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Richmond Wine Society
Since 2006 Richmond Wine Society has run monthly wine tastings covering a diverse range of wines in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
We meet at the Britannia Inn, in Brewer’s Lane, in their upstairs room, and the price of the tasting includes a two course meal with wine. Most months we run two events (the same lineup of wines at each), usually on a Tuesday and a Wednesday. We have a membership of over 200, and every month over 50 people attend across the two nights.
During lockdown we are running our monthly events via Zoom. On the morning of the event we deliver 5cl samples of each of the wines we are tasting to participants, so all you need is a couple of glasses to enjoy a fabulous lineup of wines.
The format of the evening is designed to be friendly and informal, but informative as well. Absolutely no knowledge of wine is required and whether you are a complete novice or an experienced taster there is plenty to learn and enjoy – most of the wines we taste retail at £10-£50, and some months we sample something very rare and expensive.
Read the blog to find out about our latest tastings.
The host is Tim Syrad. Tim has over 25 years experience entertaining and informing people about wine, and is a member of the Association of Wine Educators. He also runs the Teddington and Surbiton Wine Societies, as well as fine wine Masterclasses, occasional wine courses, corporate events and wine tours. He is a fervent advocate that wine tasting should be fun, celebrating the enjoyment that wine brings, whether in discovering a new wine variety or region, or perceiving a new aroma or taste, or identifying a fascinating match between wine and food.
The next Richmond Wine Society Events are:
To inspire our holiday dreams, we will explore some of the lovely wines grown on islands in the Mediterranean. We are ‘in person’ events at St Mary’s Parish Hall on the night of Saturday 22nd May and the Britannia on the night of Monday 24th May. For those unable to attend in person, we have this Zoom tasting with the same wine samples delivered to people’s homes on Sunday 23rd May.
This is the first time we have focussed a tasting on Mediterranean islands and it allows us to pick up on some fabulous wines that it is often difficult to include in mainstream events.
A wonderful and fascinating tasting is guaranteed as we take a look at deliciously volcanic wines from the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily; excellent Vermentino and Cannonau (Grenache) from Sardinia; some amazing dry Assyrtiko and VinSanto sweet wine from the much talked about Greek island of Santorini, plus some great wine from Corsica to complete the tour of some the best known wine producing Mediterranean islands.
Wines will be supplied in 50ml glass bottles, providing a perfect tasting amount. The bottles have screwcaps so will be in perfect condition for the tasting.
Wines will be decanted and delivered on the morning or day before the tasting to addresses within a radius of 5 miles around Teddington.
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Teddington Wine Society, which meets at on the final Friday of the month in the Bell Room at the Landmark Centre. Tim is a fervent advocate that wine is to be enjoyed without snobbery. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced taster, there will be plenty to learn and enjoy. Tim also runs the monthly Richmond Wine Society and hosts fine wine tastings and dinners in local restaurants.
To inspire our holiday dreams, we will explore some of the lovely wines grown on islands in the Mediterranean. We are holding an ‘in person’ event at the Britannia on the night of Monday 24th May, and a Zoom tasting with the same wine samples delivered to people’s homes on Sunday 23rd May.
This is the first time we have focussed a tasting on Mediterranean islands and it allows us to pick up on some fabulous wines that it is often difficult to include in mainstream events.
A wonderful and fascinating tasting is guaranteed as we take a look at deliciously volcanic wines from the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily; excellent Vermentino and Cannonau (Grenache) from Sardinia; some amazing dry Assyrtiko and VinSanto sweet wine from the much talked about Greek island of Santorini, plus some great wine from Corsica to complete the tour of some the best known wine producing Mediterranean islands.
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond Wine Society, which meets at the Britannia Pub in Brewers Lane. Tim is a fervent advocate that wine is to be enjoyed without snobbery. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced taster, there will be plenty to learn and enjoy. Tim also runs the monthly Teddington Wine Society and hosts fine wine tastings and dinners in local restaurants.
Not a 70s TV crime series, this is a chance to take two more iconic grape varieties, and enjoy expressions of them from their birthplace in Bordeaux, and their new homes in Australia, South Africa and Chile. If you have never tried a Hunter Valley Semillon, a real treat is in store….
Wines will be supplied in 50ml glass bottles, providing a perfect tasting amount. The bottles have screwcaps so will be in perfect condition for the tasting.
Wines will be decanted and delivered on the morning or day before the tasting to addresses within a radius of 5 miles around Teddington.
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond Wine Society, which meets at the Britannia Pub in Brewers Lane. Tim is a fervent advocate that wine is to be enjoyed without snobbery. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced taster, there will be plenty to learn and enjoy. Tim also runs the monthly Teddington Wine Society and hosts fine wine tastings and dinners in local restaurants.
Not a 70s TV crime series, this is a chance to take two more iconic grape varieties, and enjoy expressions of them from their birthplace in Bordeaux, and their new homes in Australia, South Africa and Chile. If you have never tried a Hunter Valley Semillon, a real treat is in store….
Wines will be supplied in 50ml glass bottles, providing a perfect tasting amount. The bottles have screwcaps so will be in perfect condition for the tasting.
Wines will be decanted and delivered on the morning or day before the tasting to addresses within a radius of 5 miles around Teddington.
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond Wine Society, which meets at the Britannia Pub in Brewers Lane. Tim is a fervent advocate that wine is to be enjoyed without snobbery. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced taster, there will be plenty to learn and enjoy. Tim also runs the monthly Teddington Wine Society and hosts fine wine tastings and dinners in local restaurants.
Meet Tim Syrad
