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Salisbury Wine Interest Group (SWIG)
Diary for 2025 and beyond
We meet on the second Thursday of the month unless otherwise indicated
2025
Oct
9th
£17.50
Cool Climate Australian Wines
Global warming has stimulated wine makers to look at cooler, sometimes higher altitude sites. Jeremy Barlow will show us some examples from Australia
2025
Nov
13th
£20
Port
Many will be familiar with port but perhaps not be aware of the many varieties and variations to be had, including white and rosé. Nick Beard will be our guide
2025
Dec
4th £25
First Thursday
Master of Wine Seasonal session
Beth Pearce MW from Flint Wines will show some special wines and answer those wine questions that you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask!
2026
Jan
8th
£TBA
Mentzendorff Tasting (TBC)
Sadly Antony Davies has retired but SWIG has been penciled in his replacement's diary
2026
Feb
12th
£TBA
Winter Dinner
We are back at the South Wilts Cricket Club for our winter dinner with Kenny Jelfs in the kitchen once again
2026
Mar
12th
£20
Merlot
Continuing our varietal themed evenings Frank Smith will show examples of this much maligned grape variety from around the World demonstrating its unique qualities, and perhaps its apogee in Pomerol
2026
April
9th
£20
Greece
Charlie Doyle will escort us around the area
2026
June
11th
£20
Italian White Wines
Italy produces many different types of white wine from a myriad of grapes. David Edwards has found a few select examples
2026
July
9th
£20
French Provincial Wines
The South of France produces a wide range of delicious wines. Gordon Watt has found plenty of examples to try
2026
Sept
10th
£20
Anjou
Anjou rosé was once a wine for beginners at the start of their vinous journey - but no more! John Muggleton will take us through a fascinating range of whites, rosés and reds
2026
Oct
8th​
£20
More boutique South African wines!
Fresh from his barnstorming presentation in 2025, Preet Sahota returns to explore more South African gems
2026
Nov
12th
£20
Undiscovered Bordeaux
After two summers in SW France Frank Smith has found many lesser known vinous bargains. Whites, reds and rosés from both banks of the Gironde and Entre-deux-Mers
2026
Dec
3rd
£20
Pinot Noir from around the World
Pinot noir is the red grape du jour, but is notably finicky to grow. Many growers and wine makers have tried with varying degrees of success. Andrew Fisher will show us some of those who have succeeded
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