by Fliss | Apr 9, 2025 | Richmond Wine Society, Teddington Wine Society
In April at Teddington and Richmond Wine Societies we indulged ourselves in an evening celebrating Pinot Noir. Tim explained the history and current challenges of growing this fussy grape variety, that mutates in the vineyard (sometimes into Pinot Blanc!). The...
by Fliss | Feb 25, 2025 | Richmond Wine Society, Teddington Wine Society
Our February tastings took us to Australia, with a comprehensive tour covering all the key states where wine is made, and many of the most iconic styles. Tasmania is justly famed for its sparkling wine, and the well known producer Arras kicked us off with a...
by Fliss | Jan 28, 2025 | Richmond Wine Society, Teddington Wine Society
At Teddington and Richmond Wine Societies we kicked off the new year with a tasting of wines from Tuscany. Kicking off with a blend of Vermentino and Asonica, we found that this home of robust reds is capable of producing some really fabulous whites. The fresh,...
by Tim Syrad | Dec 12, 2024 | Richmond Wine Society, Teddington Wine Society
Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies rounded off the year with our customary Christmas tastings, which I always style as ‘Extravaganzas’ because they are! We taste wines of superb quality, often medal and trophy winners, and explore styles that should...
by Tim Syrad | Nov 11, 2024 | Teddington Wine Society
A lucky group of us had a spectacular tasting at Teddington Wine Society in November. Our topic was South Africa, a wonderful wine country that produces loads of great value wines – according to David Cartwright of Seckford Agencies, a major importer of South...
by Fliss | Oct 22, 2024 | Richmond Wine Society, Teddington Wine Society
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...
