{"id":1939,"date":"2014-11-08T14:17:16","date_gmt":"2014-11-08T14:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cbws.eu\/archive\/?p=1939"},"modified":"2014-11-08T14:18:07","modified_gmt":"2014-11-08T14:18:07","slug":"october-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cbws.eu\/archive\/october-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2014 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

18th<\/sup> September Tasting \u2013 Restaurante La Senia \u2013 Denia<\/b><\/p>\n

It is eight months since we were last at this restaurant and as on that occasion the format of this evening was slightly different from the usual bodega presentation.\u00a0\u00a0 This time 58 members and guests gathered to hear three past Presidents present \u201cPast President\u2019s Pairs\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 Current president Gordon Sellars introduced the three past Presidents; Keith Pacey, Rod Anderton and Gaby Ferenczy and explained that each had chosen a pair of wines which had one or more features in common which allowed for a comparative tasting. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The first speaker was Keith Pacey and he had chosen two white wines from Alavesa a prestigious wine producing region of the DO La Rioja Calificada.\u00a0\u00a0 For his wines, Rod Anderton chose two reds from Calatayud, situated in the province of Zaragoza.\u00a0 Finally Gaby Ferenczy presented two red wines from Utiel Requena, both 2012 and both made from the Bobal grape.\u00a0 A full report on the evening\u2019s tasting is on the society\u2019s web page, www.costablancawinesociety.com<\/span><\/a> <\/span>under the heading of Tastings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Autumn Wine Trip<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Autumn wine trip to DO Bullas takes place on the 21\/22nd<\/sup> October.\u00a0\u00a0 The trip is fully booked with 32 members attending.\u00a0\u00a0 However a waiting list is open in case any should have to withdraw.\u00a0\u00a0 Full details of the trip are on the Society\u2019s web page under Trips\/Next Trip.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Next Tasting<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The next tasting will take place on the 16th<\/sup> October at Restaurant Abiss in Calpe, when we will be tasting wines by Bodegas Mas Roig from DO Montsant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Menu<\/span><\/p>\n

Entrante: (center table<\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n

Berenjena Asada con Tomate<\/span><\/p>\n

Salaz\u00f3n<\/span><\/p>\n

Mejillones al Vapor con Apio<\/span><\/p>\n

Plato Principal:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Solomillo de Cerdo con Patata Revolcona, Champi\u00f1ones Salteados y Salsa de Oporto<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00f3<\/span><\/p>\n

Pescado Blanco de la Bah\u00eda con sus Verduritas<\/span><\/p>\n

Postre:<\/span><\/p>\n

Coca de Llanda con Helado y Salsa de Chocolate<\/span><\/p>\n

The restaurant is part of the Sol y Mar hotel, although it has a separate entrance. There is plenty of parking in the underground (pay) car park or in the blue (pay) zone in the streets nearby<\/span>.\u00a0 The hotel is offering free parking in the underground car park for the duration of the dinner and for those staying overnight.\u00a0 There are also free parking areas within a five or ten minute walk.<\/span><\/p>\n

The cava reception will be served in the hotel\u00b4s champagne bar, La Champagneria \u2013 or \u00a8Le Champ\u00a8 where the treasurer will be ready at 19.30 to collect your money and the place names and table draw will also be found.\u00a0 La Champagneria is located close to the restaurant entrance, on the other side of the flight of steps to the beach.\u00a0 See the website www.granhotelsolymar.com\/eng\/champagneria-solymar-calpe.php<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The hotel is offering a 20% discount on room rates for CBWS diners on the night of the 16th<\/sup> October only.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note that due to capacity limitations this is a member only event.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>Price for members will be 32,50 Euros \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span>This price includes the cost of the welcome drink in the Champagne Bar and free parking. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>20% discount on room rate for CBWS members who wish to stay the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reservations and Choice of Main Course<\/span>, please to: PENNY FLOODGATE \u00a0 Tel.\u00a0 965794996\u00a0\u00a0 or email <\/b>pennyfloodgate@gmail.com<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span> <\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Reservations no later than the deadline 12.00 noon on Monday 13th October<\/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

I look forward to seeing many of you again at this stunning location.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best wishes,<\/span><\/p>\n

Gordon Sellars<\/span><\/p>\n

President<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

18th September Tasting \u2013 Restaurante La Senia \u2013 Denia It is eight months since we were last at this restaurant and as on that occasion the format of this evening was slightly different from the usual bodega presentation.\u00a0\u00a0 This time…<\/p>\n

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