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Gravner

Gravner

  • Gravner
    1 December 2022
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Friuli, Italy

Founded by visionary Josko Gravner, Gravner has become the standard for clay-fermented, skin contact, low intervention wines, with winemakers worldwide seeking inspiration from their style. He has established benchmarks for a viticultural approach, production method, region, and the expression of many grape varieties, and is considered one of the fathers of the modern orange/amber wine movement.

Now in the safe hands of his daughter, Mateja, their wines are vinified using traditional, local techniques that bring out the purity and expressiveness of each variety. Come join us in tasting these ‘cult status’ wines, some of the finest natural wines on offer!

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Luis Seabra Vinhos

Luis Seabra Vinhos

  • Luis Seabra Vinhos
    21 November 2022
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Portugal

After making his name as Niepoort’s winemaker, Luis Seabra set out to revolutionise wine-making in Portugal. Setting up his own project in 2013, he is central to a cultural shift in Portuguese wine, championing the authenticity of terroir and region and low intervention wines.

Internationally known as one of the leaders of the “New Portugal” renaissance in wine, he aims to produce wines without compromise – the wines he wishes to make, not those the market wants. We hope you can join us to taste these incredible wines!

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St John's College, St Johns st, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1TP, United Kingdom

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Go up the staircase in the far left corner of First Court to the first floor. map.cam.ac.uk

Delas

Delas

  • Delas
    16 November 2022
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Rhône, France

Established in 1835 by Philippe Delas and Charles Audibert, Delas Frères is a name synonymous with quality and excellence. It was first acquired by the Champagne House Deutz in 1977, which later became a part of Louis Roederer. Cultivating vineyards on the northern Rhône’s steep granite slopes, they produce some of the most refined wines in the region, notable for their elegance and finesse, showcasing an intensity of flavour that highlights some of the most prestigious appellations of the region. Join us in tasting these amazing Rhône wines!

 

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Wiston Estate

  • Wiston Estate
    2 November 2022
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

West Sussex, England, UK

Join us for a tasting of sparkling wines from Wiston Estate, a multi-award-winning, family-owned, Sussex vineyard, and winery.

Set in the ancient chalk downlands of the South Downs, Wiston has a winemaking heritage dating back to Roman times and today houses an impressive tasting room and fine dining restaurant, as well as making some of the UK’s finest traditional method sparkling wine.

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Snowden Vineyards dinner

Snowden Vineyards dinner

  • Snowden Vineyards dinner
    20 October 2022
    7:30 pm - 9:45 pm

Napa Valley, California, USA

A four-generation, family-run affair, we are thrilled to have Snowden Vineyards join us for our Michaelmas Term Dinner!

Situated on a homestead in Napa that has been harvesting grapes since 1878, the Snowdens moved to the ranch in 1955, swapping the previously grown Petit Syrah and Palomino for Cabernet Sauvignon, and there, their story began.

We’re pleased to welcome Diana Snowden Seysses, their winemaker, who is also the resident enologist at Domaine Dujac in Burgundy (owned by her husband Jeremy). Taken by the Burgundian approach, she has driven forward their classically styled wines to highlight the specificities of the terroir to produce beautiful, organic wines that capture qualities specific to the region.

Dress code: Black tie

MENU

Soup

Standard (Vegan): Pumpkin and coconut milk soup, white truffle oil, hazelnut crisp

Starter

Standard (Vegan): Roasted corn risotto, crispy kale, parmesan

Main

Standard: Braised shoulder of venison, crispy potato terrine, curly kale, quince puree, pickled chestnuts

Vegan/Vegetarian: Roscoff onion tart tatin, parsnip purée, brassicas, crispy chickpeas

Cheese

Dessert

Standard (Vegan): Coconut and vanilla mousse, winter spiced fruits, mixed nut praline

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Domaine Ponsot

Domaine Ponsot

  • 17 October 2022
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Burgundy, France

With a history of significantly influential innovations since 1872, including originating many important Pinot Noir clones and being one of the first to practice estate bottling in the 1930s, Domaine Ponsot boasts a loyal following in the wine world as one of, if not the, defining domaine of the village and is the largest landowner in the famous Clos de la Roche Grand Cru terroir. We’re excited to welcome you to taste their remarkably powerful, rich, intense, long-lived wines!

Please note: this will be a balloted members only event.

  • Registration will close on 11 October, 6pm
  • Registered members will be drawn at random and notified if they have a place on 12 October
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Drop-in session

  • CUWS Drop-in session
    9 October 2022
    3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

CUWS invites you to our Michaelmas term drop-in with wines selected from Cambridge Wine Merchants at St Paul’s Church, Hills Rd. Whether you are a connoisseur or just wine-curious this is a great chance to taste some delicious wines from the CWM range, reconnect with old friends and meet new members.

Entry is £10

Once capacity is reached, we will operate a one-in/one-out policy.

Tickets will also be available on the door.

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Hills Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JP

Ramey Wine Cellars

  • Alan Ramey
    17 June 2022
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Sonoma/Napa, USA

Alan Ramey is currently a graduate student here at Cambridge and a member of the blind wine tasting team that recently beat Oxford, but back in Sonoma/Napa, California, he is a second-generation vintner, who, along with his sister, owns Ramey Wine Cellars. Noted wine critic Antonio Galloni has said: “In my mind, Ramey is one of the top wineries in the United States.” Some of the winery’s accolades include appearing on the top wine lists of Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, front cover shots on Wine Spectator and Decanter magazines, and several top wine scores, including 100 pointers.

In addition to working in California, Alan has traveled to do harvests in Burgundy, France, and Casablanca Chile. He’s worked and trained in various aspects of the winery, from the cellar floor to the blending room, and his knowledge is augmented by mentoring from his dad and coursework from UC Davis, the USA’s leading winemaking school.

Alan will be showcasing a range of wines from the winery, walking the audience through Sonoma/Napa, the viticultural and winemaking process, and covering any questions the group may have.

 

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Château de Ferrand

  • Château de Ferrand
    24 May 2022
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Saint-Émilion, France

Founded in the 17th century, Château de Ferrand is one of the oldest châteaus in the appellation, though remarkably, has remained within the same two families for 300 years! Purchased by the Bich family in 1978, it is now also owned by a member of Chandon Moet and has been completely renovated and modernised.  Awarded Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion in 2012 in recognition of its commitment to quality winemaking, the estate not only focuses on producing superb wines, but also cultivates a great responsibility to the environment, achieving Terra Vitis certification in 2012, HEV Level 3 in 2018, and ISO 14 001 in 2021. 

Come enjoy their elegant, complex wines with us!

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Darwin College, Silver St, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9EU, United Kingdom

Domaine du Castel

  • Domaine du Castel
    16 June 2022
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

With its first planting of grapes in 1988 by Eli Ben Zaken in the backyard of his home in Ramat Raziel, within four years, Domaine du Castel produced its first wine, Castel Grand Vin 1992. Aiming for the highest standards, the winery has meticulous production methods to proudly represent their terroir — densely planted vineyards, restraining vine growth for low yields, and handpicking for the highest quality grapes — all combining to showcase their historically significant region.

From a humble beginning, the winery has grown to just over 50 hectares and in 2015, opened a state of the art facility to continue to develop its fine wines with the original winery becoming a “playground” for different wines and varietals.

Please come taste these harmoniously elegant, precise wines with us!

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Darwin College, Silver St, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9EU, United Kingdom