September 2011 Diary

Tongham Tasters Evening
Our next get-together is on Thursday 15th September in Poyle Road Tongham. Theme of the evening is top wines to buy in the UK at £10 or under. As usual we will be sampling 6 wines with some accompanying food to cleanse the palate or enhance the tasting experience. We’ll also share tips on how to buy good wine for under £10. Anyone is welcome to join us for this evening, although we are limited to a maximum of 12 persons. Cost to be shared amongst those attending is a maximum of £10 each. Let John know if you would like to attend; either ring him on 07717 876743 or email tonghamtaster@gmail.com. We welcome new faces to our events.

Local Events in Surrey
Our local vineyard on the Hog’s Back – Greyfriars – is holding an open day on Saturday 10th September. A few of us intend to pop up there so maybe we’ll see you there. Details are on the Greyfriars Vineyard website.

I note that on Tuesday 20th September the Surrey Hills Society are having a tasting in Albury of ten wines from six different Surrey Vineyards. Details are on their website. Book early if you wish to go as there are limited places. Unfortunately, I can’t make this one, should be interesting.

Surrey Farm and Food Week is happening between September 17th and September 24th. We’ll probably attend the farm walk on the Hampton Estate on Saturday 24th September as we are big fans of their produce (beef, pheasants, rabbits, honey etc). Look for details of all that is going on, on the Surrey Farm and Food Week website.

Events Further Afield
For those of you keen to refill your wine rack, cupboard or cellar, the Foire Aux Vins in France are rapidly approaching. This is the time of the year when the French supermarkets have some wine bargains and also a much larger selection of wine than normal. From their website, I believe that Auchan in Calais and Boulogne are having their Foire aux Vins between Tuesday 13th to Monday 26th September (not open on Sundays). Again some of our group are planning trips, so we might bump trolleys en France! I have some postings to help you choose you wine – click on this page link.