April 2026 Hull Section News
“BATTLE OF THE GIANTS.” AND THE WINNER IS… – Joanne Maxwell, Section Chair Well it was always bound to happen. Our presenter, Nigel Green, the current Guild President, offered up a tasting billed as the “Battle of the Giants.” And as Sommeliers, we know that two of the real giants are wines from Bordeaux and…
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Yes, we should be drinking English wines! – Joanne Maxwell, Section Chair In a first for us, we devoted an entire evening to tasting English wines. In another first, our speaker, Alfie Smith, debuted as a presenter to a group of wine drinkers rather than his usual audience of wine buyers. Alfie, an engineer by…
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Preet’s new selection of South African Wines by Joanne Maxwell, Section Chair February’s meeting saw the return of Preet Sahota from Edgmond wines who showcased a new selection of South African wines. Preet’s easy yet informative style made him something of an “in demand” speaker at Guild events in 2025 so Hull were more than…
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Hull section AGM and Committee’s Personal Choices by Joanne Maxwell, Section Chair Hull section members came together for what was promised to be (and was!) a very brief AGM. Chair Joanne Maxwell encouraged everyone to continue to introduce prospective new members. Secretary Jo Coupland reported that the section ended the year with 62 members, but…
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Mastering the Art of Blind Tasting
Developing Sensory Evaluation Skills Blind tasting is a revered skill in the world of sommeliers, requiring a refined palate and a keen sense of smell. It involves evaluating wine without any knowledge of its origin, grape variety, or producer, focusing solely on the sensory experience. This practice hones the ability to identify subtle nuances in…
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