Winner of AA’s London Restaurant of the Year – London, Tredwells is the latest addition to Marcus Wareing Restaurants, bringing contemporary British cooking to the heart of the West End. The ideal venue for locals, Londoners and visitors alike, Tredwells perfectly encapsulates the buzz and vibrancy from the surrounding area. A recent review quoted: ‘There was literally nothing on the …
Fine and Rare Sweet Loire Wines
Thanks, yet again to the generosity of Graham Lyons we are able to put on such a memorable tasting. Occasionally, Botrytis Cinera (Noble Rot) arrives in the Loire Valley affecting the Chenin Blanc grape. When it does, it produces sensational, long-lived luscious wines with well-balanced acidity. Tonight, we will be tasting the following wines. 1959 Moulin Touchais 1955 Moulin Touchais …
A Peruvian Dinner at Lima Floral
Peruvian food has started drawing notice of late, and Lima, one of the first London venues now has a Michelin Star. Lima Floral is from the same stable, serving similar food in less formal surroundings. We have arranged for a private room, and the menu will be provisionally as follows: STARTERS SEA BREAM CEVICHE: Seabream cubes freshly marinated in traditional …
Georgian Wines
Chris Davenport-Jones has recently purchased a case of Georgian Wines specially for the IWFS to be shown at this tasting, which will be conducted at his home. The country has been making strides in improving its wines, which can now be found for sale in a few UK wine outlets. They are tending to make special wines from old grape …
1980s Fine Bordeaux
Once again we are privileged to be able to taste some rare vintages. Member Lance Jaundoo has very generously agreed to share some of his 1980’s Classed Growth Clarets with us. Those of us who were lucky enough to attend his first tasting know what a treat is in store. Lance has said that these are even better! Lance is …
Leoville Barton Vertical Tasting
An opportunity to take part in a vertical tasting of one of Bordeaux’s great wines. Leoville Barton has been in the Barton family since 1826 and was awarded a second growth status in the 1855 Classification. Anthony Barton took over the estate in 1983 and remains involved alongside his daughter Lilian and her children, Mélanie and Damien, who are the …
Festival English Wines
There will be two tastings of English wines at the International Wine & Food Society International Festival in May 2018, sparkling wines and still wines. This is your chance to taste some of those exciting wines. Hattingley Valley Classic Reserve, Hampshire, 12%. Furleigh Estate Blanc de Noirs 2014, English Brut, Dorset, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, 12%. Camel Valley Pinot …
Fine & Mature Châteauneuf du Pape
Chateauneuf du Pape lies in the centre of the biggest concentration of Rhone vineyards, on a hill dominated by a ruined papal summer palace. Its vines are widely spaced; low bushes surrounded by smooth stones. The deep red wines are robust and long lived. Tonight we taste vintages covering 70 years from 1929 to 1999 1999 Domaine Roger Bernoin 1992 …
Onodera – A Japanese Extravaganza
Members are invited to attend an intimate and quintessentially Japanese experience at the Onodera Restaurant, St James. We shall be experiencing a range of Japanese cuisine around the Teppan-Yaki “Chef’s Table” in the Private Event Room. We will be indulging in all of the main styles of Japanese cuisine during the evening. Members will be presented with all of the …
Sweet White Bordeaux
A once in a life-time tasting of amazing wines, again from the cellar of a long-standing member who has donated these wines, where the proceeds go to charity. The wines are from the finest vintages up to almost 100 years have amazing longevity, as their rich, luscious sweetness seems to last forever. 1947 Saint Croix du Mont 1947 Chateau D’Arche …