by Tim Syrad | Jan 8, 2017 | Fine Wine Tastings and Dinners, Richmond Wine Society, Teddington Wine Society
We are updating the website and Facebook page with all of the events we are running at Richmond, Teddington and St Margarets this year and it is a fabulous line up of topics. We will celebrate the Old World, the New World and the Newest of the New World – our...
by Tim Syrad | Jun 22, 2016 | Fine Wine Tastings and Dinners
Last night 40 of us enjoyed an evening of exploration at Le Salon Privé in St Margarets. Our destination was Burgundy, and the objective was to compare and contrast, and enjoy, some wines from the fascinating region. We didn’t venture to the Mâconnais, but the...
by Tim Syrad | Apr 12, 2016 | Fine Wine Tastings and Dinners
Over February, March and April we have completed our Bordeaux trilogy: the Left Bank comprising the Medoc, Margaux, Pauillac and similar famous communes; the Right bank – Saint Emilion & Pomerol; and Graves which also incorporated Sauternes. It is impossible to...
by Tim Syrad | May 20, 2015 | Fine Wine Tastings and Dinners
A fascinating Champagne Masterclass unfurled at Bacco last night as we explored Champagne through the eyes of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. With all the hype and marketing bling that the big names of Champagne bring to bear, the existence of the Echelle des...
by Tim Syrad | May 19, 2015 | Fine Wine Tastings and Dinners
awaits us in tonight’s Masterclass at Bacco. The big Champagne houses have done a great job of brand building, but brands require consistency, achieved by blending from many areas and vintages. Few people realise there are wines of wonderful quality and great...
by Tim Syrad | Apr 16, 2015 | Fine Wine Tastings and Dinners
Last Monday we met at Bacco for an extraordinarily diverse evening of mature Australian wines. With vintages going back to 1996, this was an incredible opportunity to witness at first hand how top class Australian Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet...
