{"id":2565,"date":"2015-04-29T20:00:21","date_gmt":"2015-04-29T20:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cbws.eu\/archive\/?p=2565"},"modified":"2015-04-29T20:05:59","modified_gmt":"2015-04-29T20:05:59","slug":"april-2015-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cbws.eu\/archive\/april-2015-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter April 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

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March Tasting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Marriott in Denia was the venue for the March tasting.\u00a0\u00a0 80 members and guests gathered to taste wines presented by Vinos Aut\u00f3ctones de Espa\u00f1a, based in Valencia.\u00a0 The managing Director of the company, Guillermo Ferrer explained its philosophy as selling, distributing and exporting wine from bodegas with a small production, high quality and sensitivity to the environment.\u00a0 He had brought along five wines for tasting which fitted this company philosophy.\u00a0\u00a0 We ran this tasting as a tutorial on wine tasting, the aim being to give our new members some tips on wine tasting and scoring<\/span> and for the old hands to provide a refresher. \u00a0\u00a0A full report on the tasting can be found on the Society\u2019s web page www.costablancawinesociety.com<\/a><\/span>. \u00a0\u00a0The wines can be purchased direct from the company, on-line from the bodegas or by contacting me, Tim Fawle, timfawle@gmail.com<\/span> and I will put in an order. <\/strong>This is how you scored the wines<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Wine Tasted\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Prices\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Av Points\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gu\u00eda<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 P\u00e9trola 2013, Sauvignon Blanc\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a08\u20ac\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 80.8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 86<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 Seminare 2013, Godello, Albari\u00f1o, Treixadura\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12\u20ac \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a084.8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 90<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 Vinana 2011, Pinot Noire\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17\u20ac\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 85.4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 92<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 7 Vin 2011, Zweigelt (Austrian grape)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15\u20ac\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 88.6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 91<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Rompesedas 2007, Tinta Toro\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16\u20ac\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 89.4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 92 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Wine Trip<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Participants in the wine trip should pay the balance of the cost, 290\u20ac by no later than 6th<\/sup> April.\u00a0\u00a0 A coach will take all participants to Alicante airport, leaving J\u00e1vea (Rafalet car park) at 09.30 and Calpe (Bedding Centre \u2013 Biblos) at 10.00.\u00a0\u00a0 A full itinerary will be sent to all participants by the end of April.\u00a0\u00a0 Given that we are flying and would wish to keep baggage weight down, jackets and ties for men are not required, but dress in the evenings is smart casual. \u00a0 Please remember to bring some form of identification, with photo, otherwise you may not be allowed on the aircraft. \u00a0 The hotel will also require it for checking in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dress Code<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Members are reminded that the dress code for tastings in the winter is jacket preferably with a tie and in summer, smart casual and no shorts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spain outstrips France and Italy in wine exports<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Spain is a relative newcomer on the international circuit, compared to the French and Italians, yet it has beaten records to become the biggest wine exporter in the world. According to data published on February 23rd by Spanish wine market observatory (Observatorio Espa\u00f1ol de los Mercados del Vino \u2013 OEM) Spanish wine exports reached 22.8 million hectolitres in 2014, a 22.3 percent rise on 2013. But while the volume of sales has increased, profits have<\/span> fallen 2.2 percent since 2013\u2026But if Spain is the biggest exporter of wine in the world, why have profits fallen? The answer may lie in the fact that the majority of wine exported from Spain, 55 percent, is sold in bulk, i.e. not bottled. For full story see:\u00a0The Local.es<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

April Tasting<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Change of venue.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 Due to circumstances outside our control, (a major wine fair in Madrid) we have had to change the venue for the 16th<\/sup> April tasting.\u00a0\u00a0 It will now be held at\u00a0Punta Negra,\u00a0MR Les Rotes, Denia<\/strong><\/b>, where the team from Casa del Vino, J\u00e1vea will be presenting some interesting wines. \u00a0 For those wishing to stay the night at Hotel Les Rotes, they are offering special rates to members for the night of the 16th, breakfast included: a double for 90.90\u20ac, a double superior for 97.20\u20ac and a \u00a0double special with terrace and view of the sea for 102.60\u20ac\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Menu for the evening is:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Entrantes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Carpaccio de Bacalao ahumado con Vinagreta de Aceitunas negras y Huevos de Salm\u00f3n<\/span><\/p>\n

Bu\u00f1uelos de Bacalao con alioli de Miel<\/span><\/p>\n

Ravioli de Pato y Frutas escarchadas con salsa de Setas<\/span><\/p>\n

Sorbete<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Sorbete de Sandia<\/span><\/p>\n

Primer plato<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Corvina braseada con Verduras al vapor y salsa de Mejillones al Lim\u00f3n<\/span><\/p>\n

O<\/span><\/p>\n

Entrecote de Angus Black a las tres Pimientas con crema de Patata trufada<\/span><\/p>\n

Postre<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Coulant de Chocolate negro con Helado de Coco<\/span><\/p>\n

The cost is 35\u20ac for members and 40\u20ac for guests<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Reservations no later than the deadline 12.00 noon on Monday 13th<\/sup> April<\/em><\/strong>, <\/span>cancellations and no shows after the<\/span> deadline are liable for payment<\/span><\/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 <\/strong><\/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. <\/strong>Places will be allocated by a draw from the bag. Therefore there is no need for early arrival to secure your places.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THE DOORS WILL OPEN AT 19.30<\/span><\/strong>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>This will allow the committee to arrange seating and tables<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I look forward to seeing you at the next tasting<\/span><\/p>\n

A Happy Easter and Best Wishes<\/span><\/p>\n

Tim Fawle<\/span><\/p>\n

President<\/span><\/p>\n

Go to Top<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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