Tastings September 2026

The Committee Selection


Presented by Ian Smith

Vilarnau 'Gaudi' Organic Rose Cava Brut Reserva 2023


Vilarnau are a small artisan producer dedicated to crafting delicious high quality Cava. The grapes for this Cava are from their own vineyards near Barcelona. The wine is fresh, crisp and zesty with flavours of Raspberry, Red Apple and Strawberry.

 

Available from Majestic.


TYPE Cava

GRAPE Garnacha with Pinot Grigio

ABV 12%

UNITS 9

COUNTRY Catalunya, Spain


Men in White Coats Viognier  2024/25


This wine is produced by the Gabb family who believe in low intervention winemaking. This is an elegant aromatic and floral wine with flavours of citrus , stone and tropical fruit.


Available from Majestic.


TYPE White

GRAPE Viognier

ABV 13.5%

UNITS 9.4

COUNTRY Western Cape, South Africa


Conte Pallidi Pinot Grigio Venezia Blush


This wine from the Veneto area of Italy is descibed as being fresh and inviting. This crisp and fruity wine has  zesy citrus, strawberry and delicate floral notes.


Available from M&S.


TYPE Rose

GRAPE Pinot Grigio

ABV 11%

UNITS 8.4

COUNTRY Venezie, Italy.



McGuigan Black Label Shiraz 2023


This is a clasic Australian Shiraz with rich flavours of ripe plum, blackberries and spices. It ia a well rounded wine with a smooth finish.


Available from Morrisons.


TYPE Red

GRAPE Shiraz/Syrah

ABV 13.5%

COUNTRY New South Wales,  Australia


Le Relais Du Roi Principaute d'Orange Rouge 2025


The soils of the Southern Rhone Valley are perfectly suited to ripening Grenache and Syrah grapes and produce characterful wines with concentrated red fruits and spices. This medium bodied wine has flavours of red berries, dark cherry and silky tannins with an elegant finish.


Available from Morrisons.


TYPE Red

GRAPE Shiraz and Grenache

ABV 13.5%

COUNTRY Southern Rhone Valley, France