April Tasting
Despite its proximity to the Easter weekend, 71 members and guests gathered at the Marriott hotel to listen to Sue from Casa del Vino in Jávea introduce five wines, (one white, one Rosado and three red) from the bodega Solar de Urbezo in the DO of Cariñena. In addition with the dessert we tasted a Vino de la Tierra; Vinos Sioneta from Bodegas Ribas in Mallorca. All the wines tasted scored highly in the Guía Peñín and can be purchased at Casa del Vino, who give Society members a 5% discount. A very enjoyable and successful evening was rounded off by past President Andrew Johnson who proposed a vote of thanks to Sue for the wines and their presentation. The full report on the tasting together with pictures and the scores awarded by Society members is on the web page.
Wine Trip
The Annual wine trip will take place to Ribera Del Duero, departing Rafalet at 0830 on the 5th May and returning on the evening of the 9th May. Six bodegas will be visited during the trip and 45 members are attending. All members going have been advised of the arrangements. If for some reason they have not received these, they should contact either Tim Fawle at timfawle@gmail.com or Gaby Ferenczy at magabee@gmail.com.
May Tasting
May 15th – Punta Negra, Hotel MR Les Rotes – Denia.
The wines this evening will be from Celler del Roure DO Valencia and will be presented by Javier Revert. The bodega is situated in an area known as Terres (or territory) des Alforins which is found between Moixent, Font de la Figuera and Fontanars dels Alforins.
In this roughly triangular area one can find 11 small bodegas, all of which are quite different and have very interesting stories to tell, apart from their production of fine wines.
If you have ever visited the ruins of an Iberian settlement called La Bastida de les Alcusses then you have probably walked through the vineyards of Celler del Roure, which is adjacent.
The price for this tasting will be :- Members € 30 and Guests €35
MENU
Copa de bienvenida en jardín
ENTRANTES EN MESA
Foie con frutos rojos, compota de manzana y canela sobre arena de cacao
Tartar de salmón a la miel y mostaza sobre tosta de maíz crujiente
Tataki de atún rojo sobre cebolla roja, tomate Raf acompañado de mayonesa de Wasabi y jengibre
SORBETES
Fruta de la pasión
SEGUNDO PLATO
Carrillera de ternera estofada al vino de Xaló, Parmentier de patata trufada y verduras
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Corvina de la lonja de Dènia con verduritas y salsa de galeras
POSTRE DE LA CASA
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 Monday 12th May, 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 MONDAY DEADLINE TO PENNY FLOODGATE Tel: 965794996 or Penny’s email address ONLY AND NOT DIRECTLY TO THE RESTAURANT. Places 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.