It was a beautiful day, not too hot or cold, and upon arrival we sat at tables outside under a huge vine with grapes growing, so we had shade. There is no entry fee to the vineyard but we bought our own wines of course, and they provided sharing platters for two of cold meats and cheeses with tasty chutneys, biscuits and bread rolls all for £22.50 per platter.
Whilst enjoying this substantial snack we tasted three wines; a Bachus 2023 still white, a sparkling Seyval blanc 2021 and Godstone sparkling Rose Seyval blanc/pinot noir/Acolon 2021. Robert Deeley the owner then came out to talk to us about the wines and history of the vineyard.
After we had eaten, the more energetic members walked out in the vineyard and the rest of us sat and chatted over another glass of wine or coffee/tea. It was a most enjoyable and relaxing experience.
Our September meeting was held in Christ Church hall, our quiz evening, for which there was a good turnout of members. Before starting we held a minute’s silence for Isobel Taylor who was made an Honorary Life Member in 2021 for her services to the wine club over many years, both as publicity officer and secretary. She died recently as many of you will know.
Our grateful thanks must go to Derek Freeman and Chris Hoskins for devising such interesting questions, starting with “find the confectionary” from clues such as Dark Occult (Black Magic) or Sport of Princes (Polos), you get the picture. There was a pictorial round of female politicians past and present and a final General Knowledge round of some 30 very mixed questions.
After we had eaten, the more energetic members walked out in the vineyard and the rest of us sat and chatted over another glass of wine or coffee/tea. It was a most enjoyable and relaxing experience.
Our September meeting was held in Christ Church hall, our quiz evening, for which there was a good turnout of members. Before starting we held a minute’s silence for Isobel Taylor who was made an Honorary Life Member in 2021 for her services to the wine club over many years, both as publicity officer and secretary. She died recently as many of you will know.
Our grateful thanks must go to Derek Freeman and Chris Hoskins for devising such interesting questions, starting with “find the confectionary” from clues such as Dark Occult (Black Magic) or Sport of Princes (Polos), you get the picture. There was a pictorial round of female politicians past and present and a final General Knowledge round of some 30 very mixed questions.
Our table struggled a bit with that! We had a raffle of lovely prizes as usual thanks to Mary and Derek and it was all an evening of good fun.
Liz Lake
Next month's meeting on the 7th October we will be having a cheese tasting experience with a guest speaker, who will no doubt suggest the wines to go with the cheese!
Next month's meeting on the 7th October we will be having a cheese tasting experience with a guest speaker, who will no doubt suggest the wines to go with the cheese!
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