June Meeting

"Our group at met Brian and Margaret Gilbys on the evening of Monday 3rd June for another pleasant and enjoyable evening. As usual there were two very different wines to enjoy, the first was a white wine called "Casa Roscoli (12%) Pirot Origio 2012...this wine is described as fresh and zingy with light apple and citrus flavours. Dry and refreshing in style. served as an aperitif or with light dishes such as chicken or seafood. Pirot grapes grown in Province of Pavia in N.Italy.(price £4.99). some members commented that it was a sweet and sharp and bright and a well balanced medium wine. it was awarded 6.6 points out of 10. Brians comment was "It was very nice" which probably summed it up quite well. Our second one was a red wine called Saint Vigni(13.5%).Cotes du Rhone 2011...this wine was described as a blend of different grapes, typical of Rhone origion. Dark fruit aromas are complimented by a soft palate of cherries and light spices.(price £5.99). some members commented that it had blackberry/blackcurrant taste, also it was tarty,heavy, some depth medium wine. For this one our group voted only 3.6 out of 10 so it was not so popular, indeed I commented that this would be "an ideal wine for alcoholics as it would give them a kick".

Our grateful thanks to Brian and Margaret Gilby for their hospitality and the technical details of our two wines. The next meeting will be on Monday 15th July at Lyns commencing at 7 pm.
Michael Page