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<\/a>Firstly some sad news.\u00a0 Keith Pacey, a long term member and Past President of CBWS, passed away suddenly last Friday after a heart-attack.\u00a0 He was enjoying a lunch with friends and after lunch became unwell and was admitted to Denia Hospital where he peacefully passed away.<\/p>\nKeith was due to celebrate his 90th<\/sup> Birthday in November and many of us saw him at our last tasting at Puerto Blanco where he was in good form.\u00a0 He was one of the most knowledgeable members on Spanish Wines and had a reputation for presenting without notes in a very interesting way.\u00a0 Keith was always supportive to the Presidents who served over the years, always offering guidance and friendship.\u00a0 Our thoughts and sympathies are with Pat and the family at this time.<\/p>\n His funeral will take place this Tuesday, September 27 at Javea Tanatorio at 5.00 pm and you are all welcome to attend.<\/strong><\/p>\n Now to our October Newsletter. We started our September tasting in the beautiful setting of Puerto Blanco, Calpe, and the evening was hosted by Andrew and Kathy Johnson where 54 people enjoyed wines under the heading of Past Presidents Partners Preferences.<\/strong> Please read the full report by clicking here<\/a> for the Webpage.<\/p>\n Next Wine Tasting – Thursday, October 20, La Senia, Denia<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n This month\u2019s tasting will be held at Restaurante La Senia in Denia. Tasting Team members Hugh & Gillian Epsom, together with Neville Richardson, will be offering a light-hearted evening of \u201cWhose Wine is it Anyway?\u201d If you have not attended one of these evenings it is great fun and generates a lot of discussion with fellow members as well as tasting some nice wines.<\/p>\n Can you tell truth from fiction? Would Gillian or any of these three lie to you?<\/p>\n Whose Wine Is It Anyway is a blind tasting with three descriptions of each wine – up to you to choose the correct one! It’s a team effort, with a prize for the table with the most correct answers. Hugh, Gillian and Neville look forward to trying to deceive you!The menu is below. We would ask you to book with Penny Floodgate giving her your choice of main course. Please note that your welcome cava will be served at 7.30 pm.\u00a0 If you wish to have a drink before this time it must be paid for at the bar.<\/strong><\/p>\n Starters\u00a0 to Share:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Huevo baja temperatura parmentier,<\/strong><\/p>\n Hoja de Setas con picatostes<\/strong><\/p>\n Croquetas de Pato con espuma de naranja y salsa la Senia<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Main Course \u2013 please choose between fish or meat<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Medallon de Ternera con salsa de boniato rojo<\/strong><\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n Suprema de Salmon con guiso de verduras<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Dessert<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Milhojas con chocolate y helado de arce<\/strong><\/p>\n Cost \u20ac40 per member\/ \u20ac<\/strong> 45 Guests<\/strong><\/p>\n Dress code: smart casual with jacket for the men (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\u00a0October 14. Guest\u2019s places will be confirmed on the previous FRIDAY.\u00a0 Please ensure you make your booking in good time.<\/strong><\/p>\n Any cancellations after the deadline will still require payment to be made for you and\/or your guests.<\/p>\n Reservations 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 \u00a0<\/strong>IBAN\u00a0ES81 2100 9015 2102 0021 8418<\/strong><\/p>\n Costa Blanca Wine Society<\/strong><\/p>\n Please 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 October tasting\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n Thursday 17th<\/sup> November \u2013 Los Amigos, Javea<\/strong><\/p>\n A prestigious bodega from DO Montsant and DO Priorat has agreed to present their wines to us.\u00a0 The owner, Albert, is a wine innovator producing some interesting wines.\u00a0 As many of you could not attend the recent Wine Trip this is a good opportunity to enjoy his wines.\u00a0 Albert is very excited to visit CBWS.\u00a0 You will find that his story of the 4 bodegas which he owns is very interesting.\u00a0 Guests are welcome.<\/p>\n Thursday 8th<\/sup> December \u2013 A Bordo, Javea \u2013 Members Only<\/strong><\/p>\n Christmas Tasting which is the President\u2019s choice of wines.<\/p>\n Please make a note in your diaries of these important dates.<\/p>\n CBWS Facebook Page<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n We currently have 35 members signed up to the CBWS private Fb page and would very much like those of you who are Facebook users to join this group.\u00a0 It is a private group requiring a simple password to enter which you will be asked after searching Costa Blanca Wine Society.\u00a0 Our objective is to animate this page with contributions on wine related topics, so all posts are welcome!<\/p>\n And finally:\u00a0 An offer you cannot refuse!<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Andrew Johnson has a wine cooler for sale.\u00a0 It is 2 metres tall and holds 100+ bottles.\u00a0 It is around 5 years old and cost \u20ac750 new.\u00a0 Andrew is open to offers and the buyer collects.\u00a0 If you are interested please contact Andrew on andrewjis@outlook.com<\/a><\/p>\n Best Regards,<\/p>\n Tim Fawle<\/p>\n President<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Members Firstly some sad news.\u00a0 Keith Pacey, a long term member and Past President of CBWS, passed away suddenly last Friday after a heart-attack.\u00a0 He was enjoying a lunch with friends and after lunch became unwell and was admitted…<\/p>\n\n