Christmas Wine Tasting

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Christmas Tasting 2013

Bordeaux / Claret and Cabernet Sauvignon

Thursday 5^th December 2013

@

The Savile Club, 69 Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4ER

Resurrecting our tested theme “Taste of the Grape” it seems appropriate to taste Bordeaux’s and other Cabernet Sauvignon wines from around the World at this Festive Season. We welcome a return of Finola Ryan to present this tasting who has always proved knowledgeable and informed on previous tastings.

So book promptly to avoid disappointment.

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PLEASE NOTE ADDRESS FOR BOOKING–

BOOKING CLOSES Friday 29^th November 2013

RCS WINE CLUB - BOOKING FORM

BY Post:

To:     Paul Wenham, RCS Wine Club

          238 Nelson Road, Whitton,

Twickenham, TW2 7BW

Please BOOK……................places at £45.00 – Two Course Supper & Wine Evening

For

Christmas Tasting 2013, Bordeaux / Claret and Cabernet Sauvignon

Thursday 5^th December 2013

Timing 18.30 for 19.00 hours

My cheque, made payable to the ‘RCS Wine Club’ to the sum of…………… in full payment, is enclosed.

(Places are allocated on a first come basis when accompanied by the appropriate cheque.)

NAME……………………………………………(BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE)

ADDRESS……………………………………………………………………………

Email Address..................................................................................

RCS Wine Club Committee Annual Luncheon

RCS Wine Club Committee Annual Luncheon

 at Nelson Road

Sunday 27^th October 2013

Antonin Pehu Rose Brut Champagne

-o0o-

Rillettes of Duck with a Cherry Confit

Ara Pinot Noir 2011, Marlborough New Zealand

-o0o-

Seared Scallops on a Mushroom Duxelle with a Cauliflower Cream

Gavi 2012, Italy

-o0o-

Braised Beef with Orange and Cranberries

Kenya Beans wrapped in Prosciutto

Parsnip and Potato Mash with Broccoli Florets

Malbec, 2012, Uco Valley, Argentina

-o0o-

Blue Cheese and Leek Tart with Rocket

Chateau Lamothe-Cissac, Haut Medoc 2010

-o0o-

Walnut and Date based Chocolate Mousse with Banana Ice cream

and Maple Syrup

Chocolate Shop, ‘The Chocolate Lover’s Wine’

-o0o-

Coffee, Tisanes and Mints

-o0o-

http://www.paulwenham.com/category/rcs-wine-club/

RCS Wine Club @ the IOD Winemakers Dinner. Viña Morandé, Chile. Thursday 21st September 2013

Directors’ Winemakers Evening

Viña Morandé, Chile

Hosted by

Chief Winemaker Ricardo Baettig

 

 Aperitif

Reserva Gewurztraminer-Casablanca Valley 2012

Guest of Honor

Mr Rodrigo Espinosa, Minister- Counsellor, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Chile, London

Mr Cristian Lopez, Commercial Attaché, Embassy of Chile, London

Thursday 12th September 2013

Menu

Filete de lubina de mar con hinojo braseado, naranja y salsa de mantequilla a la hierba limon

Fillet of Sea Bass with Braised Fennel with Orange and Lemongrass Butter Sauce

Gran Reserva Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley 2010

Edición Limitada Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley 2010

****

Lomo y paletilla de venado jugo de grosella roja Rösti de manzana y apio

Loin and Haunch of Venison Redcurrant Jus with Apple and Celeriac Rösti

Gran Reserva Syrah, Maule Valley 2009

Gran Reserva Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley 2010

****

Seleccion de quesos cremosos del mundo

Selection of Creamy Cheeses from Around the World

Edición Limitada Carmenère, Maipo Valley 2009

 Edición Limitada Carignan, Loncomilla Valley 2008

****

Tarta de chocolate negro con cerezas confitadas

Dark Chocolate Tart with Griottes Cherries

Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2009

****

Café y chocolates 

Wine Club Annual Dinner at the IOD - Friday 11th October 2013

 The Royal Commonwealth Society Wine Club presents

“Wines of the USA with an Argentinian prologue”

Hosted by Robert Hayward

Hayward Bros (wines) Ltd

Friday 11 October 2013

Canapés & Apéritif

Smoked Salmon on Blinis

Smoked Chicken and Mango on spoons

Tomato and Avocado Guacamole on spoons

Finca La Chamiza Extra Brut Argentina NV

Executive Chef, Roger Evans

Menu

Ceviche of Sea Bass and Salmon with Coriander, Lime, Coconut and Chillies

Powers Chardonnay Washington State 2012

****

Saddle of Lamb filled with Apricot Mousse, Green Beans and Sautées Potatoes

The Crusher Cabernet California 2011

****

British and American Cheeses

Smoking Loon Syrah California 2011

****

Chairman’s Night Cap

****

Coffee and Chocolates

RCS Wine Club Tasting & Luncheon - Sunday 22nd September 2013 - Wines of the New World

Wines:

Estevez -  Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Maule Valley, Chile

Cono Sur Bicicleta - Viognier, 2012, Central Valley, Chile

Familia Zuccardi Santa Julia - Chardonnay, 2012 Mendoza, Argentina

Firemark -  Chardonnay 2012, Argentina

Lateral -  Chardonnay 2011, Chile

Andara Central Valley -  Merlot 2012,  Central Valley, Chile

Pizzorno -  Merlot/Tannat 2011, Uruguay

Tilimuqui  - Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Famatina Valley, Argentina

MontGras Reserva - Carmenere 2012,Colchaqua Valley,Chile

The Exquisite Collection - Malbec 2012,  Uco Valley, Argentina

Menu:

Roast Leg of Pork with Caramelised Orange and Cranberry Seasoning, Yorkshire Puddings

Salmon and Pollack Pie

Collation of Kenya beans, Carrots and Brussel Sprouts

Broccoli & Cauliflower Baked with a Grain Mustard Topping

Roasted Potatoes, Butternut Squash and Orange

-o0o-

New Season Apple and Berry with a Coconut Crumble Topping and Crème Fraiche

Cheese and Grape Platter

-o0o-

RCS Wine Club Annual Dinner

RCS Wine Club

The Chairman and Committee Invite

You and Your Guests to join them for the

41st Anniversay Dinner

 “Wines of the USA with an Argentinean prologue”

at

The Institute of Directors

116 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5ED

Friday 11^th October 2013

7.00 for 7.30pm

Dress: Gentlemen, Dark Suits & Bow Tie or Black Tie

Menu

Canapés & Apéritif

Smoked Salmon on Blinis

Smoked Chicken and Mango on spoons

Tomato and Avocado Guacamole on spoons

Finca La Chamiza Extra Brut Argentina NV

****

Ceviche of Seabass and Salmon with Coriander, Lime, Coconut and Chillies

Powers Chardonnay Washington State 2012

****

Saddle of Lamb filled with Apricot Mousse, Green Beans and Sautés Potatoes

The Crusher Cabernet California 2011

****

British and American Cheeses

Smoking Loon Syrah California 2011

****

Chairman’s Night cap

****

Coffee and Chocolates

Exécutive Chef :     Roger Evans

Wines presented by: Robert Hayward of Hayward Wines

Reservations should be made in writing to:

The Chairman

RCS Wine Club,

238 Nelson Road

Whitton

Twickenham TW2 7BW

I wish to reserve…………..tickets @ £80.00 each for the Annual Dinner on

Friday 11^th October 2013 @ The Institute of Directors and enclose a cheque for the appropriate value

Names of attendees (printed clearly) are:

…………………………………                      

………………………………………….

PLEASE ENCLOSE A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE