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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 in person 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. We occasionally meet at the Waterman’s in Water Lane. Most months we run two events (the same lineup of wines at each), usually on a Sunday and a Monday. We have a membership of over 200, and every month over 50 people attend across the two nights.
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 what we have been tastings. This year’s events are shown below, the current event can be booked by clicking on ‘Tickets’.
The host is Tim Syrad. Tim has over 30 years experience entertaining and informing people about wine, and is a member of the Association of Wine Educators, holding the WSET Diploma in Wine. He also runs the Teddington Society, 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:
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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 Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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.
An evening of discovery of the amazing range of wine styles that this huge country produces. Whites vary from rich Chardonnays in Western Australia to the light but complex Semillons of Hunter Valley, reds from elegant Pinot Noirs of Victoria to the blockbuster ‘GSM’s and Shirazes of South Australia, and of course Tasmania produces some pretty stunning fizz.
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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.
An evening of discovery of the amazing range of wine styles that this huge country produces. Whites vary from rich Chardonnays in Western Australia to the light but complex Semillons of Hunter Valley, reds from elegant Pinot Noirs of Victoria to the blockbuster ‘GSM’s and Shirazes of South Australia, and of course Tasmania produces some pretty stunning fizz.
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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.
The revered grape variety of Burgundy is thought to be one of the most difficult to grow, with its tendency to mutate in the vineyard, and its extreme sensitivity to ‘terroir’. Luckily for wine lovers, the perseverance of wine makers across the planet has allowed a variety of styles to emerge that express Pinot’s wonderful complexity. We will enjoy wines from five continents.
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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.
The revered grape variety of Burgundy is thought to be one of the most difficult to grow, with its tendency to mutate in the vineyard, and its extreme sensitivity to ‘terroir’. Luckily for wine lovers, the perseverance of wine makers across the planet has allowed a variety of styles to emerge that express Pinot’s wonderful complexity. We will enjoy wines from five continents.
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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.
This month we are challenging ourselves, finding wines that are grown at altitudes over 500m above sea level. With altitude come sunshine and heat (yes, high places really are closer to the sun), but cool nights (heat is lost quickly in the thinner air), perfect for extending growing season and ensuring complex flavours and elegant structure. We will enjoy wines from places as varied as Switzerland, Sicily, Sardinia and Salta (and others not beginning with ‘S’).
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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.
This month we are challenging ourselves, finding wines that are grown at altitudes over 500m above sea level. With altitude come sunshine and heat (yes, high places really are closer to the sun), but cool nights (heat is lost quickly in the thinner air), perfect for extending growing season and ensuring complex flavours and elegant structure. We will enjoy wines from places as varied as Switzerland, Sicily, Sardinia and Salta (and others not beginning with ‘S’).
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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.
We’re past the Spring Bank Holiday so summer is starting, time for some sparkle. We will explore what differentiates Cava and Crémant, the different quality levels of Prosecco, and why Champagne is being challenged by not only English but Italian winemakers.
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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.
We’re past the Spring Bank Holiday so summer is starting, time for some sparkle. We will explore what differentiates Cava and Crémant, the different quality levels of Prosecco, and why Champagne is being challenged by not only English but Italian winemakers.
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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.
Thanks to the efforts of extremely talented and commercially savvy winemakers in Provence, rosé is nowadays considered to be an aspirational wine to make, rather than something you churned out to reduce the concentration of your red wines! However, not all pink is pale, and we will explore a gamut of styles from the most delicate to truly age-worthy food oriented wines.
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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.
Thanks to the efforts of extremely talented and commercially savvy winemakers in Provence, rosé is nowadays considered to be an aspirational wine to make, rather than something you churned out to reduce the concentration of your red wines! However, not all pink is pale, and we will explore a gamut of styles from the most delicate to truly age-worthy food oriented wines.
Tim Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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 Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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 Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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 Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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 Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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 Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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 Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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 Syrad, who has 25 years experience of running wine tastings, runs Richmond and Teddington Wine Societies, which meet monthly. 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.
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