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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:20260423T024139
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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:20260423T024139
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:20260423T024139
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:20260423T024139
CREATED:20211015T121406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T175439Z
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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:20260423T024139
CREATED:20201126T142755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T141326Z
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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:20260423T024139
CREATED:20211122T162836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T164348Z
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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:20260423T024139
CREATED:20210507T092324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T161154Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
CREATED:20210507T092142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T122010Z
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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:20260423T024139
CREATED:20210507T091614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T091114Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210908T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210908T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
CREATED:20210803T133724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T092909Z
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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:20260423T024139
CREATED:20210611T111505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T084711Z
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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:20260423T024139
CREATED:20210531T174744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T143224Z
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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:20260423T024139
CREATED:20210318T084041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T084041Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T213000
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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:20260423T024139
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:20260423T024139
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:20260423T024139
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191211T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191113T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191113T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191009T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
CREATED:20190206T101230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T092605Z
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SUMMARY:Gilbert Winfield\, Wine Educator: Southern Rhone
DESCRIPTION:In October\, we’ll welcome back Gilbert Winfield and his tasting will focus exclusively on the wines of the Southern Rhone. This region is very popular with many of our members and we’ll be looking forward to tasting the fantastic blends for which this region is so well known. Of course\, the reds will feature prominently\, but we’ll also be able to enjoy some of the modern style whites which this region is now producing. Gilbert is exceptionally qualified to present this tasting – he’s a member of the Association of Wine Educators\, a WSET approved educator and a member of the Circle of Wine Writers. He’s also recently completed and passed the examination for the ‘Master Rhone’ programme with Inter-Rhone\, the representative body for the wines of the Rhone Valley (who are part sponsoring our evening)\, so he’s now an Accredited Rhone Tutor. \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 26th September 2019.   Bookings are open to guests from Friday 4th October 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 \n\n+ GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/gilbert-winfield-wine-educator-southern-rhone/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190911T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190911T221500
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
CREATED:20190204T160613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T034136Z
UID:1419-1568231100-1568240100@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Food and Wine at The Falcon
DESCRIPTION:Bookings have now closed for this event – please do not make any more payments. \nWe know from past years that many of our members go on holiday in September\, so our numbers are expected to be lower than other months of the year. This means that it’s not a good month to ask a speaker to travel to present to us. It’s also not viable to use The Raven as the lower number won’t cover our fixed venue costs and we will lose money. \nSo we are going to do something a little different!  We’ll be meeting at The Falcon pub in Rotherwick\, just a couple of miles up the road from Hook. We will enjoy a three course meal (fixed menu\, with a veggie option) and we will be serving a selection of excellent wines to accompany your meal. This will be a casual and relaxed evening – no need to dress up\, just come as you are. The emphasis is on a fun evening of food\, wine and friends. If you usually come on your own\, please consider bringing a friend or partner. \nThe wines will all come from Keith’s cellar. Many of the wines have been languishing in temperature controlled conditions for years\, maturing nicely and waiting for just an occasion like this! So expect a bubbly on arrival\, some decent whites and some excellent mature reds. The wines will be poured tasting style\, like we do at The Raven. Keith will be giving the briefest of introductions to the wines\, the main thing is for you to be able to chat whilst enjoying the food and wines. Over the evening\, you can expect to drink about the same amount of wine as we pour on a usual tasting night. \nIt’s the first time in many years that we’ve offered a casual\, relaxed evening of food and wine. We very much hope you will join us – I can promise some excellent wines for you to enjoy! \nBooking is now open to members and guests. Members & Guests £37.50 to include a 3 course meal and wines. \nPre-booking and payment is essential. We ask you to book and pay as soon as possible\, so we can get a feel for numbers attending and keep The Falcon informed. Bookings must close by Saturday 31st August. We encourage you to make your payment by electronic transfer. \nThe easiest way to book is to click here and pay electronically \nIt would be helpful if you could also e-mail me to tell me that you are coming along. \nHere is the menu for our evening: \nStarter: Smoked haddock croquettes\, lemon & honey mayonnaise \nMain: Parma ham wrapped Chicken stuffed with halloumi\, sweet potato fries & Mediterranean vegetables \nDessert: Toffee apple pie & ice cream \nWe will assume that you wish to have the menu above unless you tell us you want the veggie starter and/or veggie main options below. \nVeggie starter option: Avocado\, babay tomatoes\, blueberries\, broad beans and dressing \nVeggie menu option: Barkham blue cheese and caramelised onion tart
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/september-2019-tasting/
LOCATION:The Falcon\, Rotherwick\, The Street\, Rotherwick\, RG27 9BL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190811T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190811T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
CREATED:20190206T173222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T103329Z
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SUMMARY:Visit to Cottonworth Winery
DESCRIPTION:Please note that bookings for this event have now closed.  Please do not send any more payments. \nFor our summer event this year\, we have organised an exclusive\, private visit to the award winning Cottonworth vineyard\, set in Hampshire’s beautiful Test Valley near Andover.  Cottonworth is home to the Liddell family who have been farming there for four generations. Over the last 10 years they have selected 30 acres of prime vineyard for the production of sparkling wine.  The Liddell family also produce excellent wines at their vineyards in Burgundy. \nOur visit will start at 11.00am when we will be welcomed by General Manager Federico Ferino.  We will go upstairs into their modern first floor tasting room\, where we will taste the sparkling wines produced at Cottonworth and the Burgundy wines produced in their French vineyards.  Federico will then take us outdoors for a guided tour of the vineyard. \nFollowing the vineyard tour\, we return to the tasting room to enjoy a light lunch\, which will be accompanied by a glass of Burgundy. \nOur visit will finish at about 1.30pm and you’ll have the opportunity to purchase the wines you’ve enjoyed in the vineyard shop. \nBookings close on 31st July 2019.  Members & Guests £34.50. \nPre-booking and payment is essential.  We encourage you to make your payment by electronic transfer. \nNumber paid as at 31/07/2019:   20 \nPlease note that those attending will need to make their own way to and from Cottonworth vineyard.  You are advised to wear sensible shoes and bring coats for the vineyard tour.  . \nThe easiest way to book is to click here and pay electronically \nClick here to read more about Cottonworth winery. \n 
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/summer-2019-event/
LOCATION:Cottonworth Winery\, Near Andover\, SP117JX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190710T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190710T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
CREATED:20190121T155341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T091839Z
UID:1394-1562787900-1562796000@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leah Seresin\, Seresin Estate\, New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:We have another fantastic evening lined up for July\, as we will welcome Leah Seresin\, from the prestigious Seresin Estate in New Zealand’s Marlborough region. Leah is daughter of founder and owner Michael Seresin and she travels the world promoting Seresin Estate and its excellent portfolio of fine wines. We are very fortunate that Leah has managed to fit us in to her busy schedule\, so this is an evening not to be missed! \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 27th June 2019.   Bookings are open to guests from Friday 5th July 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/july-2019/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190612T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
CREATED:20181129T114929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T095602Z
UID:1317-1560368700-1560376800@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Jo Locke\, Master of Wine: Wines of South Africa
DESCRIPTION:It’s always a privilege for our Society to welcome a Master of Wine\, the highest qualification in the wine world. This month we are delighted to welcome Master of Wine Jo Locke\, a buyer at The Wine Society\, who will be presenting to us for the first time. One of Jo’s specialist regions is South Africa and she will present a range of this country’s wines from The Wine Society’s portfolio. Jo says that South Africa is recognised for great value for money and\, increasingly\, for quality. She finds it exciting because it’s a re-emerging wine industry. There are a lot of bright young people working there and it’s the most dynamic of the world’s wine regions which she is lucky enough to visit. \nClick here to read more about Jo and watch her profile video \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 30th May 2019.   Bookings are open to guests from Friday 7th June 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/jo-locke-master-of-wine-wines-of-south-africa/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190508T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190508T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
CREATED:20190204T155149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T083820Z
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SUMMARY:Richard Girling\, Fells: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
DESCRIPTION:For our May tasting\, we are pleased to welcome back Richard Girling\, Fine Wine Director for Fells. The company can trace its roots back to the mid 19th century\, so is one of the longest established wine importers in the UK. Over the last 20 years\, they have made a strategic move to focus on the premium and fine wine sector. Richard is a popular speaker at our Society and this time he is going to focus on two classic grape varieties – chardonnay and pinot noir. So we’ll be able to experience classic style wines from Burgundy and the old world alongside examples of how these grapes are used to make stunning wines in the new world. Comparing single grape varietals is not something we do too often at our Society\, so this should make for a really interesting tasting.  \nMembers: £15.  Guests: £18. \nSpecial Offer for first time visitors!  For a limited period of time\, guests who are attending a tasting at The Raven for the first time pay just £5 instead of the usual £18 guest fee. Terms and conditions apply. \nClick here for terms and conditions \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 25th April 2019.   Bookings are open to guests from Friday 3rd May 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/may-2019-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190427T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
CREATED:20181207T080517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T182913Z
UID:1337-1556366400-1556452800@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Society Dinner at Donnington - FULL - WAITLIST
DESCRIPTION:For our spring event in 2019\, we return to the Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa\, where we’ve had such great evenings in past years.  Enjoy the facilities of this four star hotel situated in the Berkshire countryside on both the Saturday and Sunday\, including the top rated spa\, an 18m swimming pool\, sauna\, steam and aromatherapy rooms\, and gym. \nThis year you will have a choice of two starters\, two main courses and two desserts. There’s also an alternative vegetarian main course option available. \nAnd there’s more good news! We have negotiated with Donnington Valley Hotel to bring you this weekend at the same price as last year! \nMaximum number of spaces:  49 \nThis event is now full.   Please contact the Secretary to join the waitlist. \nClick here for full details
URL:https://www.whitewaterwine.org.uk/event/society-dinner-at-donnington/
LOCATION:Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa\, Old Oxford Road\, Donnington\, RG14 3AG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190410T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
CREATED:20190103T144924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T164154Z
UID:1371-1554925500-1554933600@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nik Darlington\, Red Squirrel Wines: Portugal (Azores) & North West Spain
DESCRIPTION:For our April tasting\, we welcome Nik Darlington of Red Squirrel Wines on his first visit to our Society. Nik will be showing us wines from the Azores islands in the Atlantic Ocean and North West Spain. The wines from the Azores are absolutely superb and it will be our Society’s first opportunity to taste wines from these islands. The wines from North West Spain reflect the indigenous grapes grown in this part of the country and I know this is already a favourite region for many of our members. \nWe have enjoyed wines from the Red Squirrel portfolio once before\, back in 2014\, when Robert Woodhead presented to us.  Jancis Robinson MW describes Red Squirrel as “one of the newer\, younger independent merchants that has flowered in Britain”.   And Steven Spurrier declared their range of wine “inspiring”. So we’re looking forward to tasting some more of their wines this month. \nThe photo shows Nik Darlington (centre) and the Red Squirrel team judging the best burger in town!  \nClick here to see the video \nWelcome drink from 7.45pm.  Tasting starts at 8pm. \nMembers: £15.  Guests: £18. \nSpecial Offer for first time visitors!  For a limited period of time\, guests who are attending a tasting at The Raven for the first time pay just £5 instead of the usual £18 guest fee. Terms and conditions apply. \nClick here for terms and conditions \nPlease book in advance for this tasting by e-mailing the Secretary. \nBookings are open to members from Thursday 28th March 2019.   Bookings are open to guests from Friday 5th April 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/nik-darlington-red-squirrel-wines-portugal-azores-north-west-spain/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190313T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
CREATED:20181121T141319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T163250Z
UID:1294-1552506300-1552514400@www.whitewaterwine.org.uk
SUMMARY:Simon Taylor\, Stone Vine & Sun: Argentina & Chile
DESCRIPTION:This month we welcome back one of our Society’s post popular speakers to present one of our Society’s most favoured wine regions of the world. Yes\, it’s Simon Taylor of Stone\, Vine & Sun\, who will present a tasting of wines from Argentina and Chile. Simon has travelled widely in Chile and Argentina\, and his discoveries earned Stone\, Vine & Sun the International Wine Challenge Specialist Merchant for Chile award in 2015. This tasting should display the breadth of wine now being produced in the Southern Cone\, from cool climate\, coastal Chilean Riesling and Pinot Noir to the ripe and dense reds from Malbec\, Carmenère and Syrah grown in the sunnier zones either side of the Andes. This will be a great tasting and is sure to be popular! \nWelcome drink from 7.45pm.  Tasting starts at 8pm. \nMembers £15.  Guests £18. \nSpecial Offer for first time visitors!  For a limited period of time\, guests who are attending a tasting at The Raven for the first time pay just £5 instead of the usual £18 guest fee. Terms and conditions apply. \nClick here for terms and conditions \nPlease book in advance for this tasting by e-mailing the Secretary. \nBookings are open to members from Thursday 28th February 2019.   Bookings are open to guests from Friday 8th March 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/simon-taylor-stone-vine-sun-argentina-chile/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190213T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T024139
CREATED:20180608T142637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190127T162110Z
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SUMMARY:New World Wine Gems from Keith & Jim
DESCRIPTION:Read more about this tasting in our February 2019 newsletter \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 31st January 2019.   Bookings are open to guests from Friday 8th February 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/february-tasting/
LOCATION:The Raven Hotel\, The Raven Hotel\, Hook\, RG27 9HS\, United Kingdom
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