16th<\/sup> October 2014 \u2013 Restaurant Abiss \u2013 Calpe<\/strong><\/p>\n The Society used the Restaurant Abiss for the first time in October of last year and it was found to be so good that we returned again this year to taste the wines of Celler Mas Roig. \u00a0The tasting was attended by 65 members who listened to Vicente Montfort, the Alicante agent for Celler Mas Roig, introducing the bodega and presenting the wines.\u00a0\u00a0 Founded in 1917, Celler Mas Roig is one of the most important wineries in the Priorat region.\u00a0\u00a0 It encompasses approximately 500 hectares of vineyards, all under the Montsant Denominaci\u00f3n de Origen.\u00a0 Five wines were tasted, a white, a rosado and three reds.\u00a0\u00a0 A full report on the tasting including costs of the wine and the points scored is on the Society\u2019s web page www.costablancawinesociety.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Recently deceased members<\/strong><\/p>\n Those of you who attended the last 2 wine tastings will have heard me announce the recent deaths of three of our members and it is with great sadness that I have to inform all members of these events in this Newsletter.<\/span><\/p>\n Allan Law, <\/strong>a long standing\u00a0 member who despite suffering the effects of a stroke some years ago, still managed to attend meetings and enjoyed away trips from time to time, finally succumbed to cancer and died in September.<\/span><\/p>\n Jean<\/strong>–Pierre de Nys, <\/strong>another long standing member of some 15 years also passed away in September. JP, as he was affectionately known, attended most of the away trips, loved good wine, good company and always had a twinkle in his eye. I represented the CBWS, along with many other members, at a memoriam lunch held at their home in Calpe on 17th<\/sup> of October.<\/span><\/p>\n Morley Holiday<\/strong>, a comparatively new member of about 6 years, but one who particularly enjoyed the good fellowship of the society, died on 24th<\/sup> September, only 5 weeks after having been diagnosed with a particularly virulent strain of leukaemia. \u00a0I will be representing the CBWS at a celebration of his life in Campello on November 3rd<\/sup>.<\/span><\/p>\n I am sure that you all will join me in sending our most sincere condolences to Jill Law, Annie de Nys, and Maureen Holiday, the surviving spouses.<\/span><\/p>\n Wine Trip to Bullas<\/strong><\/p>\n 32 members went on the two day (21\/22 October) wine trip to Bullas.\u00a0\u00a0 Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the trip, the weather and the wines.\u00a0\u00a0 A full report on the trip is being produced by Rod Anderton and will be on the Society\u2019s web page early\/mid November.<\/span><\/p>\n Wine Trip 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n The wine trip team are now making arrangements for the 2015 wine trip, which will take place next May.\u00a0\u00a0 It is hoped to publish details of the trip on the Society\u2019s web page by the end of November.<\/span><\/p>\n Annual Subscriptions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n IT\u2019S NEARLY NEXT YEAR \u2013 Subscriptions are due<\/span><\/p>\n Our treasurer David will be happy to take your 2015 subscription from you at the<\/span><\/p>\n November and December tastings. If you cannot attend one of these meetings please arrange to transfer the money into the society\u2019s bank account.- \u20ac 20.00 per person.<\/span><\/p>\n BBVA ES77 0182 3216 6302 08504414 by 31st<\/sup>. December<\/span><\/p>\n 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 davidjpiersonthe2nd@hotmail.co.uk<\/a> as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n Your co-operation with this will be very much appreciated<\/span>.<\/p>\n November tasting<\/strong><\/p>\n The November tasting will be held on the 20th<\/sup> November at Ca La Iaia, in Moraira.\u00a0\u00a0 The wines to be tasted are from Bodegas Vegalfaro, DO Utiel Requena.<\/span><\/p>\n Price for Members is \u20ac 30 and for Guests \u20ac 35<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Menu<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Aperativo with\u00a0 Cava<\/span><\/p>\n Entradas<\/span><\/p>\n Jam\u00f3n Ib\u00e9rico de Bellota ………………………………………… Rosado<\/span><\/p>\n Ensalada T\u00edbia de Gambas y Calamar ……………………..Blanco<\/span><\/p>\n Salteado de Hongos y setas con ajos tiernos \u00a0…………..Roble<\/span><\/p>\n Sorbete<\/span><\/p>\n Plato Principal<\/span><\/p>\n Pluma de Cerdo Ib\u00e9rico de Bellota con dos Salsas<\/span><\/p>\n \u00d3<\/p>\n Popietas de Lenguado rellenas de Gamba y Calabacin<\/p>\n . . ….\u00a0 Merlot<\/p>\n Postre<\/p>\n Torrijas de Pan Brioche con Helado de Vainilla<\/p>\n