Restaurante Abiss – Calpe
The Restaurant Abiss in Calpe was a new venue for the Society. Although small, it was well appointed and the good food a worthy complement to the excellent wines offered for the tasting by Bodegas Bleda from Jumilla. The wines were introduced by Antonio Bleda the winery manager and fourth generation of the Bleda family and our old friend Luis Reynolds, the export manager. All the wines tasted during the evening were available for purchase on the spot, and Luis pays regular visits to Moraira (Los Leones), bringing pre-ordered wines with him.
The first wine tasted was a Pino Doncel Sauvignon Blanc 2010, a young white wine with French oaking. With a pale shiny colour and a complex aroma, it was fresh and fruity with tropical notes. It had an Alcohol by Volume (ABV) of 13% and could be purchased for 4€. This was followed by a Castillo Jumilla 2012 Rosado made from 100% Monastrell. It had a strawberry pink colour, a clean powerful bouquet with an intense aroma of fresh fruit. The purchase price was 3€ with an ABV of 13%.
The first red wine was an ecological Flor del Carche 2012 with an ABV of 15% made from 100% Monastrell. A dark cherry red colour, this wine had a bouquet of mature red and black fruits, very intense and complex. Then came the piece de resistance, a Pino Doncel ‘Cinco Meses’ (5M) 2012 made from 50% Monastrell, and 25% each of Syrah and Petit Verdot. Each grape undergoes separate fermentations under controlled temperatures between 20º C and 26º C. it was then aged five months (5M) in both French and American oak. The wine obtained the Gran Baco De Oro 2013 as the best red 2012 vintage wine of Spain and the Berliner gold Medal at the Berliner Wein Trophy 2013. It had a 14.5% ABV and cost 5€.
A Divus 2012 made from 100% Monastrell grown on 50 year old vines was tasted next. The grapes underwent a long skin maceration of 25 days and for the ageing process, the wine was kept in new French Allier oak barrels with different toasts for a minimum of nine to ten months. It had a very intense and deep cherry red colour with purple and violet glints with bright nose aromas of spices, red and ripe fruits.
The final offering was Amatus 2011 a premium sweet red wine made from 100% old vine Monastrell. The grapes were subjected to a delicate cold maceration process for six days. It had a dark red cherry colour with violet borders and a powerful aroma. It tasted creamy with plenty of sweetness and intense fruit concentration. It has an ABV of 17% and cost 8€ for a 375ml bottle.
Rod Anderton proposed the vote of thanks to the speakers.
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November Meeting – Thursday November 21st at Restaurante Ca la iaia
For our November tasting we return to the ever popular Ca La iaia in Moraira. Our wines come from the range of excellent wines of the bodega Valderiz, based in Ribero del Duero. This is the fourth tasting this year where we will have tasted quality wines from the region and provides a great opportunity to increase our understanding of this DO before next year’s wine trip, which is planned to visit this denominacion.
We will taste a selection of their excellent wines. Once again, some very good negotiation on your behalf has produced an evening to look forward to. We will enjoy well rated wines and a great meal, based on typical dishes from the region. This promises to be another first-rate event.
MENU
Aperitivo
Cava served with Morcilla de Burgos.
Entradas
Jamó Iberico de Bellota
Salteado de Setas, Hongos y Ajos Tiernos
Conejo Deshuesados con Cuscus
Sorbete
Plato Principal
Cordero al Horno OR
Lomo de Bacalao sobre Pisto de Alubias Rojas
Postre
Mouse de Chocolate
Price – Members €30.00 Guests €35.00
Reservations and Choice of Main Course, please to: PENNY FLOODGATE Tel. 965794996 or email pennyfloodgate@gmail.com
Reservations no later than the deadline 12.00 noon on Friday 15th November, cancellations and no shows after the deadline are liable for payment. Penny will always confirm your booking. If you do not receive confirmation from Penny then you are not booked in.
LATE CANCELLATIONS AFTER THE FRIDAY DEADLINE TO PENNY FLOODGATE Tel. 965794996 or Penny’s email address ONLY, and NOT directly to the restaurant.
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Seating will be allocated by a draw from the bag. Therefore there is no need for early arrival to secure your places. THE DOORS WILL OPEN AT 19.30. This will allow the committee to arrange seating and tables.
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IT’S NEARLY NEXT YEAR – Subscriptions
Our treasurer David will be happy to take your 2014 subscription from you at the November and December tastings. If you cannot attend one of these meetings please arrange to transfer the money into the society’s bank account –
BBVA ES77 0182 3216 6302 08504414 by 31st December.
We currently have a waiting list of people who would like to become members. Several of our members have not attended for a very long time and others with changed circumstances may not wish to continue their membership. If you do not wish to remain a member please advise David at davidjpierson@hotmail.co.uk as soon as possible.
Your co-operation with this will be very much appreciated.
NEW LOOK WEBSITE
Thanks to Gaby our new look website is now “live”. Please visit the site for the most up to date information on Society activities.
With good wishes,
Andrew Johnson
President Andrew@JohnsonsUK.com Tel: 96 583 2111