Programme of Events — 2008

A carefully crafted programme of tutored tastings and social events is prepared annually. Whether you are new to wine tasting or already have an in-depth knowledge of wines from around the world, this programme should provide something to interest you. Understanding what goes into making good wine will greatly increase our appreciation of what comes out of the bottle.

14 January

AGM & The Rise of the Black Rooster
Philip Evins, WWAS

11 February

Young Turks of Barossa
David Thomas, Managing Director, The Caviste

10 March

Building a Cellar
Vincent Gasnier — Director, Vincent Gasnier Wine Consultancy

14 April

A walk through Burgundy
Mike Attenborough-Cox, WWAS

19 May

Cline Cellars, Sonoma, California
Larry Holman, Sales & Marketing Director

23 May (Fri)

Winemakers Dinner at Cathedral Refectory
John Buck — Proprietor, Te Mata, New Zealand

9 June

The Estates of Tenimenti Angelini
Francesco Vitalli, Export Manager

12 July

25th Anniversary Dinner @ the Hotel du Vin

8 September

Cono Sur, Colchagua, Chile
Adolfo Hurtado, Managing Director & Winemaker

13 October

Bodegas Norton, Mendoza, Argentina
Michal Mueller, European Account Manager

10 November

A taste of the Loire
Giles Budibent, Barton Brownsdon & Sadler

8 December

The Prats Potfolio — Vina Aquitania, Chryseia & Anwilka
Bruno Prats — Socio Director, Vina Aquitania