Past tastings

Bordeaux, France

Family-owned for eight generations, Chateau Angelus fully merits its reputation as one of the greatest wines of the entire world, let alone Bordeaux. With the estate’s 23 hectares planted to near-equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc – alongside a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon – and facing in an ideal southerly direction, the wines produced are renowned for their ripeness and silky class. Before voluntarily withdrawing from the Saint-Emilion classification, Angelus was previously one of only five estates ever to have held the coveted Premier Grand Cru Classé ‘A’ rank.

Please join us for what promises to be one of the year’s finest tastings!

Please note, that this event will be by a members-only ballot.

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Napa Valley, California

and the American Robert Mondavi, Opus One bridges Californian and French styles of Cabernet Sauvignon to create what is no doubt one of the world’s greatest wines. The well-sited vineyards, including holdings in the prestigious To Kalon, provide the core of the wine, while extensive ageing in new French oak barrels and in bottle add incredible complexity and depth. 

Please join us in welcoming back a legend of the winemaking world!

Please note, that this event will be by a members-only ballot.

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Bordeaux, France

A classic Grand Cru of Saint-Emilion, at the heart of Bordeaux’s Right Bank, Chateau Trianon can trace its origin back to the sixteenth century, and derives its name from the iconic palace at Versailles. Now under the co-ownership of Dominique Hebrard, formerly of Chateau Cheval Blanc, Trianon derives its unique character from the use of small amounts of the ancient, indigenous Carmenère grape, from old vines, in the final blend. The team takes exquisite care of the vines and winemaking process, as demonstrated by the fact that all grapes on the estate are harvested by hand.

Join us in continuing our exploration of Bordeaux!

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Abruzzo, Italy

Agricola Tiberio makes wines that exemplify the incredible heritage of central Italy’s beautiful Abruzzo region, nestled on the Adriatic coastline. Eschewing commonly planted international varieties in favour of under-appreciated local grapes, the estate, with thirty hectares under vine, produces several different ranges of wine, all of which demonstrate the enormous potential of their region. Join us for a taste of Italy!

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*Please note: The College gates will be closed from 8pm. Access to the College will be via wicked gate (which will be unlocked, just push it).

Bordeaux, France

Chateau Figeac can trace its history back to a Roman villa in the second century and has been under the ownership of the Manoncourt family since 1892. The winery is now characterised by, unusually for the Right Bank of Bordeaux, a blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, as well as its unique terroir and relentless commitment to high standards throughout the winemaking process. The result is a wine internationally recognised as one of Bordeaux’s finest, reflected in the estate’s recent promotion to the highest level of the St-Emilion classification.

Please join us for what promises to be a legendary evening!

Elgin Valley, South Africa

Owned and run by the Pascall family, Oneiric is ideally located within the Elgin Valley, a cool-climate region of South Africa, and produces an extensive range of wines that demonstrate the versatility and quality of the terroir. White varietals such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are planted on cooler slopes, ensuring balance and structure are maintained within the wine, while red varietals are planted in warmer areas for optimal ripening.

Oneiric’s complex, ageable wines have garnered much praise – please join us in tasting these delicious wines!