April 2015 Tasting - Wines of Spain

Our April gathering took place at the Savile Club in Central London, a venue we have enjoyed for several years. The Fare proved to be excellent and we had that wonder cliche where Food complimented the Wine and the Wine complimented the Food. 

We had taken some painstaking efforts to find a suitable Wine Supplier having been let down by two company's and in the end the Wine was presented by 

As it turned out, this proved fortuitous. Their brief had been no Rioja and having a Company that actually produced wine meant some very interesting finds. For those who did not have the chance to attend here are the notes for your information

MARQUES DE MONISTROL,VINTAGE ROSE 2010

70% Monistrol, 30% Pinot Noir : 12% ABV

Retail £14.99

Sea Bass finished with Grated Lime, Lemon Juice and Fresh Chilli

VEGA DE LA REINA, D.O.RUEDA, VERDEJO 2013

100% Verdejo 13% ABV

Retail £9.99

Braised Lamb Shoulder served with Pommes Mousseline, Roasted Peppers, Smoked Paprika, Red Wine Chorizo

HACIENDA ZORITA, SYRAH, VDLT CASTILLA Y LEON 2011

100% Syrah : 14% ABV

Retail: £19.99

NIT DE NIN PLANETES, D.O.Q 2010

70% Grenache, 30% Carignan: 15% ABV

Retail: £30.00

Blackberry Almond Tart with Glazed Meringue and Lemon Sorbet

ARIYANAS NATURALMENTE DULCE, D.O.MALAGA 2008

100% Moscatel: 13% ABV

Retail: £18.99 per 1/2 Ltr

Coffee

Those who attended agreed to it being a splendid evening and one even wrote

"The company was engaging, the food delicious and the wine really threw open the door for me to Spanish wines as I have been very much a girl who thought Spanish wine equalled Rioja"

Our next treat in June will be another new excursion so watch out for the Newsletter 

 

December Tasting 2014

To end the Year and to mark the Christmas Season we ventured to Harvey Nichols 5th Floor Restaurant and had a great evening indeed.

Wines with Retail Prices:

          HN Champagne    £27.50

          Riesling Harvey Nichols, Clare Valley, Australia 2012  £16.50
          Sancerre Harvey Nichols, Loire, France 2012  £17.50
          Red Burgundy (Mercurey) Harvey Nichols, France, 2011  £23.50
          Pinot Noir, Harvey Nichols, Marlborough, New Zealand 2012  £17.50
          Chablis 1er Cru, Harvey Nichols, Burgundy, France 2012  £20.00
          Sauternes, Harvey Nichols, Bordeaux, France 2011 (375ml)  £15.00

Menu

Jerusalem Artichoke Veloute with Crispy Duck Dumplings

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Chicken Ballontine stuffed with thyme and Rosemary, 

Sweet Potato Boulangere and Swede Puree

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Chocolate and Praline Log, Candy Chestnuts, Cranberry Gel and 

Chestnut Ice Cream

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Coffee and Gourmandises

We had a good turnout and all enjoyed the evening as well as making a note to return to try both the Restaurant and Champagne Bar.

Our next meeting will be at Partridges near Sloane Square, 

Thursday 19th February 2015

(details to follow as well as year calendar)

June Tasting– Thursday 19th June 2014

The Next Best Thing – Wines with Promise for Tomorrow’s Fashion

Timing 18.30

at Laithwaites, The Arch, 219-221 Stoney Street, London, SE1 9AA

We embark on another adventure for the Summer Tasting by going to Laithwaites near Borough Market. The tasting hall gives an air of being a cellar with vaulted ceiling and a central tasting table. Wines will be served and matched with a morsels of food to compliment. Cheese will be served at the end.

We will be tasting wines on the market and trying to be the new fashionable  drink.

Dates for your Diary – details will follow

Sunday Luncheon 20^th July 2014 at Chairman’s House Nelson Road Whitton

Dinner – Friday 3^rd October at RSJ Restaurant

Christmas Tasting – Thursday 4^th December 2014 – Harvey Nichols

Further details email: pawjh2000@yahoo.co.uk

A Burgundian Dinner

A Burgundian Dinner

with

The Réunion des Gastronomes

& The Royal Commonwealth Society Wine Club

Hospices de Beaune

Thursday 10^th April 2014

Macon Uchizy, Les Maranches,Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon 2010

Wines introduced by Charlie Miller

of Justerini & Brooks Wine Merchants Est 1749

Executive Chef Roger Evans

Menu

Terrine de Jambon persillée

Ham hock terrine in parsley

Volnay Les Fremiets, 1^er Cru Marquis d’Angerville 2005

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 Filet de Chevreuil sauce Grand Veneur

Loin of Venison, celeriac cream and potato fondante

Gevrey Chambertin Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2005

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Epoisses, Brillat-Savarin et Chaource

Creamy cheeses from Burgundy

with walnut bread

Pommard Clos Blanc 1^er Cru, Albert Grivault 2005

Vosne-Romanée, Les Champs Perdrix, Bruno Clair 2005

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Coffee and Chocolates

Newsletter - April Tasting

Our first Tasting of the year and presentation from Chateau Angludet, Margaux. The final Menu and wines shown are listed below for reference and without doubt a good evening was had by all.

TASTING - Thursday 20th February 2014 - CHATEAU ANGLUDET, MARGAUX

Roulade of Salmon and Crayfish

Chateau Argadens Blanc 2012

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Fillet of Beef with Snails & Braised Ox Cheeks Parcels

Chateau Angludet Margaux 2003

Chateau Angludet Margaux 2005

Chateau Angludet Margaux 2008

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Cheeses from South West France

Chateau Angludet Margaux 1989

Chateau Trillol, Corbieres 2010

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Coffee and Chocolate

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Our next Tasting Thursday 10th April 2014 we will be joining the

Reunion des Gastronomes for a Burgundy Tasting and the Fare being offered is now listed for your amusement.

Hospices de Beaune

Macon Uchizy, Les Maranches,Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon 2010

Wines introduced by Charlie Miller of Justerini & Brooks Wine Merchants Est 1749

Executive Chef Roger Evans

Menu

Ham Hock Terrine in Parsley

Volnay Les Fremiets, 1er Cru Marquis d’Angerville 2005

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Loin of Venison, Celeriac Cream and Potato Fondante

Gevrey Chambertin Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2005

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Cheeses from Burgundy with Walnut Bread

Pommard Clos Blanc 1er Cru, Albert Grivault 2005

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Coffee and Chocolates

Tickets will be allocated on a first come basis when accompanied by the appropriate remittance made payable to the RCS Wine Club and cost £70.00 per person. Applications to The Chairman, RCS Wine Club, 238 Nelson Road, Whitton TW2 7BW. Booking will close Friday 4th April 2014. 

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February Tasting - Chateau Angludet

February Tasting – Chateau Angludet

Thursday 20^th February 2014

Timing 19.00 – 22.30

at The Institute of Directors, 116 & 123 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED

 The first Wine Evening of 2014 members and guests will explore the wines of Chateau Angludet. The evening will be hosted by Leigh Claridge, UK and Ireland sales and marketing director for Sichel, owners of Chateau Angludet, Margaux among others. The IoD's Executive Chef Roger Evans will put together a delicious three-course menu specifically designed to complement and enhance the wines that will be featured on the night.

Menu

Roulade of Salmon and Crayfish

2012 Château d’ Argadens Blanc

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Fillet of Beef with Snails and Braised Ox Cheek Parcels
Château Angludet, MARGAUX, 1989
Château Angludet, MARGAUX, 2003

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Selection of French Cheeses

Château Angludet, MARGAUX, 2005

About Chateau Angludet

One of Bordeaux’s oldest properties, there is a reference to Chevalier Bernard d’Angludet in 1319, and the Manor House existed on the current site in the 12th Century. Peter Sichel, the Father of the current generation of 5 brothers and 1 daughter, bought Angludet in 1961, an Estate of 80ha in total, but with only 7ha of vines at the time, making sadly only 11 barrels of the 1961 vintage, 275 cases 12/1. The vineyard now covers 34ha. Ben Sichel took over the winemaking from his Father in 1989. The other 4 brothers work in the family negociant business Maison Sichel SA on the Quai de Bacalan, an office that was founded in 1883. Ch Angludet was not classified in 1855, but if there was ever to be a reclassification, it would probably be a fifth or even a fourth Growth.

The Sichel family are the owners of Chateau Angludet Margaux, Chateau Argadens BordeauxSup,Chateau Trillol Corbieres, and are the major shareholders of Chateau Palmer.

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Christmas Wine Tasting

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Christmas Tasting 2013

Bordeaux / Claret and Cabernet Sauvignon

Thursday 5^th December 2013

@

The Savile Club, 69 Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4ER

Resurrecting our tested theme “Taste of the Grape” it seems appropriate to taste Bordeaux’s and other Cabernet Sauvignon wines from around the World at this Festive Season. We welcome a return of Finola Ryan to present this tasting who has always proved knowledgeable and informed on previous tastings.

So book promptly to avoid disappointment.

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PLEASE NOTE ADDRESS FOR BOOKING–

BOOKING CLOSES Friday 29^th November 2013

RCS WINE CLUB - BOOKING FORM

BY Post:

To:     Paul Wenham, RCS Wine Club

          238 Nelson Road, Whitton,

Twickenham, TW2 7BW

Please BOOK……................places at £45.00 – Two Course Supper & Wine Evening

For

Christmas Tasting 2013, Bordeaux / Claret and Cabernet Sauvignon

Thursday 5^th December 2013

Timing 18.30 for 19.00 hours

My cheque, made payable to the ‘RCS Wine Club’ to the sum of…………… in full payment, is enclosed.

(Places are allocated on a first come basis when accompanied by the appropriate cheque.)

NAME……………………………………………(BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE)

ADDRESS……………………………………………………………………………

Email Address..................................................................................