| It was great to see the 80+ attending our Picnic gathering at Cellar No.8 on Sept 13. The weather, BBQ, food and wine were enjoyed by all while mixing and mingling among new and old friends.
Our eighth tasting event of 2008 will be held at another new venue for our group, Seghesio Family Vineyards within the Healdsburg town limits.(www.seghesio.com). The picnic grounds will be the main area for our group and the tasting room will be open for sampling and purchases. Thanks go to Pete Seghesio and Dana Macauley for providing the facility.
Please bring ONE BOTTLE PER PERSON of Red Wine, either Italian in origin or Italian varietal grown locally (Zinfandel is NOT considered Italian...). Please also bring ONE POTLUCK DISH PER PERSON/COUPLE, along with serving utensils, to contribute towards a good meal for everyone. We will provide the plates, napkins, etc..
Timetable:
5:30 - 6:00 Arrival/check in
6:00 - 7:15 Tasting, socializing & eating
7:15 - 7:30 Scoring
7:30 - 8:00 Results announced & further schmoozing
Our group is getting the attention of the wine industry and many doors are being opened due to our group's profile and market demographics. In order for us to secure facilities that will host our events, we encourage you to sample and purchase wine or join the host facility's wine club as a means of appreciation.
Next Event: Mid-november, location pending.
MAGNUM Men's social wine tasting group is open to newcomers and welcomes participation by those who appreciate wine and the camaraderie of other predominantly gay men. If you would like to be on the master email list for future events, please subscribe by going to: http://lists.sonic.net/mailman/listinfo/magnum_men. |