Teddington Wine Society
Our celebration of New Zealand’s Family of Twelve approaches, and I’ve been reminding myself about the wineries whose wines we will be tasting. Twelve independent wine producers from across the two islands, who share best practice but retain very distinct...
by Tim Syrad | Mar 8, 2017 | Fine Wine Tastings and Dinners
Bacco was packed out for our March masterclass as we focussed on the superb red wines of Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret. Situated in the hallowed village of Vosne-Romanée just to the north of Nuits St Georges, the estate dates back to the 1920’s when the two families...
