Summer Wine Tasting S
ummer Wine Tasting When my daughter Alison
mentioned that as part of her job she received sample bottles of wine, for possible inclusion on restaurant wine lists and that the number of these had built up taking up valuable office space the idea of a wine tasting was born.
O
nce the idea was planted she became enthusiastic,
wishing to deliver a talk (lecture) on wines, a subject on which she has become knowledgeable through training, study and personal experience! The International Committee saw this as an opportunity for fund raising and was quick to take the offer on board. A venue was available, thanks to the co-operation of the 1St Upminster Scout Group who have their HQ in Brookdale Avenue Upminster with a hall of adequate size and with the appropriate facilities.
A
fter some difficulty with a date for the event which suited all involved a Friday
evening in August was agreed. Alison was a little concerned that the selection of wine she had would not allow her to demonstrate adequately the range of wines available. The assistance of an old friend Jeremy Lee, wine
connoisseur and manager of the Harvey Nichols wine shop was sought, he was happy to help and provided a range of wine to supplement the talk/tasting and agreed to assist Alison on the night.
O
n a warm summers even- ing a good crowd of some
60 Rotarians, Family, Friends and supporters gathered at the hall
and enjoyed a
comprehensive explanation on wine, wine production and cost. Alison gave a first rate presentation, with a Power Point display which clearly demon- strated her knowledge on the subject. Jeremy gave an
explanation of each wine which we tasted, country of origin and cost allowing us to compare every wine presented.
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