CBWS February 2015 Newsletter<\/p>\n
January Tasting<\/p>\n
As an innovation, last year\u2019s President, at the behest of Hugh and Gillian, organised a tasting called \u201cWhose wine is it anyway?\u201d It was based on the TV series Call My Bluff and was enjoyed to the extent that I decided we should have a repeat this year. Again the event was held in Restaurant La Senia and 53 members and 4 guests tasted five wines each of which was presented by three members: my wife Caryl, Mary Anderton and John Sloggie. However only one of them was telling the truth about the wine we tasted and members had to decide which one was correct. Even the bluffers (except for Caryl) were unaware as to who was correct for Caryl and I had written their scripts and the wine bottles were covered as in a blind tasting. Once uncovered and the truth revealed, each wine was scored in the normal way by members. Before this was done, members were asked which they thought was the correct wine. No one got all five right, but about half a dozen members achieved four out of the five. For a full report on the tasting, see the society web site www.costablancawinesociety.com under the heading Recent Tastings.<\/p>\n
February tasting and AGM<\/p>\n
The February tasting and Annual General Meeting will take place on the 19th of February at Caf\u00e9 del Mar in Moraira. This is a member\u2019s only for the AGM; however guests may be invited for the tasting which takes place next door at The Asadora Salamandra, which is under the same ownership. The first call for the AGM will be at 18.00 hrs and the second call at 18.30 hrs when the meeting will start promptly. During the AGM I will be handing over to the new President who will present his personal choice of wine for the tasting, which will commence after the AGM at about 19.30 with aperitifs followed by the tasting at 20.00 hrs.<\/p>\n
The Agenda for the AGM is attached to the Newsletter as a separate page for member\u2019s information and can be printed and brought along on the night at your convenience.
\nIn addition I wish to remind all members that the Minutes for last year\u2019s AGM have been on the website for about 11 months, should you wish to refer to them prior to this one.
\nWe are creating a new role of Membership Secretary and are looking for a Volunteer.
\nThe job requires you to keep an up- to-date membership list communicating by email all changes to the Treasurer and Secretary and collect annual subscriptions.
\nThe success of our Society depends on the help we get and sharing duties such as volunteering for this new role will be a great help to us
\nPlease contact James our Secretary or Tim at email timfawle@gmail.com to offer your help.<\/p>\n
I have been requested by Gillian and Hugh to advise that the restaurant has very large windows and as such, if the night is cold, then ladies might be advised to bring wraps.<\/p>\n
The menu for the evening is:<\/p>\n
Aperitivo de la casa<\/p>\n
Entrantes (para compartir)
\n\u2022\tEnsalada de queso de cabra con frutos secos, cebolla caramelizada y tosta de pan casero
\n\u2022\tCarpaccio de ternera con laminas de parmesano
\n\u2022\tParrillada de verduras con aceite de hierbas
\n\u2022\tCalamar de la bahia a la parrilla con vinagreta de su tinta<\/p>\n
Segundos (To choose)
\n\u2022\tChuletas de cordero a la brasa
\nOr
\n\u2022\tDorada a la brasa
\nPostre
\nTiramasu
\nCafe
\nMembers are advised that since Penny is away from the 5th to 9th of February, she may not be able to confirm your reservation as promptly as normal, but be patient and if no confirmation is received by the 12th, then give her a ring or email again.<\/p>\n
Reservations and Choice of Main Course, please to: PENNY FLOODGATE Tel. 965794996 or email pennyfloodgate@gmail.com.
\nReservations no later than the deadline 12.00 noon on Monday 16th February 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.
\nLATE CANCELLATIONS AFTER THE MONDAY DEADLINE TO PENNY FLOODGATE Tel: 965794996 or Penny\u2019s 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 if you do not attend the AGM, which I hope will not be the case.<\/p>\n
I look forward to seeing many of you at this AGM and Tasting in my new capacity as an \u2018ordinary\u2019 member after the February meeting.
\nThank you for your very kind support over the last 12 months.<\/p>\n
Kind Regards,
\nGordon Sellars
\nPresident<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
CBWS February 2015 Newsletter January Tasting As an innovation, last year\u2019s President, at the behest of Hugh and Gillian, organised a tasting called \u201cWhose wine is it anyway?\u201d It was based on the TV series Call My Bluff and was…<\/p>\n