The Society was formed in 1992 by Anton Massel with the support of local wine enthusiasts.
The Society has a registered constitution and Members elect officers in January of each year.
The principal aim of the Society is to assist members of many nationalities discern good value wines, especially Spanish, among the huge range on offer, usually by means of blind tastings.
We taste mostly Spanish wines; sometimes we compare them with imported wines; on other occasions we may taste wines from other countries. The wines we taste can normally be purchased locally.
The Society is non profit making (sin lucro) and does not trade in wine.
Meetings are normally held in the evening the 3rd Thursday of the month, except near Christmas, and not at all in July and August, at venues currently within the Calpe to Denia area.
A short talk on wine usually precedes the tasting which is followed by a meal, paid for on arrival.
Members complete a score sheet for each wine tasted; the average of these scores is calculated later. The scores of individuals are compared and those near the avearge are awarded a point. (See Wine Assessments for further explanations).
A programme outlining our activities is published and distributed, but can be viewed here
In the interests of wine appreciation, smoking is not permitted in the dining room.
The annual membership fee is 25.
Attendance and menu choice normally have to be confirmed by midday on the Monday preceding a tasting by phone to Sandy Fawle on 646 956 986 or by or e.mail:Sandy Fawle. E-mail bookings will be confirmed by reply.Cancellation after the Monday midday deadline, or no-shows, are liable for payment.
Guests are welcome to participate at most meetings on payment of a small surcharge.
A Newsletter is circulated monthly to members and waiting list members, giving details of future activities. Further printed and oral information is available at monthly venues as is a Suggestion Box
Excursions are arranged to local and national wine producing areas. The Society accepts no responsibility for any of the Events it organises, either monthly or on tours or trips - participation in all such activities is at one's own personal insurance risk.
We limit membership to a maximum of 150 each year.
Wine Cellars - Scala Dei
Click here to print the application form for proposed membership.
