03/10/2026
Autumn is here the nights are drawing in and thoughts are wondering about Christmas.
Last night was the October meeting of the W**e Circle and the theme was w**es to have with Christmas dinner.
Members and guests were treated to a wonderful selection of w**es presented by Ray from the Ripponden W**e Co.
We started of course with bubbles and a lovely Gran Reserve Cava.
Then down under to Adelaide Hills for a Chardonnay from The Lane w**ery.
This was followed by a geogous white Rioja from Izadi Selection. After which we moved to the reds. First of all a lovely light Pinot Noir from The Lane in Adelaide hills. A perfect partner to roast turkey or beef. Keeping on the red w**e theme and an alternative to Pinot was a very good Cote du Rhone Village from Darriaud in France.
Of course as the meal draws to its conclusion it's time for a little cheese what better partner than a port. We were lucky to try a RCV Royal Oporto LBV from Douro in Portugal.
The evening concluded with a raffle provided by Karen and Sheila. The vote of thanks was given by Mike Button.A great evening was enjoyed by all