Nutty (almonds, hazelnuts), notes of the sea, fresh and a little sweetness. A good start to the evening and popular even with those who were not usually sherry drinkers.

Sauvignon blanc aromas of grass, gooseberry and citrus (lemon). Fruit-forward, lacking mid and slightly green finish. A decent if unexciting start to the whites of the evening.

Sherbet, lemon & lime. Nice structure and freshness. Another fresh easy drinking style white which was popular if nothing to write home about.

I loved this wine - definitely white of the evening for me and possible wine of the evening. Nose reminiscent of a white Rhone, palate more like a well-aged Burgundy. Lots going on with vanilla, cream, mustiness, diesel. Very moreish.

Lots of oak on the nose with distinct balsamic notes. Relatively uncomplicated and passed unnoticed as the first red of the evening.

Cabernet seems to dominate this. This was more Bordeaux than Rioja. Rich in body and oaky nose. Generally this was the most popular wine of the evening (much to certain people's alarm as it was a little more obvious than the later reds!).

Big tannins, but very soft and mellow. Seemed to fade into the background and was very pleasant but not memorable.

Very muted nose, dry tannins and soft structure. Peppery with minerality and granite coming through. I suspect it's a touch early to be drinking yet but enjoyable nevertheless. I probably expected a bit more though.

No formal notes but remember it being fantastic dark, rich, nutty and sweet with a raisiny finish. Excellent finish to the evening.