Newsletter November 2024

Dear members

It’s been yet another busy month for CBWS, which has included;

     – our October ‘away trip’ to Yecla and Jumilla, enjoyed by 29 members. Thanks to Sandy and Tim, Shirley and John for organising a great event. (For details, click here.)

     – a very productive Tasting Team meeting. We have now substantially planned our 2025 programme of tasting meetings. (For details, click here.)

     – a continuation of our highly successful new member recruitment programme. We started the year with 110 members and now have 135, plus a further 8 in the process of joining. The Committee has decided to set a maximum on our number of members at 150, after which there will be a waiting list.

     – a superb monthly tasting at Les Rotes, led by Patrick Harrild on the theme of music and wine. 72 members and guests attended and were enthralled by the wonderful Spanish guitar playing of Miguel Diaz. (For details, click here.)

Next three events:

On 21 November (19.30 for welcome cava) we will be at Costa Marco in Benimarco (click here for directions. Helen and Paul Nicholls will present a test of knowledge of wines and a trophy to the table that has the best knowledge. The price of this event is only €35 for members and €45 for non members. This is a new venue for us and we are limited to a maximum of 54 attendees, so book early to avoid disappointment.

The menu is as follows;

 Pan y aciete de Ali

 Croquetas de Jamon

 Gambas con aguacate

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 Plato principal

 Pechuga de pollo con salsa de championnes y verduras

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 Lubina con salsa y verduras

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 Mousse de chocolat con Baileys

Please book directly from the CBWS website or via the link below.

Bookings will close on Friday 15 November, after which no more bookings can be made and there will be no refunds for cancellations.

On 5 December at the Javea Yacht Club (19.30 for welcome cava), Sara and I will be hosting the President’s end of year event. This is only open to members and is an opportunity to dress up for our last tasting of the year (black tie if you wish).

On 16 January, it is our Annual General Meeting at Nou Roma hotel in Denia, please try to attend. It will be followed by our first tasting of 2025, hosted by Sara and myself, featuring a selection of the highest scoring wines which we tasted in 2024.

Enjoy your month.

Regards

Neville