September 7th Wine Event

The next wine appreciation night is scheduled for September 7th.  We have Mike Hart doing white then Malcolm Tew, Neil McKinnon and Steve Gerreyn each bringing red.  At this meeting, Leigh Gerryn will be joining us to share with us some of his passion and experience about wine (and perhaps ensure Steve doesn’t tell any porkys about his red).  It promises to be an interesting night.

During the month some members have aired some thoughts about the format of the night and Graeme and I will be seeking feedback on whether things can be changed or improved.  Presentations have generally been well received but some think they can be a little too long (and erode valuation drinking time and discussion).  Others have suggested a change in approach whereby an individual volunteers to run the entire evening and bring wines to illustrate a theme they are keen to share with us.  In this vein we could set up a schedule months in advance so that there is plenty of time to ponder the theme and obtain the necessary wines.

Of course nothing should be “fixed in stone” and a combinations of formats may be the best way to accommodate everyone’s preferences.