The Puerto Blanco was bathed in summer sun on June 17th and nearly seventy members and guests became bathed in French and Spanish summer wine after a very interesting and knowledgeable presentation by Matthew Kaine of Casa del Vino, Javea. The wines tasted with our average assessments were:-
Perla Maris – Rueda verdejo – Spanish 6.65 euros – 81.7 marks
Sancerre Domaine Cedrick Bardin – French – 12.20 euros – our favourite at 84.4 marks
Senorio de Pexeguiero – Spanish – 10.50 euros – our mark 83.1
Chateau de Fuisse Saint Veran – French – 14.90 euros - - 84.3 (second favourite)
All wines can be purchased at Casa del Vino, Javea, with a discount for members.
After the summer break we will reconvene at Restaurante La Cumbre on September 16th for a presentation by past president Tim Fawle. Menu details and choices will be finalised in time for the next newsletter to be distributed towards the end of August.
At the June tasting it was evident by the response of members that an October trip would be welcomed. Gaby and I subsequently went to Almansa and have finalised details of the tour. Owing to the restriction of numbers that can be accommodated at bodegas, our party will be a maximum of forty.
WINE SOCIETY TOUR 6 – 8th OCTOBER 2010– ALMANSA
The visit is centred around the town of Almansa, which has a Moorish castle and other historic places of interest. We shall be staying at the Hotel Blu for two nights. The cost of the trip is 205 euros which can be paid in two ways, either (a) by paying a deposit of 100 euros per person to the society account by bank transfer or (b) by paying the full cost of 205 euros by the same method.
When paying into the bank, remember to give your name/s and the name of the trip (Almansa). The Wine Society Bank Account details are – BBVA 0182 7017 03 0201504416.
Total payment must be received before our tasting on 16th September.
Please note. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, to be confirmed by receipt of payment and an acknowledgement from Gaby.
If you wish to join us on this trip please ensure you give your names A.S.A.P. to Margaret and Gaby Ferenczy either by ‘phone 96 647 1717, or by email to Margaret and Gaby Ferenczy
Finally, I will finish by a quotation from someone who would have enjoyed being a member of our society, Robert Mondavi. It is from his autobiography “Harvest of Joy”.
“ Wine to me is passion. It’s family and friends. It’s warmth of heart and spirit. Wine is art. It’s culture. It’s the essence of civilization and the art of living” It appears he was in favour of wine!
Have a great summer, wherever you are.