Wine Appreciation Group 2

A friendly, sociable and informative group that began in September 2019 and has grown into a lively mix of couples and individuals exploring wine in good company. Each month a member hosts the meeting in their home, and sometimes another member plans the theme for the evening. Themes vary widely, from the wines of a particular country to small producers, seasonal favourites such as summer barbecue wines, or something festive. The theme setter usually selects six wines, typically three whites and three reds, and the group uses small tasting glasses. Meetings often begin with a blind tasting, guessing the grape, region, flavours, aromas or strength, and voting for favourites. After the first three wines there is a break for nibbles and a chat, sometimes with a light hearted quiz. Hosts provide a spittoon for those driving, and lift sharing is encouraged. Members are spread across the branch's area, from Thaxted in the north to Hatfield Broad Oak in the south. It meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm until 9.30pm.