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SUMMARY:Heather Dougherty\, Red White and Rose: Rhone
DESCRIPTION:This month we welcome Heather Dougherty\, who is presenting to us for the first time.  Heather is a qualified and experienced wine educator\, based locally in Surrey. \nFollowing a ten year stint in the travel technology business\, where wine appreciation was strictly recreational\, Heather began studying the WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits and realised her future career lay in wine. Studies complete\, she set up Red White & Rosé in 2006\, specializing in running fun\, informative wine events. She runs tastings for corporate clients\, wine societies\, private groups\, business networking organisations as well as for the wine trade. \nHeather is one of only three Certified Rhône educators in the UK.  So good reason for us to ask her to present wines from that region.  The Rhone is a region popular with many of our members\, so expect a fun and lively evening! \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Wednesday 31st May March.   Guest bookings open on Thursday 8th June.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/june-2023-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
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SUMMARY:Sarah Ahmed\, "The Wine Detective":  Portugal
DESCRIPTION:This month we are delighted to welcome Sarah Ahmed\, aka The Wine Detective.  Sarah is an independent\, London-based wine writer\, educator and judge. One of her main speciality areas is Portugal and she was awarded Wine of Portugal Personality of the Year (Europe) in 2019.  She regularly contributes to books by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson.  And she’s also a regular judge for Decanter Magazine.  It is a privilege to welcome Sarah as our presenter and we can look forward to a very special evening. \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Wednesday 26th April.   Guest bookings open on Thursday 4th May.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/may-2023-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20220902T171337Z
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SUMMARY:Mimi Avery\, Brand Ambassador\, Averys Wine Cellars
DESCRIPTION:This will be a very special evening as we welcome Mimi Avery\, 5th generation owner of Averys Wine Cellars. \nAverys began in 1793 and over the years\, the family has built its reputation as one of the UK’s most pioneering wine merchants. Today\, Averys’ insatiable appetite for wine excitement is embraced by a team of wine buyers\, overseen by Mimi\, who continues to innovate and pioneer up-and-coming wine regions and winemakers. At the heart of what Averys does – and have done for over 228 years – is share their passion for wine. They love discovering wines with a story to tell – whether for everyday drinking or fine wines for the cellar. \nTonight\, Mimi will present eight wines from their own label range.  These are wines chosen by Averys to reflect excellent wines from around the world at sensible prices.  These are wines on which Averys stakes its reputation. \nThis is certainly an evening not to be missed! \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Wednesday 29th March.   Guest bookings open on Thursday 6th April.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/april-2023-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230308T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230308T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20220902T171202Z
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SUMMARY:Pierre Mansour\, Head of Buying at The Wine Society:  Rioja
DESCRIPTION:Our Society receives tremendous support from The Wine Society and we are very pleased to announce that their Head of Buying Pierre Mansour will present to us this month. One of Pierre’s specific roles is as buyer for Spain\, so it very appropriate that he’ll be presenting wines from the Rioja region. The Wine Society has an excellent range of Rioja wines in its portfolio. We’ll be starting with a couple of whites\, then moving on to taste a range of the reds for which the region is so well known. This is definitely one not to miss! \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Wednesday 22nd February.   Guest bookings open on Thursday 2nd March.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/march-2023-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20220902T171045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T180438Z
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SUMMARY:Members' Choices\, preceded by a brief AGM
DESCRIPTION:We have many wine enthusiasts within our Society and it’s always good to taste wines which are recommended by them. That’s why this month we will open the floor to eight of our members\, who will each introduce a wine of their choice. I’ve seen the list of wines and I can tell you that there are two old world wines\, six new world wines\, three whites and five reds.  This should be a great evening\, so you won’t want to miss it. \nThe evening will start with a brief Annual General Meeting. \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Wednesday 25th January.   Guest bookings open on Thursday 2nd February.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/february-2023-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230111T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20220902T170922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T111905Z
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SUMMARY:Craig Mitchell\, Export Director\, Chateau Ste. Michelle\, Washington State\, USA
DESCRIPTION:Washington is the second largest wine producing state in the USA. So it’s perhaps surprising that our Society has not had a tasting of Washington State wines in the past. We’ll put that right this month as we welcome Craig Mitchell\, who is Regional Export Director for Chateau Ste. Michelle winery. The winery is the oldest in Washington State\, initially named Ste. Michelle Vintners\, but changed its name to Chateau Ste. Michelle in 1976 following the building of a French style chateau in Woodinville\, just outside Seattle. The winery aims to build on old world winemaking traditions with new world innovation. There are two state-of-the-art wineries\, one for red and one for white. \nThe tasting will predominantly feature wines from the Chateau Ste Michelle portfolio\, plus a couple of joint ventures with other renowned producers. \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Friday 30th December.   Guest bookings open on Thursday 5th January.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/january-2023-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221214T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221214T000000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20220902T170721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T083031Z
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SUMMARY:TASTING CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:We’ve been alerted by The Raven that our regular second Wednesday slot coincides with the semi-final of the upcoming football World Cup.  The Raven expect the whole premises to be flooded with footie fans\, so it’s just not going to be practical for us to try to hold a tasting at the same time.  So there will be no tasting in December.   The Members’ Choices evening originally planned for December will now take place in February. \n 
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/december-2022-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221109T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20220902T170511Z
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SUMMARY:Robbie Rugman\, Cambridge Wine Merchants: Australia vs the Old World
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be tasting wines from Cambridge Wine Merchants\, a merchant we’ve not previously featured at the Society.  Cambridge Wine Merchants was established in 1993 by two friends\, Hal Wilson and Brett Turner.  They started with one shop in Cambridge and have grown to become one of the biggest independent wine merchants in the UK.  They keep a look out for funky one-offs and proper wine made by real people. They source many of their products from independent\, family-run wineries.  You won’t know all the names\, but they are confident you will enjoy the wines! \nOur presenter is Robbie Rugman\, who some may recall presented Gallo wines to us a few years back.   Robbie has been with Cambridge Wine Merchants since the end of 2021.   We’re very much looking forward to welcoming Robbie back to The Raven. \nThis time Robbie will compare wines from Australia and the Old World.  He’ll focus on four varietals: \n\nRiesling\nChardonnay\nShiraz vs Syrah\nPinot Noir\n\nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Wednesday 26th October.   Guest bookings open on Thursday 3rd November.  Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/november-2022-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20220607T140835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T055557Z
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SUMMARY:Preet Sahota\, Edgmond Wines:  Boutique wines of South Africa
DESCRIPTION:Edgmond Wines has been operating for over 7 years now and in that time they have been privileged to work with a number of boutique winemakers who they now consider close friends. Their owner Preet Sahota is young and very enthusiastic and usually visits South Africa every year to discover what’s new.  He has enormous passion for the wines of South Africa and he believes their winemakers produce some of the most exciting wines on the planet. \nTonight\, Preet will present a selection of fine wines from boutique winemakers.  These are typically wines which are produced on a small scale\, limited-production\, hand-crafted and artisanal.   I think most of these wines will be new to our members and it will be exciting to see what the upcoming winemakers of South Africa are producing. \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Monday 3rd October.   Guest bookings open on Thursday 6th October.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/october-2022-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20220517T144823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T152512Z
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SUMMARY:Simon Taylor\, Stone Vine & Sun:  Wines of Languedoc-Roussillon
DESCRIPTION:It’s been four years since Simon Taylor last presented to us\, so we are delighted to be able to welcome him back this month.  Simon is owner of merchant Stone Vine & Sun\, based near Winchester\, and he’s one of our most popular speakers. \nStone Vine & Sun specialises in the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon and they have just won the award for Specialist Merchant for Languedoc-Roussillon 2022 by the International Wine Challenge.   So we thought it would make a great evening if Simon presented wines exclusively from this region of France. \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Wednesday 31st August.  Guest bookings open on Thursday 8th September.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/september-2022-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20220405T162811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T080841Z
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SUMMARY:Dan Farrell-Wright\, Director at Wickhams:  Wines of Italy
DESCRIPTION:This month we welcome Dan Farrell-Wright\, who is presenting to us for the first time.   Dan is a Director of Wickhams\, an online wine merchant. They’re a relatively new company\, having been started during the first Covid lockdown. Since then they have been shortlisted for two Decanter Retail Awards and they’ve won a Gold Trusted Service Award from Feefo.  And breaking news is that they are currently finalists in the International Wine Challenge Merchant Awards in two categories: Best Online Merchant (versus Naked Wines and Laithwaites) and Specialist Merchant England (versus Waitrose). \nDan will be presenting a selection of wines from Italy\, so this should be popular with most of our members! I’ve seen the list of wines and this is one you are not going to want to miss! \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Wednesday 29th June.  Guest bookings open on Thursday 7th July.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/july-2022-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20220405T162625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T101405Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Boutflower\, Tanners Wines:  Sparkling Wine
DESCRIPTION:It’s been four years since we last welcomed Robert Boutflower to present to us. We had a great time on that occasion\, so we have no hesitation in giving him the opportunity to talk to us again. Robert is a Director at Tanners Wine Merchants\, a long established retailer\, well known to many of our members. The business can trace its roots in Shrewsbury back to the mid 19th century. \nWe expect the sun to be shining in June\, so we’ve chosen a summer theme of sparkling wines for our evening.  Robert has selected 8 of Tanner’s top sparkling wines\, all of which demonstrate their own individual style and character and all of which are excellent value for money.   Countries featured will be France\, Italy\, Spain\, England and Australia. \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Wednesday 25th May.  Guest bookings open on Thursday 2nd May.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFor this month only\, please book with Keith.  Firstly\, please check with Keith that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nClick here to book with Keith \nAs soon as Keith has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/june-2022-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220511T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220511T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20220217T160949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T110558Z
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SUMMARY:Nik Darlington\, Pip of Manor Farm:  Nik's pick of Pip's best selling wines
DESCRIPTION:You may not have heard of Pip.  But some of you will remember Nik Darlington\, who presented to us a few years ago when he was at Red Squirrel Wine. Nik has now created Pip\, an independent wine merchant based just down the down from us in Seale near Farnham.  It’s a local wine shop\, run by locals\, for locals – with around 200 wines on the shelves.  Pip’s philosophy is all about working with brilliant people who like us believe the best wine starts with good\, honest farming.  And they make their wines come alive when you hear the stories behind the bottles that are crying out to be told. \nNik lives a short walk away from the shop.  He’s been in the wine business since 2012 when he created a small wine importer that grew quickly to become a slightly bigger small importer and was named the third best supplier to the UK restaurant trade in 2019. \nTonight Nik will present his pick of Pip’s best selling wines\, so there will be something for everyone. \nOh\, and who is Pip?  Well\, you’ll need to come along to find out! \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Wednesday 27th April.  Guest bookings open on Thursday 5th May.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/may-2022-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220413T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220413T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20220214T175827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T110520Z
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SUMMARY:Aaron Irons\, Condor: Argentina & Chile
DESCRIPTION:Condor is a UK-based independent specialist importer of Argentine\, Chilean and Uruguayan wines. Established in 2011 by Lee Evans and his wife Maria\, a native of Argentina\, their focus is on discovering unique producers who are new to the UK market.   Condor was awarded ‘Specialist Merchant of the Year (South America)’ by the International Wine Challenge in 2019. \nTonight we welcome Condor’s Regional Manager\, Aaron Irons.  He’s worked in the wine trade since 2007; previously he had been a Secondary School Science Teacher – many have commented the former job did indeed ‘drive him to drink!’ Aaron has previously worked for several UK merchants and he’s also spent two surreal years selling fine wine to an international customer base in Dubai.  Aaron returned to the UK\, joining Condor in Autumn 2019. Alongside his commercial experience\, Aaron also holds the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits. \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Saturday 2nd April.  Guest bookings open on Thursday 7th April.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/april-2022-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20211015T121406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T175439Z
UID:2064-1646855100-1646863200@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tim Syrad: Wines of Portugal
DESCRIPTION:This month we welcome back Tim Syrad. Tim is well known to many of our members as both an excellent presenter and also an organiser of great wine tours. This time Tim will be presenting the wines of Portugal\, introducing wines which have been well received by enthusiasts on his wine tours. We will taste a fascinating array of grapes encompassing wines from a number of different regions. \nHow to book your places \nBooking for members opens on Friday 25th February.  Guest bookings open on Thursday 3rd March.   Please do not try to book or pay any money before these dates. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £20 members / £24 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAs we are now cash free\, if you wish to be entered to the raffle\, please add an extra £3 to your electronic payment.  We will not be collecting raffle monies on the night. \nAccount Name: Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/january-2022-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20201126T142755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T141326Z
UID:1853-1644436800-1644442200@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting (by Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Our AGM will be held using Zoom. The AGM papers and Zoom joining instructions will be e-mailed to members in late January. This will have similar content to previous AGMs\, including the regular reports and members’ acceptance of the annual accounts. We expect the meeting to last about 30 to 40 minutes. We’d like to encourage as many members as possible to attend the AGM\, so please put this date in your diary. \nWe are planning to follow our AGM with some wine themed entertainment.
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:By Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220112T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220112T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20211122T162836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T164348Z
UID:2095-1642016700-1642016700@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tasting postponed
DESCRIPTION:Our planned tasting with Tim Syrad has been postponed until Wednesday 9th March. \n 
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/february-2022-tasting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20210507T092324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T161154Z
UID:1941-1638992700-1639000800@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas tasting:  Drinking with Dickens
DESCRIPTION:This year we are celebrating the festive season with a tasting of wines inspired by the discovery of Charles Dickens handwritten wine cellar inventory. Dickens was advised by and bought his wines through the historic Ellis Wines Company. As a Society\, we have an established relationship with Ellis Wines and we are delighted that they have offered to help us capture the “Bon Viveur“ spirit of Dickens.   To present the wines\, we’ll be welcoming back Chris White\, Business Development Manager and our local representative for Ellis Wines. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to a fun and informative evening which should be a fitting start to the festive season. \nDress code is entirely optional\, but feel free to sport Christmas jumpers or festive sequins. \nOr …… \nYou could channel your inner Victorian. Click here to get some ideas.  Have a rummage in your wardrobes and see if you can give a nod to the Victorian era\, or go the whole hog! \nHow to book your places \nBookings are now open.   Members have priority until Wednesday 1st December\, thereafter bookings are open to both members and guests. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £15 members / £18 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAs we are now cash free\, if you wish to be entered to the raffle\, please add an extra £3 to your electronic payment.  We will not be collecting raffle monies on the night. \nAccount Name: Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/december-2021-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20210507T092142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T122010Z
UID:1939-1636574400-1636581600@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lynda Mellor:  Wines of South Africa
DESCRIPTION:This month we welcome Lynda Mellor on what will be her first visit to our Society.  Lynda will be presenting wines from South Africa\, an area which she is well regarded for her knowledge and enthusiasm. She came to the wine industry by mistake\, having been offered a sales position by a South African wine importer. She took the job\, found her calling and has never looked back!   In recent years\, Lynda has been UK Ambassador for Holden Manz wines\, so these wines will feature amongst other wineries which she knows well. \nHow to book your places \nBookings open on Wednesday 27th October.   Members have priority until Wednesday 3rd November\, thereafter bookings are open to both members and guests. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £15 members / £18 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAs we are now cash free\, if you wish to be entered to the raffle\, please add an extra £3 to your electronic payment.  We will not be collecting raffle monies on the night. \nAccount Name: Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/november-2021-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211013T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211013T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20210507T091614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T091114Z
UID:1934-1634154300-1634162400@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tony Hill\, Owner\, Bordeaux and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:This month we welcome Tony Hill of Bordeaux and Beyond.   Tony will take us on a “Wine Tour de France”\, covering many different appellations\, some famous and some not do famous.  Tony will give the storty behind the wines and the reasons why he decided to import them. \nBordeaux and Beyond are a specialist wine importer concentrating on wines from small independent vignerons in France\, not usually available elsewhere. \nBordeaux and Beyond is a web based business\, now in their 13th years of trading.   They continue to sell only wines which they import and more importantly are happy to drink themselves! \nHow to book your places \nBookings are now open.   Members have priority until Wednesday 6th October\, thereafter bookings are open to both members and guests. \nFirstly\, please check with Keith that places are still available. You can book through Keith by e-mail to \nwvws.chair.keith@gmail.com \nAs soon as Keith has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £15 members / £18 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nThe Raffle \nAs we are now cash free\, if you wish to be entered to the raffle\, please add an extra £3 to your electronic payment.  We will not be collecting raffle monies on the night. \nAccount Name: Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from! \n 
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/october-2021-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210908T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210908T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20210803T133724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T092909Z
UID:2021-1631130300-1631138400@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mark Bedford\, Owner\, Caviste:  Caviste's Best Selling Wines
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Caviste’s Best Selling Wines \nWe return to The Raven on 8th September!  And I’m deleted to tell you that our evening will be presented by Mark Bedford\, owner of local merchant Caviste.  Mark has has been a loyal supporter of our Society for many years\, so it is very appropriate that he should lead our first evening tasting for some time. \nMark will present a selection of the current best selling wines at Caviste\, so there will be something for everyone! \nHow to book your places \nBookings are now open.   Members have priority until Wednesday 1st September\, thereafter bookings are open to both members and guests. \nFirstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available. You can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £15 members / £18 guests to the Society account in the usual way. \nAs we are now cash free\, if you wish to be entered to the raffle\, please add an extra £3 to your electronic payment.  We will not be collecting raffle monies on the night. \nAccount Name: Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/september-2021-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210811T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210811T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20210611T111505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T084711Z
UID:1964-1628710200-1628717400@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Al Fresco at The Falcon
DESCRIPTION:Please note that bookings for this event have now closed. \nFor our second outdoor gathering of the summer\, we are meeting Al Fresco at The Falcon at 7.30pm on the evening of Wednesday 11th August. The Falcon is a pub/restaurant in the beautiful village of Rotherwick\, just 3 miles from Hook. Many of you will know The Falcon as we’ve had several Society events there in previous years\, which we have enjoyed very much. \nOur group will have a reserved area in their garden\, where we will be served a BBQ style meal\, prepared in the kitchen by the Falcon’s highly regarded chef and his team\, overseen by Falcon owner Lee. \nMembers and guests are asked to choose their main course from the following choices: \n– Beef burger\, cheddar & fries \n– Cajun rubbed chicken burger \, melted cheese\, BBQ sauce\, coleslaw\, rosemary salted fries \n– Fish & chips\, beer battered cod\, hand cut chips\, peas & tartar \n– Vegan burger\, seeded bun\, BBQ sauce\, vegan cheese\, lettuce\, tomato\, red onion & rosemary salted fries \nAnd now the best bit! This evening will be subsidised by your Society\, with a flat rate charge of £10 per member! Guests are charged at £13 per person. \nYou’ll be able to order and pay for drinks as you wish from the bar\, so that provides an option for drivers to stay off the alcohol if they wish. (Drinks orders may be taken at the table\, depending upon protocols in place at the time.) \nYou’ll also be able to optionally order and pay for desserts and coffee on the night. \nHow to book your places \nI’m delighted to tell you that Clive Gibbons will in future be handling all bookings for Society events and tastings. So firstly\, please check with Clive that places are still available\, giving him your main course menu choice for each person attending. \nYou can book through Clive by e-mail to \nwvws.bookings.clive@gmail.com \nAs soon as Clive has confirmed you have places reserved\, please confirm your booking by making payment of £10 members / £13 guests to the Society account in the usual way. Please remember that our Greyfriars visit sold out quickly\, so please don’t delay in sending your payments. \nAccount Name: Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code: 30-91-31 \nAccount Number: 01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from! \nWe will get back to all those who have booked\, including directions for getting to The Falcon. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/al-fresco-at-the-falcon/
LOCATION:The Falcon\, Rotherwick\, The Street\, Rotherwick\, RG27 9BL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210714T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20210531T174744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T143224Z
UID:1947-1626287400-1626294600@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit to Greyfriars Winery and Vineyard - WAITLIST
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this event is now full.   We are holding a waitlist in case places become available. \nFor our first real-life get together in a long time\, we have organised an exclusive\, private visit to the award winning Greyfriars winery and vineyard\, set just off the Hog’s Back between Farnham and Guildford. This will be an evening tour on Wednesday 14th July\, starting at 6.30pm\, which will allow us to benefit from the long summer evenings. \nNow under the ownership of Mike and Hilary Wagstaff\, the original vineyard was planted in 1989 and since taking over in 2010\, they have expanded the area under vine to almost 50 acres on three sites focusing on producing stunning English Sparkling Wine. They have also built a brand new winery with state of the art winemaking equipment. \nOur tour will be led by Aaron Gilling\, an enthusiastic and key member of the team at Greyfriars. This will take place largely outdoors amongst their beautiful vines and in the disgorging room where the wines are finished before bottling. \nThose attending will receive a souvenir glass.  And you’ll get 10 per cent off wine purchases after the tour. \nLiz and I went on this tour led by Aaron a couple of summers ago and we think it is the best English vineyard tour we’ve done. \nHow to book your places \nFirstly\, please check availability of places by e-mailing the Chair Keith Cooper. \nWhen you have received confirmation from the Chair that places are being held for you\, please secure your places by making a payment of £25 per person to the Society’s account.  \nAccount Name:  Whitewater WineSoc \nSort Code:  30-91-31 \nAccount Number:  01158564 \nPlease enter a contact phone number to the reference field\, just in case we’re not sure who the payment has come from! \nIt will be great to have a Society event after so long – we look forward to seeing you at Greyfriars! \nDirections to Greyfriars \nThe address is The Hog’s Back\, Puttenham\, Surrey\, GU3 1AG.   Please be careful if relying on your satnav\, as access requires a U-turn on the A31.   So probably best to follow these instructions. \nTake the A31 from Farnham towards Guildford\, (the road most know as the “Hog’s Back”). \nDrive on past the turning signposted “Godalming B3000 and Portsmouth”. \nSoon after entering 50 mph speed limit\, you need to get into the RIGHT HAND lane and use the slip road on the RIGHT HAND side of the carriageway\, signposted “Farnham A31”. At the end of the slip road you turn sharp right to return on the A31 towards Farnham. \nAfter 1 mile\, you’ll find the entrance to Greyfriars on your left. You will see a verge side sign saying “Vineyard and Veterinary Centre”and the turn off for the vineyard is shortly after this. Look for the large white sign at the entrance. (Please DO NOT turn off into the entrance signed “Greyfriars House” which you will pass on the way – this is a private house and is not associated with the vineyard.)
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/visit-to-greyfriars-winery-and-vineyard/
LOCATION:Greyfriars Winery\, The Hog's Back\, Puttenham\, GU31AG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210512T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210512T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20210318T084041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T084041Z
UID:1922-1620849600-1620855000@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fun Wine-Based Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, we’ll be running another Quiz Night in May. \nGrab yourself a glass of wine and join us on Zoom for an evening of relaxed fun as we test your brains with some wine based questions.   I promise not to make the questions too difficult to give everyone a chance to participate.   And this time I promise not to include any questions on the history of the Whitewater Valley Wine Society! The emphasis of the evening is to have a fun time and to be able to see some familiar faces. \nAll of the questions will be multiple choice.   So even if you don’t have much wine knowledge\, you can still guess the answers as we go through. \nThe quiz will last about 90 minutes.   There is no charge to participate and guests/family are all welcome to join in. \nNo need to book in advance – just Zoom in on the night.  The Zoom link will be e-mailed to members about 14 days before the event and again on the morning of the event.
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/fun-wine-based-quiz-night-2/
LOCATION:By Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20210211T111906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T115505Z
UID:1881-1615406400-1615411800@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fun Wine-based Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:We had a large number of members at our Zoom AGM in February and there was keen enthusiasm amongst those present for us to host a Society Wine-based Quiz Night. \nSo grab yourself a glass of wine and join us on Zoom for an evening of relaxed fun as we test your brains with some wine based questions.   I promise not to make the questions too difficult to give everyone a chance to participate.  The emphasis of the evening is to have a fun time and to be able to see some familiar faces. \nAll of the questions will be multiple choice.   So even if you don’t have much wine knowledge\, you can still guess the answers as we go through. \nThe quiz will last about 90 minutes.   There is no charge to participate and guests/family are all welcome to join in. \nNo need to book in advance – just Zoom in on the night.  The Zoom link will be e-mailed to members about 14 days before the event and again on the morning of the event.
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/fun-wine-based-quiz-night/
LOCATION:By Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200311T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200311T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20190912T093149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T172653Z
UID:1674-1583955900-1583964000@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stuart Porter\, Corney & Barrow:  Australia & New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:In March we welcome Stuart Porter on his first visit to our Society. Stuart is a Sales Executive for Corney & Barrow\, representing the Southern Home Counties. He’s worked in the wine industry for 20 years and has been with Corney & Barrow for 9 years. Our tasting will take us down under to focus on the wines of three specific estates. From Australia\, we’ll be tasting the wines of The Lane winery in Adelaide Hills. From New Zealand\, we’ll be tasting the wines of Elephant Hill in Hawkes Bay and Eradus in the Awatare Valley. Tastings which focus on specific wineries are always interesting and great fun. So this is one not to miss! \nMembers: £15.  Guests: £18. \nWelcome drink from 7.45pm.  Tasting starts at 8pm. \nPlease book in advance for this tasting by e-mailing the Secretary. \nBookings are open to members from Friday 29th February 2020.   Bookings are open to guests from Friday 6th March 2020\, assuming places are remaining. \nWe prefer that you pay for your tasting in advance by electronic banking.  Please note that if you pay the monthly tasting fee by this method\, then you still need to book your places by e-mail. \nClick here for details of how to pay electronically
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/march-2020-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200212T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20190730T155657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T121638Z
UID:1653-1581536700-1581544800@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:"No Short Measures" Dudley joins "Order Please" King and "The Magnum" Cooper
DESCRIPTION:Now a regular feature in our calendar\, Jim “Order Please” King and Keith “The Magnum” Cooper will be joined this year by Alastair “No Short Measures” Dudley. Together\, they will present a selection of their favourite wine gems. \nThe tasting will be preceded by a brief AGM. \nMembers: £15.  Guests: £18. \nWelcome drink from 7.45pm.  Brief AGM at 8pm. Tasting starts approximately 8.15pm. \nPlease book in advance for this tasting by e-mailing the Secretary. \nBookings are open to members from Thursday 30th January 2020.   Bookings are open to guests from Friday 7th February 2020\, assuming places are remaining. \nWe prefer that you pay for your tasting in advance by electronic banking.  Please note that if you pay the monthly tasting fee by this method\, then you still need to book your places by e-mail. \nClick here for details of how to pay electronically
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/february-2020-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200108T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20190730T154841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191209T133937Z
UID:1649-1578512700-1578520800@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tim Syrad:  Ribera\, Spain
DESCRIPTION:We start our year by welcoming back Tim Syrad. Tim is well known to many of our members as both an excellent presenter and also an organiser of great wine tours. This time\, Tim will present a selection of wines from the Ribera region of Spain. Situated in the north west of the country\, the Ribera is one of Spain’s most prestigious wine regions. Whilst there is some white wine made\, the focus is predominantly on the reds and the tempranillo grape dominates. Through his many tours to the Ribera\, Tim has access to some great wines and we look forward to tasting some of the best tonight. \nMembers: £15.  Guests: £18. \nWelcome drink from 7.45pm.  Tasting starts at 8pm. \nPlease book in advance for this tasting by e-mailing the Secretary. \nBookings are open to members from Saturday 28th December 2019.   Bookings are open to guests from Friday 3rd January 2020\, assuming places are remaining. \nWe prefer that you pay for your tasting in advance by electronic banking.  Please note that if you pay the monthly tasting fee by this method\, then you still need to book your places by e-mail. \nClick here for details of how to pay electronically
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/tim-syrad-ribera-spain/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191211T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20190206T101951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T111529Z
UID:1429-1576093500-1576101600@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Tasting: Rocking all over the world
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to put the trials and tribulations of the last few months behind you? Then come along to your Society’s Christmas Tasting! \nThis year Nesta has organised an evening of group wine tasting focusing on wine made from classic grapes which we all know and love. The wines will be produced from all over the world and together you can taste\, chat and work out which wine you are drinking and where it was produced. We have eight intrepid members of your Society who have selected some great Classics for us all to enjoy\, the wine will be tasted blind and our presenters will give you feedback on the group decisions and give more background to the wines. Hopefully the evening will provide Christmas cheer\, add to your wine knowledge and provide inspiration when choosing wines for the festive season. \nMembers: £15.  Guests: £18. \nWelcome drink from 7.45pm.  Tasting starts at 8pm. \nPlease book in advance for this tasting by e-mailing the Secretary. \nBookings are open to members until Thursday 28th November 2019.   Bookings are open to guests from Friday 6th December 2019\, assuming places are remaining. \nWe prefer that you pay for your tasting in advance by electronic banking.  Please note that if you pay the monthly tasting fee by this method\, then you still need to book your places by e-mail. \nClick here for details of how to pay electronically
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/christmas-2019-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191113T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191113T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012130
CREATED:20190206T101553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T071528Z
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SUMMARY:Janina Doyle\, UK Brand Ambassador\, Vina Ventisquero\, Chile
DESCRIPTION:In November\, we look forward to welcoming Janina Doyle\, who is UK Brand Ambassador for Vina Ventisquero. Created in 1998\, they are one of the top Chilean premium wineries\, with vineyards in most of Chile’s famous wine regions. They have the most northerly vineyards in the Atacama desert where they are the only people making wine in the desert. They also have John Duval\, ex Penfolds Grange Chief winemaker as one of their winemakers. Janina is WSET trained to Diploma level and represents Vina Ventisquero here in the UK. Tonight she will be presenting a selection of premium wines from their portfolio. \nMembers: £15.  Guests: £18. \nWelcome drink from 7.45pm.  Tasting starts at 8pm. \nPlease book in advance for this tasting by e-mailing the Secretary. \nBookings are open to members from Thursday 31st October 2019.   Bookings are open to guests from Friday 8th November 2019\, assuming places are remaining. \nWe prefer that you pay for your tasting in advance by electronic banking.  Please note that if you pay the monthly tasting fee by this method\, then you still need to book your places by e-mail. \nClick here for details of how to pay electronically
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/november-2019-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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