• Newsletters 2023

    Christmas newsletter 2023

    Costa Blanca Wine Society Christmas Newsletter December 2023 Our December tasting is traditionally hosted by the President who chose the wines for the evening.  57 members were booked in to attend this tasting but unfortunately several members were unable to participate due to illness issues. However, 49 members attended in a convivial and relaxed atmosphere at A Bordo Club Nautica, Javea. There was no formal wine scoring and the wines selected were some that we had tasted before and some of the President’s favourites.  There was also an interesting wine activity that was hosted by Sandy Fawle throughout the evening which ensured that every table participated to test their wine knowledge. The…

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    Newsletter December 2023

    Dear All, Welcome to the December Newsletter. 56 members and guests attended the November tasting at Restaurante Los Amigos in Javea. Tasting team members Andrew and Kathy Johnson hosted this tasting. Andrew explained that the wines had been chosen with Christmas festivities in mind and in line with the advice of José Peñin, when he presented to the Society several years ago. He explained the importance of Spain in global wine production and said that the wines reflect the diversity of the great grape varieties of Spain. A full report on this tasting including photographs will shortly be available on the website. Andrew and Kathy have been members of CBWS…

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    Newsletter November 2023

    Dear All, Welcome to the November Newsletter. Tasting Team members Neil Robertson and Vicki Wyatt organised a delightful tasting at Bodega Nodus in Utiel Requena. 28 members enjoyed a tour of the winery and tasting followed by dinner with more of their wines. The overnight accommodation in their on-site Hotel Rural Entreviñas provided a perfect setting for our October Tasting. Vicki and Neil worked very hard to ensure that this event was a success, with everyone leaving the bodega very cheerful the following day, many with several cases of wine purchases. A full report of the tasting will be available here shortly. November Meeting – November 16th The next meeting is…

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    Newsletter October 2023

    Dear All, A very warm welcome (literally!) to the October Newsletter. The September meeting organised by Tasting Team members Tony and Cherry Cabban was a resounding success. You have already received a follow up mail from Neville regarding the wines and a request to support local producer, Santi Signes and his associates, by visiting their wine shops in Javea and Gata. A full report with the wine scores and photographs from the evening can be found on the website by clicking here. October Meeting – October 19 – NOW FULLY BOOKED Tasting Team members Neil Robertson and Vicki Wyatt have arranged our October Tasting, details of which were previously communicated to you. This is…

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    Newsletter September 2023

    CBWS Newsletter September 2023 Dear Members, Welcome back from the summer break and I hope you have had an enjoyable time tasting some excellent wines! We start our Autumn programme with some interesting events. This month something different has been organised for the tasting on September 21st. Our Tasting Team members, Tony & Cherry Cabban have arranged the following event which has required a lot of planning and we are very grateful for all their hard work. Tasting and Picnic Jesus Pobre Riurau Thursday 21st September Our September tasting will be a very informal picnic (Feel free to wear your shorts!) and will be held in the fabulous Jesus Pobre…

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    Summer Newsletter July 2023

    Dear Members We concluded the first half of the year with an excellent tasting hosted by Andrew & Kathy Johnson at the delightful setting of Puerto Blanco in Calpe attended by 51 members and guests.  Their sommelier Alex presented some interesting wines which were paired with the food offering.  Many members have commented on what an excellent evening this was.  Our thanks go to Andrew & Kathy and of course Puerto Blanco Restaurant for a superb evening.  For the full tasting report please click here. In July and August there will be no tastings, but I am sure everyone will be enjoying excellent wines wherever they are, probably with an emphasis on whites and…

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    Newsletter June 2023

    Dear Members May was an active month for CBWS firstly with the Wine Trip to DO’s Calatayud and Campo de Borja on May 9 and followed by our Monthly wine tasting at Hotel MR, Denia on May 18.    A total of 38 members participated on The Wine Trip with 10 people joining us for their first Wine Trip experience, which they all enjoyed. We visited 5 bodegas, all with a different business model, and also a cultural visit to the outstanding Monasterio de Piedra. Please see photos and read the full report on the Trip by clicking here  At our May meeting a total of 50 members and guests enjoyed an…

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    Newsletter May 2023

    Dear Members Our April tasting saw 45 members and 6 guests at the Republic Lounge Marina de Denia. This beautiful setting was complemented by a paired menu and hosted by Tasting Team members Gordon and Caryl Sellars. The wine selection accompanied some excellent food. A full report can be found by clicking here Prior to the tasting we held an Extraordinary General Meeting of CBWS the purpose of which was to advise the membership that the fiscal address will now be changed to Impley International Lawyers, Avda Palmela 18, Local 6, 03730 Javea, Alicante. They will now hold this address and all official documents required by the Generalitat de Valencia. This…

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    Newsletter April 2023

    Dear Members Our March tasting saw 50 members and guests tasting South American wines hosted by Tasting Team members Hugh and Gillian Epsom. The venue was Restaurante Los Amigos, Javea who provided excellent food to accompany this tasting . A full report can be found by clicking here We now have a great new-look website which went live on Monday I hope all members will enjoy looking through the detailed content.  You can access it via this link or simply by navigating to cbws.eu Next Tasting April  20, 2023 – 7.30 pm Our next meeting will be a wine tasting and food pairing at Republic Lounge, Marina de Denia, hosted by Caryl…

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    Newsletter March 2023

    At our February meeting 51 Members and guests enjoyed a very interesting tasting organised by Tasting Team members, Neville and Sara Richardson at the restaurant in Javea Golf Club.  Neville introduced Gonzalo Lainez who is a distributor of unique Spanish wines. Gonzalo presented wines from the region of Castilla y Leon, between the DO’s of Ribera de Duero and Rioja. All those present enjoyed Gonzalo’s amusing style of presentation as well as the informative introduction to these delicious wines.  Members certainly enjoyed them as they have ordered a total of 48 cases The restaurant team provided excellent service and we received very positive comments about this venue, so we will plan…