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Diary for 2026 and 2027

We meet on the second Thursday of the month unless otherwise indicated

2026
Nov
12th
£17.50

What's happened to German Wines?

Jeremy Barlow contrasts the prevalence of German whites in his youth with the meager displays on supermarket shelves today. He explores grape varieties, styles, wine growing regions and, thanks to climate change, the growth of German reds.
£17.50 

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
£20

2027
Jan 14th
£25

The Judgement of Salisbury 2027

We will partially relive the epoch defining Judgement of Paris in 1975 when Bordeaux wines were pitched against Americans, and America won! The tasting was organised by the late Stephen Spurrier from his Academy du Vin shop, and tonight we will have the Academy's current MD Hermione Ireland to present an interesting selection of wines with a classical wine compared blind to a new competitor and judged by yourselves.

Hermione will also bring a selection of AdV publications for members to browse.
£25.

2027
Feb
11th

Our Winter dinner at the South Wilts Cricket Club

We return again to the comfortable South Wilts Club for another dinner provided by the maestro chef Kenny Jelfs. Taxis provided from central Salisbury. Menus and costings to follow in the New Year.

2027
March11th

Edgmond Wines

Preet Sahota returns having expanded his boutique collection of good value South African wines to include New Zealand. Our AGM will follow the tasting.
£15

2027
April
8th

The Giggling Grape

Caroline Sharley is an enthusiastic knowledgeable wine entrepreneur from in Somerset, putting her psychology business on the back burner. She will show a range of her wines.
£20

2027
May
12th

New Zealand 1

New Zealand produces a variety of wines apart from the well known Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir examples. Nick Beard and Bob Male will explore the islands contrasting North with South to illustrate the range. Part 2 follows later in the year.

Yapp Brothers

Grant Berry of Yapp Brothers returns for another exploration of their individual list showcasing a few summer wines and the odd powerful red!

2027
June
10th

2027
July
8th

The Minervois

The Minervois in the western Languedoc is perhaps its most important appellation producing luscious reds, refreshingly rosé and some aromatic Muscats. Charlotte Wells and Andy Keyes know the area well and will be our guides.

2027
Aug
12th

Summer Dinner

Venue and details to follow

2027
Sept
8th

Touraine

Continuing our eastward journey along the Loire, John Muggleton explores Touraine, home to many delicious red wines and unusual whites.
 

2027 Nov 11th

Spanish Stars

Charlie Doyle and Kerry Attwell Thomas have noticed that Spanish wines scoring over 90/100 in tastings are often much better value than similar examples from France. They will show a selection to test their hypothesis.

2027
Dec
2nd

The Veneto

This slightly unfashionable wine area in NE Italy is largely known for hectares of Prosecco and cheap quaffable Valpolicellas, but includes many serious producers. Frank Smith and Martin Plimsol will demonstrate the variety and value on offer including a look at Amorone. TBC

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