Newsletter Christmas 2010
As Christmas fast approaches, we are ready with some wonderful gift ideas. Choose from a number of items from Hampers, Gift Boxes, Deli products, wines, premium spirits, Riedel glassware, panettone, chocolates and many more items. Our regular Saturday shop tastings will focus on introducing wines and spirits for the festive season. And don’t forget we are holding our own New Year’s Dinner Dance so join us for a great evening!
ACS fund raiser a great success!
ACS, the American International Community School in Egham, held a fund raising event at the Wine Circle with a Wine Tasting Dinner that raised in excess of £1200 on the night. The evening was supported by 60 parents who enjoyed a three course dinner with five wines contrasting the “New World” with “Old World” wines. Guest speaker Gordon Ritchie introduced the wines over dinner and the evening proved a great success.
The School has adopted the Bingwa Primary School in Northern Kenya and are committed to raising funds and providing physical help to rebuild classrooms and other school buildings. Each year a group of Students visit the School to work on the classrooms and spend time with the children in the School. All the funds raised throughout the year are used to help the Bingwa School community with building materials and providing staff members with plates and eating utensils.
Much thanks went to Carrie Jose, the organiser, who was thrilled with the outcome and support for the event. “We must do it again” she told Sonny Jafri.
The Club Members Golf Society
The Club Members Golf Society met for a second time at Mill Ride Golf Club for a rain soaked event, which did nothing to deter the 28 golfers who took part. Back at The Wine Circle for Prize Giving, a wine tasting by Mark Neil, and dinner attended by the Golfers. Some wives would not be left out and added colour to the evening by attending the Prize giving and Dinner. First Prize went to Dennis Jordan and guest who donated the prize for auction on the evening, proceeds of which he declared should go to Sonny’s chosen charity. Danny Glynn’s team promptly put up £100, which was given to the “MacMillan nurses”. Dennis also won “Nearest the Pin” and “The Longest Drive” was won by Bob Phuna.
More tournaments in the New Year
The society met again at Camberley Heath Golf Club for a hard fought competition, won by Paul Knight and guest, with 49 Stableford points. Nearest The Pin” went to Mark Neil who also won “The Longest Drive”.
Taylor Woodrow sponsored Caps and Balls and Darren Clark through Taylor Woodrow donated the driver he used during last year’s European season for a raffle, which will span 2 further tournaments to be held in the New Year. The golf club is signed by Darren Clarke and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Proceeds will go to Cancer Awareness and it is hoped £1,000 can be raised for the Charity.
Club Members may buy raffle tickets at the Restaurant and ask to see the signed golf club.
Chilean Wine Tasting Dinner
57 People attended the Chilean Wine Tasting Dinner with Guest Speaker David Williams introducing 8 wines over a five Course dinner. The stars of the show were Von Siebenthals “Carmenere” and “Carabantes”. These two wines have been a sell out at the shop on first and second delivery and are recommended in the run up to Christmas as wines to buy and enjoy over the Festive season or indeed at any time. The Carmenere at £14.99 which has been featured at other private wine tasting dinners was a real winner.
Italian Wine Tasting dinner
Another well attended event with guest speaker Gordon Ritchie introducing and contrasting wines from The North and South of Italy.
“CHASE VODKA VOTED WORLD’S BEST!”
Out of 249 vodkas worldwide, Chase was voted the world’s Best Vodka 2010, beating the Russians, Polish , Americans and Scandinavians. And following the success of their Smoked Vodka, they released a second limited edition batch of Marmalade Vodka which is made by marinading their potato Vodka with marmalade in the belly of their Gin still and further marinading with orange skins to create a totally orange experience.
Chase Apple Gin - A must try! Turning their apples from their estate into cider and distilling that into vodka, then adding wild botanicals, including Elderflower and hops, to make an elegant, crisp gin.
New Years Eve Dinner Dance
5 course dinner and dancing until 1 am
Menu
Club members discount of 10% applies on the total bill for the evening. £89pp (12.5% service charge)
To book please telephone: 01344 843369
“NEW DIPLOMA’S - FOR OUR CHEFS”
Maciej and Swavik, centre, under the training and assessment from Executive Chef Rossie Jagger receiving their level 2 diploma’s, completed in record time, from Sandy of Uxbridge College.
CASINO PARTY NIGHT
Fun casino entertainment with a chance to win prizes for those winning the most money on the evening.
Each player will receive £100 of fun money.
This is exchanged for chips to play Roulette or Black Jack.
Las Vegas style casino with fully equipped casino tables and highly trained professional croupiers.
All for - £35 to include three course dinner.
New arrival this Autumn
James Nugent who joined The Wine Circle in September of this year completed the New York Marathon earlier this Month in an impressive 3 hours and 56 minutes.
An Economics Graduate who went on to take a “Wine Business Degree” at Plumpton College lists amongst his favourite wine regions, Tuscany,Piedmont and Bordeaux.
