Wine Appreciation Group Meeting - June 7th, Swan Trip and Host Roster

The June Wine Appreciation event happens on June 7th.  Leigh Gerreyn was to host the event but unfortunately work pressures prevent him from doing so.  Mike Somerville Brown, buoyed by the Porter extravaganza, has graciously stepped in and will be our host on June 7th instead.  As usual please indicate your attendance by purchasing a ticket via the Shed website.

Following discussion with Peter Goodes we propose the Swan Valley trip take place on July 13th, leaving the Shed at around 0945.   Using his fine negotiation skills Peter has arrive at a cost of $70/head including bus transport, meal with wine at Chesters and wine tasting at Sandalford Winery.  A formal event invite will be sent to you closer date but please mark your diaries and reserve the day.

As discussed at the last wine event, we have compiled a draft schedule for Wine Appreciation monthly hosts.  We are trying to “spread the load” and also give everyone the chance to run an event and impart their knowledge about wines that interest them.  It also gives everyone plenty of time to prepare and source wines

We emphasise that the schedule below is not fixed and if you are very keen to be a host, and you’re not on the list, please put up your hand and we can adjust the list.  Once agreed by the group, the designated host will be expected to step up or find someone else from the list who is willing to take their place.  You can see there are quite a few reserves to draw upon or combine with as the tasting can be run by more than one person provided there is a consistent theme.   The reserves will be prime candidates  for the next schedule (2023-24). Over time, the plan is to give everyone a turn

We would like to finalise this schedule next meeting.  If you aren’t attending, please respond by email and indicate your preference.