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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
April 10th
Contemporary German Wines
Accessible and exciting weren't terms until recently that could be applied to German wines. The whites are often in a drier style, and red varieties including Pinot Noir are making very drinkable lighter reds. Bob Male will show us these new wines, varied in style and price.
£20
2025 May 8th
Cabernet Franc - the other cabernet
Cabernet Franc often stays in the shadows of its offspring Cabernet Sauvignon, but its earlier ripening properties and softer tannins has seen its successful introduction in many wine areas across the globe. Frank Smith will show a range from France, South Africa, South America and Australia
£20
2025
June 12th
South African boutique wines
Preet Sahota from Edgmond wines will show a range of wines from smaller South African vineyards that represent good value for money
£20
2025
July
10th
Summer Dinner
Back to Coombe Bissett village hall for our summer dinner with Kenny Jelfs, this year a move from our usual August slot.
2025 Aug 14th
Wines from Aldi
Wines from Aldi often feature as great value examples reported in the weekend papers. Peter and Helena Ewing will present their choices from the Aldi's selection
£10
2025
Sept
11th
White wines from the Rhône and Jura
Grant Berry from Wiltshire's own Yapp Brother merchants returns to show some of their less well known French whites
£20
2025
Oct
9th
Cool Climate Wines
Global warming has stimulated wine makers to look at cooler, sometimes higher altitude sites. Jeremy Barlow will show us some examples from across the world
£20
2025
Nov
13th
Port
Many will be familiar with port but perhaps be not be aware of the many varieties and variations to be had, including white and rosé. Nick Beard will be our guide
£20
2025
Dec
4th
Members' Christmas Special
Christmas Fun! The evening will start with a short game of vinous Call My Bluff when we will be asked to identify three wines from the descriptions proffered by three panel members, one of whom will be giving the correct answer. We will then taste wines recommended by members that they have discovered in 2025.
£15
2026
Jan
8th
Mentzendorff Tasting (TBC)
Sadly Antony Davies has retired but SWIG has been penciled in his replacement's diary
2026
Feb
12th
Winter Dinner
We are back in the South Wilts cricket club for our winter dinner with Kenny Jelfs
2026
Mar
12th
Merlot
Continuing our varietal themed evenings Frank Smith will show examples of this much maligned grape variety from around the world demonstrating its its unique qualities, and perhaps its apogee in Pomerol
£20
2026
Sept
10th
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
£20
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