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Teddington Wine Society explores Eastern Europe

by | Nov 11, 2022 | Teddington Wine Society

We explored a fascinating range of Eastern European wines at TWS in November and tasted a host of grape varieties that many people had never experienced before.

When I first started selling wine in 1989, Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary were providers of very acceptable drinking wine – usually packed in very thin cardboard that disintegrated somewhat easily.

Wines from Eastern Europe became less popular and have been forced to play catch up in a very competitive wine world. Quality is increasing, production volumes are much lower than thirty years ago and boutique wineries are popping up on a regular basis.

We tasted Romanian Pinot Grigio, Palava grape from the Czech Republic, Rebula and Cabernet Franc from Slovenia, Saperavi from Georgia, Okuzgozu/Bogazkere blend from Turkey, Karmrahyut from Armenia,  as well as a Bordeaux blend from Croatia and a delicious sweet Tokay from Hungary.

It was a fascinating mix – not all the wines provided value for money but it was a great opportunity to taste varieties that we are not familiar, discover the potential of these countries and enjoy a diversity of taste experience from lesser known wine producing nations.

For what we sampled see the Wines we have tasted page.

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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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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