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The Rhone Valley

by | Oct 22, 2024 | ,

Our October tastings took us to the Rhone Valley, home to some VERY BIG WINES.  A bit daunting for Fliss, who's a bit of an alcohol wimp, but Tim was out of the country. I felt it was necessary to remind people about the high alcohol levels, and to approach with...

The Loire Valley

The Loire Valley

by | Jul 30, 2024 | ,

Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies enjoyed a top class lineup of wines from the Loire Valley this month.  Following my tours to the Loire Valley in June (read all about them here!) I was very excited to present wines that celebrated the diversity and quality of...

Is ABC OOD?

Is ABC OOD?

by | Jul 2, 2024 | ,

At both Teddington and Richmond Wine Societies at the end of June we asked the question is "Anything But Chardonnay" Out of Date? So many people now say they don't like Chardonnay (even some people attending the tastings), and we agreed that what had been a novelty...

South American update

by | Apr 30, 2024 | ,

Having spent 6 weeks in South America, escorting seven groups on tours to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, Tim was full of news from this exciting continent. Uruguay was a bit of a star of the show, with the single vineyard Albariño from Bodegas Garzon tasting superb,...

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“Throughout the 17 years I have attended Tim’s wine tasting events, he has continued to deliver his extensive knowledge of wine and wine-making with great charm, and lots of humour, making the evenings not only informative, but also great fun. In the course of an average year, the tastings cover a kaleidoscope of different wine themes – interesting and entertaining for all, novices and experts alike. And the wines taste pretty good too!”
Roger Heron – Richmond
"We have been going to Teddington Wine Society events for a number of years. Tim runs the evenings with bonhomie and humour and wears his considerable knowledge lightly. The evenings are great fun, the wines are always a little bit different and help to expand knowledge and tasting horizons.”
Fred Squire – Teddington
“I have attended the Richmond Wine society for over ten years and always enjoyed Tim’s self-effacing style and gentle humour. His knowledge is globally eclectic and presented in a clear, interesting and always stimulating way. Every guest I have taken there has enjoyed the evening immensely. Tim also offers a wide range of wines to buy and my red cellar has provided great pleasure to my own dinner guests.”
Stephanie Campbell, Richmond
"I’ve been enjoying Tim’s tastings for over 20 years - he is a great teacher, raconteur and wine expert. He is seriously passionate about his wine, but there is nothing serious about his tastings, which are always informal and relaxed. A lovely way to spend an evening and enjoy some fantastic wines."
Bernard Norman, Kew