Wines for Christmas presented by the Oxford Wine Company.
The original Oxford Wine Company was founded in 1840 and traded from 125 High Street, Oxford until 1914. The name metamorphosed from The Oxford Hamper Company through The Oxford Wine And Hamper Company and finally to The Oxford Wine Company in the spring of 1992.
Our evening began with four whites: a sparkling from California by the Roederer Family (£19.99), a nice alternative to champagne on Christmas morning.
This was followed by white wine from France, a Touraine Sauvignon Blanc (£9.99) and a South African Delheim Gewurzträminer (£13.99).
The reds began with a Morandé Pionero Pinot Noir (£8.99), a lovely Burgundy alternative from Chile. However, this was topped by a full bodied Trapiche Cabernet Franc, a superb red from Argentina. Italy came on the scene next with a Terredora Aglianico (£13.99) from the south, and the evening was completed with a delicious dessert option in the form of Nectar Pedro Ximenez (£14.65).
The next meeting is on the 11th December when our favourite wine presenters Will and Fiona Betts will present Sweet and Sparkling wines for the festive period.
Rob Traynor