April 2026
Tasting with David Lawson of Chez Vin, Otley
Venue: Shaw Lane Sports Centre, Barnsley, S70 6HZ
ALFIE SMITH, HAZEL END VINEYARD
Venue: Sanders Yard Bistro, YO22 4BH
NIGEL GREEN - BATTLE OF THE GIANTS - BORDEAUX vs. BURGUNDY
Venue: The Kingston Theatre Hotel, HU2 8DA
David Lawson, Chez Vin
Venue: Masonic Hall, Harrogate
Alexis Teillay, House of Townend - Wines of Argentina and Chile
Venue: House of Townend, Wyke Way, Melton West Business Park, Hull, HU14 3BQ
AGM and Preet Sahota with wines of South Africa
Venue: The Crescent Hotel. 19:00 for 19:30 start
Abbie Wafer and Alex Bassick from Jorvine in association with Betton Wines - A twist on the classics
Venue: Hotel du Vin, York YO24 1BL | Exploring Central and European winemaking followed by a 2-course dinner
March 2026
Tasting led by Gill Young
Venue: Shaw Lane Sports Centre, Barnsley, S70 6HZ
Nick Fisher, @burgundynick - Greek Wines
Venue: Masonic Hall, Harrogate
MARK CHAPMAN, CONCEPT FINE WINES
Venue: Sanders Yard Bistro, YO22 4BH
Off-Piste - Wines selected by The Wright Wine Company and Presented by Honor Tierney
Venue: Cononley BD20 8JT
ALFIE SMITH, HAZEL END VINEYARD
Venue: The Kingston Theatre Hotel, HU2 8DA
Alex Edwards, York Wines - Wines of Austria
Venue: Elsham Golf Club, Barton Road, Elsham, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 0LS
My current favourite wines with David Lawson of Chez Vin
Find out what's in David's cellar! Venue: La Petite, 39 Street Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1AP
Nigel Green - Wine and memories
Venue: Park Manor Hotel. 19:00 for at 19:30 start
Paul Tate-Smith, Derventio Wines - AGM followed by Wines of Austria and Germany
Venue: Middlethorpe Hall, YO23 2GB | AGM followed by tasting alongside a 2-course dinner
February 2026
Nigel Green - Yorkshire Sommeliers President
Venue: Shaw Lane Sports Centre, Barnsley, S70 6HZ
PAUL TATE-SMITH, DERVENTIO WINES
Venue: Sanders Yard Bistro, YO22 4BH
PREET SAHOTA, EDGMOND WINES - NEW WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA
Venue: The Kingston Theatre Hotel, HU2 8DA
Michael Hayton, Yorkshire Vintners - South American Wines
Venue: Masonic Hall, Harrogate
Price Point? Wines from The Wine Society with Liz Waller
Venue: The Olive, 188-190 Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 4NZ
Members evening with John Clark - Classic wines from the Loire
Venue: Stallingborough Hotel, Riby Road, Stallingborough, Grimsby, DN41 8BU
Geoff Walker with Italian (Lombardy) wines
At Flavours Bistro. Start time 19:00 for 19:30 start
Michael Hayton, Yorkshire Vintners - Wines of Switzerland
Venue: The Knapton Lion, Main Street, Knapton, YO26 6QG | We welcome Michael Hayton from Yorkshire Vintners for a presentation of six Swiss wines with [...]
January 2026
GEOFF WALKER, GEOFF WALKER WINE SHOP
Venue: Sanders Yard Bistro, YO22 4BH
New Year Dinner
New Year Dinner with Reception from 19:00. Venue: 1909 Restaurant.
AGM FOLLOWED BY HULL COMMITTEE MEMBER WINE SELECTION
Venue: The Kingston Theatre Hotel, HU2 8DA | AGM followed by Hull committee member wine selection
Patrice Lipatti-Mesme, Le Bon Vin
Patrice will present wines of the Loire. Venue: Healds Hall. 19:00 for prompt start at 19:30
AGM followed by presentation by John Bletcher and Chris Rothery
Venue: Stallingborough Grange Hotel, Riby Road, Stallingborough, Grimsby, DN41 8BU
Pairings Team - Pairings' Own Wines
Venue: Pairings Wine Bar | This will be our debut at their new location
December 2025
Christmas Meal with Wine
Wines by P & G Eland
Festive Selection
John Hattam/Andy Clarke H C Wines
Celebrating with Averys
Presented by Mimi Avery, venue Healds Hall, Liversedge
Majestic Wines - topic TBC
Venue: The Crescent Hotel. 19:00 for 19:30 start
A Corney & Barrow Christmas with James Long
Venue: Hotel du Vin | Format: Champagne & canapé reception followed by wines for Christmas alongside a 2-course dinner and a cheese selection with port [...]
November 2025
Christmas Tipples
James Long of Corney & Barrow
A selection for Christmas
Presented by John and Andy from HC Wines, venue is La Petite, Leeds
Call My Bluff with Marjorie Gabbitas
Venue: Castlegate House, YO1 9RP | Format: Seven wines with three clues to guess the right answer from in teams followed by a buffet
October 2025
Sustainability - with Latitude Wines
Led by Chris Hill from Latitude Wines this presentation will look at sustainability in wine production. Starting at 19:00 with a selection of Charcuterie we [...]
Tasting by Majestic Wines
Held at Crescent Hotel, Scarborough
Mike Harrison - Wines of the Loire Valley
Venue: The Woodman, YO23 2RB | Wines from the Loire Valley paired with a 3-course French-themed dinner
September 2025
Tasting at Latitude Wine
Tasting and charcuterie at Latitude Wine, The Calls. With Chris Hill
Members' evening
Members present their own choice of wine.
Preet Sahota, Edgmond Wines - Wines of South Africa
Venue: The Waterfront Café, York Marina, YO19 4RW | Format: Wines with a two-course dinner
What's my wine?
With Mark Harland & Stewart Kendall at Oscars, Westborough, Scarborough
August 2025
Stuart Calder - Wines of the Rhône Valley
Venue: York Golf Club, YO32 5XF | Format: Wines followed by a two-course dinner
Section Summer Party.
Venue: Newby/Scalby Village Hall
July 2025
Annual section BBQ
Please contact the committee for details leedswinelovers@gmail.com
Member Presentation
Venue: Sanders Yard Bistro, Church Street, Whitby
David Lawson Chez Vin - Portuguese Selection.
Venue: Crescent Hotel Scarborough
Dunesforde Vineyard Visit
Venue: Upper Dunsforth, YO26 9RU | Format: Fizz and four wines followed by a buffet | Transport: Minibus to be provided from York city centre [...]
Garden Party
Hosted by Joanne and John in Barrow
June 2025
Wines of Switzerland with Michael Hayton of Yorkshire Vintners
Yorkshire Vintners are a family-owned wine merchants, beginning in 2010. Venue Friends of Ham, 4-8 New Station Road Leeds. Informal gathering from 19:00 with tasting [...]
Geoff Walker - Geoff Walker Wines
Venue: Sanders Yard Bistro, Church Street, Whitby
Emma German Wines
contact Honor for details
Cocktails @ The Crescent
Mixologist and hotel staff at The Crescent Hotel, Scarborough
Wines of Chile with Joe Fattorini
Venue: The Bar Convent, YO24 1AQ | Format: Wines followed by a buffet
May 2025
Nick Fisher - Burgundy Nick
Venue: Sanders Yard Bistro, Church Street, Whitby
Wines from Thailand
Contact Honor for details
Italian wines with Ben and Emma Robson, Bat and Bottle Oakham
Bat and Bottle is an independent mine merchant set up over 30 years ago by Ben and Emma, specialising in Italian wines mostly from small [...]
Paul Tate-Smith, Derventio Wines - Wines of Spain
Venue: The Cookery, York College, YO23 2BB | Format: Wines with a five course dinner
Preet Sahota Edgmond Wines - South African Selection
Venue: Nineteen09 Restaurant
April 2025
Gill Young
Venue: The Fairway, Dodworth
David Lawson, Chez Vin - Portuguese Wines
Venue: Kingston Theatre Hotel, Hull
Portuguese wines with David Lawson
Enjoy the wines of Portugal with David Lawson from Chez Vin of Otley. Meeting at The Olive, Chapel Allerton. Informal gathering at 19:00 tasting commences [...]
Chris Rothery
Venue: Sanders Yard Bistro, Church Street, Whitby
Megi Tremblay
Canadian Wines Contact Honor for details
David Lawson, Chez Vin - Wines of Portugal
Venue: York Sports Club (Wendy Shepherd Suite), YO30 5RE | Format: One fizz and six wines followed by a buffet
March 2025
Spanish Vineyard / Sarah - Local Quality and variety from a Single Vineyard
Venue: The Fairway, Dodworth
Mark Chapman - Concept Fine Wines
Venue: Sanders Yard Bistro, Church Street, Whitby
Mimi Avery, Averys of Bristol - AGM followed by wines from Averys with dinner
Venue: Hotel du Vin, The Mount
February 2025
Chris Rothery - More Aussie gold!
Venue: The Fairway, Dodworth
Adam Sheldon -- Tipsea Wines, Whitby
Venue: Sanders Yard Bistro, Church Street, Whitby
Geoff Walker - Wines of South America
Venue: The Woodman Inn, Bishopthorpe
Mixologist & hotel staff - Cocktails@the Crescent.
Venue: Crescent Hotel Scarborough
Preet Sahota, Edgemont Wines - South African wines
Venue: Kingston Theatre Hotel, Hull
January 2025
Preet Sahota - Edgmond Wines
Venue: Sanders Yard Bistro, Church Street, Whitby
New Year Dinner
Venue: 1909 Restaurant
AGM and Chair Ann Johnson - Chair's presentation
Venue: Kingston Theatre Hotel, Hull
Liz Waller - Eastern European Wines from the Wine Society plus AG
Venue: Healds Hall, LIversedge
Pairings Team - Pairings' own wines
Venue: Pairings Wine Bar
December 2024
Black Tie ‘Do’ - presentation by Nigel
Venue: Saxonville
John Hattam/Andy Clark HC Wines
Venue: The Kingston Theatre Hotel
James Long, Corney & Barrow - A Corney & Barrow Christmas
Venue: Hotel du Vin, The Mount
Paul Tate-Smith. Christmas selection
Venue: The Crescent Hotel
November 2024
James Long - Corney & Barrow
Venue: Sanders Yard
James Long Corney & Barrow – This year’s Christmas choice
Venue: The Kingston Theatre Hotel
David Lawson of Chez Vin - Subject: tbc
Venue: All events are held at The Masonic Hall, Harrogate, and doors open at 6.45 pm. Tastings start at 7:15 pm
Mike Bull presents his personal wine picks
Venue: Stallingborough Grange Hotel
James Long – Cruising with Corney & Barrow
Venue:The Crescent Hotel
October 2024
AGM - Nigel Green
Venue: Sanders Yard After the AGM Nigel will give a short wine presentation.
Wine with food evening - Guest presenter Nigel Green
Venue:Elsham Golf Club
Miles Corish MW - Subject: tbc
Venue: All events are held at The Masonic Hall, Harrogate, and doors open at 6.45 pm. Tastings start at 7:15 pm
Marjorie Gabbitas - Call My Bluff
Venue: Castlegate House
HC wines – Vintners choice
Venue:Northcliffe Golf Club
September 2024
Wine Quiz - Members Wine Quiz
Venue: Sanders Yard
Andrew and Jonathan Chandler – Costa Rican visit
Venue: The Kingston Theatre Hotel
Preet Sahota of Edgmond Wines - Villa Esposto, Skurfberg, South Africa
Venue: The Waterfront Café, York Marina
David Lawson, Chez Vin
Subject and venue TBC
Vineyard visit (tbc) or Open Evening - 6/7 members presenting their own wine.
Venue: Somerby Vineyard, Somerby, Barnetby, DN38 6EX.
Geoff Walker – Italian wine selection
Venue:The Crescent Hotel
August 2024
Nicolas Corte of Wines of Brazil - Wines of Brazil
Venue: All events are held at The Masonic Hall, Harrogate, and doors open at 6.45 pm. Tastings start at 7:15 pm
Tom Innis - Fingles-Roc
Venue: Sanders Yard Early meeting this month as the 19th is the Whitby Regatta Evening.
Stuart Calder, Red Robe Wines - New Legends from the Languedoc
Venue: Mike and Linda Harrison’s
Mimi Avery Avery’s of Bristol – A history of Avery’s and wine
Venue: The Kingston Theatre Hotel
Section Summer Party
Venue: Newby/Scalby Village Hall
July 2024
A garden affair, probably in the rain under tents.
Venue:At the Eastwood’s residence
Rob. Smith, Fred Richardson - Member Presentation.
Venue: Sanders Yard
Phil Ball (level 3 WSET) - Subject: tbc
Venue: All events are held at The Masonic Hall, Harrogate, and doors open at 6.45 pm. Tastings start at 7:15 pm
Members night - TBC
Venue: Northcliffe Golf Club
Mimi Avery, Averys of Bristol - A History of Averys
Venue: York Sports Club
June 2024
Wines of Beaujolais with dinner
Presenter: Nick Fisher, @burgundynick, Harrogate Venue: Ashfields Restaurant, York College
Hungarian wine - Presenter: TBC
Venue: Cononley
David Lawson - Chevin Wines
Venue: Sanders Yard
Ben Robson from Bat and Bottle - The latest from their boutique Italian
Venue: All events are held at The Masonic Hall, Harrogate, and doors open at 6.45 pm. Tastings start at 7:15 pm
James Long – Coney and Barrow Italy – Food and Wine Heaven!!
Venue: Stallingborough Grange Hotel
Robert Boutflower Tanners, Shrewsbury – Portuguese wines
Venue: The Kingston Theatre Hotel
May 2024
E. H . Booths - Own label wines with the back story
Venue: All events are held at The Masonic Hall , Harrogate, and doors open at 6.45 pm . Tastings start at 7:15 pm
YGoS trip to Kent or Members Wine Evening/ Open Evening 6/7 members presenting their own wine.
Venue: Stallingborough Grange Hotel
Wines of Tedeschi (Veneto region) with Rob Buckley (Harrogate Medical Wine Society)
Venue: La Bistro 124 Long Row, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5AT(Mediterranean style menu)
April 2024
Chris Rothery - Wines of New Zealand
Venue: York Golf Club, Strensall