{"id":7928,"date":"2022-08-23T09:19:27","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T09:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cbws.eu\/archive\/?p=7928"},"modified":"2022-09-27T07:09:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T07:09:01","slug":"newsletter-september-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cbws.eu\/archive\/newsletter-september-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter September 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pago<\/a>Dear Members<\/p>\n

Welcome to our September Newsletter and I hope you are enjoying the hot summer wherever you are!<\/p>\n

We are sending this Newsletter out earlier than usual as some of us are travelling late August\/ early September.<\/p>\n

Many of you who were here in June participated in a visit to local bodega Pepe Mendoza in Lliber which was organised by Neville and Sarah Richardson who as members of the Tasting Team came up with idea to visit a local bodega in place of our normal tasting and dinner.<\/p>\n

The visit did not disappoint. Pepe is a local producer of very good quality wines concentrating on local and historic grape varieties. He is passionate about his craft, has hosted UK Masters of Wine and his wines have featured in the UK Wine Society wine lists. He was unable to attend our visit but his very competent winemaker Christian hosted us with a professional presentation of the wines.<\/p>\n

Everyone had an opportunity to buy the wines that were tasted and the fact that the total amount of wine purchased was \u20ac2400 demonstrated our opinion of his wines.<\/p>\n

Many thanks to Neville and Sarah for organising the visit. A full report is available on the website by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Committee and Tasting Team Meeting June<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

We organised a meeting to evaluate the first six months of the year following the introduction of the Tasting Team concept to organise different formats for tastings. Everyone unanimously agreed that this concept is working well.<\/p>\n

The Tasting Team comprises of both Committee and non-committee members and are all volunteers.\u00a0 All those involved agreed that it has been an enjoyable experience and are happy to continue with this format.\u00a0 We welcome any members who would like to become part of the Team as it is a fun activity and you are well supported by the Committee and Team.<\/p>\n

Next Wine Tasting <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday 15th\u00a0 <\/sup>September \u2013 Puerto Blanco, Calpe at 7.30 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

The evening will be hosted by Tasting Team members, Kathy and Andrew Johnson. The theme is \u201cPast Presidents\u2019 Partners\u2019 Preferences\u201d. 5 wines will be presented, each a favourite of the spouse of a Wine Society president.<\/p>\n

The menu is below. As you will see our menu is slightly different to usual. Each course has been chosen to pair with the wine that has been selected by the presenters. We would ask you to book with Penny Floodgate giving her your choice of main course.<\/p>\n

First 2 courses to share<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Croquetas caseras de gambitas con langostinos y salsa piquillo.<\/p>\n

Salm\u00f3n marinado con ali\u00f1o tropical, citricos, wasabi, wakame<\/p>\n

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Main Course to choose<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lomo de bacalao con tomate confitado y almejas.<\/p>\n

– or –<\/strong><\/p>\n

Solomillo de cerdo Ib\u00e9rico con salsa de Oporto trufado.<\/p>\n

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Plato de Queso<\/p>\n

Postre\u00a0Especial<\/p>\n

Cost \u20ac40 per member\/ \u20ac<\/strong> 45 Guests<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dress code: smart casual (jackets with optional ties) and the usual attire for the ladies.<\/p>\n

Bookings will close as usual the Friday before the tasting which, for this month,\u00a0<\/strong>is<\/strong>\u00a012.00 noon on FRIDAY\u00a0September 9th. Guest\u2019s places will be confirmed on the previous FRIDAY.\u00a0 Please ensure you make your booking in good time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Any cancellations after the deadline will still require payment to be made for you and\/or your guests.\u00a0 \u00a0Reservations please to: Penny Floodgate Tel: 965794996 or email:\u00a0pennyfloodgate@gmail.com<\/a> \u00a0Penny will always confirm receipt of your booking.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>If you have made a reservation and do not receive a confirmation from Penny\u00a0you are not booked,\u00a0<\/strong>so in that case please check with her.<\/p>\n

Once confirmed please pay the relevant amount into our bank account as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

IBAN\u00a0ES81 2100 9015 2102 0021 8418<\/strong><\/p>\n

Costa Blanca Wine Society<\/strong><\/p>\n

P<\/strong>lease remember to include in the payment reference the names of the people being paid for and the event \u2013 in this case for example: \u201cJohn Doe and Jane Doe April tasting\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n