69 members and guests assembled at Ca La Iaia to taste five wines presented by Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro.\u00a0 The presenter was Javier Navarro Belzunce, the commercial director, who proved himself a skilled presenter in several languages.<\/span><\/p>\n The first wine was Fan D\u2019Oro, a 2012 100% chardonnay, a vino de mesa which had spent 12 months in French oak.\u00a0\u00a0 The Gu\u00eda Pe\u00f1in awards it 90 points and excellent value for money at 7\u20ac.\u00a0\u00a0 Then we tasted the Arzuaga Rosae 2013 a rosado made from Tempranillo grapes.\u00a0 This wine is a new<\/span> venture for the Bodega and the wine had been released only two weeks previously.\u00a0\u00a0 Too new to be rated by any of the wine guides, it had an ABV of 14% and costs 12.50\u20ac<\/span><\/p>\n This first red was La Planta 2012 Tinto a 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo).\u00a0\u00a0 The wine is from vines over 20 years old grown in the bodega which gives the wine its name and is at an altitude of 900 metres.\u00a0 The wine received 89 points in the Gu\u00eda Pe\u00f1in and retails at 7.95\u20ac which was rated as very good value for money.<\/span><\/p>\n The fourth wine was a Vino de Pago (see note on Vinos de Pago on web page) called Pago Florentino, a 2009 Tinto. The wine is 100% Cencibel (Tempranillo).\u00a0 Costing 12.05\u20ac, the Gu\u00eda Pe\u00f1in classes the wine as good value for money and gives it 90 points.\u00a0\u00a0 The final wine was a Tinto Arzuaga Reserva de Familia 2008, 95% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.\u00a0\u00a0 Matured in French oak barrels for 26 months it is given 88 points by the Gu\u00eda Pe\u00f1in and costs 24.5\u20ac.<\/span><\/p>\n The evening ended with a vote of thanks for the presenter proposed by the society Vice President Tim Fawle.<\/span><\/p>\n The average scores awarded by society members to each wine are shown in the full report on the tasting on the society\u2019s web page.<\/span><\/p>\n In general the evening went well, although subsequently Gillian and Hugh received a complaint about the beef stroganoff which apparently nearly ran out on the last servings. This was most unfortunate for those affected and indeed uncharacteristic for a restaurant of Ca la Iaia\u2019s standing,<\/span><\/p>\n May I suggest that if any incident of this nature occurs in future tastings, mention should be made immediately to me or Gillian\/Hugh in order that we may take appropriate action without embarrassment to the person\/persons concerned.<\/span><\/p>\n April Tasting \u2013 17th<\/sup> April \u2013 Marriott Hotel<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n In this tasting we will be presenting wines from Bodegas Solar de Urbezo which is of DO Cari\u00f1ena situated just to the south of Zaragoza. The wines will be presented by Sue from Casa Del Vino in Javea.\u00a0 Many of you will already know her well from your wine purchases there.<\/span><\/p>\n MENU<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Iberian Ham with mini crackers (1 plate per table)<\/span><\/p>\n Shrimps Twister (1 per person)<\/span><\/p>\n Smoked tuna and tomato confit skewer (1 per person)<\/span><\/p>\n Small spoon with tomato tartar and langostines(1 per person)<\/span><\/p>\n **<\/span><\/p>\n Seabream with leeks and mustard cream<\/span><\/p>\n Or<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Rolled shoulder of lamb with vegetables<\/span><\/p>\n ***<\/span><\/p>\n Chef\u2019s choice dessert<\/span><\/p>\n Mineral Water, Coffee and Tea.<\/span><\/p>\n Price :-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>\u00a0Members \u20ac30.\u00a0\u00a0 Guests \u20ac35<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b>Reservations and Choice of Main Course<\/span>, please to: PENNY FLOODGATE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tel.\u00a0 965794996\u00a0\u00a0 or email <\/b>pennyfloodgate@gmail.com<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0 <\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Reservations no later than the deadline 12.00 noon on Monday 14th April<\/i><\/b>, cancellations and no shows after the deadline are liable for payment<\/span>. Penny will always confirm your booking. If you do not receive confirmation from Penny then you are not booked in.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n LATE CANCELLATIONS AFTER THE MONDAY DEADLINE<\/span> TO PENNY FLOODGATE Tel: 965794996 or Penny\u2019s email address ONLY AND NOT<\/span> DIRECTLY TO THE RESTAURANT. <\/b>Places will be allocated by a draw from the bag. Therefore there is no need for early arrival to secure your places.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n THE DOORS WILL OPEN AT 19.30<\/span><\/b>. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n This will allow the committee to arrange seating and tables.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n The special room rate for members wishing to stay at the Marriott is \u20ac 85 per room in individual use, and \u20ac 90 per room in double use. Tax\/Breakfast incl.<\/p>\n Tel; + 34\/ 96 645 40 54 ext. 6703\u00a0 Mobile; + 34\/ 638 126 247<\/p>\n With best wishes to you all<\/span><\/p>\n Gordon Sellars<\/p>\n President<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" March Tasting 69 members and guests assembled at Ca La Iaia to taste five wines presented by Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro.\u00a0 The presenter was Javier Navarro Belzunce, the commercial director, who proved himself a skilled presenter in several languages. The first…<\/p>\n