This weeks meeting saw us enjoy a themed evening with wines from the American continent. Seven members in attendance with our first time guest visit from Stuart John. The two most popular wines of the evening were a Casillero del Diablo Concha y Toro being a blend of Syrah and Malbec, courtesy of Dave Llewellyn and The Wanderer Malbec courtesy of the guest wine on behalf of Stuart John. Both wines scored a very respectable 13.38
This weeks meeting was a “Free Choice” and saw wines from all over the world sampled by the society, including a first for us – Sake.
The most popular wine of the evening was however, an Italian Zinfandel from the region of Puglia from the Wanted Zin producer, courtesy of Neale scoring a very respectable 14.11. The Sake did not fair so well with a score of just 9, which we think is the lowest score given to a wine at the society. Sake courtesy of Talbot. Another fantastic evening brought to a close with a glass of Port.
Six of the best, the Savvy Six, attended. With the most popular wine supplied by our President Dave Llewellyn. A Monastrall Petit Verdot from Aldi, scoring a very respectable 14.5. Port was supplied, courtesy of Wayne and Stuart. The now society tradition of Maltesers, were supplied by Wayne. Jim was presented with a bottle of wine by our President Dave. Jim could not resist giving it a cuddle. See below!
Rumour has it that this is the only time he’s given anything a cuddle.
This evening’s meeting enjoyed a Rosé wine theme, accompanied by a fine Indian Cuisine themed meal courtesy of the Saffron Kitchen.
The two most popular wines of the evening were a French Atlantique and an Australian, Barossa Rosé courtesy of Neale and our secretary Wayne, respectively, both scoring a very respectable 13.17. The Rosé’s were well received and were an excellent accompaniment to the meal.
The next meeting on Friday 9th June is “free choice”.
From let to right: D’Artagana (apprentice), Athos, Porthos, Aramis.
This evening saw the three members and one guest enjoy some outstanding wines from Portugal, Chile, Argentina and California. The most popular wine of the evening was a Rocksand Shiraz from Portugal courtesy of Talbot, scoring a very respectable 15.5
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The evening concluded with a glass of Courvoisier VSOP.
This week the society enjoyed wines from countries far and wide. Two from Lebanon, two from Portugal, two from Italy, one from Spain and Hungary. The most popular wine of the evening courtesy of our Treasurer, Alan, was a Portuguese Aluado scoring a very creditable 14.38. The evening was nicely rounded off with a glass of Cockburns Special Reserve Port, courtesy of Wayne. Cadbury’s cream eggs were kindly provided by Craig.
Details of the wines sampled can be found here…
The Famous Five enjoyed wines from around the world. Our Chairman, Jim, celebrating a significant birthday kindly supplied an Indian Takeaway for all to enjoy from the Saffron Takeaway together with Maltesers. The most popular wine of the night was supplied by our President Dave Llewellyn – Silk and Spice at 13%, scoring a very respectable 14.4. Wayne Jones, our Secretary kindly supplied a 40 year old Tawny Port to help Jim celebrate his birthday.
Maltese’s are becoming synonymous with New Fosse Wine Society meetings with grateful thanks to Craig. Though the wine is still being enjoyed by the members as you can see …
The 2nd meeting of the new year was thoroughly enjoyed by all. We enjoyed the company of 2 guests, Paul and James who had a great evening. Thank you to Neale for pouring all the wines 🍷. Ian for Scribe. Craig for our port and Maltesers.
We had a first for the society … a wine from Switzerland 🇨🇭 – Gamay courtesy of Ian. The most preferred wine of the evening was brought by Neale – The Reprobates, the wine, not Neale or his fellow society members! Purchased at Aldi’s scoring a very creditable 14.57. The theme was your favourite wine for £7 or under which resulted in a collection of good quality, good value wines.
The next meeting is on the 3rd of February and it will be a Free Choice evening.
