Newsletter June 2023
Dear Members
May was an active month for CBWS firstly with the Wine Trip to DO’s Calatayud and Campo de Borja on May 9 and followed by our Monthly wine tasting at Hotel MR, Denia on May 18.
A total of 38 members participated on The Wine Trip with 10 people joining us for their first Wine Trip experience, which they all enjoyed. We visited 5 bodegas, all with a different business model, and also a cultural visit to the outstanding Monasterio de Piedra. Please see photos and read the full report on the Trip by clicking here
At our May meeting a total of 50 members and guests enjoyed an interesting tasting of Marques de Riscal wines hosted by Paul and Helen Nicholls who initiated this tasting when they visited Bodega Marques de Riscal in Rioja last year. This bodega has a rich history dating back to 1858 and to present their wines was Rafael Ruiz Isla director of Wine Education. The wines that were presented are distributed by Bodegas Aguilar in Ondara. Marques de Riscal have offered us, as an association, a special “professionals” price which is available to all members on presentation of the list of wines tasted which can be found at the bottom of this Newsletter, which should be printed and cut out. A full report can be found here
June 15 – Restaurante Puerto Blanco, Calpe – 7.30 pm
The June Tasting will be hosted by Andrew and Kathy Johnson in the beautiful setting of Restaurante Puerto Blanco, Calpe. Andrew has secured the collaboration of the restaurant to present wines from their bodega chosen by their sommelier and paired with a delicious menu. The wine tasting, although on the third Thursday as always, is early this month, so please make sure you book early to secure a place.
Please see the menu below. As this is a paired tasting all dishes will be offered and therefore no choices are required.
Martini de foie-gras con uvas y almendras.
Foie gras martini with grapes and almonds.
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Sashimi de Atún con aliño Japonés.
Tuna sashimi with Japanese dressing.
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Steak Tartar con emulsión de trufa, pecorino currado, helado de mostaza y pan soplado.
Steak Tartar with truffle emulsion, cured pecorino, mustard ice cream and puffed bread.
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Canelon de langostinos con vino, ajo, toque de nata y parmesano. .
Prawn cannelloni with wine, garlic, a touch of cream and Parmesan.
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Carrillera de ternera con parmentier y Oporto trufado.
Beef cheek with parmentier and truffled Porto.
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Postre
Dessert
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BOOKINGS
Bookings are now open via online booking system. This is now the only way to book. Please click on the link below
Please note that bookings, as always, will close at 12.00 noon on the Friday before the event which is Friday June 9th. After that time, the booking system will not accept further bookings. If you experience any issues please contact Shirley Sloggie at bookings@cbws.eu
Price: €40 Members; €45 Guests
Dress code smart casual with jackets and optional ties.
There will be no CBWS tastings in July and August
September Meeting – September 21st
Our September meeting will be a unique event hosted by Tony and Cherry Cabban. This will be set in the Riu Rau in Jesus Pobre where an interesting selection of wines and cuisine will be offered. Full details of this will be sent to you nearer the time.
October Meeting – October 19th
This event is being organised by Tasting Team members Neil Robertson and Vicki Wyatt.
This will be a ‘Dinner, Bed & Breakfast’ event at one of the most beautifully situated Bodegas in the countryside of the Utiel Requena region, west of Valencia. Most of you will know of NODUS Wines, which feature on the Wine Lists of many good local restaurants. You may not know they also have a small hotel on site – Hotel Rural Entreviñas, which can accommodate a ‘house party’ of up to 28 people.
Our programme will start with a guided Bodega Tour at 4.pm (in English) and a Tasting of 3 Nodus Wines, a cava reception and a dinner accompanied by Nodus wines.
It is situated approximately 90 to 110 minutes from Javea and everyone will be responsible for their own travel arrangements. Accommodation comprises 10 double or twin rooms and 2 apartments with 2 bedrooms/1 shared bathroom each. (There is no single accommodation so some of you may wish to plan to share a room, and we should be able to allocate you a twin room). Breakfast on the following morning will be included in the price.
The price will be in the region of €110 per person average, with a slightly lower rate for the shared apartments.
Bookings will open in July, following the July Newsletter, which will give further details. Places will be allocated strictly on a first come first served basis. Please do not try to book before this date.
Best regards
Tim Fawle
President
COSTA BLANCA WINE SOCIETY
MARQUES DE RISCAL VERDEJO 2022 €8.35
MARQUES DE RISCAL Rosado 2020 €5.95
ARIENZO DE MARQUES DE RISCAL CRIANZA 2018 €8.20
MARQUES DE RISCAL SAUVIGNON Blanc 2022 €9.55
MARQUES DE RISCAL XR RESERVA €19.95
Special price to CBWS Members from Bodegas Aguilar, Ondara, on presentation of this form