Granby Grapevine

Granby Wine Group First Year

 The Group was formed in May 2010 with an initial twelve members. The membership has increased over the year to a current twenty one drawn from both Granby and Sutton

We were given a talk at the first meeting in June by Gareth from Majestic on New World wines followed by a trip to Ann Et Vin in Newark for a talk on Torres wines from Spain. We enjoyed a “bring your favourite wine “evening in September and Edin Gondzic, restaurateur, talked to us in October on French wines. November was Majestic again who did a presentation on Champagne and Sparkling wine to get us into the Christmas spirit.

The Christmas theme continued for December with an interesting talk by Andrew and Sandra Barge on Port Wine together with a tasting of the members current year’s Sloe Gin. We started the New Year with members introducing us all to their favourite Italian and in February Andy and Anna Betts talked on New Zealand wines following their holiday in that country.

In March Simon Jackson from Sutton talked to us on his thirty years in the wine trade and David Harrison gave an interesting talk in April entitled “Wines for Summer Drinking”.

As we start the second year we have planned for the next few months a visit to a vine yard, a BBQ and a “Rose” evening. The annual subscription is £10 and if any new people want to join contact Michael Headland on 01949 850940 or michael.headland@btinternet.com