{"id":4616,"date":"2016-08-14T09:34:12","date_gmt":"2016-08-14T09:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cbws.eu\/archive\/?p=4616"},"modified":"2016-08-14T09:35:35","modified_gmt":"2016-08-14T09:35:35","slug":"july-2016-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cbws.eu\/archive\/july-2016-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2016 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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Puerto Blanco is our well established venue for the June tasting and a very popular venue it always proves to be.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This year proved to be no exception as in addition to our members it attracted 19 guests.\u00a0\u00a0 Two of our members, Kathy and Andrew Johnson were presenting both a horizontal and a vertical tasting.\u00a0\u00a0 Andrew kicked off the proceedings by explaining the difference between these two forms of tasting.<\/span><\/p>\n

A horizontal tasting compares wines from the same year but from different producers and highlights the difference between wine-making styles.\u00a0\u00a0 A vertical tasting involves wine from the same producer but from multiple years and illustrates the difference between vintages.\u00a0\u00a0 In order to provide some continuity, Kathy and Andrew chose all the wines from the same region; Somontano, which is a Denominaci\u00f3n de Origen\u00a0(DO) created in 1984, and located in the\u00a0county of the same name, in the\u00a0province of Huesca, in Aragon.\u00a0 We tasted two whites horizontally and three reds vertically. \u00a0\u00a0The full report on the tasting can be found by clicking on\u201cJune tasting\u201d<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span> The cost of each wine and where it can be purchased (if applicable) and average score given by members is shown in the list of wines tasted in 2016, which can be found by clicking on\u00a0\u201cWines tasted in 2016\u201d<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pam Cornthwaite<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I am sad to have to report the death of our member Pam Cornthwaite after a short illness. I have passed on condolences to Derek on behalf of the society and very much hope we will be able to welcome him back to a tasting in the months to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

Charity Bloodwise<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I have had a note from our member Maureen Holliday regarding an event she is arranging to help raise money for UK charity Bloodwise. Maureen is a keen supporter of this charity as her Husband Morley died from Leukaemia in 2014. On Monday 25th July Andrew and Kathy are hosting a fundraising paella party at their home. Maureen would like to extend an invitation to all members and has asked that you contact her direct for further details and to let her know if you can attend so she can cater for the correct numbers. Her email is maureenaholliday@yahoo.co.uk<\/a><\/span>. \u00a0\u00a0Further information on the charity is available at\u201chttps:\/\/bloodwise.org.uk.\u00a0\u00a0 There will be ample opportunity to donate at the party but if you cannot attend and wish to make a donation please use this linkhttps:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/fundraising\/morleyhollidaytributefund<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to let Maureen know if you are able to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

There are no tastings in July and August, so our next tasting takes place in September.\u00a0\u00a0 Full details will be announced in the September Newsletter.\u00a0\u00a0 In the meanwhile I wish you an enjoyable and relaxing summer and look forward to seeing you again in September.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

John Sloggie, President\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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June Tasting Puerto Blanco is our well established venue for the June tasting and a very popular venue it always proves to be.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This year proved to be no exception as in addition to our members it attracted 19 guests.\u00a0\u00a0…<\/p>\n

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