Alex Gittins.

Wednesday 18th February - The Manor house, Howbery Park.  7pm.

As one of the specialists that handles Chile he is more than qualified to guide us through the upland vineyards that grow some of the best grapes in the world. From Boutinots own production to Emiliana and Tabali.

Pop, Fizz, Ferghettina

Thursday 19th March - The Manor house, Howbery Park. 6:45pm on the terrace.

Laura Gatti from Ferghettina will be telling the family story of their winery in amongst the lakes of northern Italy, where they make the best Franciacorta.

Franciacorta is Italian sparkling wine made from Chardonnay. and aged for more than a thousand days.

The presenter will be announced soon...

Thursday 23rd April - The Manor house, Howbery Park.

The date is chosen, the DeMorney Library is booked - watch this space for updates.

Gremillet and Shakespeare, what a combination. 

"Have we no wine here?" Coriolanus, Act 1 Scene 9. Coriolanus returning from battle is in need of a drink. Is pointed in the direction of Pierre le Vin.....

Mike Best MW

Mike is back, we don`t know what he will be presenting yet - watch this space.
Wednesday 20th May - The Manor house, Howbery Park.

Anne Gremillet of the Champagne House Gremillet

Thursday 25th June - The Manor house, Howbery Park. 

Who better to present passionately about the family firm! Anne is the International Marketing Director for the Champagne house. Gremillet is the preferred tipple of French Diplomats all over the world, come and hear her tell the story of House Gremillet.

Nigel Wilkinson MS DipWSET

Thursday 23rd July - The Manor house, Howbery Park. 

Nigel is our first Master Sommelier to visit us, he is also a regular judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards!

Expect the lowdown on how things are judged!

The list of wines will be advertised around March when new vintages are being praised for their beauty, we will pick the best.

The presenter will be announced soon...

Thursday 24th September - The Manor house, Howbery Park. 

The date is chosen, the DeMorney Library is booked - watch this space for updates.

We are known for writing Wine Menus for our business customers. Have you seen any humorous wine tasting notes?

We started the genre, for example;

"A wine fit for a Monty Python Lumberjack, or anyone who enjoys cross dressing in the forest. With notes of maple syrup and pine resin and the feint aroma of suspenders."

Meet the Maker: Marchesi di Gresy

Wednesday 21st October - The Manor house, Howbery Park.

Geoffrey Chilcott their winemaker is making a visit to the Library to enlighten us in the Italian upper class.