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Looking Back – to our Bubbles Evening

This was a superb evening featuring worldwide bubbles.

The special food matched some of the wines and was well thought out and tasty. It is always interesting to see what change the food makes to the wine you drink.

This has left everyone with some thoughtfully selected wines to source for Christmas celebrations.

As a reminder of what to put on your shopping list, the wines we tasted were:

  • De Bortolli Family Selection Sparkling Brut NV – Australia
  • Graham Norton Prosecco D.O.C. – Italy
  • Perelada Brut Reserva Spanish Cava – Spain
  • Pongracz Sparkling Brut – South Africa
  • Hunter MiruMiru Marlborough Methode Traditionelle Brut – New Zealand
  • Aimery Grande Cuvee 1531 Cremant De Limouix Rose NV – France
  • The Black Chook Sparkling Shiraz NV – Australia
  • Pegasus Bay Encore Noble Riesling 2007 AND 2017 – New Zealand

It was an interesting and fun evening for everyone, thanks to Wayne, Murray, Terry Gayl, and everyone else who helped with the food on the evening.

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Tasting – Affordable Celebration Wines for Summer ‘Nov 23

A panel discussion with member input

Wednesday 8th November, 8 pm

Members $15 Guests $20

Detergent is the enemy of effervescence, so always rinse your sparkling glasses in warm water to remove any residue. Photo / Getty Images
Detergent is the enemy of effervescence, so always rinse your sparkling glasses in warm water to remove any residue. Photo / Getty Images

From weekend brunches to housewarming parties to casual happy hours at home, popping a bottle of bubbles generally promises a good time. This tasting has been put together with assistance from our friends at Eurovintage and presents many affordable wines from around the world that may well surprise you with their wide range of styles and tastes.

And if you then go out and seek one or more of these wines after the tasting, we will be well pleased. Wines to be tasted will include:

  • De Bortolli Family Selection Sparkling Brut NV – Australia – Our welcome wine
  • Graham Norton Prosecco D.O.C – Italy
  • Perelada Brut Reserva Spanish Cava NV – Spain
  • Pongracz Sparkling Brut – South Africa
  • Hunter MiruMiru Marlborough Method Traditionalle Brut – New Zealand
  • Aimery Grande Cuvee 1531 Cremant De Limouix Rose NV – France
  • The Black Chook Sparkling Shiraz NV – Australia
  • Pegasus Bay Encore Noble Riesling – New Zealand

The club will supply you with a flute to taste the wines, but bring your flutes or tasting glasses if you prefer.

As there are eight wines for the evening, members are encouraged to have a good meal before attending the evening.

There will be extra small food supplied for some of the above wines to enhance the experience and make the evening extra special.

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